The doctor is in for the ninth season of one of TV's most beloved sitcoms. This season sees Frasier torn between two women; the further romantic developments between Niles and Daphne; and Martin's new job.

1. Don Juan in Hell (1) - The hourlong ninth-season opener finds Frasier dating the devoted and doting Claire, yet still thinking irresistibly of Lana. Everyone tries to give him romantic advice, including two of his former love interests. 3.75 stars (Dale-3.5, David-4)

2. Don Juan in Hell (2) - Still trying to decide whether to date Claire or Lana, Frasier is confronted by Diane and Lilith in a dream sequence. 3.75 stars (Dale-3.5, David-4)

3. The First Temptation of Daphne - A woman who is a wealthy business executive and a patient of Niles' has a crush on him, raising Daphne's angst. Meanwhile, Frasier and Martin try to catch a cricket loose in the apartment. 4.13 stars (Dale-4.5, David-3.75)

4. The Return of Martin Crane - Martin remembers his last days as a cop while on his way to his new job. 4.13 stars (Dale-4.25, David-4)

5. Love Stinks - Frasier hosts a party for the staff at the radio station to improve his image. Meanwhile, Roz dates a garbageman and Niles recalls his childhood memories with Daphne. 4.5 stars.

6. Room Full of Heroes - Frasier holds a "Dress as Your Hero" Halloween party, but nobody can tell who he is. Meanwhile, Niles dresses as Martin, Daphne as Elton John, Martin as Joe DiMaggio and Roz as Wonder Woman for the party. 4.5 stars.

7. Bla-Z-Boy - An accident causes a mess on Frasier's carpet and the destruction of Martin's chair. Meanwhile, Niles gives piano lessons to talented Roz and not-so-talented Daphne. 5 stars.

8. The Two Hundredth - Frasier celebrates his 2000th radio broadcast and has tapes of every broadcast, except one. But it turns out an obsessive fan has the tape. 4.63 stars (Dale-4.5, David-4.75)

9. Sharing Kirby - Frasier and Niles compete to see some rare wine, owned by a rich relative of Kirby's girlfriend. Meanwhile, Martin must wear a blood pressure monitor. 4.5 stars.

10. Junior Agent - Frasier gets an annoying new agent in the middle of a competition between him and a rival radio broadcaster. 4.13 stars (Dale-4.25, David-4)

11. Bully for Martin - Martin's boss at his new job bullies him, so Frasier decides to try and solve the problem. 3.88 stars (Dale-3.75, David-4)

12. Mother Load (1) - When Daphne and Niles decide to move in with each other, Daphne's mother and Simon arrive on a surprise visit. Meanwhile, Frasier feuds with Cam Winston, his neighbor, over where Cam parks his large vehicle. 4.25 stars.

13. Mother Load (2) - Daphne and Niles continue to try and hide the fact that they have moved in with each other from Mrs. Moon. Meanwhile, Frasier's neighbor Cam drapes the American flag over his balcony, and Frasier cannot complain because it would seem unpatriotic. 3.75 stars.

14. Juvenilia - To attract youth to his radio show, Frasier appears on KACL's Teen Scene. But the high school host only ridicules him. 4.5 stars (Dale-4, David-5)

15. The Proposal - Niles plans on proposing to Daphne, so he prepares his speech; buys a ring; and hires a choir, a string quartet, a trumpet player and Wolfgang Puck. But Daphne's mother is still staying with them, and on the night Niles plans to propose, Daphne begins to feel ill. 5 stars.

16. Wheels of Fortune - Frasier is suspicious of Blaine Sternin, Lilith's former-con artist brother, when he visits in a wheelchair and is now preaching. 4.5 stars.

17. Three Blind Dates - Niles and Daphne, Roz, and Martin all try to set Frasier up on blind dates - each one with disasterous, yet hilarious results. 4.5 stars (Dale-4, David-5).

18. War of the Words - Frederick wins the National Spelling Bee, but the judges find that Frasier was mouthing the letters of the words during the competition. 4.5 stars.

19. Deathtrap - Frasier and Niles return to their childhood home and recall what they believe to be a murder. 4.13 stars (Dale-4.5, David-3.75)

20. The Love You Fake - Frasier is still fighting with his neighbor Cam Winston, so Martin and Cam's mother pretend to be in love. Also, Niles uses a Segway, and Eddie falls ill. 5 stars.

21. Cheerful Goodbyes - When the gang head to Boston where Frasier is speaking at a conference, they end up attending Cliff Clavin's retirement party along with a collection of Cheers patrons. 5 stars.

22. Frasier Has Spokane - When Frasier radio show becomes syndicated in Spokane and replaces the local radio icon's show, his callers are angry. 4.88 stars (Dale-4.75, David-5).

23. The Guilt Trippers - When Niles wants to surprise Daphne with a trip to Hawaii, their plans are put on hold by a depressed Mrs. Moon. 4.25 stars (Dale-4, David-4.5).

24. Moons Over Seattle - Niles convinces Daphne's father to come to Seattle, in hope that he can inspire Daphne's parents to reconcile. Meanwhile, Frasier and Roz reflect on the night they spent together. 5 stars.

Disc 1-4: 4.42 stars
Season 9 (Disc 1-4): 4.42 stars
Collection (Season 1-9): 4.35 stars