Season 9 of Frasier begins with a two-part special titled which originally aired on September 25, 2001. The premiere follows Frasier Crane as he returns from a tropical vacation in Belize with his girlfriend, Claire French (played by Patricia Clarkson ), while remaining deeply conflicted about his feelings for Lana Gardner (played by Jean Smart ). Key Plot Developments
: After unintentionally advising Lana's ex-husband to win her back, Frasier ends up losing both Claire and Lana, finding himself single once again. Production Facts
: Season 9, Episode 1 (and 2 in some listings).
: While Frasier deals with his love life, Roz Doyle ( Peri Gilpin ) is continuously harassed by Lana's teenage son, Kirby .
: The episode features iconic returns from the Cheers universe, including Diane Chambers ( Shelley Long ) and Lilith Sternin ( Bebe Neuwirth ), as well as his late mother, Hester Crane (played by Rita Wilson).
