Becker 1998
What is Becker?
Becker is an American television sitcom that aired on CBS. The show was created by Dave Hackel and features a doctor with a gruff exterior who is dedicated to his medical practice.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1998
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 129
- Runtime
- 22 minutes
- First aired
- Nov 2, 1998
- Last aired
- Jan 28, 2004
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- CBS
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
Where to watch
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Overview
Becker is an American television sitcom that aired on CBS. The show was created by Dave Hackel and features a doctor with a gruff exterior who is dedicated to his medical practice. The series follows the daily routine of Dr. John Becker, including his work as a doctor and his interactions at his favorite diner. Dr. Becker is outspoken and has a tendency to offend those around him, but he is also extremely dedicated to helping those in need. The show explores his views on the world and his willingness to speak his mind. Becker aired for six seasons, from November 2, 1998, to January 28, 2004, with a total of 129 episodes. The show stars Ted Danson and features a cast of characters that interact with Dr. Becker in various situations. The series is available to stream, with full episodes available on YouTube.
Should you watch it?
“A dedicated Bronx doctor struggles with his gruff personality and the absurdities of modern society.”
- relatable social commentary
- charismatic lead performance
- protagonist can be abrasive
- cynical tone may not suit everyone
Watch it if you enjoy character-driven comedies featuring a blunt and opinionated professional.
The series features a cynical tone and frequent blunt dialogue regarding societal issues.
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Season 1 · 22 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Pilot Mytharc Nov 2, 1998
- E2 Take These Pills and Shove 'Em Core Nov 9, 1998
- E3 Sex in the Inner City Core Nov 16, 1998
- E4 Tell Me Lies Core Nov 30, 1998
- E5 My Dinner With Becker Core Dec 7, 1998
- E6 Man Plans, God Laughs Core Dec 14, 1998
- E7 City Lights Core Dec 21, 1998
- E8 Physician, Heal Thyself Core Jan 11, 1999
- E9 Choose Me Core Jan 18, 1999
- E10 P.C. World Core Jan 25, 1999
- E11 Scriptus Interruptus Core Feb 1, 1999
- E12 Love! Lies! Bleeding! Core Feb 8, 1999
- E13 Becker the Elder Core Feb 15, 1999
- E14 Larry Spoke Core Feb 22, 1999
- E15 Activate Your Choices Core Mar 1, 1999
- E16 Limits & Boundaries Core Mar 8, 1999
- E17 Partial Law Core Apr 5, 1999
- E18 Saving Harvey Cohen Core Apr 12, 1999
- E19 Truth and Consequences Core Apr 19, 1999
- E20 Drive, They Said Core May 3, 1999
- E21 Lucky Day Mytharc May 10, 1999
- E22 Regarding Reggie Mytharc May 17, 1999
Season 2 · 24 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Point of Contact Mytharc Sep 20, 1999
- E2 Imm-Oral Fixations Core Sep 27, 1999
- E3 Cyrano De-Beckerac Core Oct 4, 1999
- E4 Linda Quits Core Oct 11, 1999
- E5 My Boyfriend's Back Core Oct 18, 1999
- E6 Shovel Off to Buffalo Core Oct 25, 1999
- E7 He Said, She Said Core Nov 1, 1999
- E8 Stumble in the Bronx Core Nov 8, 1999
- E9 Hate Thy Neighbor Core Nov 15, 1999
- E10 Pain in the Aspirin Core Nov 22, 1999
- E11 Blind Curve Core Nov 29, 1999
- E12 Santa On Ice Core Dec 13, 1999
- E13 The Hypocratic Oath Core Jan 10, 2000
- E14 The Rumor Core Jan 17, 2000
- E15 All The Rage Core Feb 7, 2000
- E16 Old Yeller Core Feb 14, 2000
- E17 The Roast That Ruined Them Core Feb 21, 2000
- E18 For Whom the Toll Calls Core Feb 28, 2000
- E19 The Bearer of Bad Tidings Mytharc Mar 20, 2000
- E20 One Angry Man Core Apr 10, 2000
- E21 Sight Unseen Core May 1, 2000
- E22 Crosstalk Core May 8, 2000
- E23 Cooked Mytharc May 15, 2000
- E24 Panic on the 86th Mytharc May 22, 2000
Season 3 · 24 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Film Critic Mytharc Oct 9, 2000
- E2 SuperBob Mytharc Oct 16, 2000
- E3 One Wong Move Core Oct 23, 2000
- E4 What Indifference a Day Makes Core Oct 30, 2000
- E5 The Usual Suspects Core Nov 6, 2000
- E6 The Wrong Man Core Nov 13, 2000
- E7 Beckerethics Core Nov 20, 2000
- E8 Smoke 'Em If You Got 'Em Core Nov 27, 2000
- E9 Dr. Angry Head Core Dec 11, 2000
- E10 Margaret's Dream Core Dec 18, 2000
- E11 Heart Breaker Core Jan 8, 2001
- E12 The Trouble with Harry Mytharc Jan 22, 2001
- E13 The Princess Cruise Core Feb 5, 2001
- E14 Pretty Poison Core Feb 12, 2001
- E15 2001 1/2: A Graduation Odyssey Core Feb 19, 2001
- E16 Elder Hostile Core Feb 26, 2001
- E17 The Ugly Truth Core Mar 5, 2001
- E18 The More You Know Core Mar 19, 2001
- E19 You Say Gay Son, I Say Godson Core Apr 9, 2001
- E20 Nocturnal Omissions Core Apr 16, 2001
- E21 The TorMentor Core Apr 23, 2001
- E22 Small Wonder Core Apr 30, 2001
- E23 Sue You Mytharc May 7, 2001
- E24 Trials and Defibrillations Mytharc May 14, 2001
Season 4 · 24 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 Psycho Therapy Mytharc Oct 1, 2001
- E2 Breakfast of Chumpions Core Oct 8, 2001
- E3 Jake's Jaunt Core Oct 15, 2001
- E4 Dog Days Core Oct 22, 2001
- E5 Really Good Advice Core Oct 29, 2001
- E6 Get Me Out of Here Core Nov 5, 2001
- E7 Hanging with Jake Core Nov 12, 2001
- E8 Dinner and a Showdown Core Nov 19, 2001
- E9 The Buddy System Core Nov 26, 2001
- E10 The Ghost of Christmas Presents Core Dec 10, 2001
- E11 Another Tricky Day Core Jan 7, 2002
- E12 The Ex-Files Core Jan 14, 2002
- E13 Barter Sauce Core Jan 28, 2002
- E14 V-Day Core Feb 4, 2002
- E15 It Had to Be Ew Core Feb 25, 2002
- E16 Let's Talk About Sex Core Mar 4, 2002
- E17 Picture Imperfect Core Mar 11, 2002
- E18 Talking Points Core Mar 18, 2002
- E19 Too Much, Too Late Core Apr 15, 2002
- E20 Piece Talks Core Apr 22, 2002
- E21 Parannoyed Core Apr 29, 2002
- E22 Missteaks Core May 6, 2002
- E23 Much Ado About Nothing (1) Mytharc May 13, 2002
- E24 Everybody Loves Becker (2) Mytharc May 20, 2002
Season 5 · 22 episodes
Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →- E1 Someone's In The Kitchen with Reggie? Mytharc Oct 6, 2002
- E2 Do the Right Thing Core Oct 13, 2002
- E3 L.A. Woman Core Oct 20, 2002
- E4 And The Heartbeat Goes On Core Oct 27, 2002
- E5 The Grand Gesture Core Nov 3, 2002
- E6 The 100th Core Nov 17, 2002
- E7 Papa Does Preach Core Nov 24, 2002
- E8 Atlas Shirked Core Dec 1, 2002
- E9 Blind Injustice Core Dec 8, 2002
- E10 Chris-Mess Core Dec 15, 2002
- E11 Once Upon a Time Core Jan 5, 2003
- E12 Bad to the Bone Core Feb 2, 2003
- E13 But I've Got Friends I Haven't Used Yet Core Feb 9, 2003
- E14 The Pain in the Neck Core Feb 16, 2003
- E15 Nightmare on Becker Street Core Mar 2, 2003
- E16 The Job Core Feb 9, 2003
- E17 Thank You for Not Smoking Core Mar 16, 2003
- E18 Amanda Moves Out Core Mar 30, 2003
- E19 Ms. Fortune Core Apr 6, 2003
- E20 Mr. and Ms. Conception Core Apr 13, 2003
- E21 Chris's Ex Mytharc Apr 20, 2003
- E22 Daytime Believer Mytharc Apr 20, 2003
Season 6 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 6 guide & lore primer →- E1 What's Love Got To Do With It? Mytharc Oct 8, 2003
- E2 Dates & Nuts Core Oct 15, 2003
- E3 A Little Ho-mance Mytharc Oct 22, 2003
- E4 Spontaneous Combustion Core Oct 29, 2003
- E5 Afterglow Core Nov 12, 2003
- E6 The Unbelievable Wrongness of Talking Core Nov 19, 2003
- E7 Sister Spoils the Turkey Core Nov 26, 2003
- E8 Chock Full 'O Nuts Core Dec 3, 2003
- E9 A First Class Flight Core Dec 17, 2003
- E10 Margaret Sings the Blues Core Jan 7, 2004
- E11 Snow Means Snow Core Jan 14, 2004
- E12 Subway Story Mytharc Jan 21, 2004
- E13 D.N.R. Mytharc Jan 28, 2004
Frequently asked questions
What is the profession of the main character?
The protagonist is a dedicated doctor.
Where is the series set?
The show takes place in the Bronx, New York.
What is the personality of Dr. Becker?
He is characterized as outspoken, talented, and possessing a gruff exterior.
Does the doctor care about his patients?
Yes, he is extremely dedicated to his medical practice and goes the extra mile to help those in need.
What is the doctor's view of the world?
He perceives society as being full of madness, incongruities, and wrong thinking.
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