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Becker S2E19 — The Bearer of Bad Tidings
7.5
Becker•Season 2•Episode 19

The Bearer of Bad Tidings

7.5/10 · 135 votesMar 20, 200023 min

Ranked #19 of 24 in Season 2•−0.1 vs season avg

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After John agrees to take on a vacationing doctor's patients and one of them dies, he inadvertently leaves a phone message, then desperately tries to retrieve it. Meanwhile, Linda tries to comfort her friend Lynda, who won't leave the office; and Reggie and Jake trade

Directed byAndy Ackerman
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Ted Danson

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John Becker

Hattie Winston

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Shawnee Smith

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Alex Désert

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Jake Malinak

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Episode Summary

"The Bearer of Bad Tidings" is episode 19 of Becker season 2. It scored 7.5/10 from 135 votes, ranking #19 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Andy Ackerman, it aired on March 20, 2000.

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