Frasier

Niles sets out to ready himself for the responsibilities of fatherhood. However, he quickly discovers that hauling a bag of flour through the city streets does not compare with looking after a real baby. The series tracks his attempts to bridge that gap.

Flour Child is a television programme delivered as a single episode, focusing on a self‑contained narrative. Though listed under the episode genre, it does not extend into a longer series, instead presenting a concise story in one installment. The title itself points to the central motif that propels the plot, establishing the backdrop for what follows. The episode follows Niles as he sets about equipping himself for the challenges of becoming a father. Determined to anticipate the responsibilities ahead, he adopts an unconventional method, in earnest: he hauls a sack of flour through the city, treating the task as a rehearsal for the demands he expects to face. As Niles drags the flour bag along bustling streets, the physical exertion mirrors the effort he imagines parenthood will require. The urban backdrop provides a constant stream of obstacles, turning the simple act of carrying flour into a symbolic exercise in endurance and preparation. Eventually, Niles comes to the realisation that the experience of lugging a bag of flour cannot stand in for the presence of an actual infant. The episode underscores that no amount of practice with a substitute can fully replicate the unique responsibilities and emotions that a real baby brings.