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Rivals

‘Rivals’

Season 7, Episode 6 -  Aired November 4, 1999

When Frasier and Niles start new relationships, they are both convinced that the other has a thing for their date.

Quote from Frasier

Frasier: So, you're next door? Oh, that's right. Judge Gilroy moved in with his daughter.
Regan: I bet he never wandered into your apartment wearing a towel.
Frasier: No, but I did hear he wandered into work one day wearing a towel, though. I guess that's why he had to move in with his daughter.

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Quote from Frasier

Martin: Looks like I walked off with your car keys. I should have known from the big BMW on it. [exits]
Frasier: Thank you, Dad.
Frasier: So, Regan, that's an unusual name. Is it by any chance from...
Regan: From "King Lear," yeah. One of the ungrateful daughters. I don't know what my dad was thinking. Never do. I'm sorry, I have some issues with my father.
Martin: [enters] Excuse me again.
Frasier: I have no idea what that would be like.

Quote from Frasier

Regan: I actually listen to your show.
Frasier: Really? Well, I'm flattered. Thank you.
Regan: I think if I hadn't gone into veterinary medicine it would have been psychology. Think I was just always drawn to animals.
Frasier: [looking down at Eddie and stroking him] Yes, it is hard not to love them. [Frasier lifts Eddie onto his lap]

Quote from Martin

Martin: I just feel so responsible. Maybe there was something more I could have said, something more I could have done. I keep playing it over and over in my head.
Frasier: I'll ask her out today, Dad.

Quote from Niles

Daphne: Dr. Crane, do you believe women have an intuition about men?
Niles: Uh, intuition?
Daphne: Like they might know when a man has a little crush. You know, by the way he fidgets or gets a look in his eye or...
[An uncomfortable Niles accidentally presses the emergency alarm button in the elevator]
Daphne: I only ask because I'm getting that feeling from your brother.

Quote from Frasier

Frasier: Regan Shaw, this is my brother, Dr. Niles Crane. Do you two know each other?
Regan: Yes.
Niles: No.
Frasier: Well, I'll just get us all some coffee and you two can decide if you know each other or not.

Quote from Frasier

Frasier: What did you find out?
Daphne: It sounded like they've had a date or two. He mentioned having seen her.
Frasier: Damn him!
Daphne: Come to think of it, he said something in the elevator about having a crush on someone.
Frasier: Well, I just have to confront him and see if he's man enough to admit he's horned in on my territory.
Daphne: Well, excuse me, Dr. Crane, but didn't your brother meet her first?
Frasier: Oh, honestly, Daphne, just try to keep up. It's not that complicated.

Quote from Frasier

Frasier: What kind of a fool does he take me for? He is obviously pursuing Regan. The man has the nerve to say he's chasing Poppy.
Daphne: Poppy?
Frasier: Yes, as if anyone could pursue that insufferable air horn.

Quote from Niles

Niles: Hello, Roz. I noticed that Poppy was here. Did she mention where she was headed?
Roz: No. But listen, Niles, can I interest you in a couple of tickets for a charity ball this Friday? It's a great event.
Niles: Is Frasier going?
Roz: No, but do you have to go everything together?
Niles: I'll take two. I'm in a hurry, I'll send you a check.

Quote from Frasier

Frasier: I see that Niles has brought himself a "date" to the evening.
Roz: Yep, and you'll never guess what he thinks.
Frasier: Oh, I know exactly what he thinks. He thinks by bringing Poppy as his patsy, he can steal a few minutes with Regan, try to win her for himself.
Roz: That's not what he thinks.
Frasier: Roz!
Roz: He likes Poppy.
Frasier: Oh, dear simple, Roz. After six years of listening at my feet. Have you learnt nothing of the dark forces that move people? Open your ears!

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