Frasier’s agent Bebe informs him that he and Roz have been nominated for Seattle’s annual broadcasting awards. As the family cracks open the champagne to celebrate, Roz stops by to suggest that Frasier send “thank you” gifts to persuade the judges to vote in their favor.

At first outraged by the suggestion that the awards could be “bought,” Frasier agrees to send his gratuities only when he discovers that his fellow nominees are doing the same.

Frasier arrives at the awards ceremony with his family. Martin is awed when he spots Frasier’s fellow nominee, the beloved Fletcher Grey, who, having lost several times before, is the natural favorite, and gets loud cheers from the crowd. When a tie is announced between the other two competitors, Frasier is heartbroken, while Fletcher Grey remains gracious. Dejected, Roz and Frasier console each other.