The first season of ''
Frasier'' originally aired from September 16, 1993, to May 19, 1994, on
NBC, consisting of a total of 24 episodes. This premiere season was mostly directed by
James Burrows
James Edward Burrows (born December 30, 1940), sometimes known as Jim "Jimmy" Burrows, is an American television director who has been working in television since the 1970s.Stated in interview on ''Inside the Actors Studio'' Burrows has direct ...
(15 episodes), alongside
Andy Ackerman (6 episodes). The other 2 directors were co-creator
David Lee (2 episodes) and Rick Beren (1 episode).
Cast
Main
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Kelsey Grammer as
Frasier Crane
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Jane Leeves as
Daphne Moon
Daphne Crane (née Moon; born September 1961) is a fictional character on the American television sitcom ''Frasier'', played by Jane Leeves. An English immigrant from Manchester, Daphne is employed by Frasier as a live-in housekeeper and physical ...
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David Hyde Pierce as
Niles Crane
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Peri Gilpin as
Roz Doyle
Rosalinda Doyle (born May 5 1963 or 1964) is a fictional character on the American television sitcom ''Frasier''. Roz is the producer of Frasier Crane's ''Dr. Frasier Crane Show'' on KACL 780 AM.
The role initially went to Lisa Kudrow, but Kudr ...
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John Mahoney as
Martin Crane
Martin Crane (born ) is a fictional character from the American television show ''Frasier'', and was played by actor John Mahoney. An army veteran and retired police detective, he is the father of Frasier and Niles Crane.
Biography
Although M ...
Special guest
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Amanda Donohoe as Catherine
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John Glover as Ned Miller
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Bebe Neuwirth
Beatrice "Bebe" Jane Neuwirth ( ; born December 31, 1958) is an American actress, singer, and dancer. On television, she played Dr. Lilith Sternin, Frasier Crane's wife, on both the TV sitcom ''Cheers'' (in a starring role) and its spin-off ''F ...
as
Lilith
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Mako as Sam Tanaka
Special appearance by
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Dr. Joyce Brothers
Joyce Diane Brothers (October 20, 1927 – May 13, 2013) was an American psychologist, television personality, advice columnist, and writer.
She first became famous in 1955 for winning the top prize on the American game show '' The $64,000 Ques ...
as herself
Recurring
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Dan Butler
Daniel Eugene Butler (born December 2, 1954) is an American actor known for his role as Bob "Bulldog" Briscoe on the TV series ''Frasier'' (1993–2004); Art in ''Roseanne'' (1991–1992); for the voice of Mr. Simmons on the ''Nickelodeon'' TV ...
as
Bulldog
Guest
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Kathleen Noone as Aunt Patrice
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Harriet Sansom Harris as
Bebe Glazer
The main character of the American television sitcom ''Frasier'' is Frasier Crane. Other regular characters include: his father Martin, brother Niles, producer Roz Doyle, and his live-in caregiver Daphne Moon. Other minor characters made regular ...
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Claire Stansfield
Claire Stansfield is a British-Canadian actress, director, fashion designer and former model who is best known for her recurring role as Alti in several episodes of the TV series '' Xena: Warrior Princess'' and guest-starring roles on ''Cybill'' ...
as Kristina
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Patrick Kerr as
Noel Shempsky
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Edward Hibbert as
Gil Chesterton
Episodes
Awards and nominations
Viewers for Quality Television awards
* 1994 Best Quality Comedy Series – Nominated
* 1994 Best Lead Actor in a Quality Comedy Series (Kelsey Grammer) – Nominated
* 1994 Best Supporting Actor in a Quality Comedy Series (David Hyde Pierce) – WON
* 1994 Best Supporting Actress in a Quality Comedy Series (Jane Leeves) – Nominated
* 1995 Episodic Comedy ("A Mid-Winter Night's Dream") (Chuck Ranberg & Anne Flett-Giordano) – Nominated
References
{{DEFAULTSORT:Frasier Season 1
1993 American television seasons
1994 American television seasons
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