‘The Seal Who Came to Dinner’
Season 6, Episode 8 - Aired November 19, 1998
When Niles has to host a dinner party to win an award, a minor problem in Frasier's apartment leads him to hold the event at Maris's beach house.
Quote from Niles
Niles: Everyone? As you may know, I've arranged a small meteor shower for our entertainment this evening. [laughter] So feel free to claim your spots now on the observation deck.
Quote from Frasier
Niles: Claudia. This is my brother Dr. Frasier Crane.
Claudia: Oh, well. Just the man I wanted to meet.
Frasier: Really?
Niles: Well, now I should warn you, Claudia's in radio, so you're probably in for more of that arm-twisting you've been getting from so many of those other station owners.
Frasier: Oh, my brother, the publicist. Before long, he'll be telling you about my two SeaBeas and my Broadcaster of the Year award.
Quote from Niles
Claudia: What's that on the beach?
Sebastian: I don't know, but it's wearing a boa.
Frasier: No, no. That's preposterous. It's just a rock with some seaweed on it.
Claudia: Niles, there seems to be something with feathers flashing at us.
Niles: Yes, yes, that's my neighbor. Don't clap, it just encourages her.
Quote from Niles
Niles: All right. Get me a knife, close those curtains and don't let anyone out on this deck until I come back.
Frasier: Fine.
Niles: Where's the damn thing gone to? [Frasier claps] Got it, thanks.
Quote from Frasier
Claudia: I've listened to your show. And what impressed me most is your ability to focus.
Frasier: Yes, well I'm very proud of that. I try to give each of my callers my complete, undivided- [to Sebastian, heading for the deck] Excuse me. Would you please just stay inside? We're about to start dinner.
Sebastian: You said that ten minutes ago.
Frasier: Yes, so it's even truer now, isn't it? Just sit down. [to Claudia] I'm sorry. Back to my show.
Quote from Frasier
Marcel: I am waiting to serve. Where is Niles?
Claudia: You mean he's not with you?
Frasier: Well, I'm sure he's around here somewhere. You know, perhaps he's upstairs making a phone call. If you could just keep everything warm, I'm sure he'll be down in a minute.
Marcel: He'd better be. I reheat for no one.
Quote from Frasier
Frasier: Excuse me, can I help you?
Party Guest: I just saw a meteor.
Claudia: Oh, have they started?
Frasier: Please, everyone, stand back and witness the spectacular view through this transom.
Claudia: Can't we see them better outside?
Frasier: No, no, it's much safer in here. You see, you never know where they might land. [doorbell chimes] Perhaps that's Niles.