Frasier finds himself in a precarious position when he tries to help the troubled marriage of a former high school acquaintance.
After Martin announces his support for a radical political candidate, Frasier and Niles decide to back the main opponent.
Frasier tries to console Niles after Maris serves him with divorce papers.
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.