Frasier s10e21 Episode Script

F R A S I E R (10x21) - The Devil and Dr.
Phil - Dad, why aren't you dressed? It's four in the afternoon.
Oh, I've been workin' nights.
My body clock's off.
I'm eating bacon and eggs at night and drinking beer in the morning.
That's what you always do.
-Yeah, but now I'm tired all the time.
There must be some way to end this fight with your boss.
-What's the problem? Oh, he wants me to date his sister and I won't do it, so he's put me on graveyard 'til I cave.
-Well, he can't do that.
Why don't you file a complaint? I'd just as soon keep it just between the two of us.
-I see.
Is this woman really so repulsive that you're willing to sacrifice all your nights just to avoid a date with her? -Well, let me put it this way: years of chewing tobacco have discolored her tooth.
Someone left a book of one-liners in the lost and found.
Hey, Fraizh, there's your friend again.
Dr.
Phil? -Dr.
Phil McGraw, in person.
.
I'll be talking about life strategies at the State Theater Friday through Sunday.
Come join us, it might just change your life.
Now there's a doctor.
I never knew you were friends with Dr.
Phil.
-Some years back we found ourselves running into each other at seminars and conferences.
He's an excellent therapist.
We had a bit of a clash over ethics.
Oh, really.
What did you do, sleep with a patient? Not MY ethics, his.
The man bilked me out of two hundred dollars in a card game.
He did not bilk you, it's called a one-eyed jack.
-Yes, yes, there is one eye.
but the other eye is there by implication! Therefore, the hand should have been a do-over.
And you can ask Niles about this too! As far as I'm concerned, the man owes me $200.
-This guy is so cheap, he could squeeze a nickel 'til the buffalo chokes.
Dad, exactly how old is this book of one-liners? How old? You're asking me how old? Well, I'll tell you how old.
Oh, Frasier.
Daphne told me all about Dr.
Phil.
I can't believe you know him.
Do you think you can get me in backstage? -Roz, I really hadn't planned on seeing him.
Oh, jealous, huh? That's okay, I understand.
I most certainly am not jealous.
The man happens to owe me $200.
Right.
But you know who could help you with your jealousy? Dr.
Phil.
He'd be like "So your jealousy of me has taken over your life.
How's that workin' for ya?" Yes, and I'd be like, "Fine.
My money, sir.
" Please? Please do it for me, please? Well, all right, all right.
-Oh, thank you.
All right, I'll see you at work.
-Yeah, okay.
Here ya go.
I couldn't remember if you wanted it black or not, so I brought it both ways.
Well, that's very thoughtful of you.
Thank you.
-No, you might as well keep it, you're payin' for both.
Hello.
-Oh, hi, Daph.
Niles, look who's here.
Oh, isn't that adorable? You see this couple, we've seen them in the park a few times.
They're so sweet together.
We like to think of them as us when we're older.
Look how old Niles still puts his jacket around old Daphne's shoulders.
Oh, she's still a saucy little kitten.
And I'll bet he still rolls over in the middle of the night.
-Yes, the picture is gotten, thanks.
Oh, I think I've found old Frasier.
Oh, yeah.
I see.
Well I hope the two of you will understand if, in future, I choose to knit scarves only for myself.
Oh, come on, we were only joking.
-Yes, I know, it's all in good fun.
Oh, Niles, I just remembered, I -Shut up! Excuse me? -Shut up! We're trying to knit! Dr.
Phil! Dr.
Phil, over here! -Roz, please! At least attempt to be cool.
Phil! Phil! Well Frasier Crane, is that you? Most assuredly.
-Oh, it's you all right.
So, how are you? -I'm fine, I'm fine.
How's Robin? -She's great.
Can you believe it? We're goin' on 27 years.
Congratulations.
-And how's Lilith? -Well, we've been divorced now for ten years.
Congratulations.
-Oh, thank you.
Hi, I'm Roz Doyle.
-Sorry -I'm Frasier's producer.
I just think you're wonderful, I think your show is great and you're truly a wise man.
Do you know Tom Hanks? Uh, no.
But thanks for the compliment.
They'll come on through.
So, Frasier, how's your show? -Oh, huge.
Thank you.
We just added Spokane last year.
-And a station in St.
Paul has agreed to let me send them a tape.
Can you believe after all that time we spent in the seminars that we both turned out to be broadcasters? Boy, those were some good times, weren't they? -Oh, indeed they were.
Although sometimes, the fun and games Well, it's the principle of the thing! I'll tell you what, why don't we just discuss it over dinner? Love to, can't.
I am so busy: personal appearances and book signings and interviews.
I've got this agent that's got me goin' 25/8.
In fact, speak of the devil, here she comes.
-Phil, darling! That was sensational.
-Bebe? Frasier! And Roz too.
You guys know each other? -She's my agent.
-And she used to be mine.
Phil, there's a swarm of reporters in your dressing room just waiting to talk to you.
I probably should be going, actually, but Roz, it was really nice to meet you.
And Frasier, tell you what, let's do e-mail.
-Okay.
Isn't he marvelous? He's a cowboy wrapped in a genius wrapped in a dream wrapped in another cowboy.
I cannot believe that I have the same agent as Dr.
Phil! Actually, you don't.
Somebody as big as Dr.
Phil needs all of my attention.
But rest assured you are being handled ably by an agent in whom I have the utmost confidence.
-Who is it? I want to say Tim I think I need to make a phone call.
-Yeah.
So, Bebe.
However did you land Dr.
Phil? -We met about a year ago at a charity donkey basketball game.
Donkey basketball? -Texas, darling.
It's like the symphony to them.
Long story short, I gave him some advice and finally he hired me full time.
-Well, congratulations.
You can't imagine the connections I have these days.
If only you and I had well that's water under the bridge, I guess.
It's fun catching up, but Phil's interviewing stylists for the Emmys.
Bye, Frasier.
What a phony, huh? She used to be my phony.
Dad, do you think I did the right thing, changing agents? I mean, the one I have now is fine, but after I've seen what Bebe's done for Phil, I can't help wondering if maybe I've denied myself access to a wider world.
Dad, are you all right? -Oh, I'm sorry.
I haven't talked to anybody for a few days, it feels kinda strange.
Even this is makin' me a little uncomfortable.
Dad, you have got to stop with the graveyard shifts, or you're going to start seeing apparitions.
No, don't worry about me, I'm pretty tough.
Listen, I'd love to stay here talkin' to you, but all this sunlight is makin' me dizzy.
What, you don't like the sun? -Us night-shift guys call it "the scare ball.
" Oh, Bebe.
-Hello, darling, I came across this old box of Frasier strategy memos and I thought I'd bring them by to you.
Oh, I didn't realize there was so much.
-And you thought I didn't work hard.
Now, now there's no need to take that tone.
Things have certainly worked out for you, wouldn't you say? Too true.
But I can't be blamed for being a bit of a bitter Bebe.
No one likes being tossed aside for a younger woman.
-Oh, Bebe, you know very well I only changed agents because you were ignoring me in favor of another client.
I wasn't ignoring you! I was only getting some much needed critical distance for a final glorious Frasierian push.
But let's not rehash the past.
Agreed.
We accomplished too much together to stop being friends now.
True.
Frasier, have you ever wondered what it would be like if I could apply what I've learned to you? Yes, I have.
But it cannot be.
Can it? Dangerous thoughts.
You're a siren, luring me to the rocks.
But I must resist or you'll hurt me again.
-No, I'm no siren! I'm a man.
A man with ambitions.
-"Ambition.
" The word is candy to me.
Damn you, devil-man, I must go.
I'm all confused and woozy -I understand.
But what about me? Very well.
Be at my hotel tonight for dinner.
Perhaps you'll show me just how serious you are.
I think I figured it out: Bebe wants to have sex with a human male to bring about the Apocalypse.
Perhaps.
But here's my theory: Bebe's had a thing for me for years.
This, coupled with the fact that control is an aphrodisiac for her, it's not surprising to find that she hopes to parlay her advantage into a sexual conquest.
But surely you don't intend to let the promise of wealth and exposure lure you into her bed.
-It's not gonna come to that.
It's all about the dance.
It's all about the possibility of sex, the promise that's never delivered that keeps them tantalized.
One only needs to know how not to cross the line.
Excuse me, but didn't you sleep with her once? Yes, that's how I know where the line is.
I almost feel sorry for her.
Just another helpless woman suffering from a thirst for Crane! Still, I can't help thinking there's something Faustian about this whole thing.
Faust was a moron.
I'm gonna be a star! Hi, Daph.
-Hello.
A latte please.
-Hello, darling.
-Hello.
Did you see who's here? -Yes.
I wonder if you'll still be stirring my coffee like that when we're in our golden years.
Yes.
And I know that a touch from you then will be just as sweet as it is today.
So this is where you've been going! And with this tramp from water aerobics! Who are you? -I'm his wife! You're married?! -I can explain! -Don't bother, you worm! You promised that was it the last time! .
Frasier, come in.
How did you know it was me? -I felt a certain tingle in the knob.
Indeed.
Well, I see Phil has landed you in the lap of luxury.
Yes, it's a lovely suite.
Unfortunately, there's some sort of choir championship this weekend and they practice at all hours.
Is it Madrigal Madness already? I had no idea it was this close to Whitsun.
Please, darling, sit.
I'll pour the champagne.
I suppose a drop wouldn't hurt.
So, you give any thought to taking me on again? -Yes, I have.
And I have to say there's almost nothing I'd enjoy more.
Wonderful.
But first, let's talk about what I'd enjoy more.
You want more than ten percent? -I want you.
And "yes" to the other thing.
Gosh, Bebe.
I'm terribly flattered, it's just that, uh -Frasier! A few years ago I let down my guard and succumbed to your advances.
You seduced ME! -It changed me, Frasier.
If I crave your touch again, you've only yourself to blame.
I'm not going to say that you're not a beautiful woman, but is it wise for us to jump into a relationship? I'm only talking about having a little fun.
After all, when I'm having fun, I'm happy.
When I'm happy, I work harder.
When I work harder, you become famous and rich and powerful.
That's what you want, isn't it? Fame and power? I, I like to think of it more as influence, really, but I'll bet I can make you bigger than Dr.
Phil! Is that running water I hear? Yes, I'm steaming the wrinkles out of a dress.
Does it put you in mind of a tropic night? A moonlit stroll, the rhythmic lapping of waves against the shore You know, if it's silk, the steam could damage it.
Wait right here.
Gosh, I better open a window.
-Yes, darling,.
let the night in while I slip into something a little more comfortable.
Well, if you want comfortable, how about that sweater ensemble I saw you in this morning? Bebe -Join me, Frasier.
I'll make your dreams come true.
But at what cost? What I'm offering you is priceless.
Come, Frasier.
I CAN'T! Roger, you are go for lift-off.
Godspeed, Martin Six.
What the hell's goin' on? -Oh, geez.
Just sort of a minor accident here.
But don't worry about it, everything's under control.
So, what time do you want me to pick up your sister? Well, if it isn't the first couple of radio.
I knew I'd find you here.
Bebe, shouldn't you be in Los Angeles with Dr Phil? That's up to you, Frasier.
I don't understand.
-Well, after our meeting last night, I had to ask myself a very difficult question: Am I really that happy with Dr.
Phil, if I'm entertaining thoughts of returning to you? -Are you saying you'll have me back? How could I refuse you? Dr.
Phil has been amusing, but I need a project.
I need a Frasier Crane! -Well, that's wonderful.
Incidentally, Dr.
Phil paid me 15%.
-Well, as will Dr.
Frasier.
I've just got one very difficult call to make to my agent.
-Already handled.
I also took the liberty of calling Spokane, the terms of your deal there were worse than abysmal.
-Great, great! You got me more money? -No, they wouldn't budge.
So you quit! You're no longer on in Spokane, isn't it exciting? Wait a minute, that is a step backwards! -All the better to get a running start.
In my opinion, the future is firmly in front of us.
Congratulations, Frasier.
-Oh, thank you, Bebe, thank you so much.
I'll call you tomorrow.
-Can't wait.
Gosh, Roz, isn't that great news? I feel as if a weight has been lifted from me.
Oh, it's marvelous! -She's charging you more money and we just lost Spokane.
Big picture! The future is firmly in front of me! Isn't the future always in front of you? -Yes! But not firmly! Well, my little lamb has bleated back to me.
Frasier has rejoined the flock.
So my debt is cleared? We don't have to keep pretending you're my agent? We're square, darling.
And maybe the next time you gamble with Bebe, you'll pay your debts with cash.
See, the problem is my wife looks at the bank statements and if she knew I was losing money playing cards, she would kill me.
So, your wife doesn't know you play poker.
I don't tell her everything.
-I see.
And how's that workin' for you? Just deal the cards.