Frasier - Season 3 Episo... -

When Frasier refuses to compromise his journalistic integrity, Kate uses her authority to relegate him and Roz to the "graveyard shift" at 3:00 AM .

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The plot centers on a power struggle between Frasier and Kate Costas: It serves as a pivotal introduction for the

Exhausted by the new hours, Frasier begins making errors on air, including falling asleep during a call and giving nonsensical advice to an insomniac to "sleep on it". introducing Mercedes Ruehl as the new

The first episode of , titled " She’s the Boss ," originally aired on September 19, 1995 . It serves as a pivotal introduction for the season, introducing Mercedes Ruehl as the new, high-powered KACL station manager, Kate Costas . Episode Summary: "She's the Boss"

Frasier and Roz eventually retaliate by adopting a "shock jock" persona, forcing Kate to negotiate. They reach a compromise that allows Frasier to return to his original time slot.

Kate immediately clashes with Frasier’s highbrow radio style, demanding he adopt more sensationalist "theme shows" to boost ratings.