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Becker

  • TV Series
  • 1998–20041998–2004
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
13K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,558
28
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Terry Farrell, Ted Danson, Alex Désert, Shawnee Smith, and Hattie Winston in Becker (1998)
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Comedy
Dr. John Becker goes through his daily routine of being a doctor, stopping at his favorite diner, and other various situations, all the while hating life and everything around him.Dr. John Becker goes through his daily routine of being a doctor, stopping at his favorite diner, and other various situations, all the while hating life and everything around him.Dr. John Becker goes through his daily routine of being a doctor, stopping at his favorite diner, and other various situations, all the while hating life and everything around him.
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
13K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,558
28
  • Creator
    • Dave Hackel
  • Stars
    • Ted Danson
    • Hattie Winston
    • Terry Farrell
Top credits
  • Creator
    • Dave Hackel
  • Stars
    • Ted Danson
    • Hattie Winston
    • Terry Farrell
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 106User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 4 wins & 10 nominations total

    Episodes129

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    Videos7

    Becker: Common Courtesy
    Clip 2:38
    Becker: Common Courtesy
    Becker: Where Is Everybody?
    Clip 2:43
    Becker: Where Is Everybody?
    Becker: You Speak Chinese?
    Clip 2:56
    Becker: You Speak Chinese?
    Becker: The Decline Of Civilization
    Clip 1:57
    Becker: The Decline Of Civilization
    Becker: Those Weren't Scams
    Clip 3:17
    Becker: Those Weren't Scams
    Becker: Welcome Back
    Clip 1:27
    Becker: Welcome Back
    Becker: The First Season
    Trailer 0:31
    Becker: The First Season

    Photos208

    Ted Danson in Becker (1998)
    Terry Farrell, Ted Danson, Alex Désert, Saverio Guerra, Shawnee Smith, and Hattie Winston in Becker (1998)
    Terry Farrell, Ted Danson, Alex Désert, Shawnee Smith, and Hattie Winston in Becker (1998)
    Becker (1998)
    Ted Danson and Nancy Travis in Becker (1998)
    Ted Danson and Nancy Travis in Becker (1998)
    Ted Danson and Debbie James in Becker (1998)
    Ted Danson and Debbie James in Becker (1998)
    Ted Danson and Debbie James in Becker (1998)
    Shawnee Smith and Hattie Winston in Becker (1998)
    Ted Danson in Becker (1998)
    James Lorinz in Becker (1998)

    Top cast

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    Ted Danson
    Ted Danson
    • Dr. John Beckeras Dr. John Becker
    129 episodes129 eps • 1998–2004
    Hattie Winston
    Hattie Winston
    • Margaret Wybornas Margaret Wyborn
    129 episodes129 eps • 1998–2004
    Terry Farrell
    Terry Farrell
    • Reggie Kostasas Reggie Kostas
    94 episodes94 eps • 1998–2002
    Shawnee Smith
    Shawnee Smith
    • Lindaas Linda
    129 episodes129 eps • 1998–2004
    Alex Désert
    Alex Désert
    • Jake Malinakas Jake Malinak
    129 episodes129 eps • 1998–2004
    Saverio Guerra
    Saverio Guerra
    • Bobas Bob
    90 episodes90 eps • 1998–2003
    Nancy Travis
    Nancy Travis
    • Chris Connoras Chris Connor
    38 episodes38 eps • 2002–2004
    Jorge Garcia
    Jorge Garcia
    • Hector Lopezas Hector Lopez
    13 episodes13 eps • 2003–2004
    Frances Fisher
    Frances Fisher
    • Dr. Elizabeth Carsonas Dr. Elizabeth Carson
    5 episodes5 eps • 1999–2000
    Barbara Sharma
    • Mrs. Recinosas Mrs. Recinos
    5 episodes5 eps • 2000–2002
    Damon Standifer
    Damon Standifer
    • Mr. Williamsas Mr. Williams
    5 episodes5 eps • 1998–2000
    Marvin Kaplan
    Marvin Kaplan
    • Mr. Gordonas Mr. Gordon
    4 episodes4 eps • 1998–2004
    Sara Mornell
    Sara Mornell
    • Anitaas Anita
    4 episodes4 eps • 2000–2001
    Elya Baskin
    Elya Baskin
    • Alexias Alexi…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1999–2000
    Robert Bailey Jr.
    Robert Bailey Jr.
    • M.J. Johnsonas M.J. Johnson
    3 episodes3 eps • 1998–1999
    Annie Wood
    Annie Wood
    • Theresa Campbellas Theresa Campbell
    3 episodes3 eps • 1998–2000
    Lindsay Price
    Lindsay Price
    • Amandaas Amanda
    3 episodes3 eps • 2001–2003
    Troy Evans
    Troy Evans
    • Detective Borkowas Detective Borkow…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1999–2002
    • Creator
      • Dave Hackel
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Misanthropic Dr. John Becker runs a clinic in New York City. He is assisted by super-capable Margaret Wyborn 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 loathing and being attracted to. 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). —Thanos6
    character name as series titlemale protagonistdinerdoctornew york city35 more
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    • Taglines
      • His bedside manner is no manners at all!
    • Genre
      • Comedy
    • Certificate
      • TV-PG
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Before the fourth season, Terry Farrell, Hattie Winston, Shawnee Smith, Alex Désert, and Saverio Guerra staged a protest over their salaries by refusing to show up for work. The five actors had expected a pay raise after the third season but did not receive one. They filed a lawsuit against Paramount Television for breach of contract. The suit was eventually settled and the actors returned to work.
    • Quotes

      Margaret: So someone finally shot you.

      Dr. John Becker: I always thought it would be you, Margaret.

      Margaret: So did I.

    • Connections
      Featured in The 58th Annual Golden Globe Awards 2001 (2001)

    User reviews106

    Review
    Top review
    Ted Danson's best work since Cheers
    This show is funny and very original. The show is like a reflection of everyday life, sort of like Seinfeld. But whereas Seinfeld gives a more positive out look to the world, Becker does the opposite. Every episode has Ted Danson complaining about something; a broken street light in front of his apartment, his annoying patients, the post office and much, much more. A very funny show.
    helpful•22
    2
    • Op_Prime
    • Jan 5, 2000

    FAQ11

    • How does the series end?
    • Why did Terry Ferrel leave the show and what happened to her character?
    • What happened in the Becker/Chris/Reggie triangle?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 2, 1998 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • CBS (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Beker
    • Filming locations
      • Astoria, Queens, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Dave Hackel Productions
      • Industry Entertainment
      • Paramount Television
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16 : 9

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