Death Becomes Him (Frasier)

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“Death Becomes Him”
Frasier episode

Martin goes for a checkup
Episode no. Season 1
Episode 11
Written by Leslie Eberhard
Directed by Andy Ackerman
Guest stars Maddie Corman (Gail)
Shawn Huff (Woman at Shiva)
Production no. 40571-011
Original airdate 2 December 1993
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"Death Becomes Him" is the eleventh episode from the first season of Frasier.

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[edit] Main cast and characters

Kelsey Grammer – Dr. Frasier Crane
David Hyde Pierce – Dr. Niles Crane
John Mahoney – Martin Crane
Jane Leeves – Daphne Moon
Peri Gilpin – Roz Doyle

[edit] Plot outline

Martin goes for a long overdue checkup but learns that his physician has died from a heart attack. Frasier becomes obsessed with his own mortality as the man was very similar to him in age, health and lifestyle.

Meanwhile, Daphne tells Niles she prefers her men to be more on the macho side, and he tries to beef up his image around her.

[edit] Episode Title Cards

  • Well, I'm Lousy At Tennis
  • A Family Meeting
  • Kugel, Fras and Allen

[edit] Memorable quotes

  • Daphne: I suppose I like my gents more on the manly side. Was that a little swan you just made?
    Niles: No, it was a B-52.
  • Frasier: Roz, why is it every time we try to have a serious conversation we end up talking about your sex life?
    Roz: Because I have one.
  • Niles [to Daphne]: Yes, I can always pump iron later.
    Frasier: Pump iron! Niles, you don't even pump your own gas.

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