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Smotherly Love

‘Smotherly Love’

Season 10, Episode 20 -  Aired February 27, 1992

Frasier drowns his sorrows when Lilith's controlling mother, Betty, comes to town and wants them to reenact their wedding. Meanwhile, Rebecca hopes Norm will pay off his bar tab when he wins big on a bet.

Quote from Frasier

Woody: Another one, Dr. Crane?
Frasier: Um, no thanks, Woody. Uh, one ought to do it.
Lilith: [door opens] Mother and I have arrived, Frasier.
Frasier: Hit me, Woody, need some juice.

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Quote from Frasier

Lilith: Frasier, I have to thank you. You seem to be trying harder than usual to be pleasant to my mother. Want to tell me what the hell is going on?
Frasier: Well, darling, for the past few months, I've been agonizing over what to give you for our fifth wedding anniversary, and, uh, I thought about jewelry, a trip, a car. But this this cost me even more.
Lilith: "I promise not to fight with Betty during her visit."
Frasier: Happy anniversary, my love.
Lilith: It's very thoughtful, Frasier. Exactly how do you intend to pull that off?
Frasier: Well, I've been working at this for some time now and whatever Betty says, I shall let this smile be my umbrella. [makes a creepy grin]
Lilith: Well, get ready to smile. My mother has never gotten over being upset about missing our wedding. She wants us to renew our wedding vows on Saturday.
Frasier: But, darling, I l think the whole idea is just... [smiles] wonderful.

Quote from Sam

Norm: So, you remember to put that, uh, that black 17, buddy?
Sam: Yeah, you know, about that Norm...
Norm: Yeah?
Sam: You know, the strangest thing happened. I put all your money on black 17.
Norm: And lost, right?
Sam: No, no, no, it hit, it hit.
Norm: It hit?! All right!
Sam: But Debbie got so excited, she started jumping up and down and and by the time, she was finished, l, uh l, uh, had accidentally let your winnings ride.
Norm: I could kill you! You did that?
Sam: And it hit again.
Norm: Whoa! What are the odds on that?
Sam: Pretty damned steep, buddy. [gives Norm a check]
Norm: I don't believe it!

Quote from Lilith

Betty Sternin: Now, about the cake. Do you like butter cream?
Lilith: Yes, Mother.
Betty Sternin: Good, because that's what I ordered. Now, how about flowers?
Lilith: I like roses.
Betty Sternin: Do you like cascading lilies?
Lilith: Sort of.
Betty Sternin: Good! Because that's what I ordered. Now why don't you go and learn your vows? I've written them out. And I'm going to go call the caterer. Looking at Frasier's friends, I know I'm going to need to order more. I don't know what. Just more.

Quote from Frasier

Frasier: Sam, let me have a quick one, will you? I'm showing Betty the sights.
Sam: Oh, yeah? Where is she?
Frasier: Well, I gave her a little shove into Filene's Basement and yelled "Sale!" With any luck, she'll be trampled to death.

Quote from Sam

Betty Sternin: So glad you could come, Sam.
Sam: Oh, thank you.
Betty Sternin: The gift table's over there.
Sam: We were, uh, supposed to bring gifts?
Betty Sternin: Don't give it a second thought... Mr. Trump.
Sam: Hey, man, I'm so sorry. I didn't realize we were supposed to bring gifts.
Frasier: Oh, that's all right, Sam. Your presence here is more than enough. Paul, you scamp, is this a toaster oven?

Quote from Lilith

Betty Sternin: Now I want you to stand up straight when you're out there. All eyes will be on you.
Lilith: Yes, Mommy.
Betty Sternin: And for heaven's sake, speak up. I want to hear every word clearly.
Lilith: [louder] Yes, Mommy.
Betty Sternin: Not now, when you're out there.

Quote from Norm

Norm: Uh, Fras, you going to be much longer? 'Cause I hit that punch bowl kind of hard.

Quote from Lilith

Lilith: Are you going to be all right, Mother?
Betty Sternin: Yes, I'm fine. I want to be ready when they ask if anybody objects. I've written it all out.
Frasier: We love you, too, Betty.

Quote from Frasier

Frasier: Betty, I- I think it's terribly sweet that you want us to reenact our wedding, but have you given any thought to a a little cocktail party? I- I think that might be more pleasant and perhaps a bit more intimate.
Betty Sternin: Well, you're wrong. Very wrong. You couldn't be more wrong if your fanny was screwed on backwards.
Frasier: That wrong, huh? [smiles as he walks away]

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