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The Best Episodes of Becker

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Becker Season 4 Episode 19 - Too Much, Too Late
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Too Much, Too Late

    S4:E19

    To Jake's horror, Reggie is obsessed with assisting him reach a goal he made up in the sixth grade. Reggie's persistence only causes pain and embarrassment for Jake, and she refuses to listen to John's pleas to leave Jake alone. Meanwhile, Linda drives the office crazy when she saves a patient's life and now thinks she can skip medical school and go straight to telling John and Margaret what to do.

    Directors:Leonard R. Garner, Jr.
    Writer:Matthew Weiner

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  2. Becker Season 1 Episode 7 - City Lights
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #2 - City Lights

    S1:E7

    Becker is crabbier than ever when a flickering street light keeps him from getting any sleep. When the city refuses to make the broken street light a priority assignment, Becker takes matters into his own hands to ensure that he gets a proper night's rest. Meanwhile, Margaret agrees to let Linda bring one personal item into the office, unaware that Linda's item is breathing.

    Director:Andy Ackerman
    Writer:Russ Woody

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  3. Becker Season 1 Episode 21 - Lucky Day
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #3 - Lucky Day

    S1:E21

    A prime parking space, an unexpected tax refund and a flawless trip to the post office are just a few of the lucky breaks bestowed upon Becker. Unable to accept the idea that he might just be having a good day, he remains wary of each new stroke of luck and convinces himself that payback is on its way.

    Director:Andy Ackerman
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Becker Season 2 Episode 19 - The Bearer of Bad Tidings
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #4 - The Bearer of Bad Tidings

    S2:E19

    After John agrees to take on a vacationing doctor's patients and one of them dies, he inadvertently leaves a phone message, then desperately tries to retrieve it. Meanwhile, Linda tries to comfort her friend Lynda, who won't leave the office; and Reggie and Jake trade barbs during a slow time in the diner.

    Director:Andy Ackerman
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Becker Season 3 Episode 2 - SuperBob
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #5 - SuperBob

    S3:E2

    Becker's super dies and Bob takes his job, and the diner is packed, but no one is a paying customer.

    Director:Ken Levine
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Becker Season 3 Episode 10 - Margaret's Dream
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #6 - Margaret's Dream

    S3:E10

    Margaret has an erotic dream about Becker; Jake accidentally signs for a keg of beer, so Reggie can't return it. Since Reggie also doesn't have a liquor license and therefore can't sell it, she, Jake, and Bob decide to drink it all.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Becker Season 3 Episode 13 - The Princess Cruise
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #7 - The Princess Cruise

    S3:E13

    Dr. Becker sails off on a gay cruise because of Linda; Jake's girlfriend is letting her looks go due to his blindness.

    Director:Ken Levine
    Writer:Michael Markowitz

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  8. Becker Season 4 Episode 11 - Another Tricky Day
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #8 - Another Tricky Day

    S4:E11

    John's day is filled with wacky people, from two guys who want a prescription for marijuana to a man who is upset when he learns that he isn't dying.

    Director:Ken Levine
    Writer:Michael Markowitz

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  9. Becker Season 4 Episode 16 - Let's Talk About Sex
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #9 - Let's Talk About Sex

    S4:E16

    Parents are enraged when they learn that John's talk on nutrition to a class of 8-year-olds turns into a discussion about sex; two cops use the diner for a stakeout.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Becker Season 5 Episode 20 - Mr. and Ms. Conception
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #10 - Mr. and Ms. Conception

    S5:E20

    John gets frustrated when a childless couple who come to him for advice on getting pregnant misconstrue everything he says. Elsewhere, Chris flirts with a fire marshal to get out of a ticket, but Bob's attempt to charm a police officer who is about to write him up for jaywalking backfires.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Michael Rowe

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  11. Becker Season 6 Episode 12 - Subway Story
    8.5/10(4 votes)

    #11 - Subway Story

    S6:E12

    Becker meets an older woman on the subway who's on her way to Ground Zero; Chris entertains the doctor's out-of-town friends with whom he is supposed to have dinner; Linda accidentally deletes some important insurance files.

    Director:Ian Gurvitz
    Writer:Gary Dontzig

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  12. Becker Season 6 Episode 9 - A First Class Flight
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #12 - A First Class Flight

    S6:E9

    Chris gets upset when John gets a free trip to Las Vegas to speak at a medical convention, but doesn't invite her to go along because he refuses to trade in his first-class airline ticket for two coach seats. Then Becker is tempted by a lovely doctor who whispers sweet nothings in his ear during the six-hour flight. Meanwhile, an uppity plastic surgeon takes over Becker's practice during his absence.

    Director:Ken Levine
    Writer:Dawn DeKeyser

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  13. Becker Season 6 Episode 11 - Snow Means Snow
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #13 - Snow Means Snow

    S6:E11

    There's a blizzard in New York, so Chris plans a trip to Bermuda with Becker; a psychic tells Linda she's going to meet the man of her dreams; Margaret looks forward to a weekend alone.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Bobby Gaylor

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  14. Becker Season 1 Episode 5 - My Dinner With Becker
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #14 - My Dinner With Becker

    S1:E5

    Becker initially declines the offer of a blind date, but he eventually agrees to meet the woman. After hearing about her passion for line-dancing, karaoke and aroma therapy, Becker is kicking himself for not trusting his instincts. Meanwhile, Reggie's evening goes south when she realizes that the guy she's dating is just too... nice.

    Director:Lee Shallat Chemel
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Becker Season 1 Episode 6 - Man Plans, God Laughs
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #15 - Man Plans, God Laughs

    S1:E6

    Becker's attempt at friendship is short lived; with Margaret at home with the flu, the flaky Linda is left in charge of the office; Reggie receives an unwelcome visit from a former high-school classmate.

    Director:Andy Ackerman
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Becker Season 1 Episode 8 - Physician, Heal Thyself
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #16 - Physician, Heal Thyself

    S1:E8

    The disagreeable doc gets even more irritable when he becomes the patient in this pungent episode of the surprise hit of the season. The arrogant Bronx doctor is once again complaining about the shortcomings of society, sparking another verbal sparring match with Reggie. Becker is later compelled to swallow his pride and ask for her help when his back goes out, leaving him prone on the floor of his apartment. But he scoffs when she suggests he see an acupuncturist. Meanwhile, Margaret receives special deliveries from a smitten mailman.

    Director:Lee Shallat Chemel
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Becker Season 1 Episode 13 - Becker the Elder
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #17 - Becker the Elder

    S1:E13

    Becker is less than thrilled when his estranged father, Fred, makes an unannounced visit. Although Becker is unhappy to see his father, the others are instantly charmed by Fred's easygoing, jovial manner. Despite Becker's chilly welcome, Fred refuses to give up on resuming contact with his polar opposite son.

    Director:Andy Ackerman
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Becker Season 1 Episode 15 - Activate Your Choices
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #18 - Activate Your Choices

    S1:E15

    When Becker learns that his ex-wife Sandra is in town for a book signing tour, he feigns disinterest until he learns that chapters of her new self-help publication denounces "Angry Man," a pseudonym for Becker. When Becker confronts Sarah at her hotel, it becomes abundantly clear that their explosive chemistry remains fiercely intact.

    Director:Andy Ackerman
    Writer:David Isaacs

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  19. Becker Season 1 Episode 18 - Saving Harvey Cohen
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #19 - Saving Harvey Cohen

    S1:E18

    Much to Becker's dismay, an alley cat finds its way into his office and refuses to leave. When they realize that the cat is sick, Becker's guilted into taking care of it -- to the tune of $1,500. Meantime, Margaret attempts to help Becker plan a trip she knows he'll never take.

    Director:Andy Ackerman
    Writer:Eric Cohen

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  20. Becker Season 1 Episode 22 - Regarding Reggie
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #20 - Regarding Reggie

    S1:E22

    Becker fears that Reggie may get the wrong idea if he asks her to be his date at a medical fundraiser. Fearing that Reggie will misread his invitation, Becker struggles to find someone else to take to the event. Despite his resistance, his friends insist that he should just ask Reggie. The ongoing pressure causes Becker to recall the first time he was rejected by the opposite sex, as Prequel Monday concludes with a flashback sequence of a 10-year-old Becker asking a little girl to a school dance.

    Director:Andy Ackerman
    Writer:Russ Woody

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  21. Becker Season 2 Episode 2 - Imm-Oral Fixations
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #21 - Imm-Oral Fixations

    S2:E2

    Becker is grumpier than usual after he decides to quit smoking, but he gets a lift from Reggie's friend (Marjorie Monaghan), an ex-smoker who tells him the only substitute that worked for her was sex.

    Director:Andy Ackerman
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Becker Season 2 Episode 3 - Cyrano De-Beckerac
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #22 - Cyrano De-Beckerac

    S2:E3

    When Dr. John Becker finds out that one of his patients is dating Reggie, he decides to give the guy some free advice on how to "court her properly." Meantime, Linda becomes a volunteer for Big Sisters and gets stuck being a mentor to a greedy brat who takes advantage of her at every turn.

    Director:Ken Levine
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Becker Season 2 Episode 8 - Stumble in the Bronx
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #23 - Stumble in the Bronx

    S2:E8

    While going to rescue the just-robbed Jake, Becker finds himself caught in the crossfire between two motorists who are arguing over a parking space. A struggle between the two ensues and one of them pulls out a gun. But it's Becker who takes a bullet to the shoulder. Despite his weakened state, he still manages to annoy everyone at the hospital and refuses to take the advice of his agitated doctor.

    Director:Andy Ackerman
    Writer:Matthew Weiner

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  24. Becker Season 2 Episode 9 - Hate Thy Neighbor
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #24 - Hate Thy Neighbor

    S2:E9

    Confined to his apartment during the recuperation period, Becker is subjected to the intruding lifestyles of those who live in his building, which has him seeing red. His mood brightens -- temporarily -- when his doctor from the hospital, Elizabeth Carson, makes a house call. Meanwhile, "good help is hard to find" takes on a new meaning when Margaret and Linda try to find a doctor to fill in for Becker.

    Director:Andy Ackerman
    Writers:Anne Flett-Giordano, Chuck Ranberg

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  25. Becker Season 2 Episode 14 - The Rumor
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #25 - The Rumor

    S2:E14

    A rumor starts that John is dying when he suddenly begins eating healthy food and tries to control his temper.

    Director:Andy Ackerman
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Too Much, Too Late" is the best rated episode of "Becker". It scored 9/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Leonard R. Garner, Jr. and written by Matthew Weiner, it aired on 4/15/2002. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "City Lights".