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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Episode guide
Season 1 · 22 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Pilot Nov 2, 1998
- E2 Take These Pills and Shove 'Em Nov 9, 1998
- E3 Sex in the Inner City Nov 16, 1998
- E4 Tell Me Lies Nov 30, 1998
- E5 My Dinner With Becker Dec 7, 1998
- E6 Man Plans, God Laughs Dec 14, 1998
- E7 City Lights Dec 21, 1998
- E8 Physician, Heal Thyself Jan 11, 1999
- E9 Choose Me Jan 18, 1999
- E10 P.C. World Jan 25, 1999
- E11 Scriptus Interruptus Feb 1, 1999
- E12 Love! Lies! Bleeding! Feb 8, 1999
- E13 Becker the Elder Feb 15, 1999
- E14 Larry Spoke Feb 22, 1999
- E15 Activate Your Choices Mar 1, 1999
- E16 Limits & Boundaries Mar 8, 1999
- E17 Partial Law Apr 5, 1999
- E18 Saving Harvey Cohen Apr 12, 1999
- E19 Truth and Consequences Apr 19, 1999
- E20 Drive, They Said May 3, 1999
- E21 Lucky Day May 10, 1999
- E22 Regarding Reggie May 17, 1999
Season 2 · 24 episodes
- E1 Point of Contact Sep 20, 1999
- E2 Imm-Oral Fixations Sep 27, 1999
- E3 Cyrano De-Beckerac Oct 4, 1999
- E4 Linda Quits Oct 11, 1999
- E5 My Boyfriend's Back Oct 18, 1999
- E6 Shovel Off to Buffalo Oct 25, 1999
- E7 He Said, She Said Nov 1, 1999
- E8 Stumble in the Bronx Nov 8, 1999
- E9 Hate Thy Neighbor Nov 15, 1999
- E10 Pain in the Aspirin Nov 22, 1999
- E11 Blind Curve Nov 29, 1999
- E12 Santa On Ice Dec 13, 1999
- E13 The Hypocratic Oath Jan 10, 2000
- E14 The Rumor Jan 17, 2000
- E15 All The Rage Feb 7, 2000
- E16 Old Yeller Feb 14, 2000
- E17 The Roast That Ruined Them Feb 21, 2000
- E18 For Whom the Toll Calls Feb 28, 2000
- E19 The Bearer of Bad Tidings Mar 20, 2000
- E20 One Angry Man Apr 10, 2000
- E21 Sight Unseen May 1, 2000
- E22 Crosstalk May 8, 2000
- E23 Cooked May 15, 2000
- E24 Panic on the 86th May 22, 2000
Season 3 · 24 episodes
- E1 The Film Critic Oct 9, 2000
- E2 SuperBob Oct 16, 2000
- E3 One Wong Move Oct 23, 2000
- E4 What Indifference a Day Makes Oct 30, 2000
- E5 The Usual Suspects Nov 6, 2000
- E6 The Wrong Man Nov 13, 2000
- E7 Beckerethics Nov 20, 2000
- E8 Smoke 'Em If You Got 'Em Nov 27, 2000
- E9 Dr. Angry Head Dec 11, 2000
- E10 Margaret's Dream Dec 18, 2000
- E11 Heart Breaker Jan 8, 2001
- E12 The Trouble with Harry Jan 22, 2001
- E13 The Princess Cruise Feb 5, 2001
- E14 Pretty Poison Feb 12, 2001
- E15 2001 1/2: A Graduation Odyssey Feb 19, 2001
- E16 Elder Hostile Feb 26, 2001
- E17 The Ugly Truth Mar 5, 2001
- E18 The More You Know Mar 19, 2001
- E19 You Say Gay Son, I Say Godson Apr 9, 2001
- E20 Nocturnal Omissions Apr 16, 2001
- E21 The TorMentor Apr 23, 2001
- E22 Small Wonder Apr 30, 2001
- E23 Sue You May 7, 2001
- E24 Trials and Defibrillations May 14, 2001
Season 4 · 24 episodes
- E1 Psycho Therapy Oct 1, 2001
- E2 Breakfast of Chumpions Oct 8, 2001
- E3 Jake's Jaunt Oct 15, 2001
- E4 Dog Days Oct 22, 2001
- E5 Really Good Advice Oct 29, 2001
- E6 Get Me Out of Here Nov 5, 2001
- E7 Hanging with Jake Nov 12, 2001
- E8 Dinner and a Showdown Nov 19, 2001
- E9 The Buddy System Nov 26, 2001
- E10 The Ghost of Christmas Presents Dec 10, 2001
- E11 Another Tricky Day Jan 7, 2002
- E12 The Ex-Files Jan 14, 2002
- E13 Barter Sauce Jan 28, 2002
- E14 V-Day Feb 4, 2002
- E15 It Had to Be Ew Feb 25, 2002
- E16 Let's Talk About Sex Mar 4, 2002
- E17 Picture Imperfect Mar 11, 2002
- E18 Talking Points Mar 18, 2002
- E19 Too Much, Too Late Apr 15, 2002
- E20 Piece Talks Apr 22, 2002
- E21 Parannoyed Apr 29, 2002
- E22 Missteaks May 6, 2002
- E23 Much Ado About Nothing (1) May 13, 2002
- E24 Everybody Loves Becker (2) May 20, 2002
Season 5 · 22 episodes
- E1 Someone's In The Kitchen with Reggie? Oct 6, 2002
- E2 Do the Right Thing Oct 13, 2002
- E3 L.A. Woman Oct 20, 2002
- E4 And The Heartbeat Goes On Oct 27, 2002
- E5 The Grand Gesture Nov 3, 2002
- E6 The 100th Nov 17, 2002
- E7 Papa Does Preach Nov 24, 2002
- E8 Atlas Shirked Dec 1, 2002
- E9 Blind Injustice Dec 8, 2002
- E10 Chris-Mess Dec 15, 2002
- E11 Once Upon a Time Jan 5, 2003
- E12 Bad to the Bone Feb 2, 2003
- E13 But I've Got Friends I Haven't Used Yet Feb 9, 2003
- E14 The Pain in the Neck Feb 16, 2003
- E15 Nightmare on Becker Street Mar 2, 2003
- E16 The Job Feb 9, 2003
- E17 Thank You for Not Smoking Mar 16, 2003
- E18 Amanda Moves Out Mar 30, 2003
- E19 Ms. Fortune Apr 6, 2003
- E20 Mr. and Ms. Conception Apr 13, 2003
- E21 Chris's Ex Apr 20, 2003
- E22 Daytime Believer Apr 20, 2003
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.