Frasier

Frasier discovers that the painting he bought is a forgery and is horrified to realise he has been duped. He contemplates his options, weighing the consequences of confronting the fraud. In the end, he decides to exact revenge on the dealers who sold him the fake.

is an episode‑type programme that falls within the broader genre of television drama. It is presented as a self‑contained story, designed to be watched in a single sitting, and follows the conventions of a typical episode format. In this particular instalment, the central figure, Frasier, is shocked to discover that the painting he has just bought is not genuine but a clever forgery. The realisation hits him hard; he had bought the artwork in good faith, believing it to be authentic, only to learn that it is a counterfeit. Confronted with the unpleasant truth, Frasier spends some time weighing his options. He thinks through what he could do about the deception, considering the various routes he might take in response to being duped. This period of contemplation forms the core of the episode’s tension, as the audience follows his internal debate. Eventually, Frasier decides that the only satisfactory course of action is to seek revenge on the dealers who sold him the fake. He resolves to turn the tables on them, planning to make the culprits pay for their fraud. The episode concludes with his determination to exact that retribution, setting the stage for the ensuing confrontation.