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We’re listening! On this episode of pplpod, we pour a sherry and deep dive into the chaotic and critical Frasier Season 3. We break down the arrival of KACL's fearsome new station manager, Kate Costas (Mercedes Ruehl), and her volatile "enemies-to-lovers" arc with Frasier Crane—culminating in the infamous on-air tryst of "Bad Boy and Dirty Girl".

This season serves as a major turning point for the series, and we analyze the collapse of Niles Crane’s marriage to the unseen Maris, including her three-day disappearance that turned out to be a shopping spree in New York. We also discuss one of the most beloved episodes in sitcom history, "Moon Dance," where Niles finally confesses his adoration for Daphne Moon during a tango at the Snow Ball.

Plus, we cover:

• The emotional return of Cheers alum Diane Chambers (Shelley Long) and her disastrous play.

• Martin Crane’s attempt to write a hit song for Frank Sinatra.

• Frasier's leap-year disaster singing Rigoletto.

• The show's continued reign, winning the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series.

Whether you are revisiting this 90s TV classic or watching for the first time, join us as we explore how Kelsey Grammer, David Hyde Pierce, and the cast cemented Frasier as a comedy legend.