The Babysitter (Frasier episode)

Infobox Television episode | Title = The Babysitter
Series = Frasier
Season = 11
Episode = 04
Airdate = 7th October 2003
Guests = Wendie Malick (Ronee Lawrence)
Writer = Jeffrey Richman
Director = Kelsey Grammer
Prev = The Doctor Is Out
Next = The Placeholder
Episode list = List of Frasier episodes

"The Babysitter" is the fourth episode of American sitcom "Frasier" season 11.

Cast and characters

Main cast and characters

*Kelsey Grammer – Dr. Frasier Crane
*David Hyde Pierce – Dr. Niles Crane
*John Mahoney – Martin Crane
*Jane Leeves – Daphne Moon

Plot outline

While out shopping for a couch, Frasier and Niles encounter Ronee Lawrence, a former babysitter from years ago who turned down Frasier’s affections and used to tell Niles scary bedtime stories. They learn that she is now working as a singer and pianist at a local hotel. Having established also that she is divorced, Frasier takes the opportunity of inviting her round to his house for cocktails that evening. Martin is delighted to see Ronee, and soon both he and Frasier are flirting with her. They both pursue her to the Wellington Hotel to see her play, and continue competing for her attention. Frasier persuades her to duet with him, but is disappointed when she sings directly to Martin – and his mood is reflected in his playing. As Ronee and Martin grow closer, Frasier goes through a spell of depression, and since he is due to start private psychiatry again soon, Niles becomes worried.

Episode Title Cards

*"Here comes another mood swing"
*"Hard cheese"

Memorable Quotations

"Frasier expresses concerns about returning to private practice"
Frasier: I haven’t been in private practice for twelve years. Maybe I don’t have the skills anymore.
Daphne: Well, don’t worry: your patients’ll never notice.