After Martin announces his support for a radical political candidate, Frasier and Niles decide to back the main opponent.
Frasier finds himself in a precarious position when he tries to help the troubled marriage of a former high school acquaintance.
Frasier challenges his father to a game of chess, but when Martin wins, Frasier becomes obsessed with beating him.
Frasier's thrilled by the prospect of a Christmas visit from his son, but he's forced to brave the mall on Christmas Eve to find just the right gift.
Frasier tries to console Niles after Maris serves him with divorce papers.