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The Best Episodes of Becker

Every episode of Becker ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Becker!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Becker Season 1 Episode 10 - P.C. World
    8.3/10(193 votes)

    #1 - P.C. World

    S1:E10

    When a self-serving reporter witnesses a heated argument between Becker and a man at the diner, he determines that Becker's comments are "politically incorrect" and uses his column to create a local controversy. Becker tries to ignore the reporter's comments, but when the hack then belittles Becker on a local radio show, the short-fused doctor heads to the station for a one-on-one confrontation.

    Director:Jeff Melman
    Writer:Michael Markowitz

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  2. Becker Season 3 Episode 13 - The Princess Cruise
    8.3/10(171 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. Becker Season 6 Episode 12 - Subway Story
    8.3/10(223 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. Becker Season 4 Episode 16 - Let's Talk About Sex
    8.1/10(148 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. Becker Season 4 Episode 24 - Everybody Loves Becker (2)
    8.1/10(143 votes)

    #5 - Everybody Loves Becker (2)

    S4:E24

    The fourth season concludes with a romantic cliffhanger as Reggie and a new neighbor (guest star Nancy Travis) each vie for John's affection. Also, Linda takes Margaret out for a night on the town, which Margaret lives to regret.

    Director:Andy Ackerman
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Becker Season 2 Episode 20 - One Angry Man
    8.0/10(138 votes)

    #6 - One Angry Man

    S2:E20

    John fumes when he can't get out of jury duty and then can't get picked to actually serve on a jury; Jake gets a dog.

    Director:Andy Ackerman
    Writer:Dan Wilcox

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  7. Becker Season 3 Episode 24 - Trials and Defibrillations
    8.0/10(146 votes)

    #7 - Trials and Defibrillations

    S3:E24

    As the series' third season comes to a close, John Becker is being taken to court by a patient who claims the doctor almost killed him. The patient, Vinny, is suing John for allegedly causing him to have a heart attack by taking him to a gym for a workout. John maintains that Vinny would have had the heart attack anyway and that going to the gym had nothing to do with it. Defending John from his insurance company is a pretty attorney, and, of course, John finds fault with her, too. She refuses to let the hot-tempered doctor take the stand, fearing that he won't be able to keep a lid on his anger.

    Director:Andy Ackerman
    Writer:Russ Woody

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  8. Becker Season 5 Episode 11 - Once Upon a Time
    8.0/10(125 votes)

    #8 - Once Upon a Time

    S5:E11

    Margaret looks back 10 years to her first meeting with John, when she persuaded him to hire her and keep his practice open instead of closing shop and returning to Boston. Meanwhile, Bob hides at the diner from an angry tenant who wants him to fix a clogged drain; and Chris finds Jake's old keyboard.

    Director:Gail Mancuso
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Becker Season 1 Episode 21 - Lucky Day
    7.9/10(152 votes)

    #9 - 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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  10. Becker Season 2 Episode 8 - Stumble in the Bronx
    7.9/10(156 votes)

    #10 - 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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  11. Becker Season 3 Episode 8 - Smoke 'Em If You Got 'Em
    7.9/10(133 votes)

    #11 - Smoke 'Em If You Got 'Em

    S3:E8

    Becker decides to quit smoking -- unfortunately, on a day when nothing goes right; Margaret is worried that her marriage is falling apart when her husband plans a trip to Atlantic City without her; when Linda keeps screwing up an X-ray, she convinces an old woman that she's crazy to get the woman to keep coming in for new X-rays; Bob, instead of fixing Becker's broken radiator, sleeps in Becker's bed and breaks his clock radio; and Reggie makes Becker do a memory test for a school project.

    Director:Andy Ackerman
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Becker Season 4 Episode 1 - Psycho Therapy
    7.9/10(142 votes)

    #12 - Psycho Therapy

    S4:E1

    At the end of last season, John was thrown in jail for contempt of court during a malpractice case. Tonight, he's released after reluctantly apologizing to a judge, who orders him to see a therapist and work on his problem with authority. However, the therapist, Katherine Simmons, is dealing with her own authority issues, which John winds up "helping" her work out. Becker is shocked one night when she shows up at his apartment a changed woman. Elsewhere, Jake grows weary of his new girlfriend's annoying habit of describing for him every little thing she's doing; and Linda lobbies for a raise.

    Director:Andy Ackerman
    Writer:Matthew Weiner

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  13. Becker Season 4 Episode 15 - It Had to Be Ew
    7.9/10(126 votes)

    #13 - It Had to Be Ew

    S4:E15

    John worries that women no longer find him attractive after Jake's girlfriend makes a disparaging remark to him; Linda fears that a pretty temp is going to replace her.

    Director:Andy Ackerman
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Becker Season 1 Episode 6 - Man Plans, God Laughs
    7.8/10(198 votes)

    #14 - 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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  15. Becker Season 1 Episode 9 - Choose Me
    7.8/10(171 votes)

    #15 - Choose Me

    S1:E9

    When Reggie announces that she has an extra ticket to a Rangers-Flyers hockey game, Jake and Becker each makes it his primary goal to be chosen as the lucky recipient.

    Director:Andy Ackerman
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Becker Season 1 Episode 16 - Limits & Boundaries
    7.8/10(167 votes)

    #16 - Limits & Boundaries

    S1:E16

    When a patient's mother desperately needs Becker to watch her two kids for the day, he reluctantly agrees and then makes Margaret and Linda keep an eye on them. But when the day turns into an unexpected sleepover at Becker's, his attempts to establish rules for the kids are about as effective as a blender during a power outage.

    Director:Lee Shallat Chemel
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Becker Season 2 Episode 13 - The Hypocratic Oath
    7.8/10(160 votes)

    #17 - The Hypocratic Oath

    S2:E13

    John's waiting room turns into a maze of boxes when Linda orders too many supplies; Reggie becomes attracted to a much younger student and Margaret learns that a former patient died and has included her in her will.

    Director:Andy Ackerman
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Becker Season 2 Episode 16 - Old Yeller
    7.8/10(142 votes)

    #18 - Old Yeller

    S2:E16

    On the heels of being slapped with a traffic citation for reckless driving, a broken tail light and missing rear view mirror, Becker takes Margaret's advice when she suggests that he turn his jalopy into a potted plant. Although he doesn't get rid of his car, he does buy a motorcycle from one of his patients, causing everyone around him to agree that the doctor is suffering a mid-life crisis.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Becker Season 2 Episode 22 - Crosstalk
    7.8/10(140 votes)

    #19 - Crosstalk

    S2:E22

    John gets into an argument with a priest over whose hands a patient is really in -- God's or the doctor's; Reggie, Jake and Bob take a gamble on the stock market.

    Director:Andy Ackerman
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Becker Season 2 Episode 24 - Panic on the 86th
    7.8/10(144 votes)

    #20 - Panic on the 86th

    S2:E24

    Reggie's celebration after earning an A in her psychology class turns to panic when she considers her uncertain future; and John entertains one of his neighbors, who turns out to be a hooker.

    Director:Andy Ackerman
    Writers:Ken Levine, David Isaacs

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  21. Becker Season 3 Episode 18 - The More You Know
    7.8/10(143 votes)

    #21 - The More You Know

    S3:E18

    John doesn't know what to do when he accidentally learns that Linda and Reggie are dating the same guy; Bob tries in vain to figure out who the hooker is in his building.

    Director:Andy Ackerman
    Writer:David Isaacs

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  22. Becker Season 4 Episode 11 - Another Tricky Day
    7.8/10(131 votes)

    #22 - 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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  23. Becker Season 4 Episode 13 - Barter Sauce
    7.8/10(119 votes)

    #23 - Barter Sauce

    S4:E13

    John agrees to give free medical care to Bob, Reggie and Jake in exchange for repairs, food and magazines.

    Director:Wil Shriner
    Writer:Michael Markowitz

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  24. Becker Season 4 Episode 17 - Picture Imperfect
    7.8/10(125 votes)

    #24 - Picture Imperfect

    S4:E17

    John is elated to learn that an article he submitted is being published in The New York Medical Journal, but when it appears, his article is accompanied by a picture of an overweight, unattractive stranger. After constant phone calls to correct the mistake, John is finally able to meet Wally, the editor, but then even more damage occurs. Meanwhile, Jake loses his hearing after going to a concert, and Linda is the dumpee-not the dumper-when she goes out Arnoldo the water delivery man.

    Director:Gail Mancuso
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Becker Season 5 Episode 1 - Someone's In The Kitchen with Reggie?
    7.8/10(157 votes)

    #25 - Someone's In The Kitchen with Reggie?

    S5:E1

    Becker spends the night with Reggie, but whilst trying to sneak out of the diner, Jake discovers him and finds out everything. Becker decides to dump Chris, and when she comes to the diner he tells her that he slept with Reggie and can't be with her. Later Becker has second thoughts and after a conversation with Linda about following your heart, decides to dump Reggie and be with Chris. He goes to the diner but Reggie is nowhere to be seen. The phone rings. It's Reggie. She's realized she hit rock bottom when she slept with Becker and has decided to leave town. Becker goes to Chris and tells her he changed his mind, and she's ready to be with him too until she finds out that Reggie left town and she assumes she's some sort of consolation prize. Meanwhile Linda argues with Margaret over what the term "next Thursday" means.

    Director:Andy Ackerman
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"P.C. World" is the best rated episode of "Becker". It scored 8.3/10 based on 193 votes. Directed by Jeff Melman and written by Michael Markowitz, it aired on 1/25/1999. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Princess Cruise".