The third season completes a series of strong events, with Kate Costas assuming the position of KACL Station Manager. In those moments, Frasier angrily rejects her proposals to improve a program that could turn things around. Now, she seems to be moving away from him until midnight for good.
With Maris out of the picture, Niles would be able to pursue Daphne, whom he'd had a crush on since season one. The chase would last four more seasons, although the case would prove better than the catch. But for now, it led to some real fun.
"Look Before You Leap," in my opinion, is one of the funniest, most masterfully written, directed, and acted sitcom episodes in the history of the genre.