‘The Fight Before Christmas’
Season 7, Episode 11 - Aired December 16, 1999
As Frasier plans a Christmas party, Niles worries his relationship with Mel is over and Daphne wonders whether Niles is about to reveal the truth about his feelings for her.
Quote from Martin
Roz: Why doesn't he just back in?
Martin: Are you kidding? He can barely hit that space even when the guy's car isn't there.
Quote from Daphne
Daphne: Hello, Dr. Crane.
Niles: Hello, Daphne.
Daphne: I'd see you inside but... I just have to... Take out the garbage. [Niles looks at Daphne's empty hands] It's in my pockets.
Quote from Frasier
Niles: Frasier, I brought those caroling books you asked for.
Frasier: Ooh. Thank you so much. Oh, yes, here we are. "Preferred Songs From A Victorian Christmas" and "Elizabethan Tidings of Joy." Now we're ready to party.
Quote from Kenny
Kenny: Hey Doc. Merry Christmas.
Frasier: Hi, Kenny. My, the station has certainly outdone itself this year with the Christmas-in-Mexico theme.
Kenny: It was my idea. It hit me when I realized their sauces are red and green.
Frasier: Oh, well, that's why you're the boss.
Quote from Niles
Niles: You're right. We'll talk about it later.
Mel: No, we'll talk about it now. Just put on your party face.
Mel: Don't embarrass me. As if I could be further embarrassed after you lied to me.
Niles: I can explain.
Mel: No, no, no, you don't need to. When a man lies about where he's been, it's not hard to guess the reason. So what's the little whore's name?
Quote from Frasier
Frasier: Oh, Mel, this is awkward.
Mel: Oh, no, no, no, Frasier. Niles explained everything and, while I don't like being lied to, I do appreciate why he did it.
Niles: Oh, hello. Hello. Chatting, are we?
Frasier: Well, actually I was just apologizing for my part in your little misunderstanding.
Niles: Ah, yes. Well, then of course you were discussing the present.
Frasier: Oh, yes, the present. And the future. Maris is all in the past!
Mel: Maris?
Frasier: Oh, dear.
Quote from Niles
Frasier: Niles. Niles, I'm so sorry.
Niles: Oh, Frasier, don't pretend to be sorry. All you care about is your precious party that you're hosting tonight.
Quote from Martin
Donny: [at the piano] Okay, we're taking requests.
Martin: How about a little "Silent Night"?
Quote from Martin
Frasier: Oh, stop that.
Martin: What?
Frasier: Those are for the party.
Martin: In case you haven't noticed, I am the party.
Quote from Niles
Donny: How long were you guys together?
Niles: Oh, not that long. Still, I was optimistic.
Donny: Did you talk about moving in together? Make any long term plans?
Niles: This is really bringing out the lawyer in you, isn't it?
Donny: The bartender, actually. I was just wondering how big a drink to make you.
Niles: Ah, big. Scotch.