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Whine Club

‘Whine Club’

Season 7, Episode 17 -  Aired February 24, 2000

As Frasier counts on Niles to nominate him for the role of corkmaster at their wine club, Mel encourages Niles to run for the position as well. Frasier decides it's time for the family to get to know Mel better, so he hosts a brunch where everyone's opinions of her become clear.

Quote from Roz

Frasier: You know, the whole purpose of this brunch is to get to know Mel better, but it just irks the hell out of me preparing a sumptuous brunch for Niles after the way he betrayed me at the wine club.
Roz: Oh, would you shut up about that corkmaster thing. I already hate you for putting that song in my head.

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Quote from Frasier

Frasier: Mrs. Wojadubakowski.
Martin: Yeah, look who just came here. Look who it is.
Frasier: I didn't even hear the doorbell ring, what brings you here?
Martin: Oh, she just brought me back my chili bowl. Well, thanks a lot, and I'll see you later.
Frasier: No, Dad, where are your manners? Why don't you join us for brunch, Clare? I insist. I'm not sure that we'll be able to give you a treat as spicy as the one that Dad gave you but...
Clare: Yes, he does make very good chili.
Frasier: Isn't that flattering, Dad? You know what, I think someone wants seconds.

Quote from Daphne

Frasier: Oh, splendid idea, Roz; Bloody Marys. You know, why don't you offer one of those to Clare?
Martin: Oh, I don't think she's got time.
Daphne: I'll ask her. Mrs. Wojadubakowski, Mr. Crane was wondering if you had time for a quick one.

Quote from Martin

Martin: Look, Frasier, there's something you should know about me and Clare: we just slept together.
Frasier: Are you sure? She just got here two minutes ago.
Martin: She was here earlier. I just don't know what came over us. You know, we just couldn't keep our hands off each other. We were like animals or sex-crazed teenagers.
Frasier: Well, what's wrong with that?
Martin: Well, I'll tell you what's wrong with that, she's Stan's widow. I mean, he didn't even like it when I borrowed his lawn mower.

Quote from Niles

Clare: Martin, I really have to be getting to church.
Martin: Oh, yeah, sure, okay. Well, I'll just walk you out.
Niles: You know what, by the way, I'm so sorry to hear about your husband.
Clare: Oh, thank you. Thank you.
Niles: I understand Dad's been doing what he can to fill the void.

Quote from Roz

Roz: Can I pour you a Bloody Mary, Mel?
Mel: Not for me. It's a little early in the day for hard liquor, don't you think?
Roz: Not anymore.

Quote from Martin

Mel: Niles, let's get this gravlax in the refrigerator. Oh, hello, Eddie. Or should I say goodbye?
Martin: Huh?
Mel: Well, Martin, I'm sure you'll be locking Eddie out on the balcony if people are going to be eating here.
Martin: Well, I'll tell you who I'd like to lock out on the balcony.
Roz: Oh, please, let it be me.

Quote from Daphne

Frasier: Now, now, maybe I remind you that we're having this little bruncheon in order to get acquainted with Mel. We owe it to Niles to give her a chance.
Daphne: I agree with Dr. Crane, we should all have another Bloody Mary.
Frasier: I didn't say that.
Daphne: It was implied.

Quote from Frasier

Mel: Oh, Frasier, I almost forgot. The corkmaster and I brought this along for you.
Frasier: Oh, well, thank you very much. It's a lovely bottle. I guess Niles must have told you about his eleventh hour victory.
Mel: Oh, yes, and I'm so proud of him.
Niles: Well, let's give credit where credit's due. To Mel.
Frasier: To Mel?
Niles: Well, yes, it was her idea that I should run.
Frasier: Really? Well, perhaps I'll just put this around the corner before the cork flies out and hits someone.

Quote from Roz

Mel: So, after all these years of doing tummy tucks and liposuctions, I can look at a fully clothed person and see exactly what they look like naked. I can see every sag, droop, ripple and pucker. It's like X-ray vision.
Roz: How interesting. [heads to the kitchen holding her stomach in] I think I'll go check on breakfast.
Frasier: [tensing his muscles] Let me give you a hand with that.

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