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Oedipus complex

A Freudian psychoanalytic theory describing a child's unconscious sexual desire for the opposite-sex parent, named after the Greek mythological figure Oedipus.

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All 5 Appearances

Oedipus complex appears across 5 episodes of Frasier.

The Impossible Dream

Season 4 · Episode 3 · S04E03

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It's the classic Oedipal dream!
Niles

Chess Pains

Season 3 · Episode 18 · S03E18

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it's the classic Oedipal conflict
Frasier

The Focus Group

Season 3 · Episode 23 · S03E23

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hate that Oedipal thing, but, oh, love the penis envy!
Frasier

Momma Mia

Season 7 · Episode 1 · S07E01

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I'm talking about Freud's theory of the "Oedipus Complex." He believed that every man subconsciously wants to sleep with his mother and kill his father.
Niles

Kenny On the Couch

Season 10 · Episode 17 · S10E17

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A controlling, narcissistic father and an overprotective mother. It has all the earmarks of a classic Oedipus complex. Well, well. Old friend, we meet again.
Frasier

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