Maris Returns

Maris Returns is the seventh episode of Season 11 on NBC series Frasier.
== Plot Summary ==
Frasier makes a return to practicing private psychiatry, and although he is most excited, his first day turns into a sequence of disasters. Niles, who is doing his best to cope with a pregnant and hormonal Daphne, receives an unexpected phone call from a hysterical Maris. He agrees to meet her for lunch, and learns that she has problems with a new boyfriend, an Argentine polo player who has a violent temper. Niles advises Maris to leave him, and is worried how Daphne will react to hearing about the meeting. Both Frasier and Martin advise him to keep it to himself, so when Daphne starts asking questions about lunch, Niles pretends to be organizing a surprise baby shower for her. However, the deception becomes progressively more difficult to sustain.
== Cast ==
=== Main cast ===
* Kelsey Grammer as Frasier Crane
* Jane Leeves as Daphne Moon
* David Hyde Pierce as Niles Crane
* Peri Gilpin as Roz Doyle
* John Mahoney as Martin Crane
=== Supporting Cast ===
* Tom McGowan as Kenny Daly
* Millicent Martin as Gertrude Moon
=== Guest star ===
* Sarah Silverman as Jane
* Victor Alfieri as Esteban de Rojo
* T.R. Knight as Alex
* Missi Pyle as Shannon
* Tim Silva as Doorman
* Paul Cosimano as Waiter (uncredited)
* Hans Hernke as Delivery Man at Baby Shower (uncredited)
== Trivia ==
*This episode marks the final appearance of Gertrude Moon in the series.
*During the first five seasons, there was a distinctive, frog-like sculpture on a pedestal next to Frasier's fireplace, which the set decorator nick named "Froggy." At the beginning of season 6 it was replaced by a Chihuly glass sculpture. When Frasier returns to private practice in this episode, Froggy is visible on the bookshelf in his new office.
Category:Episodes
Category:Season 11