8.0/10119 votes#1 - Psycho Therapy
Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 10/1/2001
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
7.7/10118 votes#2 - Breakfast of Chumpions
Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 10/8/2001
John is more irritable than usual when he tries to quit smoking; Reggie believes a friendly customer stole all of her good luck and left her with his bad fortune.
Director: Andy Ackerman
Writer: Russ Woody
7.5/10112 votes#3 - Jake's Jaunt
Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 10/15/2001
Everyone's shocked when Jake announces that he got married over the weekend to a woman he met at a friend's wedding. After realising he may have rushed things, Jake gets an annulment.
Director: Wil Shriner
Writer: N/A
7.7/10104 votes#4 - Dog Days
Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 10/22/2001
A con man posing as a homeless person pulls on everyone's heart strings. Becker ignores his first instinct and comes to the aid of the man. Bob, Jake and Reggie chip in by offering money, a hot meal and advice; however, the man is not really homeless and the gang is shocked when his profession is revealed. Meanwhile, Margaret, in desperate need of extra cash, takes on a second job, then regrets it.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.6/1097 votes#5 - Really Good Advice
Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 10/29/2001
John takes Reggie's advice that he should tell women that he's sorry when he disappoints them, only to have it backfire; Jake and Bob switch jobs for the day.
Director: Ken Whittingham
Writer: N/A
7.5/10104 votes#6 - Get Me Out of Here
Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 11/5/2001
John hurts his shoulder and is afraid to have an MRI, so Reggie goes with him for support; Linda dates identical twins.
Director: Wil Shriner
Writer: David Isaacs, Ken Levine
7.6/10118 votes#7 - Hanging with Jake
Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 11/12/2001
Jake encounters a depressed man who is about to hang himself, so he takes him back to the diner to cheer him up; John learns that a patient's wife is pregnant by another man.
Director: N/A
Writer: David Chambers
7.7/10103 votes#8 - Dinner and a Showdown
Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 11/19/2001
Reggie makes a special "connection" with her friend's, Sara, husband. While Reggie and Becker are with another couple, Becker receives an emergency page and must rush off, reluctantly leaving his credit card to pay for the meal. Then Reggie's friend, Sara, also races off to tend to her children, leaving her husband Richard to stay and enjoy dinner with Reggie. But the two end up enjoying more than a meal-they end the night with a dessert that wasn't on the menu.
Director: Gail Mancuso
Writer: N/A
7.6/10107 votes#9 - The Buddy System
Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 11/26/2001
John believes he is finally in a perfect relationship after seeing Laura for several months. Their no-strings, no-pressure friendship is just right for him: it's filled with casual sex and devoid of responsibility. Unfortunately for John, it's no longer ideal for Laura. She wants a commitment, which is something John just isn't ready to make. Elsewhere, Bob boasts about finding a Super Bowl ring in the backseat of a cab and plans to sell it rather than try to find its rightful owner; and Linda tries to talk her parents out of getting a divorce.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.6/10114 votes#10 - The Ghost of Christmas Presents
Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 12/10/2001
John reluctantly agrees to buy a poor child a Christmas gift and then discovers that he has to deliver it as well; Bob visits his mother, who still treats him like a kid.
Director: Ken Levine
Writer: Matthew Weiner
8.1/10110 votes#11 - Another Tricky Day
Season 4 Episode 11 - Aired 1/7/2002
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
7.7/10110 votes#12 - The Ex-Files
Season 4 Episode 12 - Aired 1/14/2002
Reggie starts dating one of John's recently divorced friends, but can't stop obsessing about the guy's former wife.
Director: Wil Shriner
Writer: N/A
8.0/1097 votes#13 - Barter Sauce
Season 4 Episode 13 - Aired 1/28/2002
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
7.8/10105 votes#14 - V-Day
Season 4 Episode 14 - Aired 2/4/2002
A tuxedo-clad John is on his way to his ex-wife's wedding in Connecticut when he stops in a bar because, in all honesty, he doesn't want to attend the event. Instead, the grumpy doc would prefer to have a few drinks, bend the ear of Frank the bartender for a while and get home in time to see the Knicks game on TV. And in the end, that's what he does, but not until he recalls (via flashbacks) his miserable Valentine's Day to Frank. While John complains about being all alone, the wise barkeep helps him realize how truly lucky he is.
Director: Andy Ackerman
Writer: N/A
7.9/10103 votes#15 - It Had to Be Ew
Season 4 Episode 15 - Aired 2/25/2002
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: N/A
8.2/10119 votes#16 - Let's Talk About Sex
Season 4 Episode 16 - Aired 3/4/2002
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.9/10101 votes#17 - Picture Imperfect
Season 4 Episode 17 - Aired 3/11/2002
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: N/A
7.8/10108 votes#18 - Talking Points
Season 4 Episode 18 - Aired 3/18/2002
When a patient loses the ability to speak, John gets him a machine that talks for him, but the man uses it to lash out at people; Bob turns into an environmentalist to impress a girl; Linda accuses Margaret of stealing her bracelet.
Director: N/A
Writer: Russ Woody
7.8/10106 votes#19 - Too Much, Too Late
Season 4 Episode 19 - Aired 4/15/2002
To Jake's horror, Reggie is obsessed with assisting him reach a goal he made up in the sixth grade. Reggie's persistence only causes pain and embarrassment for Jake, and she refuses to listen to John's pleas to leave Jake alone. Meanwhile, Linda drives the office crazy when she saves a patient's life and now thinks she can skip medical school and go straight to telling John and Margaret what to do.
Director: Leonard R. Garner, Jr.
Writer: Matthew Weiner
7.7/10101 votes#20 - Piece Talks
Season 4 Episode 20 - Aired 4/22/2002
Bob enlists the services of a questionable friend to get Reggie a great deal on a new freezer, under one condition. While trying to make a deal with Reggie, Bob's friend insults Reggie, teases Jake because he's blind and then threatens to kill the whole deal if Reggie doesn't go out with him on a date. Meanwhile, John finds himself acting as a sex therapist for the Bennetts, an 80-year-old couple having problems in the bedroom because of Mr. Bennett's newly revived libido.
Director: N/A
Writer: David Isaacs
7.7/10105 votes#21 - Parannoyed
Season 4 Episode 21 - Aired 4/29/2002
Dr. John Becker's laundry, apartment and mail have all been tampered with and he is sure the culprit is one of his pesky neighbors. Determined to solve the mystery, he decides to confront all the tenants and barges into his building's weekly board meeting. Meanwhile Chris, the new girl in Becker's apartment building, is a hit with the gang at the diner, but her perky behavior only serves to darken his already miserable day.
Director: Andy Ackerman
Writer: N/A
7.6/10106 votes#22 - Missteaks
Season 4 Episode 22 - Aired 5/6/2002
When John receives eight expensive steaks from a patient, his new neighbor Chris compels him to throw a party.
Director: Andy Ackerman
Writer: Anne Flett-Giordano, Chuck Ranberg
7.6/10106 votes#23 - Much Ado About Nothing (1)
Season 4 Episode 23 - Aired 5/13/2002
John is surprisingly flustered when he learns that his upbeat neighbor Chris left town without saying goodbye. Reggie's woman's intuition kicks in and she immediately assumes that John has more than just casual feelings for his neighbor. Meanwhile, Linda sublets her job for a week to a girl who actually manages to do less work than Linda.
Director: Gail Mancuso
Writer: N/A
8.2/10115 votes#24 - Everybody Loves Becker (2)
Season 4 Episode 24 - Aired 5/20/2002
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: N/A
The Best Episodes of Becker Season 4
Every episode of Becker Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Becker Season 4!
Becker is a dedicated, outspoken and talented doctor with a gruff exterior. While he tends to offend those who try to get close to him,...
Genre:Comedy
Network:CBS
Season 4 Ratings Summary
"Psycho Therapy" is the best rated episode of "Becker" season 4. It scored 8/10 based on 119 votes. Directed by Andy Ackerman and written by Matthew Weiner, it aired on 10/1/2001. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Breakfast of Chumpions".