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One Hugs, the Other Doesn't

‘One Hugs, the Other Doesn't’

Season 10, Episode 16 -  Aired January 30, 1992

When Frasier and Lilith take Frederick to see a famous children's performer, Nanny G (Emma Thompson),  Frasier realizes the entertainer is his ex-wife.

Quote from Frasier

Frasier: Well, Lilith, the bleeding's finally stopped. [whistles] Those head wounds.
Lilith: Serves you right for trying to get between us.
Frasier: Darling, l... I had to stop the two of you. Although I must say I was proud to see you fight for me. It made me feel so loved. Of course, Nanette was pretty vicious, too. Oh, but you were by far the most vicious.
Lilith: Thank you.
Frasier: Lilith, I... I should have told you about my first marriage before, but I just didn't think it was relevant to our lives today.
Lilith: Frasier, I know why you didn't tell me. You didn't tell me because you're a craven coward.
Frasier: You know me so well, it's frightening. Can you ever forgive me?
Lilith: I suppose I'll have to.
Frasier: [hugs Lilith] You know, if I must say so, you hug better than she does.
Lilith: Frasier, you're such a toady.
Frasier: Yes, but I'm your toady.

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Quote from Lilith

Woody: Dr. Crane, I didn't want to interrupt you while you were bleeding, but, uh, I found this box underneath one of the tables over there when I was sweeping up Nanny G's hair.
Frasier: "To Frederick from Nanny G." Oh, look! It's a little Nanny G doll. Oh, it says "push here."
Nanny G: [doll sings] Here's a silly little song To help you out when things go wrong
Frasier: Isn't that cute?
Nanny G: [doll sings] If you get lost and can't find home Just remember the number of your phone My number is 555-6792 555-6792 555-6792 That's 555...
Lilith: Frasier, this is her phone number. She's giving you her phone number.
Frasier: No, she's not.
Lilith: She doesn't want you to forget it.
Frasier: She's just using it as an example. [Lilith grabs the doll] Oh, Lilith, no, don't do- [Lilith rips the head off]
Lilith: There, gone and forgotten.
Norm, Cliff & Woody: [sing] 555-6792 555-6 [Lilith approaches them] Whoa! Whoa!

Quote from Frasier

Nanny G: [sings] I want to Shake your hand
Frasier: Lilith, you have got to get a handle on this thing. The marriage was a silly mistake. We rectified it. We went on with our lives, we've never spoken since. If we ran into each other on the street, she wouldn't know me from Adam.
Nanny G: [sings] I want to shake your hand, shake your hand You and I... [drops microphone] Oh, my God. [kisses Frasier]
Sam: Don't you want to shake my hand?

Quote from Cliff

Cliff: Yeah, well, I'd better, uh, make some phone calls. I've got a whole neighborhood full of brats. If I bring 'em, they'll, uh, probably tell me where my car is.

Quote from Woody

Sam: What are you doing here, man?
Woody: Eh, took a chance, called a scalper. Money talks.
Sam: That's great. Where are you sitting?
Woody: Oh, I'm up in the second balcony next to the last row. At least I'm not in the last row. Those poor suckers.
Sam: Oh.
Woody: Say, uh, these are nice seats.
Lilith: Aren't they, though?
Woody: I don't suppose anybody would want to trade me. You know, someone who wasn't, say, as devoted a lifelong fan as I am. Sam? You could at least make eye contact. Hey, Freddie, I'll give you ten bucks.
All: Woody.

Quote from Frasier

Announcer: [v.o.] Boys and girls of all ages, it's showtime. And who are you here to see?
All: Nanny G!
Nanny G: [o.s.] I can't hear you.
All: Nanny G!
Nanny G: [v.o.] I still can't hear you.
Frasier: Come out in the damn audience! You'll hear 'em just fine!
All: Nanny G!

Quote from Lilith

Frasier: So it's it's really behind us?
Lilith: Yes, just don't mention her. The chapter is closed.
Frasier: So, in other words, you don't want her to come in here and apologize to you.
Lilith: No.
Nanny G: [enters] Hi. Storm over yet? Time to make a rainbow? Lilith, I'm so sorry if I caused you any pain. I would have hated it if anybody had kissed my husband the way I kissed yours. I guess I've just always been a a kissy person. A huggy, kissy person. Give me a big hug.
Lilith: I'd really prefer not to.
Frasier: Lilith is not a huggy person.
Nanny G: I know someone who could never get enough huggings.
Frasier: Well...
Nanny G: Well, I feel like I want to hug you. You don't have to hug back. [hugs Lilith] And you didn't.

Quote from Woody

Woody: Nanny G, I was wondering if you could...
Nanny G: Lilith, I'd really like to make this up to you.
Woody: ...ignore me like a cheap piece of trash. "Oh, you could? Thank you so very much."

Quote from Sam

Sam: Well, I'll tell you what, why don't we have it in the bar? Before we open, tomorrow morning; it'll be fun.
Nanny G: Well, that's settled, then. See you all tomorrow. And don't forget to have goofy dreams. [exits]
Sam: You know, most people would make that sound corny, but...

Quote from Frasier

Nanny G: [sings] Who is turning two today? Who today is two today? Freddie's turning two today Hoo-de-hoo de-hoodley-hoodley-hoo today.
Frasier: Isn't she wonderful? You know, I used to be married to her. But now I've got this honey.

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