Ep 18. Hot Pursuit

Frasier season 7 episode 18, titled "Hot Pursuit," revolves around the Crane brothers Frasier and Niles, as they attempt to outshine one another at an auction held by a local museum.

The episode begins with Frasier and Niles learning that the museum is auctioning off a valuable art piece from the 18th century, and both brothers decide to bid on it. However, they soon discover that they are not the only ones interested in the painting, and they find themselves competing against a wealthy art collector named Arthur Tupper.

As the bidding war heats up, Frasier and Niles resort to desperate measures to outdo each other, including using their influence and connections to sabotage the other's efforts. At one point, Niles even resorts to dressing in disguise to spy on Frasier's bidding strategy.

Meanwhile, Martin, Frasier's father, is dealing with his own issues as he attempts to romance a woman he met at the gym. With some encouragement from Roz, Martin puts his best foot forward and makes a grand gesture to woo her.

As the auction comes to a close, tensions between Frasier and Niles reach a boiling point, and they engage in a hilarious battle of wits, complete with witty one-liners and over-the-top antics.

Throughout the episode, the cast delivers strong performances, particularly Kelsey Grammer as Frasier and David Hyde Pierce as Niles, who expertly capture the hilarious and often absurd nature of their sibling rivalry.

Overall, "Hot Pursuit" is a standout episode of Frasier, blending smart humor with a fun and engaging storyline. Fans of the show will not want to miss this one.