Becker
Misanthropic Dr. John Becker runs a clinic in New York City. He is assisted by super-capable Margaret, and less-than-capable Linda--who's only kept on because no one else can stand the doctor. Becker's best (some would say only) friend is the blind Jake Malinak, who runs a newsstand in the diner across the street. The diner used to be run by Reggie Kostas, but it has been taken over by Chris Conner, a lady whom Becker fluctuates between lusting after and loathing. The diner is also frequented by Robert Benito, who is universally known as Bob and is the super at Becker's apartment, much to the doctor's regret.
- Metascore54
- 1998-2004
- 6 seasons
- CBS
- Comedy
- TV-PG
Misanthropic Dr. John Becker runs a clinic in New York City. He is assisted by super-capable Margaret, and less-than-capable Linda--who's only kept on because no one else can stand the doctor. Becker's best (some would say only) friend is the blind Jake Malinak, who runs a newsstand in the diner across the street. The diner used to be run by Reggie Kostas, but it has been taken over by Chris Conner, a lady whom Becker fluctuates between lusting after and loathing. The diner is also frequented by Robert Benito, who is universally known as Bob and is the super at Becker's apartment, much to the doctor's regret.
Season 6 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 2003 - 2004
Episode 1
What's Love Got to Do with It?
Wed, Oct 8, 2003 22 mins
John and Chris reluctantly confront their feelings for each other in the sixth-season opener. Meanwhile, Chris is furious over an outrageously high hospital bill and tries to get some of the charges dismissed in a meeting with an unsympathetic hospital administrator (Paul Dooley). Jake sells his dreadlocks to pay his rent.
Episode 2
Dates & Nuts
Wed, Oct 15, 2003 22 mins
Chris pressures John into setting a time and place for their first date. Hector convinces Jake to make extra money by sampling experimental medications. Linda makes Margaret feel guilty for talking her way out of a traffic ticket.
Episode 3
A Little Ho-mance
Wed, Oct 22, 2003
Becker tries to plan a romantic first date with Chris, but unforeseen obstacles constantly appear. Jake receives shocking news about his grandmother after she dies in a retirement home.
Episode 4
Spontaneous Combustion
Wed, Oct 29, 2003
Chris (Nancy Travis) tries to get John (Ted Danson) to be more considerate of her feelings, but he's not sure he can do it. Meanwhile, Hector (Jorge Garcia) tricks Jake (Alex Désert) into selling porn magazines; Margaret (Hattie Winston) takes a night job with a telemarketer and is shocked when she learns that it's a phone-sex operation.
Episode 5
The Unbelievable Wrongness of Talking
Wed, Nov 19, 2003
Chris (Nancy Travis) gets frustrated when John Becker (Ted Danson) repeatedly refuses to hold up his end of a conversation. Elsewhere, Linda (Shawnee Smith) claims that she has met "the one," but she soon gets a big surprise; and Hector (Jorge Garcia) tries to persuade Jake (Alex Désert) to invest in his latest get-rich-quick scheme.
Episode 6
Afterglow
Wed, Nov 12, 2003
Chris (Nancy Travis) tries to get John (Ted Danson) to be more considerate of her feelings, but he's not sure he can do it. Meanwhile, Hector (Jorge Garcia) tricks Jake (Alex Désert) into selling porn magazines; Margaret (Hattie Winston) takes a night job with a telemarketer and is shocked when she learns that it's a phone-sex operation.
Episode 7
Sister Spoils the Turkey
Wed, Nov 26, 2003
What was supposed to be a quiet Thanksgiving dinner for John Becker and Chris turns into a stressful feast when Chris' long-lost sister suddenly shows up. The gang then learns she previously served time for cutting off her husband's finger in an apparent fit of rage, and they nervously watch her for any sign of a relapse.
Episode 8
Chock Full O'Nuts
Wed, Dec 3, 2003
There seems to be a larger number of street people than usual in the diner and John's office and Jake is left 25,000 dollars by his grandmother. The office soon becomes overrun by the homeless and Margaret discovers that the city has closed down the Residential Care Facility and the people have nowhere else to go. Chris can't afford to keep feeding them for free and John becomes frustrated and goes down to see the Deputy Secretary of Social Services to get some action. By: tomtrekp
Episode 9
A First Class Flight
Wed, Dec 17, 2003
Chris gets upset when John gets a free trip to Las Vegas to speak at a medical convention, but doesn't invite her to go along because he refuses to trade in his first-class airline ticket for two coach seats. Then Becker is tempted by a lovely doctor who whispers sweet nothings in his ear during the six-hour flight. Meanwhile, an uppity plastic surgeon takes over Becker's practice during his absence.
Episode 10
Margaret Sings the Blues
Wed, Jan 7, 2004
Margaret gets depressed and refuses to work after she learns that a long-time friend is now worth millions. The information leads her to ponder whether she could have made it as a professional singer if she had pursued her dream. Back at the office, John tries to train Linda to give flu shots.
Episode 11
Snow Means Snow
Wed, Jan 14, 2004
There's a blizzard in New York, so Chris Connor (Nancy Travis) plans a trip to Bermuda with Doctor John Becker (Ted Danson). Elsewhere; a psychic tells Linda (Shawnee Smith) she's going to meet the man of her dreams and we see Margaret (Hattie Winston) look forward to a weekend alone.
Episode 12
Subway Story
Wed, Jan 21, 2004 22 mins
Linda deletes some important files and spends the day trying to recover them or cover up what she's done. Some out-of-town friends have come to see John but he's nowhere to be seen so Chris must entertain them, to the annoyance and embarrassment of all concerned. John is trying to get home on the subway but a little old lady needs help in getting to her destination. John stops to help her, but she needs to be helped again and again. And when he finally gets her to the station she's heading for, Chambers Street, why doesn't she want to go up to the street?
Episode 13
DNR
Wed, Jan 28, 2004
In the series finale, Becker realizes he's happy, but Chris fears that John is going to break up with her after he invites her to dinner at a nice restaurant; Jake used his inheritance from his grandmother to go off to Northwestern University; and Linda finds a new Italian boyfriend on the subway.
