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The Last Time I Saw Maris

Maris has gone missing, and Niles is frantic. Everyone is at Niles' while Martin uses his police contacts to see if he can find out anything. It turns out she was in New York doing some shopping, but while everyone is rejoicing, Frasier says this is another example of Maris' selfish nature and that Niles should stand up to her. He duly does - and she throws him out and says she wants a divorce. Niles goes round to collect his stuff when Marta informs him that Maris says if he says it's all his fault, he can stay. Niles is in two minds - Maris has been a part of his life for so long after all, so what will he decide........?

- After Frasier is rude to a caller coming on air to see if he can get his pinkie ring back
Caller: Just shoot me why don't you.
Frasier: I'd be delighted (!).

- Frasier is asked to sign Noel Shempsky's petition to the producers of Star Trek to create a new character:
Frasier: 'The all powerful space vixen Rozalinda, the four breasted queen of the planet Rozniak.' I'll sign that.

- After Frasier learns Maris has been missing for 3 days:
Niles: Well, the last two nights I knocked on Maris' door and was met with a chilly silence, so naturally I assumed everything was status quo.

- After Niles begins to smash ornaments to vent his anger:
Niles: Marta, this is wonderful - you must try it. [Marta does so] ... I meant at your house.

- Frasier's meeting with Maris.

- Frasier gives a speech about what Niles should say to Maris about his treatment, that ends with:
Frasier: I will not let you treat me like this, Lilith.......Maris.

A superior episode of 'Frasier' that sees Niles having to deal with the fallout of Maris asking for a divorce after he stood up to her, something that the episode, and David Hyde Pierce in particular, deal with very well. There's a wonderfully emotional scene where Niles goes round the items in his lounge, recalling memories from his marriage, and we also get to see the unforgettable sight of Niles in a pair of jeans. Both funny and moving, this is another great addition to the Season 3 cannon.

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