NilesGot anymore hiding in the Grotto, Hef?
Played by David Hyde Pierce
Frasier · 546 quotes
2nd most-quoted character in Frasier: in 235 of its 546 quotes
Most scenes with: Frasier Crane (131), Martin Crane (35), Daphne Moon (25)
Lines by Niles Crane 39
NilesNiles[about his date] She was... a cat person. She brought her cat on our date. Well, she had good reason: it was Mr. Waggles's birthday. Actually, his birthday party. Actually, his surprise birthday party!
S7 E2 Father of the Bride
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Frasier has just realized that the "game show" Martin wants to watch is The Antiques Roadshow, which he and Niles planned to watch
NilesI'll just check outside and see if the world has ended.
S7 E7 A Tsar is Born
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Mel has discovered from Frasier that Niles was with Maris the previous evening, and storms off
Niles(to Frasier) Anything else in the box, Pandora?!
S7 E11 The Fight Before Christmas
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Frasier is embarrassed that Emily just kissed him and is now about to leave.
NilesYou're embarrassed?! They think the best I can do is an old man with a cane!
S7 E15 Out With Dad
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Frasier observes that Niles is in a good mood, so Niles explains that he plans to disregard Mel's instructions and take Daphne out
NilesMel be damned! Daphne and I are going to have a romantic evening together at my apartment. Not only that; she's going in my car, in my back seat, under a pile of my coats and blankets!
S8 E5 Taking Liberties
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NilesIt's like we wished it to happen, and then it did. Half of me feels guilty, the other half feels relieved... actually, it's about 30-70.
S8 E12 The Show Must Go Off
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Frasier has confided in Niles of how Bebe is trying to lure him back
NilesI think I’ve figured it out. Bebe wants to have sex with a human male to bring about the Apocalypse.
S10 E21 The Devil and Dr. Phil
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[Frasier has just seen Frederick’s goth girlfriend, and is reeling from the shock]
NilesWell, at least he’s not dating outside the faith.
S11 E11 High Holidays
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Scenes with Niles Crane 196
NilesI thought you liked my Maris!
I do, I... I like her from a distance. You know, the way you like the sun. Maris is like the sun... except without the warmth.
S1 E1 The Good Son
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Thanks, Niles. You are a good brother and a credit to the psychiatric profession.
NilesYou're a good brother, too.
S1 E2 Space Quest
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NilesSo, how's Father?
Do you mean the man who's driving me crazy?
Or do you mean the man who drove me out of my own home?!
NilesAnd how's work?
S1 E2 Space Quest
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NilesSorry I'm late, Frasier. Just as we were leaving, Maris had a run-in with a rude directory assistance operator, and it shattered her calm.
You know, Niles, have you ever considered that maybe Maris is a bit high-strung, that maybe she should see someone?
NilesShe's seen everyone. Why do you think she was calling directory assistance?
[Frasier cannot fathom why Martin stopped speaking to Irene after one phone call]
NilesWho knows why anybody does anything?
[looks incredulously at him] Remind me again what you do for a living.
S1 E5 Here's Looking At You
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How can anyone make a sound judgement about another person on the basis of one phone call?
Niles[looks back] Remind me again what it is you do for a living.
S1 E5 Here's Looking At You
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