Ep 11. Death Becomes Him

Frasier season 1 episode 11, titled "Death Becomes Him," follows the Crane family as they deal with the death of a prominent opera critic. Frasier and Niles attend the critic's funeral, where they meet his mourning wife, who is eager to sell her late husband's extensive collection of opera recordings.

Back in Seattle, Frasier's colleague Roz suggests that he invite the widow onto his radio show to discuss her late husband's life and work. Frasier is hesitant at first, but eventually agrees to the idea.

As the show approaches, Frasier becomes more and more nervous about how he will handle the interview. To make matters worse, Niles offers his services as a vocal coach to help the widow prepare for the interview, but ends up getting too involved in her personal life.

Meanwhile, Martin and Daphne have become attached to the critic's dog, and must confront the reality of giving the animal up to its new owner. Martin is particularly upset about the idea of losing the dog, and Daphne does her best to console him.

As the day of the radio show arrives, Frasier struggles to remain objective during the interview with the widow. He becomes frustrated with her lack of knowledge about her late husband's work, and begins to push her for information. Eventually, the interview takes a strange turn as the widow reveals a shocking secret about her husband's past.

Throughout the episode, the characters deal with themes of death, mourning, and the search for meaning in their lives. Frasier and Niles are forced to confront the idea that their own legacy may not be as long-lasting as they have hoped, while Martin and Daphne deal with the painful reality of losing a beloved pet.

"Death Becomes Him" is a moving episode that explores complex themes with humor and sensitivity. The episode's various storylines are woven together seamlessly, revealing the deep bonds of love and friendship that exist between the characters. Fans of the show will find much to enjoy in this poignant and thought-provoking episode.