Becker — Season 1
All 22 episodes in airing order, with first-run dates and viewer ratings.
- 01
Becker proves he has a conscience when he shows compassion for an HIV-positive patient.
- 02
Take These Pills and Shove 'Em
Becker must make a house call after a patient has an adverse reaction to his bedside manner.
- 03
Becker is plagued by sex talk, from the patient who requests a prescription for Viagra to M.J., who wants to learn the facts of life.
- 04
Reggie gives Jake and Becker the run-around when they try to get to know her better; Margaret barters for medical supplies.
- 05
After meeting Reggie's new paramour, Becker decides he should dive back into the dating pool.
- 06
Becker's attempt at friendship is short-lived; with Margaret at home, Linda tries to run the office.
- 07
Becker copes with a pesky street light, and accepts an invitation to attend a concert with Reggie.
- 08
Becker explores the world of alternative medicine after his back goes out; and Margaret flirts with the mailman.
- 09
Jake and Becker battle when Reggie announces that she has an extra hockey ticket.
- 10
Becker's latest tirade lands him in hot water when a columnist prints a story accusing the doctor of being a racist.
- 11
Becker struggles to write a medical-journal article; Jake is pressured to commit by the woman he's dating.
- 12
On Valentine's Day, Becker ministers to a 16-year-old who wants a vasectomy; and a woman who's allergic to roses.
- 13
Becker is convinced that whenever he sees a little person, it means bad luck. Meanwhile, after years of not being a part of his life, John receives an unwelcome visit from his estranged father, a charming salesman.
- 14
Becker treats a lonely shoe salesman who believes God is speaking to him; Linda hits the jackpot at the dry cleaners.
- 15
Becker is less than thrilled when his ex-wife comes to town hawking a self-help book that paints a less-than-flattering picture of the good doctor.
- 16
Becker's paternal skills are tested when he is asked to look after M.J., his HIV-positive patient, and the boy's sister, Keisha.
- 17
A burglary leaves Becker in need of a new computer, so he reluctantly agrees to let Bob hook him up with a deal, "no questions asked."
- 18
Becker strays from his hostile views on animals when a sick cat wanders into his office; Jake has an erotic dream about Reggie.
- 19
Becker is introduced to a different kind of misery after he goes to the suburbs to have dinner with his cousin Barry and his wife.
- 20
Reggie, Jake, Margaret and Linda endure a terrifying car ride with Becker after he reluctantly agrees to drop them off on his way to a Mets-Cardinals game. To make matters worse, Becker rear-ends another car.
- 21
Becker experiences the luckiest day of his life, but is consumed with dread because he believes something horrible is going to happen next.
- 22
Becker balks at asking Reggie to a formal fund-raising dinner, even though everyone else thinks it's a great idea.
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