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Becker S1E6 — Man Plans, God Laughs
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Becker•Season 1•Episode 6

Man Plans, God Laughs

7.8/10 · 200 votesDec 14, 199823 min

Ranked #3 of 22 in Season 1•+0.2 vs season avg

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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.

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

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Episode Summary

"Man Plans, God Laughs" is episode 6 of Becker season 1. It scored 7.8/10 from 200 votes, ranking #3 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Andy Ackerman, it aired on December 14, 1998.

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