The future of Frasier currently hangs in the balance as the revived sitcom has been axed by streaming platform Paramount Plus, following a second season that didn't hit viewership expectations.

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Kelsey Grammer returns to the role of Dr Frasier Crane for brand new stories featuring the psychiatrist and radio presenter, which have featured a mix of familiar faces and brand new additions thus far.

Fans had been hoping that the later years of Frasier would continue to be chronicled in a third season, but the show instead finds itself in a precarious position as Paramount Plus has decided against ordering more episodes.

It's an undesirable situation for the cast and crew, but sitcoms have been rescued from cancellation in the past, with Community, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Girls5eva and The Mindy Project all finding new homes at the eleventh hour.

So far, Prime Video and US streaming platform Hulu (incorporated into Disney Plus in the UK) have been floated as potential options, as they currently hold the streaming rights to the original Frasier series.

If you have your fingers crossed for more from Grammer's famous character, read on for everything we know so far about the future of Frasier.

Will there be a Frasier season 3?

Dr Frasier Crane (Kelsey Grammer) is pictured among a set of marble busts of famous artists
Kelsey Grammer stars in Frasier. Paramount Plus

Frasier has been cancelled by Paramount Plus after two seasons on the streaming platform, striking a major blow to its chances of continuing – however, not all hope is lost just yet.

Deadline has reported that the show will be shopped around to other broadcasters, one of which could stage a last minute rescue that would see it scrape through to a third season.

Such a revival would need to be confirmed in the short term, before the cast and crew are formally released from any obligation to the show, and thus allowed to pursue other work.

We'll update this page once an update to Frasier's status is confirmed.

When could a potential Frasier season 3 be released?

Frasier fans enjoyed a rapid turnaround between seasons 1 and 2, with less than a year separating them, so the creatives behind the sitcom would most likely be aiming for a similar timeframe if they were to be picked up by another network or streamer.

That would point to a potential Frasier season 3 landing on Paramount Plus in autumn/winter 2025.

Who could star in a potential Frasier season 3?

Toks Olagundoye and Nicholas Lyndhurst star in Frasier sat on a sofa
Toks Olagundoye and Nicholas Lyndhurst star in Frasier. Paramount

If Frasier were to be renewed for a third season, we'd expect the full cast to come back for another round of laughs, barring any unexpected exits.

Here's a reminder of the key players in the Frasier reboot cast:

  • Kelsey Grammer as Frasier Crane
  • Jack Cutmore-Scott as Frederick 'Freddy' Crane
  • Toks Olagundoye as Professor Olivia Finch
  • Jess Salgueiro as Eve
  • Anders Keith as David Crane
  • Nicholas Lyndhurst as Professor Alan Cornwall
  • Jimmy Dunn as Bernard 'Moose'
  • Renee Pezzotta as Smokey
  • Kevin Daniels as Tiny
  • Peri Gilpin as Roz Doyle
  • Patricia Heaton as Holly Quagliano
  • Greer Grammer as Alice Doyle
  • Amy Sedaris as Dr "Doc" Stathos
  • Yvette Nicole Brown as Dr Monica Finch
  • Harriet Sansom Harris as Bebe Glazer
  • Rachel Bloom as Phoebe Glazer

What could happen in a potential Frasier season 3?

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Kelsey Grammer as Frasier Crane and Nicholas Lyndhurst as Alan in Frasier. Haston/Paramount+

Frasier's season 2 finale left a number of plot threads open to further exploration.

Love was certainly in the air, with Frasier and Holly getting closer over the course of the season, while his son, Freddy, faced the prospect of an awkward love triangle between himself, Eve and Alice.

Meanwhile, Alan was reunited with his estranged daughter, showing a softer side to the jaded academic, which could be expanded upon if the show were to receive another renewal.

On featuring more Cheers connections in a possible season 3, showrunner Chris Harris told ScreenRant: "One area is that we haven't yet taken advantage of the fact that Frasier is back in Boston, and that is where Cheers took place.

"So there's a whole group of characters. Obviously, Bebe was part of that [as Lilith]... but we'd love for Frasier to run into somebody along the way at some point."

Is there a Frasier season 3 trailer?

Alas, there's no additional footage to share just yet. We'll update this page if that changes.

Frasier is available to stream on Paramount Plus.

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David Craig
David CraigSenior Drama Writer

David Craig is the Senior Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering the latest and greatest scripted drama and comedy across television and streaming. Previously, he worked at Starburst Magazine, presented The Winter King Podcast for ITVX and studied Journalism at the University of Sheffield.

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