The First Temptation of Daphne

The First Temptation of Daphne is the 3rd episode of Season 9 of Frasier.
== Synopsis ==
DAPHNE IS TROUBLED OVER NILES' OBSESSED PATIENT -- While Frasier (Kelsey Grammer) stews about an elusive chirping cricket that's driving him crazy, a green-eyed Daphne (Jane Leeves) simmers when she learns that Niles (David Hyde Pierce) is counseling an attractive female patient (guest star Michelle Stafford) who is obsessed with him. As a result, both go on safari looking to bag big game -- Frasier on a quest to bash a bug while Daphne is convinced by Roz (Peri Gilpin) to hunt down her challenger for Niles' love.
==Starring==
:Kelsey Grammer as Frasier Crane
:Jane Leeves as Daphne Moon
:David Hyde Pierce as Niles Crane
:Peri Gilpin as Roz Doyle
:and John Mahoney as Martin Crane
;Special Appearance By
:Mary Hart
;Co-Starring
:Michelle Stafford as Heather Murphy
:Vic Chao as Assistant
== Trivia ==
*In an odd coincidence, Martin (John Mahoney) brings home a gecko to consume the chirping cricket. Kelsey Grammer would be the Geico gecko's original voice, six years later.
*The title is a reference to the 1988 film The Last Temptation of Christ
*Daphne wears a London Underground themed blouse when visiting Heather's office with Roz.
CONTINUITY
*Frasier claims to have had - in his days of private practice - a great deal of female adulation. However, in season five's The Maris Counselor, Frasier complains that no patients have ever fallen in love with him, "...not even that fat lady who brought me fudge".
Category:Season 9