a poor episode, considering it featured the return of an iconic character.   Got tired of the constant putdowns by Frasier and Lilith towards each other and Freddy's birthday party was excruciating 

Welcome back Dr. Crane.  Loved the 1st episode. Full of the same , intelligent wit and humour as the original series.  Miss a few characters such as Niles and Daphne but I'm sure these new ones will become just as loved.  Plaudits to Nicholas Lyndhurst who is brilliant as Alan Cornwall.  he has now starred in my favourite comedy shows on each side of the Atlantic. 

@suemac wrote:
I only made it thru half of s2 e6.  Can't believe it's the same show. Uggh! Count me out.

What's different about it ?  I love it. 

Great episode but , for those who may not know the back story to this, watch the Original series episode "Balance Of Terror"