Common Sense Media Review
By Melissa Camacho
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Intelligent, mature farce is a classic.
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Based on 19 kid reviews
Kids say the show is a smart, humorous series suitable for older audiences, with its witty characters and engaging plots. Although some episodes contain mild language and adult themes, many find it timeless and appropriate for tweens and up, striking a good balance between comedy and relatable adult issues.
- intelligent humor
- relatable characters
- mild language
- adult themes
- timeless classic
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What's the Story?
A spin-off of the popular sitcom Cheers, FRASIER follows snobbish, insecure, twice-divorced psychiatrist Dr. Frasier Crane (Kelsey Grammer) from Boston to Seattle, where he hosts a radio advice show. Both at work and at home, Frasier finds himself trying to maintain an appearance of intellectual superiority and sophistication while dealing with the lunacy that seems to be constantly surrounding him and his good-hearted but equally flawed family members and co-workers.
Is It Any Good?
While Frasier's farcical comedy often borders on the absurd, it's an intelligent, grown-up sitcom that -- believe it or not -- is heavily influenced by Shakespeare's comedies and other literary classics. What also makes this series engaging is that it's very much about family.
They may be a source of continual headaches and endless drama to each other, but the Cranes are also one another's support and strength through the worst of their catastrophes, which include botching restaurant openings, on-air mishaps at the radio station, and, during more heartfelt moments, romance woes and broken hearts. In short, this ensemble series reminds viewers that a little disorder in our lives can bring a lot of laughs and a lot of love.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how families come in different shapes and sizes. Who makes up a family and why? What makes a family strong? Which characters are part of Frasier's "family" on the show?
Discuss issues of class and image. Why is it so important for some people to feel superior to others?
TV Details
- Premiere date : September 16, 1993
- Cast : David Hyde Pierce , John Mahoney , Kelsey Grammer
- Networks : NBC , Syndicated
- Genre : Comedy
- TV rating :
- Awards : Emmy - Emmy Award Winner , Golden Globe - Golden Globe Award Winner , NAACP Image Award - NAACP Image Award Nominee
- Last updated : October 9, 2025
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