Ep 9. Roz, a Loan
- TVPG
- December 10, 1998
- 21 min
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7.5 (843)
Frasier season 6 episode 9 is titled "Roz, a Loan" and features the beloved character of Roz Doyle, who is in a bit of a bind financially. Roz is struggling to pay her bills, and she turns to Frasier for help. Frasier is more than happy to assist Roz, as he considers her to be one of his closest friends.
However, things quickly become complicated when Frasier realizes that Roz's financial situation is much worse than he initially thought. Roz has gotten herself into debt with a loan shark, and she's struggling to make payments. Frasier knows that loan sharks can be dangerous, and he's worried about Roz's safety.
To make matters worse, Roz's job at the radio station is in jeopardy. Station management has decided to make cutbacks, and Roz's position is on the chopping block. Frasier and Roz come up with a plan to help her keep her job, but it requires some risky behavior on Roz's part.
Throughout the episode, viewers get to see the depth of the relationship between Frasier and Roz. They've been friends for years, and Frasier wants to do everything he can to help her out of this mess. However, their plan to keep Roz's job puts their friendship to the test.
In addition to the main storyline, there are a few subplots that add to the humor of the episode. Niles is trying to impress his new girlfriend, and he enlists the help of Martin to do so. Martin and Niles go on a fishing trip, but things don't go as planned.
Another subplot involves Daphne and her attempts to meet a man. She goes on a blind date, but it doesn't turn out as she hoped. Daphne also gets roped into helping Roz with her plan to keep her job, which leads to some hilarious moments.
Overall, "Roz, a Loan" is a classic episode of Frasier. It's funny, heartwarming, and features some fantastic performances from Kelsey Grammer and Peri Gilpin. Fans of the show will appreciate the focus on Roz, who is one of the most beloved characters on the show. Viewers who haven't seen Frasier before will enjoy the humor and the strong character relationships that are a hallmark of the series.