Frasier - Season 8 [ Deluxe » ]

(Episode 5): Frasier hires a master butler who helps him plan a snobby party while Niles and Mel's fake marriage hits a breaking point.

originally aired from October 2000 to May 2001 and remains a major turning point in the legendary sitcom, as it navigates the immediate, messy aftermath of Niles and Daphne finally getting together. 🎭 Major Storylines Frasier - Season 8

According to community consensus and IMDb ratings, some of the strongest episodes of this transitional season include: (Episode 5): Frasier hires a master butler who

(Episode 12): Frasier and Niles attempt to revive the career of an old Shakespearean actor, played brilliantly by guest star Derek Jacobi. : To hide actress Jane Leeves' real-life pregnancy,

: To hide actress Jane Leeves' real-life pregnancy, the writers created a storyline where Daphne begins overeating due to relationship stress, eventually leaving for a health spa.