Yahoo Lifestyle 'Frasier' Reboot Premiere Date Revealed Hours After Series Picked Up Three Emmy Noms
If February, fans of the Frasier reboot got the news they've been waiting to hear: The series will return to Paramount+ for Season 2.
Production officially began in May for Season 2 the reboot that just picked up three Emmy nominations for its pilot season. And now we know the premiere date: Sept. 19.
The Season 2 renewal was not surprising. The Frasier reboot was a hit with fans who had been leery of another retread of a classic series—especially with only one member of the original cast returning.
One of the biggest surprises for Season 2 will be a call in appearance from legendary comedian Carole Burnett. Her guest spot was announced at Paramount's presentation to journalists at the Television Critics Association panel. No word yet on exactly how that fits into the upcoming season's plot.
Burnett joins a lengthy roster of guests stars, including several stalwarts from the original series. See the full list below.
“Frasier is a love story, and I am very happy we will be allowed to continue it. I’m delighted that our partners at CBS Studios and Paramount+ are on board for another season, and I can’t wait for the fans to see what we have in store,” said Kelsey Grammer, when the renewal was announced.
Here's everything we know so far, including casting updates.
What is the Frasier Season 2 release date?
Season 2 of the Frasier reboot will premiere Sept. 19, 2024. This follows an October 2023 debut for Season 1.
When production began in May, the show shared a video of Grammer arriving on set on a bicycle.
How and where to watch the Frasier reboot Season 2
The new Frasier reboot is streaming exclusively on Paramount+.
Is there a trailer for Season 2 of the Frasier reboot?
Not yet, but watch this space.
What is the Frasier reboot about?
The new series follows Frasier Crane in the next chapter of his life as he returns to Boston with new challenges to face, new relationships to forge, and an old dream or two to finally fulfill. Frasier has re-entered the building!
What will Frasier Season 2 be about?
Fraiser will continue his new life back in Boston for Season 2 with a twist. For the reboot's sophomore season, Dr. Frasier Crane will return to his radio roots at KACL in Seattle for one episode. Another big surprise for Season 2 will be a call in appearance from legendary comedian Carole Burnett. Her guest spot was announced at Paramount's presentation to journalists at the Television Critics Association panel. No word yet on exactly how that fits into the upcoming season's plot.
Who are the Frasier Season 2 guest stars?
Previously announced guest stars will step back into their roles from the original Frasier. Expect to see Dan Butler as Bob "Bulldog" Briscoe, Edward Hibbert as Gil Chesterton and Harriet Sansom Harris as Frasier’s delightfully devilish agent, Bebe Glazer. Other guest stars will include: Rachel Bloom, Yvette Nicole Brown, Greer Grammer, Patricia Heaton and Amy Sedaris.
Related: See the Cast of Frasier Then and Now
Where is the Frasier reboot filmed?
Frasier is filmed in front of a live studio audience at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles.
Who is in the Frasier reboot cast?
Kelsey Grammer
Kelsey Grammer stars in the titular role as Dr. Frasier Crane, the psychiatrist-turned-radio-host-turned-TV-star-turned Harvard professor.
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Greer Grammer
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Kelsey Grammer's real-life daughter has joined the cast as Roz's on-screen daughter, Alice. According to a character description (via Variety), Alice is "now in her late twenties, friendly, outgoing [and has] inherited more than some of her mother Roz’s free-spirited ways. Having just moved to Providence to study architecture, Alice is eager to catch up with Frasier’s son Freddy—and complicate whatever romantic plans he may have."
Jack Cutmore-Scott
Jack Cutmore-Scott stars as Freddy Crane, Frasier's son, who shunned academia to work as a firefighter.
Nicholas Lyndhurst
Nicholas Lyndhurst stars as Alan, Frasier Crane's college buddy turned university professor. He previously starred with Kelsey Grammer in a London production of The Man From La Mancha.
Toks Olagundoye
Toks Olagundoye stars as Olivia, head of the university's psychology department. She recruited Frasier to Harvard to boost interest in her department—and try to one-up her competitive sister at Yale.
Jess Salguerio
Jess Salguerio is Freddy's roommate turned neighbor. Her character Eve is described as “spontaneous, outgoing and bursting with creative energy whether it was asked for or not. With an innate ability to connect with both Frasier and Freddy, Eve is a critical bridge between father and son as they attempt to reconcile.”
Anders Keith
Anders Keith stars as Frasier's nephew, David, the awkward son of Niles Crane and Daphne Moon. "Frasier’s nephew David has Niles’ intelligence, Daphne’s smile, and neither of their polish. David’s unearned confidence may confuse some, but Frasier has a fondness for his nephew’s earnest enthusiasm.”
Peri Gilpin as Roz Doyle
Frasier's longtime producer Roz Doyle returned for one episode of Season 1 and will return in a recurring guest role in Season 2.
Bebe Neuwirth as Lilith
Bebe Neuwirth reprised her role as Frasier Crane's ex-wife, the cold-as-ice Lilith, but not as a series regular. In Season 1, Lilith showed up at Freddy's birthday party and went head to head with Frasier in a competition for their son's attention. A classic Lilith-and-Frasier showdown. No word yet on whether she'll return for Season 2.
Will David Hyde Pierce return to Frasier?
David Hyde Pierce's Niles skipped Season 1 of the Frasier reboot. No word yet on whether he'll join the cast in Season 2 although the door appears to be open.
“If he wants to come back, it'd be great,” Grammer told Parade on the SCAD red carpet in early February. "Maybe we'll find a spot that would make him feel comfortable, as his son's on the show, you know ... it would make sense that [Niles and Daphne, played by Jane Leeves] would visit. It'd be really exciting. It'd be fun to have them come around.”
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Will any original Frasier cast members return for Season 2?
Dan Butler (Bulldog)
The sports host at Frasier’s radio station on the original series will appear as a guest in Season 2 of the Frasier revival.
Edward Hibbert (Gil Chesterton)
Hibbert will return as the over-the-top food critic who hosted Restaurant Beat on KACL in 29 episodes of the OG show.
“Dan Butler and Edward Hibbert have made an indelible contribution to television, and I am overjoyed to welcome them back to ‘Frasier’ and for the opportunity to work together once again,” Grammer said in a statement.
John Mahoney (Martin Crane)
Sadly, John Mahoney died at age 77 on Feb. 4, 2018, so, obviously, he will not take part in Season 2 of the reboot.
Related: How Does Frasier Reboot Pay Tribute to John Mahoney?
Jane Leeves (Daphne Moon)
As David's mother and Niles' wife, Daphne could come visit her son and the Crane clan in Boston. Leeves may have time in her schedule. She wrapped up her role as Kit on The Resident when the series ended in 2023 after six seasons.
Has the Frasier reboot won any awards?
With 37 Primetime Emmy wins under its belt, the original 11 seasons of Frasier, which received 107 total nominations, holds the record for most Emmy wins for a comedy series.
The rebooted series hasn't collected any awards yet but it's on its way. Frasier has been nominated for three Emmy awards. We'll update this space once awards are handed out in September.
● Outstanding Production Design For A Narrative Program (Half-Hour)
● Outstanding Cinematography For A Multi-Camera Series (Half-Hour)
● Outstanding Picture Editing For A Multi-Camera Comedy Series
How many episodes are there of Season 2 of the Frasier reboot?
Like Season 1, Season 2 of the Frasier reboot will have 10 episodes. Ready to catch up on the original Frasier that aired from 1993-2004? You'll have plenty to binge: 262 episodes to be exact.
How did the original Frasier end?
The series finale brought several storylines to their conclusion. Daphne and Miles married and had a baby, Martin and Ronee also wed, Roz was promoted to station manager at KACL, and Frasier decided to take a new job offer at a TV station in San Francisco. But then in a twist, we saw him get off the plane in Chicago, where his girlfriend Charlotte had moved.
