Ep 17. Dinner Party

Frasier Crane is a renowned radio psychologist in the city of Seattle who moves back to his hometown to live with his father. In season 6 episode 17 titled "Dinner Party," Frasier's extravagant dinner party takes a comedic turn when he invites an eclectic group of guests under one roof.

Frasier is excited to host an extravagant dinner party featuring a Michelin-starred chef, but things take a turn when his guest list becomes a bit too eclectic. The guest list includes his uptight colleague Dr. Zachary, his ultra-conservative boss from the radio station, Kate Costas, his best friend Niles Crane and his wife Maris, and a flirtatious woman from the gym named Roxanne.

As the night progresses, tensions rise between the guests. Dr. Zachary takes offense to Kate's liberal views on politics, while Niles can't stop fawning over the beautiful Roxanne, much to his wife's dismay. Complicating matters is the chef's insistence on using goat cheese, which no one seems to like.

Soon, the dinner party becomes the site of a series of comedic and chaotic moments. There's a mix-up with the seating arrangements that leaves Kate sitting next to an attractive male model instead of her intended company, while Niles accidentally sets a couch on fire with his cigar. Matters come to a head when the chef quits and the guests find themselves scrambling to salvage the dinner party, with hilarious consequences.

Through it all, Frasier strives to keep the night on track and prevent any further disasters. Meanwhile, he struggles with his own romantic dilemma - his attraction to Roxanne, the gym-goer who seems to enjoy flirting with everyone in the room, including his brother Niles.

In the end, the dinner party provides plenty of laughs, but also reveals some deeper truths about the characters' relationships and passions. Frasier learns a valuable lesson about the difference between perfection and happiness, while Niles and Maris' already-strained marriage reaches a breaking point.

Overall, "Dinner Party" is a comedic and chaotic episode that showcases the strengths of Frasier's character-driven storytelling and ensemble cast. With witty dialogue, sharp performances, and plenty of physical comedy, it's a classic example of why this long-running series remains beloved by audiences today.