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Becker S1E2 — Take These Pills and Shove 'Em

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Becker•Season 1•Episode 2

Take These Pills and Shove 'Em

7.4/10 · 217 votesNov 9, 199823 min

Ranked #17 of 22 in Season 1•−0.2 vs season avg

Becker must make a house call after a patient has an adverse reaction to his brutal bedside manner. He remains hellbent on convincing his patient, Mr. Marino, to acknowledge the fact that his diabetes has just triggered a minor heart attack and his condition needs

Directed byAndy Ackerman

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Ted Danson

Ted Danson

John Becker

Hattie Winston

Hattie Winston

Margaret Wyborn

Shawnee Smith

Shawnee Smith

Linda

Alex Désert

Alex Désert

Jake Malinak

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Saverio Guerra

Bob

Terry Farrell

Terry Farrell

Reggie Kostas

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Andy Ackerman

Andy Ackerman

Director

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Episode Summary

"Take These Pills and Shove 'Em" is episode 2 of Becker season 1. It scored 7.4/10 from 217 votes, ranking #17 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Andy Ackerman, it aired on November 9, 1998.

Next: E3 · Sex in the Inner City Best of Season 1