The Crane Scrutiny

Frasier has re-entered the building! S1.E1 The Good Son We're back! After a long sabatical, we've decided to return, this time with a focus on Frasier's original run that began on September 16, 1993! 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 quest...

Frasier has re-entered the building! S2.E9 Murder Most Finch | S2.E10 Father Christmas Frasier is looking to impress Holly on their second date, but a Murder Mystery party at Olivia's is not what the doctor ordered. Or is it? Episode 10 wraps up the season with a Christmas-themed episode once more. Alan's daughter is in town, prompting Frasier to enlist the gang to meddle in the hopes of reuniting...

Frasier has re-entered the building! S2.E7 My Brilliant Sister | S2.E8 Thank You, Dr. Crane Frasier is throwing a tailgate party... inside his apartment? Things take a comedically confusing turn when Olivia's very competitive sister joins the party and discovers Olivia is juggling several fake ex-boyfriends and a very real romantic encounter with a reclusive Nobel Prize winner. Episode 8 takes us...

Frasier has re-entered the building! S2.E5 The Squash Courtship of Freddy's Father | S2.E6 Cape Cod Frasier's agent, Bebe Glazer, is in town with her daughter Phoebe. Frasier feels a strong connection to the young woman, putting him at odds with the identity of her father! Episode 6 whisks us away to Cape Cod, where mixed signals set the stage for one or more romantic possibilities to develop!  Ja...

Frasier has re-entered the building! S2.E3 All About Eve | S2.E4 The Dedication Observing Eve's stress and struggle as a single mother, Roz decides it's time for a girl's night out, leaving baby John in the clumsy, if not capable hands of Frasier, Alan, and Freddy. What could possibly go wrong? Episode 4 leaves little for Jason and Jeff to compliment, with Frasier making questionable decisions to...

Frasier has re-entered the building! S2.E1 Ham | S2.E2 Cyrano, Cyrano Our favorite doctor returns for a second season, and we've got two episodes to welcome us back! Episode 1 introduces a new holiday for Frasier fans to partake in with the advent of Ham Day, but will said ham survive? More importantly, will Frasier and Alan's long-standing friendship survive? Love is in the air with episode 2 as...

"Wait, wait, wait. Let me see if I've got this straight. All the lust coursing through this lodge tonight, all the hormones virtually ricocheting off the walls, and no one... was chasing me?" Welcome back! As we anxiously await the premier of two new episodes from the second season of the Frasier Revival, we look back on one of our favorite tropes from Frasier '93... the cabin episodes. Join us fo...

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...

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,...

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...

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 Colvi...

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 membe...

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 an...

Frasier has re-entered the building! S1.E3: First Class Frasier Crane is ready for his first day teaching at Harvard. Is he ready for Olivia's expectations? Jason Colvin and Jeff Johnson recap the episode, offering their analysis on the revival that seems to be trending in the right direction! We get a hilariously inciteful look into Fraiser's Chicago talk show, and warming up to all the (not you,...

Frasier has re-entered the building! S1.E1: The Good Father and S1.E2: Moving In After spending the last 20 years in Chicago as a celebrity talk show host, Frasier returns to Boston, and aside from his luggage, Jason Colvin and Jeff Johnson have plenty to unpack! Join them as they break down the new characters, discuss the family drama surrounding Martin's funeral, and the comedic clash of style b...