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Becker

  • TV Series
  • 1998–2004
  • TV-PG
  • 22m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
15K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,813
162
Terry Farrell, Ted Danson, Alex Désert, Shawnee Smith, and Hattie Winston in Becker (1998)
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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.

  • Creator
    • Dave Hackel
  • Stars
    • Ted Danson
    • Hattie Winston
    • Terry Farrell
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    15K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,813
    162
    • Creator
      • Dave Hackel
    • Stars
      • Ted Danson
      • Hattie Winston
      • Terry Farrell
    • 121User reviews
    • 13Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 4 wins & 10 nominations total

    Episodes129

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    Becker: Common Courtesy
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    Becker: Common Courtesy
    Becker: Where Is Everybody?
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    Becker: Where Is Everybody?
    Becker: Where Is Everybody?
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    Becker: Where Is Everybody?
    Becker: You Speak Chinese?
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    Becker: You Speak Chinese?
    Becker: The Decline Of Civilization
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    Becker: The Decline Of Civilization
    Becker: Those Weren't Scams
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    Becker: Those Weren't Scams
    Becker: Welcome Back
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    Becker: Welcome Back

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    Ted Danson
    Ted Danson
    • Dr. John Becker
    • 1998–2004
    Hattie Winston
    Hattie Winston
    • Margaret Wyborn
    • 1998–2004
    Terry Farrell
    Terry Farrell
    • Reggie Kostas
    • 1998–2002
    Shawnee Smith
    Shawnee Smith
    • Linda
    • 1998–2004
    Alex Désert
    Alex Désert
    • Jake Malinak
    • 1998–2004
    Saverio Guerra
    Saverio Guerra
    • Bob
    • 1998–2003
    Nancy Travis
    Nancy Travis
    • Chris Connor
    • 2002–2004
    Jorge Garcia
    Jorge Garcia
    • Hector Lopez
    • 2003–2004
    Frances Fisher
    Frances Fisher
    • Dr. Elizabeth Carson
    • 1999–2000
    Barbara Sharma
    Barbara Sharma
    • Mrs. Recinos
    • 2000–2002
    Damon Standifer
    Damon Standifer
    • Mr. Williams
    • 1998–2000
    Marvin Kaplan
    Marvin Kaplan
    • Mr. Gordon
    • 1998–2004
    Sara Mornell
    Sara Mornell
    • Anita
    • 2000–2001
    Elya Baskin
    Elya Baskin
    • Alexi…
    • 1999–2000
    Robert Bailey Jr.
    Robert Bailey Jr.
    • M.J. Johnson
    • 1998–1999
    Annie Wood
    Annie Wood
    • Theresa Campbell
    • 1998–2000
    Lindsay Price
    Lindsay Price
    • Amanda
    • 2001–2003
    Troy Evans
    Troy Evans
    • Detective Borkow…
    • 1999–2002
    • Creator
      • Dave Hackel
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews121

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    Op_Prime

    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.
    8mattkratz

    very funny

    I just started watching this show a few months ago, and already I love it. Ted Danson is wonderful as the title character, and I think it is refreshingly funny and good. Shawnee Smith also makes a terrific airhead in Linda.
    a1e8ayer

    Great Comedy

    We love Becker here in the UK it is a really funny comedy and look forward to each hilarious episode Ted Danson Plays an excellent role as Becker He is ably supported by Nancy Travis ,Shawnee Smith,Alex Desert, and the rest of the crew There is a great rapport between the characters which blend well together We think it is one of the most original and funniest situation comedies of all time There is nothing to compare with the quality of the scripts at present here in the UK at present and the fine acting compliments the scripts well. I heard that it has ended production in 2004 I hope that it does carry on as the standard has not fallen throughout it's production run
    couchpotato100

    A unique and funny show (A)

    Well I just found out that the show has ended, which prompts me to write this review for the show. Something that I rarely do, and I am doing so now because I thought the show possessed something special.

    The run down is simple, Ted Danson plays Dr John Becker a dedicated and talented doctor who has a very gruff exterior. The episodes revolve around his work in his practise and his interactions with his friends at his local diner. The show was interesting purely due to the talented and diverse cast, although they change throughout the seasons the show manages to keep its comedic style. I encourage anyone who hasn't seen the show to watch it, and all those who have…

    Over the years I've become attached to the show and the characters in it. It will be sorely missed.
    7nashy1701

    Great for first four seasons

    Rarely have I seen producers self sabotage their own production. Chemistry with Becker/Reggie/Bob and Jake drove the series along with the hilarious Linda and Margaret. I'm sure Nancy Travis is a good actress, but she simply should never have been cast. The storyline revolving her and Becker ruined the show.

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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)

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    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(opening credits)
    • Production companies
      • Dave Hackel Productions
      • Industry Entertainment
      • Paramount Television
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    • Runtime
      • 22m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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