TV Guide: Rhea Perlman

Diane Meets Mom

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:30:00 -0500

Thu Nov 19 02:30 AM HALMRK Diane's pleasant first meeting with Frasier's mother (Nancy Marchand) takes an abrupt turn when the woman threatens to kill Diane if she continues to see Frasier (Kelsey Grammer). Phil: Tom Kindle.

Sam Turns the Other Cheek

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:00:00 -0500

Thu Nov 19 02:00 AM HALMRK Sam accidentally shoots himself in the derriere after disarming a jealous husband (Carmen Argenziano) and concocts a story about thwarting a robbery to cover his embarrassment. Diane, who doesn't believe a word of the tall tale, vows to get to the bottom of it. Maxine: Kim Lankford. Customer No. 1: Mark Sawyer.

Young Dr. Weinstein

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:30:00 -0500

Wed Nov 18 05:30 PM WGNAME To prove to Diane that he's still “somebody” in Boston, Sam gets reservations at a posh eatery that has a three-month waiting list---but he impersonates a famous surgeon to get them. Darlene: Kristi Somers. Jordan: Josh Clark. Dr. Fisher: Dennis Robertson. Maitre D': Barry Laws. Claude: Julian Barnes. Mr. Morton: Paul Lukather. Mrs. Morton: Melinda Cordell. Customer: J.J. Wall.

Tan 'n' Wash

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0500

Wed Nov 18 05:00 PM WGNAME Norm cleans up with a new business venture, a combination tanning salon and laundry, and reluctantly lets the gang in on his investment, but everyone wants out when the business looks like it's going down the drain. Steve: Steve Giannelli. Paul: Paul Willson.

Fairy Tales Can Come True

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:30:00 -0500

Wed Nov 18 02:30 AM HALMRK During a costume party at the bar, shy-guy Cliff, dressed as Ponce de Leon, discovers a different side of himself when he transforms into a smooth-talking ladies man, and Frasier tells Diane to take Sam to a concert that Frasier can't attend. Tinker Bell: Bernadette Birkett. Jeff: J. Alan Thomas. Woman No. 1: Rebecca Soladay.

I Call Your Name

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:00:00 -0500

Wed Nov 18 02:00 AM HALMRK Frasier confides to Sam an intimate secret about his romance with Diane, and when she finds out, she gets her revenge with lip-smacking glee. Meanwhile, an ex-postal employee (Sam Scarber) seeks out the snitch who got him fired---Cliff (John Ratzenberger). Eddie: Mitch Kreindel. Mr. Fancy Bottom: Erwin Fuller.

Abnormal Psychology

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:30:00 -0500

Tue Nov 17 05:30 PM WGNAME Diane believes the hostility between Frasier and his icy colleague Dr. Lilith Sternin, aka “Dr. Sigmund Frost,” whom he must debate on TV, is actually love, so she persuades the woman to soften her appearance. Dr. Lilith Sternin: Bebe Neuwirth. Moderator: Richard Herkbert. Steve: Steve Giannelli. Alan: Alan Koss. Tim: Tim Cunningham.

Money Dearest

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0500

Tue Nov 17 05:00 PM WGNAME When his mother gets engaged to a wealthy man, Cliff counts himself among the nouveau riche---until the groom announces he's giving all his money to charity. Mrs. Clavin: Frances Sternhagen. Duncan: Richard Erdman. Paul: Paul Willson. Tom: Thomas Babson.

Rebound

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:00:00 -0500

Tue Nov 17 02:00 AM HALMRK Part 1 of two. In the aftermath of their breakup, Coach persuades Diane, who's been on a self-imposed “vacation,” to talk to Sam, who's fallen off the wagon. This episode introduces Kelsey Grammer as Dr. Frasier Crane. Boggs: Duncan Ross. Customer No. 1: Larry Harpel.

The Cape Cad

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:30:00 -0500

Mon Nov 16 05:30 PM WGNAME Sam refuses to take “yes” for an answer when Diane, who originally refused his marriage proposal, changes her mind. The newly unencumbered Sam decides to spend the weekend with another woman at the Cape, but Diane has other plans. Vicki: Brenda Strong. Waiter: Willie Garson. Hotel Manager: Don Perry. Husband: Sid Conrad. Wife: Kathryn White.

Canadian Bacon

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:20:00 -0500

Mon Nov 16 06:20 AM HBO2e

Affairs of the Heart

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:30:00 -0500

Sun Nov 15 11:30 PM WGNAME Cynical Carla ignores the romantic overtures of a perfectly nice gentleman named Hank (Don Amendolia), believing that if he's interested in her, he must have a “fatal flaw.” When he and Carla finally go out on a date, Coach mentions to the gang that Hank has a bad heart and that too much carnal excitement isn't good for him.

I'll Be Seeing You

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:00:00 -0500

Sat Nov 14 02:00 AM HALMRK Part 1 of two. To end a lovers' spat, the gang urges Sam to commission a portrait of Diane by an eccentric artist (Christopher Lloyd). But he's so condescending that Sam refuses to do business with him. Ed: Christopher Carroll.

Coach Buries a Grudge

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:00:00 -0500

Fri Nov 13 02:00 AM HALMRK Coach (Nicholas Colasanto) mourns a deceased friend and ex-teammate until he learns the man made a pass at his late wife. Charlie: Don Bexley. Tom: Fred Carney. Art: Arthur Lessac. Lefty: Jack O'Leary. Al: Al Rosen.

Strange Bedfellows

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:30:00 -0500

Thu Nov 12 05:30 PM WGNAME When a councilwoman stumping for reelection takes a liking to Sam, Diane campaigns for her opponent. Part 1 of three. Janet Eldridge: Kate Mulgrew. Jim Fleener: Max Wright. Phil: David Paymer. Brian: Brad Burlingame. April: Carolyn Ann Clark. Decker: Michael G. Hagerty. Reporter No. 1: Charles Walker. Reporter No. 2: Lawrence Lott. Tim: Tim Cunningham. Paul: Paul Willson.

Relief Bartender

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0500

Thu Nov 12 05:00 PM WGNAME Woody fears he'll be drawing unemployment instead of drafts when Sam's attempt to stir up business includes hiring a new bartender (Tony Carreiro) who wows the regulars with his charm and expertise. Mrs. Benfer: Madgel Dean. Child No. 1: Judith Barsi. Caribou No. 2: Terrence Beasor. Fred: Paul Eiding. Child No. 2: Edan Gross. Caribou No. 1: Jack Lindine.

Diane Chambers Day

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:30:00 -0500

Wed Nov 11 05:30 PM WGNAME Diane feels left out of the gang's extra-bar-ricular activities, so Frasier has a plan to cheer her up---a night at the opera with Sam and the boys. Jackie: Jacqueline Cassell. Corinne: Doris Grau. Dennis: Tom Harrison.

Fear Is My Copilot

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0500

Wed Nov 11 05:00 PM WGNAME A globe-trotting daredevil Diane met in Europe takes her and Sam up for a spin in his new plane---and then dies at 20,000 feet. Jack Dalton: Joseph Whipp.

Cliff's Rocky Moment

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:30:00 -0500

Wed Nov 11 02:30 AM HALMRK Cliff is “called out” by a bar bully (Peter Iacangelo) who's fed up with the sciolist's know-it-all attitude. When the pusillanimous postman punks out, his pals are disappointed, but Cliff saves face with a surprising demonstration of his pugilistic prowess.

Coachie Makes Three

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:00:00 -0500

Wed Nov 11 02:00 AM HALMRK When lonesome Coach begins spending every moment with Sam and Diane, they decide he needs some female companionship. Katherine: Eve Roberts. Woman: Robyn Peterson.

Save the Last Dance for Me

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:30:00 -0500

Tue Nov 10 05:30 PM WGNAME Carla thinks that the only way to win a dance contest at the “Boston Boppers” reunion is to team up with her old partner---ex-husband Nick (Dan Hedaya). But when their practice sessions get off on the wrong foot, he dumps her and pairs up with his new bride (Jean Kasem), while Carla enlists Sam's help. Eddie: Nick Dimitri. Floyd: Hal Landon Jr.

Dark Imaginings

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0500

Tue Nov 10 05:00 PM WGNAME As if to confirm that he's getting older not better, Sam challenges Woody at racquetball and winds up hospitalized with an injury he associates with men of advanced years. Bonnie: Pamela Bach. Jack: Thomas Callaway. Nurse Louise: Deborah Dalton. Dr. McNeese: Tim Dunigan. Nurse Brenda: Jere Fields. Joan: Christine Dickinson.

Battle of the Exes

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:00:00 -0500

Tue Nov 10 02:00 AM HALMRK Carla's loutish ex, Nick (Dan Hedaya), invites her to his wedding to make her jealous of his blonde-bombshell fiancée (Jean Kasem), but the tables are turned when she shows up with hunky Sam as her date. Rhea Perlman, Ted Danson. Norm: George Wendt.

The Peterson Principle

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:30:00 -0500

Mon Nov 9 05:30 PM WGNAME Running neck-and-neck with another candidate (Chip Zien) for a big promotion, Norm gets some dirt on his competition that could swing the decision his way. Reinhardt: Daniel Davis. Ranzoni: Adam Carl.

Second Time Around

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:00:00 -0500

Mon Nov 9 05:00 PM WGNAME After Frasier gets dumped on by a date, Sam sets him up with a woman (Jennifer Tilly) who's never met a man she didn't like---a lot. This episode also introduces Bebe Neuwirth as Dr. Lilith Sternin. Justice of the Peace: Lou Fant.

Homicidal Ham

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:30:00 -0500

Sun Nov 8 11:30 PM WGNAME Diane's "perfect date," lady-killing ex-con Andy (Derek McGrath)---he once murdered a waitress---returns to Cheers, and she helps him pursue an acting career. On the night of their big performance, the strangulation scene from "Othello," Diane develops real stage fright when she realizes he's actually going to kill her. Prof. DeWitt: Severn Darden.