Season 17, Episode 16 - "Fusspot and Bothered"
Gil’s former mentor and current rival, Fred Marlin, returns to the station after Kenny gets him a guest spot on Gil’s program. Gil is reluctant to welcome him with open arms, nevertheless he is able to keep a professional attitude throughout the show. A few days later, Bulldog and Denise notice that Gil isn’t reacting to the things that usually annoy him. After consulting an internet doctor, Bulldog is lead to believe that Gil’s silence during Fred’s guest spot has resulted in him having a psychotic break, consequently losing his ability to identify the things that bother him. The situation spins rapidly out of control, all the while it is known that Gil is actually trying a self-help technique in order to stop being such a fusspot.
