Becker

1998 - 2004 TV-PG 22m 7.3

Dr. John Becker goes through his daily routine of being a doctor, stopping at his favorite diner, and other various situations, all the while hating life and everything around him.

Misanthropic Dr. John Becker runs a clinic in New York City. He is assisted by super-capable Margaret Wyborn and less-than-capable Linda, who's only kept on because no one else can stand the doctor. Becker's best (some would say only) friend is the blind Jake Malinak, who runs a newsstand in the diner across the street. The diner used to be run by Reggie Kostas, but it has been taken over by Chris Conner, a lady whom Becker fluctuates between loathing and being attracted to. The diner is also frequented by Robert Benito, who is universally known as Bob and is the super at Becker's apartment (much to the doctor's regret).

Becker background

Episodes:

Episode 1 Pilot

1. Pilot

Aired: Nov 2, 1998

Becker treats an HIV-positive child and is shocked to find that Reggie has in...

Episode 3 Sex in the Inner City

3. Sex in the Inner City

Aired: Nov 16, 1998

As the day progresses, Becker is faced repeatedly with reminders him of his s...

Episode 4 Tell Me Lies

4. Tell Me Lies

Aired: Nov 30, 1998

Becker and Jake pressure Reggie to tell them what's bothering her-with varyin...

Episode 5 My Dinner with Becker

5. My Dinner with Becker

Aired: Dec 7, 1998

Becker and Reggie each have blind dates that disintegrate-Becker because he d...

Episode 6 Man Plans, God Laughs

6. Man Plans, God Laughs

Aired: Dec 14, 1998

Becker's attempt at friendship is short lived. With Margaret at home with the...

Episode 7 City Lights

7. City Lights

Aired: Dec 21, 1998

Becker's mood is worse than ever when a flickering street light keeps him awa...

Episode 9 Choose Me

9. Choose Me

Aired: Jan 18, 1999

When Reggie announces that she has an extra ticket to a Rangers-Flyers hockey...

Episode 10 P.C. World

10. P.C. World

Aired: Jan 25, 1999

Becker's heated remarks to someone make for equally heated discussion on a ra...

Episode 11 Scriptus Interruptus

11. Scriptus Interruptus

Aired: Feb 1, 1999

Becker has difficulty finding five minutes to finish an article for a fellow ...

Episode 13 Becker the Elder

13. Becker the Elder

Aired: Feb 15, 1999

Becker's father comes for a visit and they are surprised that he is nothing l...

Episode 14 Larry Spoke

14. Larry Spoke

Aired: Feb 22, 1999

Becker treats a patient who claims he can talk to God. Linda decides to keep ...

Episode 16 Limits & Boundaries

16. Limits & Boundaries

Aired: Mar 8, 1999

Becker reluctantly agrees to babysit a mother's young son and daughter for a ...

Episode 17 Partial Law

17. Partial Law

Aired: Apr 5, 1999

Becker's computer is stolen from his apartment. When he learns that his insur...

Episode 18 Saving Harvey Cohen

18. Saving Harvey Cohen

Aired: Apr 12, 1999

An alley cat finds its way into his office and refuses to leave. Margaret att...

Episode 20 Drive, They Said

20. Drive, They Said

Aired: May 3, 1999

Becker reluctantly agrees to chauffeur Reggie, Margaret, Jake and Linda to va...

Episode 21 Lucky Day

21. Lucky Day

Aired: May 10, 1999

Among other things, Becker gets an excellent parking space, an unexpected tax...

Episode 22 Regarding Reggie

22. Regarding Reggie

Aired: May 17, 1999

Becker fears that Reggie may get the wrong idea if he asks her to be his date...

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Info about Becker

Current Status: Ended

Network: CBS

Genres: Comedy