Frasier

Niles and Frasier agree to co‑author a well‑intentioned self‑help book, hoping to combine their expertise and improve lives. Their often‑contentious partnership quickly unravels as sibling rivalry resurfaces, turning the venture into a humorous clash of egos. The episode in this series features Kelsey Grammer.

Author! Author! is a comedy episode that forms part of a larger programme. The installment centres on the Crane brothers and their latest misadventure, presenting a self‑contained story that blends situational humour with character‑driven conflict. As an episode, it delivers a concise narrative while retaining the series’ light‑hearted tone. In this particular episode, Niles and Frasier make a joint decision to write a self‑help book, hoping that their combined expertise will produce a useful guide. Yet the moment they’ve sat down to outline chapters, the familiar sibling rivalry surfaces, turning what’s meant to be a cooperative effort into a series of petty battles. Their attempts to outshine each other quickly expose the ugly side of their competition, providing the central conflict of the story. The humour of the episode derives from the brothers’ clashing personalities and the absurdity of turning personal grudges into advice for strangers. Their constant one‑upmanship, coupled with attempts to maintain a veneer of professionalism, fuels the comic engine, while the dialogue repeatedly highlights how petty disputes can dominate even a well‑meaning project. The installment features Kelsey Grammer, who reprises his role as Frasier, anchoring the scenes with his characteristic delivery. His presence, together with the scripted rivalry, reinforces the comedic premise and ensures the episode stays true to its self‑help book storyline.