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Becker S1E8 — Physician, Heal Thyself
7.5
Becker•Season 1•Episode 8

Physician, Heal Thyself

7.5/10 · 177 votesJan 11, 199923 min

Ranked #15 of 22 in Season 1•−0.1 vs season avg

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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

Directed byLee Shallat Chemel
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John Becker

Hattie Winston

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Margaret Wyborn

Shawnee Smith

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Alex Désert

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Episode Summary

"Physician, Heal Thyself" is episode 8 of Becker season 1. It scored 7.5/10 from 177 votes, ranking #15 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Lee Shallat Chemel, it aired on January 11, 1999.

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