You Can Go Home Again

Bermuda shorts are a type of short trousers that end just above the knee, named after the British Overseas Territory of Bermuda.

“I was wearing Bermuda shorts and that saddle was slick with toddler sweat.”— Niles

The line "Fasten your seat belts, it's going to be a bumpy night" is a famous quote from the 1950 film All About Eve, spoken by Bette Davis as Margo Channing.

“Fasten your seat belt, Eddie. It's going to be a bumpy ride.”— Frasier

Sir Winston Churchill (1874–1965) was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during World War II, famous for his leadership during the Blitz and wartime black…

“Dad telling the story of how he once shared a cigar with Winston Churchill during the blackouts — he thinks!”— Daphne

Abraham Lincoln (1809–1865), the 16th President of the United States, was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth at Ford's Theatre after picking up his tickets at th…

“Abe Lincoln had a brighter future when he picked up his tickets at the box office!”— Frasier

A humorous poem sometimes attributed to various Victorian-era writers, used as an elocution exercise about proper grammar ("to whom" vs. "to who").

“Little owlet in the glen, I am ashamed of you, You are ungrammatical in speaking as you do, You should say, 'to whom, to whom,' not 'to who, to who.'”— Frasier

The Parable of the Prodigal Son is a biblical parable from the Gospel of Luke (15:11–32), about a wayward son who returns home.

“welcome home, prodigal son!”— Niles

In the Parable of the Prodigal Son, the father kills the fatted calf to celebrate his son's return; a symbol of lavish welcome.

“And that's as close as you're going to get to a fatted calf.”— Niles

Hallmark Cards is an American greeting card company, one of the largest manufacturers of greeting cards in the United States.

“Yes, it's from Hallmark's "Irony" section.”— Frasier

The Atlantic Puffin is a seabird known for forming long-term monogamous pair bonds, here referenced as mating for life.

“Like the Arctic Puffin, we've mated for life.”— Niles

Acapulco is a famous beach resort city on the Pacific coast of Mexico, long popular as a vacation destination.

“I want to go somewhere fun, like Acapulco.”— Daphne

Manchester is a major city in northwest England, referenced here as Daphne's hometown where her family lives.

“That way you can go to Manchester, and Acapulco.”— Frasier

Sherry is a fortified wine produced in the Jerez region of Spain, frequently consumed by Frasier throughout the series.

“Frasier puts his tape into the stereo and pours himself a glass of sherry.”— Frasier