Sweet Niles

[@bricktam]

In my opinion, Niles was a better psychiatrist than Frasier. He showed genuine care for his patients, spent hours talking to them, and holding group sessions while Frasier was more focused on his fame and would disregard his callers at times. Even when he hated his patients, he still respected them and helped when he can. Niles was deeply devoted to his ethical practice and this was a definite proof of that.

[@orbison]

Even Fraiser admits that to Niles in the last season, when ironically Niles is getting panicked about competing with Fraiser as the latter returns to private practice. Fraiser tells Niles that he [Fraiser] couldn't compete with his brother in their field even if he wanted to.

[@Mr.Weskers]

Younger siblings are often more sensitive. But Frasier will always be big brother and will succeed where Nile’s struggles and vice versa

[@adamquenano8563]

It’s crazy how Frasier is the most underrated psychiatrist in his own show. The top 2 Psychiatrists in the series are either Lilith and Niles. While Frasier had decades of clinical experience and private practices before the spin off began, those 2 were able to diagnose people longer than Frasier has. You could make an argument for his mentor being better than Frasier himself. However Frasier has one thing over all the psychiatrists.Frasier’s constant introspection and the ways he uses his failures and past trauma to shape his perspective makes it more easier to see understand the flaws of his patients and resonate with them . His environment in his workplace and home changed his perspective, where his degrees means almost nothing. Niles and Lilith approach in a more scientific and textbook way, while Frasier’s more empathetic way can help him find the flaws in themselves and work to find a quicker way to find resolutions. It’s established in the blackout episode he regularly helps people on the street. This is why in the show his quick advice and good ear helps his callers or civilians very well and is seen as the best psychiatrist in the show.

[@cascharles3838]

"That is the _worst_ thing you could have done" "You would think so"

[@lor3999]

🤣❤

[@Transterra55]

"Because I was somebody else..." That line is so powerful and makes such a profound statement about their relationship. Daphne's expression when Niles states "It's not going to stop" is pure joy.

[@janicewilliams2076]

I absolutely love Niles when he is acting the clown....his falls and facial expressions are hysterically funny....but it is wonderful to see his serious side, its so compelling.

[@roonil3931]

and attractive

[@enthiegavoir5955]

2:18 a pretty minor thing, but i love how Niles continues his rant but then catches himself when he realizes more arguing isn't going to work, so he finds a calmer way to explain it.

[@cherylhulting1301]

Yes. We can see that Niles is a very good psychiatrist. And a very loving husband. That man would have my respect. This is one of my favorite scenes from the entire series; it always really stayed with me.

[@jdax21]

I love Niles when he's verbally sparing with Frasier or otherwise being comedic. He's hilarious. But I'm particularly fond of Niles when he finds his voice and truly speaks for himself. His serious moments are quite poignant.

[@mockingbird_boy]

i freaking love this scene. After years of being pushed around by Meris and then Mel he actually stands up for himself. Shows he trust her and have enough faith in them that something this big wouldn't ruin the relationship.

[@ERIN_198]

Maris not Meris

[@astonifyed]

The acting is just so pure and natural. Really touching moment

[@jeffreyhunter4966]

I so agree. That was the perfect way for Niles to approach Daphne

[@Doreai]

Niles keeps rounding back to; "I found myself thinking about you." This is one of the most romantic speeches ever written.

[@Nyaliva]

This was one of the best acted scenes in the whole series. The seriousness of the situation is so real, and the way Niles rebuts Daphne's assertions by saying he could never, before stopping and realising it isn't enough to allay her fear. The conversation just sounds so genuine.

[@cherylhulting1301]

Yes. The writing is exquisite and the performances from David and Jane spot on.

[@kaz6916]

I like this scene because Niles’ anger at Daphne shows that they are two fallible, imperfect *people* in a real relationship now vs Niles just worshipping her from afar and putting her on a pedestal.

[@AndrewChapman]

Why can't people be more like Niles?

[@donsylvester1107]

Because people like that get taken advantage of and eventually stop being like that.

[@meldme]

I think you meant “why cant more women be like Daphne?” She’s sweet, kind, considerate, intelligent yet naive, confident yet slightly shy, vulnerable and sensitive. This is why Niles was a great match for Daphne. Despite their cultural differences, they shared the traits listed above.

[@snowangelnc]

@@donsylvester1107 Many people confuse being nice with being a doormat, whether they're the ones thinking they're being nice or if they're expecting someone else to be. Just because you are one does not mean you have to be the other.

[@trishpiglet]

@@donsylvester1107 It's sad that people who are caring and genuine get shafted. Hopefully enough caring and genuine people get together, like Daphne and Niles in the show, and that can leave the manipulative people to get on with manipulating each other. Be good if we all recognise that none of us are perfect but that we can work to be better to each other

[@TDL-xg5nn]

You mean why can't more people be horrible human beings?

[@haydenstock21]

Niles is pure class

[@TDL-xg5nn]

Yeah, cheated on Maris, left his wife after 3 days, stole another man's bride at the altar, the man who saved him in his divorce no less. Pure class.

[@edwardharriss1463]

@@TDL-xg5nn Maris pushed him around for years and Mel was no less so. How is that bad on his part.

[@lor3999]

@@TDL-xg5nn Well, if you’re gonna put it that way. 😂

[@PC3900]

Impeccably written, beautifully acted. That's why I miss this show so much.

[@jcbulldog533]

Watch it every late evening it's on Hallmark Channel after Golden Girl's,back to back episodes!!

[@maryceleridad]

Same here

[@nickyricardo7034]

This comment is 15 years old...

[@lor3999]

I love KZbin ❤ Last month I clicked on an old WKRP in Cincinnati sweet Xmas episode. After that the algorithm kept suggesting “Frasier”. I remembered seeing some of the shows & that they were funny but just didn’t have the time back then. Now I do. Hilarious with a lot of heart ❤️

[@bishopaz]

just shows what an amazing actor David Hyde Pierce is.

[@ddjmfan]

Definitely.

[@maryceleridad]

Indeed he is and just can't help falling in love with DHP😘😘😘

[@roonil3931]

I adore him

[@roonil3931]

@@maryceleridadso in love

[@jillburn8310]

I miss this show. I still watch the repeats.

[@sophieamandaleitontoomey9343]

“Well now we’re together. I find myself thinking about you. It’s not going to stop.” 💜💜💜💜💜

[@cherylhulting1301]

Niles always knows how to say the perfect thing to Daphne. They are amazing.

[@dakotahstr]

To me ..this is one of the best scenes with Niles and Daphne..David Hyde Pierce was my favorite on here...

[@rachelsclassESLEnglishvideos]

Where is he now?

[@eky72-yt]

@@rachelsclassESLEnglishvideos I think he was in Hello Dolly on Broadway opposite Bette Midler somewhat recently

[@roonil3931]

He is still my favourite

[@roonil3931]

@@eky72-ythe is also in Julia as Julia’s husband Paul, so wonderful. And next year he will be in pirates of Penzance on Broadway.

[@in2ennui]

Niles does not really strike fear in your heart... He seems so changed from before he was with Daphne. He is more mature and calm...

[@ohrmets]

Haha Roz always gets blamed when something goes wrong.

[@JimmySteller]

This time the blame is utterly justified. She was enabling Daphne's worst self and nearly ruined Niles' career in the process.

[@ct9035]

One of my favorite running jokes on the show

[@kellykersten8828]

They are both great actors!!

[@googelle7555]

Niles is a wonderful shrink. 👍

[@hbanana7]

This is such a good scene. A scene that could have so easily made cliche, but these two made it very special.

[@Stardust_7273]

*sigh* If I found a Niles Crane, I would marry him in two seconds. I adore Niles.

[@trishpiglet]

I heard a fair bit of 'when are you going to have a relationship with a REAL man?' when I was younger - something about we're meant to go for men with muscles, who do manly things. And there's nothing wrong with being a manly man with muscles who does manly things but ...ALL men are real men. Not sure I'd marry him, but I'd be proud to know him.

[@Stardust_7273]

@@trishpiglet I agree, I never liked the term "a real man"... All men are real men. All that defines a man is that he is human and identifies as male. What someone is attracted to is their own business.

[@mason1807]

David Hyde Pierce is absolutely amazing

[@ddjmfan]

Yes he is.

[@aussierozzie]

Why can't Niles and Daphne have their own spin off show? There hasn't been anything decent on television since Frasier finished and that was years ago.

[@emilybergson7248]

I really like niles and daphne very much

[@maryceleridad]

I really love Niles and Daphne that if I were to have another boy and girl I would name them after N & D 😍😁

[@xjcrossx]

I would like that now. Wouldn't be the same without Martin though! :*(

[@adenshibuya5270]

Niles' actor does serious very well.

[@rachelsclassESLEnglishvideos]

It's so wonderful

[@MrJaybone5]

One of my favorite Niles and Daphnee moments since he told Maris he loved Daphnee.

[@chris9323]

So touching/funny/sweet. Daphne wth the I Love Lucy face..."You would think so" Lol. I'd take a guy like Niles any day. Tks 4 sharing. 🎥

[@dixiedandelion87]

I want a love like Daphne and Niles.

[@54spiritedwill54]

David is adorable in this episode!!

[@ladyi7609]

Daphne and Niles are serious relationship goals even during this episode, though I may be saying that as a female Niles with a male Daphne in my life. **wistful sigh**

[@osahju914]

Are y’all together?

[@bohdanmaks]

this is only the most awesome, incredible, well-versed TV series that combines comedy, goofiness, satire, and trivial edification that I know of... absolutely amazing... And this is one of the many truly indescribable moments within the series

[@madbrowniac7871]

The next logical continuation after "MASH" and then "Cheers."🤔🎤👨‍⚕️👩‍⚕️💉💊⚾️👨‍🎓👩‍🎓📺B.W.

[@Cristinact]

This is so true: "Sweet Niles" :)

[@faithcastillo9597]

How could you not love a man as good as Niles? Rhetorical question...

[@reverbzz]

David Hyde Pierce the GOAT

[@starlingswallow]

Whoa. Seeing Niles get angry....😮😮😮😮😮😮

[@cherylhulting1301]

And Niles was angry - and justifiably so. But it's an important moment for him. Niles allows himself to get angry at the woman he most loves; he would never have allowed himself or trusted enough to do that with Mel or Maris. He holds his ground, while being a good husband and psychiatrist and getting to the heart of Daphne's fears that made her act so uncharacteristically. This scene demonstrates his impressive growth in confidence and in faith in his and Daphne's love.

[@TheBlackgem8]

​@cherylhulting1301 Couldn't have said it better myself. You described this scene perfectly. Just love their love, so much.❤

[@studiofrk]

“It was all Roz’s idea!!” 😂

[@runarandersen878]

Until the last seconds I thought I had forgotten this lovely scene. Made my day better (And I needed it)

[@francesmaurer185]

Hugging and Niles says " I'M STILL MAD AT YOU" Daphne responds " I KNOW" ** priceless** 😍💖😍💖😍💖😍💖

[@Dre2387]

I know! I love Niles! He's so sweet, and I have to say, I was a little turned on when he was very serious at the beginning.

[@LeDiskoLove99]

It's amazing how much he love Dapnne. I wish they would've gotten them together sooner!

[@angellguardiandl0111]

Niles and Daphne are the best couple ever and they have a beautiful son named David.

[@ashtontaylor9387]

I have watched this video so many times in the last few days. It's just so sweet.

[@nicolarose8026]

I like angry Niles. He's kinda sexy.

[@yeah-uhm-no]

i agree. he totally makes the show for me; my reason for watching

[@ivonne8]

I love Niles and all his family!!

[@epyscrivano3145]

It amazes me how Hollywood can write and portray such truly tender and beautiful relationships but can't hold a marriage together in real life.

[@dysenteryworld]

David is so good at portraying the relationship because he's been with the same man for almost four decades.

[@ingriddubbel8468]

How can Hollywood be married?

[@ParkerAllen2]

You realize "Hollywood" isn't a person but a place and some people who live there have great marriages while others have marriages that fail - just like everywhere else including the people in whatever profession you're in.

[@jcbulldog533]

@@ParkerAllen2 In Hollywood it's a rarity for a couple to make it to 20 years of marriage or more. Their are some but very,very few.. That's for sure

[@ParkerAllen2]

@@jcbulldog533 First of all, it's the divorces that get the attention, not the happy marriages. Unless you've done a lot of independent research you have no idea if divorces in Hollywood are more common than in the rest of the country (where divorces are also extremely common). Secondly, why pick on Hollywood instead of Washington? The current president is on his third wife and has cheated on all of them. Newt Gingrich is on his third wife and left the other two once they got ill (there's character and loyalty for you).

[@MickeyCreole]

It’s weird how throughout his life, Niles was always in the shadow, always trying to live up to other people’s expectations, almost an emotionless android, slave to being pompous and stiff. However, in Daphne, he was finally allowed to be a human with emotions and himself. Even his relationship with his father became more established, their once strained closeness now without restrictions. I do love the show, but in realty, the Frasier Crane character is very toxic, not at all a particularly nice person, a psychotherapist by paper but selfish, self-absorbed and very arrogant person by nature, (I have two older siblings like that,)

[@desolatesoul2304]

One of my favorite scenes iever on the show.

[@cooteville]

ALL i WANT IN MY LIFE IS FOR SOMEONE TO LOVE ME AS MUCH AS HE LOVES DAPHNE

[@lizziew8811]

Love this scene. I want a Niles in my life. Wish Frasier and Roz had got together.............more than once!

[@kaynemccully5266]

2

[@ArcaneThingOfBeauty]

Awww, Niles! 😍😩

[@jaylene.turner6524]

Awesome scene! David and Jane brought the fire in every scene!

[@estongbigboy6702]

This is pure art.. Frasier is best with their casts

[@SentimentalFellaVA]

My mother always told me, what they do with me, they’ll do to me

[@Badesandalen]

What a great answer.

[@JimmySteller]

0:00 This should have been the tagline for "Wall Street II".

[@clayconger]

+JimmySteller This needs more likes

[@wolfdreamer3]

i love the show frasier! it was perfect!

[@davidmarshall5596]

You got to hand it to the script writing along with the the 2 actors to produce 1 of the best moments in the series of Frazier. 👌

[@lynnh4923]

I want a Niles!

[@angel2901]

Frasier was the best show in history.

[@mariakai]

I want a husband like that ^^

[@jeremyweekes2126]

You mean a man who will allow his partner to get away with poor behaviour the minute she turns on the waterworks? What she did was a massive betrayal of his trust that could've cost him his career & livelihood.

[@sophieamandaleitontoomey9343]

He yelled at her and told her he was still mad at her. Obviously he didn’t let her get away with it. He acknowledged why she did it, explained her fears away and still told her he was mad at her.

[@cherylhulting1301]

Me too. If I met a man I could respect on this level it would be amazing.

[@cherylhulting1301]

@@jeremyweekes2126 This is an old comment but I'll respond. It's not just "waterworks." Daphne knows what she did is serious and wrong. She knows Niles will be justifiably angry at her. She's ashamed of her own behavior because she knows she's violated her husband's trust, just as she has that of his patient. Furthermore, her insecurities placed her husband's career at risk. She might even be afraid that Niles will leave her over the incident. But her own love and sense of ethics made her confess the truth to her husband. Which is brave. Niles is furious with Daphne. But you forget - he knows her character and that this is very unusual behavior for her. He knows she's not a manipulator like Maris and Mel. So he spends more time trying to figure out why she did it. He understands that what she really needs is reassurance and, as angry as he is at her, he gives it to her. While making sure she understands that he's still upset with her. But he deeply loves his wife and understands why she acted as she did, though he can't approve. Niles has faith in Daphne's good character. He will in time forgive her and they will go on being together, with Daohne feeling more assured about their future and Niles knowing that he underscored the gravity of her actions and reminding her to trust him. Frankly the smartest thing he did in the entire conversation was not to make it about himself. What else would you have him do, exactly?

[@jaylouis8227]

I don't agree with what Daphne did here, but her argument is a fair one.

[@priscillahernandez1967]

100% agree

[@cooteville]

I wish he was thinkin about me.

[@michaellengyel]

That’s a very touching comment, Samantha.

[@VerifiedFiveIron]

They're both lucky.

[@mariakai]

I wanna man like Niles ^^

[@madbrowniac7871]

IIRC "Heather Murphy" in this Episode was Played by Miss Michelle Stafford a pretty darn good Actress Herself. The Lady who more often than not Plays Soap Opera Supervillainess "Phyllis Newman" on "The Young and Restless." And one of Kelsey Grammer's early roles was on a long ago Soap called "Another World." One of nine or more such people from the "Frasier" Cast to have appeared in Daytime Drama across the years.🤔😉🎤👨‍⚕️👨‍🎓📻☕📺B.W.

[@jongilbertson2106]

Daphne has a point.

[@cs512tr]

maybe, but she should have gone to Niles directly

[@lazycheskie]

i've never seen a guy love a girl more than niles loves daphne. not in any of the hundreds of romance movies or sitcoms i've seen! well.. i also fluv ross/rachel.. but yeah. that's different. haha

[@beccie17]

most sicoms get worse as the years go on, this one definately doesn't.

[@foxnewsfanify]

Thank you very much; very kind of you to say. Cars.

[@Clayford27]

Aww that's so cute

[@ilahmaecunanan2629]

Release the Gecko

[@finallife]

@kippis05 she was the one that talked daphne into seeing out she looks.

[@psychokitty93]

"Is it that I'm the sexiest man I've ever known?" "Er...no" is it just me, or has Daphne's accent faded?

[@evalehde3869]

I hate the way she says, “while you ‘claimed’ to have been in love with me.”

[@suebradford5758]

Thank you 👍...🔥❤🔥

[@brandonayong5823]

Niles confronting Daphne after finding out she looked into his patient's file Niles " Are you out of your mind? This file is confidential. How could you?" Daphne "Before you get mad you should know" Niles " Oh save it. There's no excuse. That is the worst thing you could have done" Daphne " You would think.... I actually went down there to confront her myself I'm sorry. THIS WAS ALL ROZ'S IDEA.....I know you're angry But please say something" Niles "You violated this woman's privacy. If they find out they can suspense my license and most of all.... You don't Trust me..... How could you think there could be someone else?" Daphne "Because I was someone else" Niles "What?" Daphne " You were married to 2 other Women while you claimed to love me all along. Now that we are together how can I be sure there will not be another somebody else? * Niles (Caught off guard by her point) " Because it's not. Because I would never.......because this time it's different. Our love is different. It's not based on expectations or what I'm supposed to be. Look when I was with Maris or even Mel. I find myself thinking about you. During the day or even day dreaming in a session. I find myself thinking about you. Fast forward to now. We're together. I find myself thinking about you. It's not going to stop " Daphne got away with that one if you ask me

[@cherylhulting1301]

Well, what is Niles going to do? His wife confessed what she did wrong and the insecurities that drove her to it. He's justifiably angry but he's too calm a man, too good of a psychiatrist and too loving a husband not to try to figure out what's really going on with her. Niles explains just what might happen to him if this story got out. He gets to the heart of the issue about Daphne's worries (which, given the history she describes, are not out of left field). He finds the right words to give her reassurance. He doesn't make it about himself because he realizes that it's really not about him; it's about Daphne's fear that at some point he'll lose interest in her and stop loving her. He holds her but lets her know he's still upset with her behavior. How else was he supposed to react? His behavior is in fact impeccable and quite restrained, given how angry he is.

[@kellykersten8828]

Yes David Hyde Pierce is a very good actor. Jane Leeves is phenomenal in the role of Daphne Moon. Jane plays that part very well.

[@Shawn1113]

This episode was titled "The First Temptation of Daphne"

[@francisfischer7620]

Niles is the better actor/character. But he and Frasier together are magnificent! Just magical. I don't think the new show will make it without Niles.

[@sannakarppinen4163]

THAT MY FRIENDS IS LOVE

[@OwlRoo]

What episode is this from? It's such a sweet moment!

[@DKMona]

hi... do you know if anyone have the clip where Daphne gives birth? Lots of love Mona

[@leonieladner8631]

Probaly the last two episodes. Where ronnie and martin got married in the vet's surgery.

[@gooddog53]

I totally agree

[@foxnewsfanify]

Thank you. Wouldn't have written it if I didn't believe it. Cars.

[@kippis05]

Lol, why is it ALWAYS Roz' fault?

[@AndrewChapman]

IKR, did Niles ever find out that it was actually Frasier who blabbed to Daphne about his feelings for her and not Roz?

[@KiyokaMakibi]

Andrew Chapman If not, it would make a great fanfic

[@madizzle90]

This was really well acted by DHP.

[@SelSun83]

Yes their is, but hard to find... vice versa with womens i feel the same way.. but where are they?

[@foxnewsfanify]

Someone will...I'm sure someone already does.

[@bearcataquatic]

what episode is this scene from its nice

[@SecondValveSteam]

bearcataquatic Season 9: 'The First Temptation of Daphne' i think.

[@cooteville]

So we have something in common conversekid we can both sit here and pine over niles (even though dhp is gay) he'lls still the sweetest man on earth

[@Russell642]

ah, I see. thanks for explaining yourself :). About the whole length of time thing (which I did know about but thanks anyway) One of them must of been on slightly longer, even in length of days from first and last apperances... anyone know which it is?

[@emilybergson7248]

Niles loves his girlfriend daphne

[@mharvill8674]

frasier was the longest-played role on tv, for over 20 years, longer even than guy arness of gunsmoke

[@timriggins70]

I wonder if the SVU cast has beaten that record now.

[@andresfernandes5906]

This show was excellent, before Niles and Daphne--The Soap Opera

[@howsCecilie1991]

I WAN'T HIM XD Why are there any guys like Niles ? 0o

[@jeremyweekes2126]

Because in real life vvomen typically don't give guys like that the time of day. VVomen say that want a nice guy, but their actions say the complete opposite. While saying they want a nice guy, they simultaneously friendzone that nice guy & use him as an orbiter while she goes out & chases after the bad boy who won't commit to her. & then when the vvoman hits her 30's & the wall approaches, that is when she settles for the nice guy (beta provider) because she wasn't able to lockdown the bad boy she really wanted.

[@SelSun83]

Oh i c.. nice..