Worlds collided on Frasier Season 2 Episode 8 when Frasier and Freddy used some of Roz’s frequent flier miles for a trip down memory lane in Seattle.

They left from Boston, where it wasn’t surprising to see Roz seated comfortably in the bar with the Harvard gang. After all, it feels like she’s been in more episodes this season than some of the main cast!

But that was just the first of many blasts from the past in an episode that perfectly melded the beats, strengths, and (it must be said) flaws of the Og show to create an emotional turning point for the new series.

(Chris Haston/Paramount+) Bon Voyage, Boston

The Harvard bar scene set up the main storyline of Frasier’s visit to Kacl for a special tribute show and the smaller one of David leaving his job with Alan.

But to my mind, the actual...