‘The Focus Group’
Season 3, Episode 23 - Aired May 14, 1996
After eleven out of twelve participants on a focus group about Frasier's radio show give positive feedback, he can't stop obsessing about the one critical voice.
Quote from Niles
Daphne: I know just what you're going through. I once won a dance competition hands down, but instead of celebrating I spent the whole night fretting over my one bad score. Silly-head!
Niles: Idiot. Oh, I've stepped in it now!
Daphne: Listen here, Dr. Crane—
Niles: Yeah, Daphne?
Frasier: All right now, Daphne, just a moment. Try to remember what you're like when you're arguing with Joe. Consider Niles' situation. He's separated. You can't imagine the emotional see-saw he's on. Not to mention the fact that he may be unaware that he's acting like a complete jackass.
Daphne: Of course, you're right. I'm sorry, I should be more sensitive. From now on, nothing you say can make me cross with you.
[Daphne cheerfully walks away]
Niles: I suppose I had that coming. Though I think "jackass" was a tad over the line.
Frasier: Well, just consider it payback for the headline, "Crane's 'Birdie' Lays An Egg!"
Quote from Martin
Frasier: There he is. The man who ... doesn't like me.
Martin: I knew we should have taken two cars.
Quote from Niles
[As Martin returns to the car]
Niles: Not yet. Not yet. Not yet. Okay, unlock! ... And lock!
Quote from Martin
Frasier: So, uh, Dad, what didn't he like about me?
Martin: He said you annoy him.
Frasier: Yes, how so?
Martin: Well, I didn't ask him.
Frasier: What do you mean you didn't ask him?
Martin: Oh, geez!
Frasier: I'm sorry, Dad, but I have no idea what "he's annoying" means.
Martin: Well, it's clear enough to me!
Quote from Martin
Frasier: Oh, what is about me he would find so annoying?
Martin: Well, he mentioned something about not letting an old man eat.
Quote from Frasier
Frasier: I'm so sorry, I really don't mean to bother you but I would like to just talk to you for a minute.
Manu: I like your show.
Frasier: No, you don't.
Manu: Yes, I do. I like your show and I like you.
Frasier: You don't. That man was my father.
Manu: I like your father!
Frasier: Oh, that's very nice of you, but you see, you told him that, uh, you find me annoying. Yes, yes, you did,
and that's all right. I don't mind constructive criticism. It's just that I wish you could be a bit more specific. What exactly is it about me that you find so annoying?
Manu: You're not annoying.
Frasier: Yes, I am! Would I be here if I wasn't?
Quote from Frasier
Amanda: Excuse me, are you Dr. Crane from the radio?
Frasier: Why, yes, I am.
Amanda: Oh, I just never miss your show. I love you. I guess you get tired of hearing that.
Frasier: Oh, occupational hazard.
Quote from Frasier
Amanda: What are you doing here, anyway?
Frasier: Oh. Oh. Well, you see- Let me explain. You see, the, uh, radio station conducted a little audience survey today and although the response was favorable from eleven out of twelve of the participants—
Amanda: Is that smoking?
Frasier: Well, some people might consider it smoking, but you see, for me—
Amanda: Fire!