Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist
A divorced father, he has custody of his 23-year-old slacker son Ben, who dreams of wealth and freedom but is too lazy to find a real job. Dr. Katz's receptionist is the acerbic Laura. He spends his free time in the bar "Jacky's 33" with his friends Stan and Julie, the bartender.
- Metascore80
- 1995-2002
- 6 seasons
- Comedy Central
- Animation, Comedy
- TV-PG
A divorced father, he has custody of his 23-year-old slacker son Ben, who dreams of wealth and freedom but is too lazy to find a real job. Dr. Katz's receptionist is the acerbic Laura. He spends his free time in the bar "Jacky's 33" with his friends Stan and Julie, the bartender.
Season 1 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 1995
Episode 1
Pot-Bellied Pigs
Sun, May 28, 1995
Ben sees an ad in the paper about raising pot-bellied pigs, breeding them, and selling the babies, and wants to do that as a job. He also meets Laura, Dr. Katz's receptionist, though when he offers to treat her to a cup of coffee, she goes by herself and asks that he reimburse her when she returns.
Episode 2
Pretzelkins
Sun, Jun 4, 1995
Dr. Katz feels a sense of malaise about his life. Stanley suggests he find a woman; Julie suggests he not hang around with depressed individuals (i.e. his patients) all day.
Episode 3
Bully
Sun, Jun 11, 1995
Ben is offended when Dr. Katz throws out "Bully", a prized stuffed animal of his, without asking. Later, while Dr. Katz plays guitar, Ben suggests he try out at a nearby club's open mic night. Ben takes Laura there as a "date", though Laura doesn't think of it as such. Dr. Katz sings an original song about family, which ends with a line about Bully. Realizing his mistake of throwing out Bully, Dr. Katz apologies to Ben in front of everyone.
Episode 4
Cholesterol
Sun, Jun 18, 1995
Dr. Katz is informed by his doctor that his chances are good for having a massive heart attack. He strives to get in shape, with Julie's help: In exchange for fitness sessions, Julie wants Katz to teach her the guitar. Katz tries to convince Ben to take a health oath, but he's reluctant.
Episode 5
Everybody's Got a Tushy
Sun, Jun 25, 1995
Dr. Katz is concerned about Ben's lack of social life. Ben eventually goes on a date with someone he knew as a kid.
Episode 6
Family Car
Sun, Jul 2, 1995
Ben asks Dr. Katz if he can borrow the car. While at Katz's office, the car is towed because Ben parked in a "No Parking Anytime" space.
