Frasier Season 1 ep 1

Logline: Frasier's father had to move in with him because he wanted to be a good son but he wasn't happy with how his father acts.

Synopsis: Frasier just moved into a new place with a new job. He wanted to start fresh but he had to agree to let his father live with him because he wanted to be a good son. But he did not know that his father would brought his dog, Eddie, and his chair with him. Frasier did not like it. His brother advised him to hire a caretaker for their dad and his dog. Frasier liked the idea and called some candidates to their apartment so Frasier and his father could discuss who they'll pick. But his father wouldn't let Frasier choose and he disliked his father's choice. and through some misunderstanding the caretaker will stay in the apartment too. Frasier finally had enough and they argued. In resolve, his father called him during his work time.

Character Bio - Frasier Crane: a radio psychiatrist, a bit snobbish, well-educated, loves his furniture in order

3 act structure:

ACT 1 SETUP	ACT 2 CONFRONTATION	ACT 3 RESOLUTION
Key character(s): Frasier Must have info:	Confrontation: he wanted both his father and him live together without any problems	Climax (Grand Finale): they argued Resolution: his dad called the radio station he's speaking on and thanked him
MOTIVE: to be a good son	TURNING POINT: his dad brought his chair with him and Frasier did not like it	MOTIVE RESOLVED? yes
Conflict/obstacles: he was not that close with his father	Conflict/obstacles: Up the stakes: his father brought his dog, Eddie. Frasier disliked the caretaker his father had chosen.	Moral of the story if any: Sometimes things don't happen like how we wanted it to be but problems will pass eventually.

Logline: Frasier must let his father move in with him because he wants to be a good son.

ACT1-SETUP - Establish key char & motive

- Key-scene1 radio show (work place)

- Situation-brother tells him dad needs a new home with help

- Turning point-decision to let dad stay with him >> motive to be a good son

- Motive-be a good son by letting dad move in

ACT2-CONFRONTATION -Key Char struggles with motive

- 1-dad

- 2-chair

- 3-eddy

- 4-helper (daphne moon)

- Turning point 2-almost sent dad to an old-age home

- Struggles with 1, 2, 3, 4

ACT3-RESOLUTION - Key Char resolves motive

- Climax-(biggest struggle in story) Frasier & dad argue

- Resolution-dad calls in radio show, make up with Frasier and says thank you to Frasier

- Motive-IS FRASIER A GOOD SON? YES-motive resolved!