The Good Son (Frasier)
| "The Good Son" | |
|---|---|
| Frasier episode | |
Frasier and Niles discussing their father's future living arrangements | |
| Episode no. | Season 1 Episode 1 |
| Directed by | James Burrows |
| Written by | David Angell Peter Casey David Lee |
| Production code | 40571-001 |
| Original air date | September 16, 1993 |
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"The Good Son" is the pilot episode of the television sitcom Frasier. It aired on September 16, 1993, on NBC. It introduces the primary characters and settings, and distances itself from its parent series Cheers.
The final draft of the script was published on April 29, 1993. Excerpts from the show were promoted as the series finale of Cheers aired on May 20, 1993. This episode set up a number of recurring gags for the series, such as Martin's Lazyboy recliner and the unseen character of Maris Crane, Niles' wife.