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Season 1 – Becker

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80% Tomatometer 5 Reviews 86% Popcornmeter Fewer than 50 Ratings
Dr. John Becker is easily annoyed -- by noisy neighbors, a ridiculous comment, a flickering streetlight, the antics of his misfit staff members. He's a talented and dedicated doctor and goes the extra mile for those in need, but he doesn't waste a chance to give anyone a piece of his mind.

Critics Reviews

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Ellen Gray Los Angeles Times Very sweet, very routine. It's Becker's outspoken darker side that's far more interesting, his driving hostility creating a tone that separates this series from most other sitcoms and a climate in which edgy humor can flourish. Nov 26, 2018 Full Review Ron Wertheimer New York Times Perhaps Mr. Danson's character is supposed to be a voice of reason in a world gone mad. Or maybe he's just a nasty jerk with a stethoscope in his pocket. Does it matter? This is a so-called comedy without one genuine laugh. Nov 26, 2018 Full Review Ray Richmond Variety This is a show that doesn't feel the need to constantly tap-dance. It dares to stomp a little bit, to have some sting, to risk some political incorrectness. Nov 26, 2018 Full Review Melissa Camacho Common Sense Media Political correctness aside, Becker's interpretations also serve as a platform from which controversial issues can be discussed. And it's in this way that this sitcom, like Becker himself, has something meaningful to offer. Rated: 3/5 Nov 26, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

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Audience Member LOVE this show, it just got better as it went along Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/13/24 Full Review isa e Lot of fun, Danson has unreal timing, great ensemble cast, all episodes bring gut laughs Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/23/24 Full Review Audience Member Wow. Ted Danson. Need I say more. Need I say more. Cx Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Danson shines in his best performance since Cheers. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Ted Danson

Dr. John Becker

Terry Farrell

Actor

Hattie Winston

Nurse Margaret Wyborn

Alex Désert

Jake Malinak

Shawnee Smith

Nurses' Aide Linda

Saverio Guerra

Guest Star

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Nov 2, 1998 Pilot Dedicated Dr. John Becker has a heart of gold and an opinion on everything. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 9, 1998 Take These Pills and Shove 'Em Becker is irked by a diabetic patient (Peter Siragusa) who refuses to monitor his condition. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 16, 1998 Sex in the Inner City Conversations and circumstances make Becker painfully aware of his lack of a sex life. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 30, 1998 Tell Me Lies Reggie distributes misinformation to Becker and Jake when they pry into her personal affairs. Details Episode 5 Aired Dec 7, 1998 My Dinner With Becker Becker regrets going on a blind date; Reggie dates a man who is just too nice. Details Episode 6 Aired Dec 14, 1998 Man Plans, God Laughs Fate intervenes when Becker agrees to attend a hockey game with one patient and help another plan her funeral. Details Episode 7 Aired Dec 21, 1998 City Lights Becker takes matters into his own hands after the city fails to fix a flickering streetlight outside of his apartment.. Details Episode 8 Aired Jan 11, 1999 Physician, Heal Thyself Becker is skeptical when Reggie suggests acupuncture as a treatment for his aching back. Details Episode 9 Aired Jan 18, 1999 Choose Me Reggie is amused by Becker's and Jake's lame attempts to be chosen to use her extra ticket for an upcoming hockey game. Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 25, 1999 P.C. World A reporter publishes politically incorrect comments made by Becker during an argument. Details Episode 11 Aired Feb 1, 1999 Scriptus Interruptus Becker finds himself suffering from writer's block and desperately searches for quiet space to compose. Details Episode 12 Aired Feb 8, 1999 Love! Lies! Bleeding! Becker is not convinced of the wonders of love after witnessing a woman stab her husband with a fork. Details Episode 13 Aired Feb 15, 1999 Becker the Elder His friends are charmed but Becker chafes at a surprise visit from his estranged father (Dick Van Dyke). Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 22, 1999 Larry Spoke An incredulous Becker treats a man (Steven Wright) who believes he can talk to God. Details Episode 15 Aired Mar 1, 1999 Activate Your Choices Becker is not happy about being the thinly veiled subject of his ex-wife's (Alice Krige) self-help book. Details Episode 16 Aired Mar 8, 1999 Limits and Boundaries Becker agrees to baby-sit a mother's two children and then tries to dump the duty on Margaret and Linda. Details Episode 17 Aired Apr 5, 1999 Partial Law After Becker's computer is stolen from his apartment, he buys another one through shady circumstances. Details Episode 18 Aired Apr 12, 1999 Saving Harvey Cohen A cat finds its way into john's office and refuses to leave; Margaret attempts to help Becker plan a trip she knows he'll never take. Details Episode 19 Aired Apr 19, 1999 Truth and Consequences Becker accepts his accountant cousin's (Richard Schiff) invitation for dinner and winds up causing problems. Details Episode 20 Aired May 3, 1999 Drive They Said Becker shuttles Reggie, Margaret, Jake and Linda to various engagements; Doug Heffernan, Ray Barone and Hilton Lucas visit Becker's office. Details Episode 21 Aired May 10, 1999 Lucky Day Becker is sure that his string of lucky breaks will bring some bad luck. Details Episode 22 Aired May 17, 1999 Regarding Reggie Becker's fear of asking Reggie to a social event goes back to the first time he was rejected at the tender age of 10. Details

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Season Info

Director
Andy Ackerman, Lee Shallat Chemel, Ken Levine, Leonard R Garner Jr., Jeff Melman
Executive Producer
Dave Hackel
Screenwriter
Russ Woody, Michael Markowitz, Marsha Myers, Dave Hackel, David Isaacs, Ian Gurvitz, Ken Levine, Earl Pomerantz, Eric Cohen, Teresa O'Neill
Network
CBS
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Nov 2, 1998