Agents In America, Part Three

A 1987 psychological thriller film directed by Adrian Lyne, famous for the scene where Glenn Close's character boils a pet rabbit.

“She's liable to go nuts — like in that movie — then sneak in here and try to boil Eddie!”— Daphne

A tea grown in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal, India, known as the 'Champagne of teas.'

“One cup of tea — half Darjeeling, half Chamomile, skim milk, a packet of sweetener”— Daphne

An herbal tea made from dried chamomile flowers, known for its calming properties.

“One cup of tea — half Darjeeling, half Chamomile, skim milk, a packet of sweetener”— Daphne

A fictional upscale restaurant mentioned in the show as sinfully expensive.

“Besides, tonight we're dining at Bernardi's. It's sinfully expensive, but I think after contract talks we can afford it!”— Bebe

Character from Shakespeare's tragedy Macbeth, known for her ruthless ambition and manipulative nature.

“Lady MacBeth without the sincerity?”— Niles

A Latin dance and musical style that originated in Cuba, used here metaphorically to describe negotiations.

“It's all part of the negotiations mambo.”— Frasier

A divine hero in Greek and Roman mythology, famous for his extraordinary strength.

“Ooh my God, Hands of Hercules! What must your legs be like?”— Bebe

A female demon or supernatural entity in folklore that appears in dreams to seduce men.

“Now don't you patronize me, you sweet-talking succubus!”— Frasier

The supreme spirit of evil in Christian theology, Satan, used metaphorically to describe Bebe's manipulative nature.

“She's the Devil, Frasier. Run fast, run far.”— Niles

A card game of the rummy family, typically played with two decks of cards.

“Well, it's all over but the waiting. Canasta, anyone?”— Bebe

A style of wrestling practiced worldwide, one of the oldest forms of competitive sport, also an Olympic discipline.

“It was like... Greco-Roman wrestling on a trampoline.”— Bebe

An over-the-counter antacid and pain reliever, often associated with hangovers.

“The room is strewn with discarded shoes, Kleenex, Alka-Seltzer, and several bottles of champagne.”— Frasier

A card game played by one person, also known as Patience.

“Bebe sits at the dinner table playing solitaire.”— Bebe

A ballet composed by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky in 1875-76, one of the most famous ballets in the world.

“IT'S LIKE SWAN LAKE, ONLY DEEPER”— Niles

A whisky made in Scotland, a spirit frequently consumed by Frasier and associated with refined taste.

“Frasier paces the apartment with a glass of scotch.”— Frasier

A sparkling wine produced in the Champagne region of France, associated with celebration.

“Champagne, on top of scotch? Oh, what the hell.”— Frasier

Wine produced in Connecticut, used here as a reference to a notably low-prestige domestic wine region, implying extreme cheapness.

“Not just domestic. From... Connecticut.”— Niles