Written by: Rob Greenberg

Guest Cast: Reggie Maclemore (Lorenzo Newton), Sportscaster (Stu Lantz), Guard (Ken Magee), Sonics Fan (Loren Lazerine), Cheerleader (Lisa Dergan), Lenny (Christopher M Brown), Hank (Geoff Callan), Announcer (Jim Graci).

Skyline: The light at the top of the Space Needle flashes.

Plot: Frasier is attending a convention and asks Niles to fill in for him at KACL. Niles is reluctant at first, but Frasier soon convinces him (See It's Maris!!!).

After Niles' first show, Bulldog starts preparing for his show. His guest today is Sonics star Reggie Maclemore. Reggie's game has been down recently, and Bulldog wonders whether Niles can help him. Niles tries his best, and Reggie ruffles Niles' hair as Niles cannot do the sportsman's handshake.

That night, the team wins, and Reggie is the star player. Live on TV, he thanks Niles for his help. Niles is treated like a hero by Martin and everyone at KACL, and Reggie sends him free tickets. Niles, Daphne and Martin go to the game.

Reggie's game is down again, and Niles tries to help, but to no avail. Reggie touches Niles' hair again and goes on to win, and Niles realises that just by touching his hair, Reggie's confidence is boosted. Should Niles carry on like this and let the Sonics win, or should he go and talk with Reggie?

Subtitles: Stranger In A Strange Land; Hoopla; Ay, There's The Rub.

It's Maris!!!.....Frasier's Bree-ze: Years ago, Frasier agreed to go out with Maris' sister Bree, who only has one nostril, if Niles did something in return. Hence the radio deal.....