Ep 5. The 1000th Show

In Frasier season 5 episode 5, titled "The 1000th Show," the radio station where Frasier works is getting ready to celebrate its 1000th episode. The staff is excited and preparing for the big event, but Frasier is feeling uneasy. He begins to reflect on his career and starts to fear that he may have peaked and that he has nothing left to offer.

To make matters worse, Frasier's agent Bebe has been trying to convince him to switch to television, arguing that he's wasting his talents in radio. Frasier is torn between his loyalty to the station and his ambition to succeed in television, and this internal struggle is causing him to doubt himself.

Meanwhile, Niles is trying to impress a new girlfriend by showing off his cultural knowledge. He pursues her to a performance of a play by the playwright Anton Chekhov - a favorite of the girlfriend's - but ends up falling asleep during the performance.

As the day of the 1000th episode approaches, tensions are high at the radio station. Frasier's colleagues take bets on whether he will make it through the milestone show without any mishaps. However, when the big day arrives, Frasier surprises everyone with a heartfelt speech about the importance of radio and his gratitude for the opportunity it has given him.

In the end, Frasier decides to stay loyal to the radio station and turn down the offer from Bebe. He recognizes that radio is his true passion and that he still has much to offer in the medium. Niles, too, learns a valuable lesson about not trying too hard to impress others and ends up connecting with his girlfriend on a deeper level.

Overall, "The 1000th Show" is a touching episode that showcases Frasier's loyalty and passion for his work, as well as his ability to overcome self-doubt. It also features some hilarious moments courtesy of Niles' antics, making for a well-rounded and enjoyable episode.