The Best Episodes of Becker

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8.3/10(227 votes)
#1 - Subway Story
S6:E121/21/2004
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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Director:Ian Gurvitz
Writer:Gary Dontzig
8.3/10(173 votes)
#2 - The Princess Cruise
S3:E132/5/2001
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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Director:Ken Levine
Writer:Michael Markowitz
8.2/10(195 votes)
#3 - P.C. World
S1:E101/25/1999
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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Director:Jeff Melman
Writer:Michael Markowitz
8.1/10(150 votes)
#4 - Let's Talk About Sex
S4:E163/4/2002
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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8.1/10(145 votes)
#5 - Everybody Loves Becker (2)
S4:E245/20/2002
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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Director:Andy Ackerman
Writer:Unknown
8.0/10(139 votes)
#6 - One Angry Man
S2:E204/10/2000
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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Director:Andy Ackerman
Writer:Dan Wilcox

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8.0/10(126 votes)
#7 - Once Upon a Time
S5:E111/5/2003
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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Director:Gail Mancuso
Writer:Unknown
7.9/10(158 votes)
#8 - Stumble in the Bronx
S2:E811/8/1999
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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Director:Andy Ackerman
Writer:Matthew Weiner
7.9/10(153 votes)
#9 - Lucky Day
S1:E215/10/1999
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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Director:Andy Ackerman
Writer:Unknown
7.9/10(148 votes)
#10 - Trials and Defibrillations
S3:E245/14/2001
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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Writer:Russ Woody
7.9/10(144 votes)
#11 - Psycho Therapy
S4:E110/1/2001
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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Writer:Matthew Weiner
7.9/10(134 votes)
#12 - Smoke 'Em If You Got 'Em
S3:E811/27/2000
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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Writer:Unknown
7.9/10(128 votes)
#13 - It Had to Be Ew
S4:E152/25/2002
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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Director:Andy Ackerman
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7.8/10(203 votes)
#14 - Man Plans, God Laughs
S1:E612/14/1998
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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Writer:Unknown
7.8/10(173 votes)
#15 - Choose Me
S1:E91/18/1999
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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Writer:Unknown
7.8/10(161 votes)
#16 - The Hypocratic Oath
S2:E131/10/2000
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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Director:Andy Ackerman
Writer:Unknown
7.8/10(159 votes)
#17 - Someone's In The Kitchen with Reggie?
S5:E110/6/2002
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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7.8/10(145 votes)
#18 - The More You Know
S3:E183/19/2001
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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Director:Andy Ackerman
Writer:David Isaacs
7.8/10(144 votes)
#19 - Panic on the 86th
S2:E245/22/2000
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:David Isaacs, Ken Levine
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Director:Andy Ackerman
Writers:David Isaacs, Ken Levine
7.8/10(143 votes)
#20 - Old Yeller
S2:E162/14/2000
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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7.8/10(133 votes)
#21 - Another Tricky Day
S4:E111/7/2002
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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Director:Ken Levine
Writer:Michael Markowitz
7.8/10(127 votes)
#22 - Picture Imperfect
S4:E173/11/2002
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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Director:Gail Mancuso
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7.8/10(121 votes)
#23 - Barter Sauce
S4:E131/28/2002
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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Director:Wil Shriner
Writer:Michael Markowitz
7.7/10(197 votes)
#24 - D.N.R.
S6:E131/28/2004
In the series finale, Becker realizes he's happy, but Chris fears that John is going to break up with her after he invites her to dinner at a nice restaurant; Jake used his inheritance from his grandmother to go off to Northwestern University; and Linda finds a new Italian boyfriend on the subway.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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7.7/10(187 votes)
#25 - Becker the Elder
S1:E132/15/1999
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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