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Frasier has re-entered the building!

S1.E9 The Fix Is In | S1.E10 Reindeer Games

Happy Holidays! We're back with two episodes to discuss! Recognizing Freddie's bitterness about his lack of independence, Frasier tasks him with making a repair for the building; although it's Frasier's knees, and unresolved issues, that need fixing!

And on the season finale, Frasier is feeling less than festive about the Crane's first Christmas without Martin. When a last-minute party turns disasterous for Frasier, a gift from Freddie turns out to be exactly what Frasier needs.

Jason Colvin and Jeff Johnson recap the episodes, offering their analysis on the revival that's beginning to feel like the Frasier of old.

Please email us at thecranescrutiny@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests!

Check out Jason Colvin at Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast
Check out Jeff Johnson at A Film By... Podcast

Frasier has re-entered the building!

S1.E8 The B Story


Frasier wants the title of "professor," but his attempts to impress the Provost repeatedly meet with failure thanks to booze, B's, and bees!

Jason Colvin and Jeff Johnson recap the episode, offering their analysis on the revival that's beginning to feel like the Frasier of old.

Please email us at thecranescrutiny@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests!

Check out Jason Colvin at Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast
Check out Jeff Johnson at A Film By... Podcast

Frasier has re-entered the building!

S1.E7 Freddy's Birthday


Freddy's birthday party prompts Frasier to face the familiar challenge of civility when he realizes Lilith will be attendance, vying for Freddy's affection in a game of "who knows Freddy best!"

Jason Colvin and Jeff Johnson recap the episode, offering their analysis on the revival that's beginning to feel like the Frasier of old.

Please email us at thecranescrutiny@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests!

Check out Jason Colvin at Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast
Check out Jeff Johnson at A Film By... Podcast

Frasier has re-entered the building!

S1.E6 Blind Date


When Eve offers to play matchmaker for both Freddy and Frasier, the Crane men are intrigued at the idea of receiving no information about the ladies, setting them up for blind dates in every since of the word. What happens when both Cranes mistakenly assume the first woman to arrive is meant for them? Y'all know how this one goes...

Jason Colvin and Jeff Johnson recap the episode, offering their analysis on the revival that's beginning to feel like the Frasier of old.

Please email us at thecranescrutiny@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests!

Check out Jason Colvin at Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast
Check out Jeff Johnson at A Film By... Podcast

Frasier has re-entered the building!

S1.E5 The Founders Society


The Cranes are demonstrating their game, or lack thereof this week! While Freddy and Eve attempt to coach the young, hopelessly awkward David on how to meet a woman, Frasier leads a coordinated effort with Alan and Olivia to be selected as the newest members of Harvard's elite club, The Founders Society. Once they learn only two memberships are up for grabs, it's "anything goes" as the great Cincinnatus probably once said.

Jason Colvin and Jeff Johnson recap the episode, offering their analysis on the revival that's beginning to feel like the Frasier of old.

Please email us at thecranescrutiny@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests!

Check out Jason Colvin at Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast
Check out Jeff Johnson at A Film By... Podcast

Frasier has re-entered the building!

S1.E4: Trivial Pursuits


A competitive night of bar trivia at Mahoney's heats up the conflict between Frasier and Freddy over his choice to be "just a fireman." Will Frasier feel differently after a day spent at the Firehouse, or is their something more to his feelings toward Freddy's profession?

Jason Colvin and Jeff Johnson recap the episode, offering their analysis on the revival that's beginning to feel like the Frasier of old.

Please email us at thecranescrutiny@gmail.com with your questions, comments, and requests!

Check out Jason Colvin at Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast
Check out Jeff Johnson at A Film By... Podcast