The Babysitter

The Babysitter is the 4th episode of Season 11 of Frasier.
== Synopsis ==
A courtship makes rivals of Martin and Frasier, who are vying for the affections of the latter's former baby-sitter (Wendie Malick), now a lounge singer with a vivacious personality and a quick wit that's appealing to both Crane senior and junior.
== Plot ==
While out shopping for a couch, Frasier and Niles encounter Ronee Lawrence (Wendie Malick), a former babysitter from years ago who turned down Frasier’s affections and used to tell Niles scary bedtime stories. They learn that she is now working as a singer and pianist at a local hotel. Having established also that she is divorced, Frasier takes the opportunity of inviting her round to his house for cocktails that evening. Martin is delighted to see Ronee, and soon both he and Frasier are flirting with her. They both pursue her to the Wellington Hotel to see her play, and continue competing for her attention. Frasier persuades her to duet with him, but is disappointed when she sings directly to Martin – and his mood is reflected in his playing. As Ronee and Martin grow closer, Frasier goes through a spell of depression, and since he is due to start private psychiatry again soon, Niles becomes worried.
== Cast ==
=== Main cast ===
* Kelsey Grammer as Frasier Crane
* Jane Leeves as Daphne Moon
* David Hyde Pierce as Niles Crane
* John Mahoney as Martin Crane
=== Special guest star ===
* Wendie Malick as Ronee Lawrence
== Trivia ==
*This episode marks the first appearance of Wendie Malick as Ronee Lawrence. Ronee is the last serious relationship for Martin and the two get married in the series finale.
* This episode finally explains Niles's neurotic habit of wiping down the backrest of chairs before sitting down.
* Frasier decides to return to private practice in this episode for the first time since his days at Cheers.
Category:Season 11