The First Temptation of Daphne

Infobox Television episode | Title = The First Temptation of Daphne
Series = Frasier
Season = 9
Episode = 03
Airdate = 2 October 2001
Production =
Writer = Gayle Abrams
Director = Kelsey Grammer
Guests = Mary Hart
Michelle Stafford (Heather Murphy)
Prev = Don Juan in Hell
Next = The Return of Martin Crane

"The First Temptation of Daphne" is the third episode in season 9 of American sitcom "Frasier".

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
*Peri Gilpin – Roz Doyle

Plot outline

While looking for a recipe in Niles' briefcase for him, Daphne mistakenly opens a file containing case notes for one of his patients. She discovers that this woman, Heather, is in love with Niles. He explains that transference is common among psychiatric patients, but also insists that he cannot discuss any specific case. Daphne, however, is tormented by curiosity, and Roz encourages her to find out more about this woman. This involves another visit into Niles' briefcase, entailing a breach of confidentiality that could jeopardise his entire career if it were known.

Martin returns from a fruitless hunting trip, and Frasier is horrified to discover that he has unknowingly brought a cricket with him into the apartment. They cannot catch it, but they can always hear it. Anxious to avoid any solution involving dangerous chemicals, for Eddie's sake, Martin suggests using a gecko as a predator.

Episode title cards

*"Recipe for disaster"
*"Clash of the titans"
*"Which floor is the “other woman” department?"

Memorable Quotations

"The cricket in the apartment is driving Frasier insane"
Frasier: Dear God, can't You make him shut up?!
Martin: That prayer doesn't get answered around here.