- List of Becker episodes
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Becker is an American situation comedy series which aired on CBS. Running for six seasons from 1998 to 2004, the show consists of 129 episodes.
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Season 1: 1998–1999
# Title Director Writer(s) Original Airdate Production Code Overall Number 1 "Pilot" Andy Ackerman Dave Hackel November 2, 1998 101 1 Becker deals with an HIV-positive child, and the fact that Reggie has inherited his favorite diner from her father. 2 "Take These Pills and Shove 'Em" Andy Ackerman Marsha Myers November 9, 1998 102 2 Becker must convince a skeptical patient, Mr. Marino, that his diabetes has triggered a minor heart attack and that he needs treatment. Meanwhile, Jake takes a sculpting class in order to meet women. 3 "Sex in the Inner City" Andy Ackerman David Isaacs and Sue Herring November 16, 1998 103 3 Despite his best efforts, Becker can't escape the sexual overtones that follow him throughout the day. He starts his morning at the cafe where Reggie and Jake are discussing the various things they do to release sexual tension. When Reggie suggests jogging, Becker quickly dismisses the idea, declaring that he doesn't have any such issues. As his day progresses, a bemused Becker is faced with various circumstances that make him all too aware of his sex life -- or, rather, lack thereof. 4 "Tell Me Lies" Andy Ackerman Russ Woody November 30, 1998 104 4 Becker and Jake notice that Reggie is upset about something, but she refuses to tell them why. Becker presses Reggie for details, but she responds with a series of lies before finally revealing the truth. 5 "My Dinner with Becker" Lee Shallat-Chemel Teresa O'Neill December 7, 1998 105 5 Becker initially declines the offer of a blind date, but he eventually agrees to meet the woman. After hearing about her passion for line-dancing, karaoke and aromatherapy, Becker is kicking himself for not trusting his instincts. Meanwhile, Reggie's evening goes south when she realizes that the guy she's dating is just too... nice. 6 "Man Plans, God Laughs" Andy Ackerman Ian Gurvitz December 14, 1998 106 6 Becker's attempt at friendship is short lived; with Margaret at home with the flu, the flaky Linda is left in charge of the office; Reggie receives an unwelcome visit from a former high-school classmate with whom she had a sexual relationship with. 7 "City Lights" Andy Ackerman Russ Woody December 21, 1998 107 7 Becker is crabbier than ever when a flickering street light keeps him from getting any sleep. When the city refuses to make the broken street light a priority assignment, Becker takes matters into his own hands to ensure that he gets a proper night's rest. Meanwhile, Margaret agrees to let Linda bring one personal item into the office, unaware that Linda's item is her pet. 8 "Physician, Heal Thyself" Lee Shallat-Chemel Ian Gurvitz January 11, 1999 108 8 The arrogant Bronx doctor is once again complaining about the shortcomings of society, sparking another verbal sparring match with Reggie. Becker is later compelled to swallow his pride and ask for her help when his back goes out, leaving him prone on the floor of his apartment. But he scoffs when she suggests he see an acupuncturist. Meanwhile, Margaret receives special deliveries from a smitten mailman. 9 "Choose Me" Andy Ackerman Marsha Myers January 18, 1999 109 9 When Reggie announces that she has an extra ticket to a Rangers-Flyers hockey game, Jake and Becker each makes it his primary goal to be chosen as the lucky recipient. 10 "P.C. World" Jeff Melman Michael Markowitz January 25, 1999 110 10 When a self-serving reporter witnesses a heated argument between Becker and a man at the diner, he determines that Becker's comments are "politically incorrect" and uses his column to create a local controversy. Becker tries to ignore the reporter's comments, but when the hack then belittles Becker on a local radio show, the short-fused doctor heads to the station for a one-on-one confrontation. 11 "Scriptus Interruptus" Andy Ackerman Ian Gurvitz February 1, 1999 111 11 Becker agrees to write an article for a fellow doctor's medical journal, but has trouble finishing the project. With the article's deadline quickly approaching, Becker tries desperately to find a place to sit and hash out the piece. Unfortunately, he can't seem to acquire five minutes of quiet time before something or someone finds a way to interrupt his concentration. 12 "Love! Lies! Bleeding!" Andy Ackerman Michael Markowitz February 8, 1999 112 12 Becker, not convinced of the wonders of love after witnessing a woman stab her husband with a fork, is forced to consult a teenager who wants a vasectomy, treat a woman with a severe allergic reaction to roses and watch Linda begin and end a relationship within hours. Even so, a late night hospital visit abruptly softens his perspective as he begins to understand why this holiday can be so important to others. 13 "Becker the Elder" Andy Ackerman Dave Hackel February 15, 1999 113 13 Becker is less than thrilled when his estranged father, Fred, makes an unannounced visit. Although Becker is unhappy to see his father, the others are instantly charmed by Fred's easygoing, jovial manner. Despite Becker's chilly welcome, Fred refuses to give up on resuming contact with his polar opposite son. 14 "Larry Spoke" Andy Ackerman Russ Woody February 22, 1999 114 14 Becker copes with a patient who believes he can talk directly to God; Linda decides to keep a jacket mistakenly returned to her by her drycleaner. 15 "Activate Your Choices" Andy Ackerman David Isaacs March 1, 1999 115 15 When Becker learns that his ex-wife Sandra is in town for a book signing tour, he feigns disinterest until he learns that chapters of her new self-help publication denounces "Angry Man," a pseudonym for Becker. When Becker confronts Sarah at her hotel, it becomes abundantly clear that their explosive chemistry remains fiercely intact. 16 "Limits and Boundaries" Lee Shallat-Chemel Dave Hackel March 8, 1999 116 16 When a patient's mother desperately needs Becker to watch her two kids for the day, he reluctantly agrees and then makes Margaret and Linda keep an eye on them. But when the day turns into an unexpected sleepover at Becker's, his attempts to establish rules for the kids are about as effective as a blender during a power outage. 17 "Partial Law" Ken Levine Michael Markowitz April 5, 1999 117 17 Becker's computer is stolen from his apartment which leads him to buy another through shady sources. When Becker's computer is stolen from his apartment, he's shocked to learn that the insurance company's reimbursement won't even cover the cost of a keyboard. Against his better judgment, he purchases a top of the line system via shady means and soon realizes he's made a "fatal error." 18 "Saving Harvey Cohen" Andy Ackerman Eric Cohen April 12, 1999 118 18 Much to the Becker's dismay, an alley cat finds its way into his office and refuses to leave. When they realize that the cat is sick, Becker's guilted into taking care of it -- to the tune of $1,500. Meantime, Margaret attempts to help Becker plan a trip she knows he'll never take. 19 "Truth and Consequences" Leonard R. Garner Jr. Marsha Myers April 19, 1999 119 19 Becker's cousin Barry invites him over to his house for dinner, and Becker learns first-hand that Barry and his wife are having major marital problems. However, Becker makes the situation worse by letting it slip that Barry once had an affair, which puts Becker in an awkward position. 20 "Drive, They Said" Andy Ackerman Ken Levine and David Isaacs May 3, 1999 120 20 Becker reluctantly agrees to shuttle Reggie, Margaret, Jake and Linda to various engagements in Queens when they learn that he's heading that way in his car. It quickly becomes a "what-was-I-thinking" scenario for the gang when Becker's terroristic skills behind the wheel cause an accident. Even More Shameless Crossover Monday winds up when Dr. Becker returns to his office waiting room to find Hilton Lucas, Doug Heffernan and Ray Barone -- side-by-side -- waiting. 21 "Lucky Day" Andy Ackerman Earl Pomerantz May 10, 1999 121 21 A prime parking space, an unexpected tax refund and a flawless trip to the post office are just a few of the lucky breaks bestowed upon Becker. Unable to accept the idea that he might just be having a good day, he remains wary of each new stroke of luck and convinces himself that payback is on its way. Trying to convince everyone the elastic band of luck with fling back into his face, he finally begins to enjoy his good fortune where he trips and is robbed of all his good luck. 22 "Regarding Reggie" Andy Ackerman Russ Woody May 17, 1999 122 22 Becker fears that Reggie may get the wrong idea if he asks her to be his date at a medical fundraiser, on the season finale. Fearing that Reggie will misread his invitation, Becker struggles to find someone else to take to the event. Despite his resistance, his friends insist that he should just ask Reggie. The ongoing pressure causes Becker to recall the first time he was rejected by the opposite sex, as Prequel Monday concludes with a flashback sequence of a 10-year-old Becker asking a little girl to a school dance. Season 2: 1999–2000
# Title Director Writer(s) Original Airdate Production Code Overall Number 1 "Point of Contact" Andy Ackerman Michael Markowitz September 20, 1999 201 23 After saving a woman's life, Becker believes that she has become his stalker. 2 "Imm-Oral Fixations" Andy Ackerman Ian Gurvitz September 27, 1999 202 24 After quitting smoking, John picks up another addiction. 3 "Cyrano de Beckerac" Andy Ackerman Marsha Myers October 4, 1999 203 25 When Becker learns his patient is dating Reggie, he lends him some dating advise. Meanwhile, Linda tries to mentor a child with behavioral issues. 4 "Linda Quits" Andy Ackerman Marsha Myers October 11, 1999 204 26 Linda decides to quit her job at Becker's office. Meanwhile, the rest of the gang are trying to figure out what a man in front of Reggie's diner is waiting for. 5 "My Boyfriend's Back" Andy Ackerman Dana Borkow October 18, 1999 205 27 As Reggie dates her high school crush, Becker becomes upset when he learns of an old friend's recent success. 6 "Shovel Off to Buffalo" Andy Ackerman David Isaacs October 25, 1999 206 28 Becker and Reggie are stranded in Buffalo when their flight to Chicago is delayed due to bad weather. 7 "He Said, She Said" Andy Ackerman April Kelly November 1, 1999 207 29 After getting phone calls from a woman he doesn't know, Becker finally has an encounter with her. 8 "Stumble in the Bronx" Andy Ackerman Matthew Weiner November 8, 1999 208 30 Becker is shot in the shoulder while trying to help Jake after Jake is robbed at gun point. 9 "Hate Thy Neighbor" Andy Ackerman Anne Flett-Giordano and Chuck Ranberg November 15, 1999 209 31 While recovering from the shooting, Becker must put up with his neighbors. Meanwhile, Margaret and Linda must find a temporary doctor while Becker is out. 10 "Pain in the Aspirin" Jeff Melman Russ Woody November 22, 1999 210 32 Becker catches Elizabeth in a lie and begins to question everyone's honesty. 11 "Blind Curve" Andy Ackerman Matthew Weiner November 29, 1999 211 33 Jake's former best friend and person that caused his blindness returns to town wanting Jake's forgiveness. 12 "Santa on Ice" Andy Ackerman Marsha Myers December 13, 1999 212 34 Becker ends up spending Christmas Eve in the morgue while he tries to identify a man who died while in his office. Meanwhile, Reggie gets ready for her Christmas party. 13 "The Hypocratic Oath" Andy Ackerman Ian Gurvitz January 10, 2000 213 35 When Margaret takes time off from work, Becker and Linda have to deal with a bad day at the office without her. 14 "The Rumor" Andy Ackerman Earl Pomerantz January 17, 2000 214 36 A rumor is started that Becker is suffering from a terminal illness. 15 "All the Rage" Andy Ackerman Michael Markowitz February 7, 2000 215 37 Becker must undergo anger management classes after he verbally assaults two police officers. Meanwhile, Bob's mother kicks him out of the retirement home. 16 "Old Yeller" Lee Shallat-Chemel Mark Egan February 14, 2000 216 38 Everyone believes Becker is going through a mid-life crisis after he buys a motorcycle. 17 "The Roast That Ruined Them" Ken Levine Dana Borkow February 21, 2000 217 39 Becker's girlfriend pressures him into hosting a dinner party. 18 "For Whom the Toll Calls" Andy Ackerman Matthew Weiner February 28, 2000 218 40 After receiving a faulty charge on his telephone bill, he has to fight the phone company to take it off. Meanwhile, Bob produces a set of inspirational tapes. 19 "The Bearer of Bad Tidings" Leonard R. Garner Jr. Marsha Myers March 20, 2000 219 41 After accidentially leaving a bad phone message, Becker tries desperately to delete it before the person listens to it. 20 "One Angry Man" Andy Ackerman Dan Wilcox April 10, 2000 220 42 Becker and Linda both receive jury duty. 21 "Sight Unseen" Andy Ackerman Michael Markowitz May 1, 2000 221 43 Jake ponders breaking up with a woman when he learns she too is blind. 22 "Crosstalk" Andy Ackerman Ian Gurvitz May 8, 2000 222 44 Becker and a priest go head-to-head over religion. Meanwhile, Reggie, Jake and Bob venture into online investments. 23 "Cooked" Andy Ackerman Russ Woody May 15, 2000 223 45 Becker's girlfriend gets a job offer in Chicago. 24 "Panic on the 86th" Andy Ackerman David Isaacs May 22, 2000 224 46 Reggie suffers a panic attack when thinking about her future; Becker becomes friends with a prostitute. Season 3: 2000–2001
# Title Director Writer(s) Original Airdate Production Code Overall Number 1 "The Film Critic" Andy Ackerman Ian Gurvitz October 9, 2000 301 47 John attempts to see a movie, but it keeps getting interrupted by rude people in the theater. 2 "Super Bob" Ken Levine Dana Borkow October 16, 2000 302 48 After the building superintendent in John's building dies, Linda gets Bob to be his replacement. 3 "One Wong Move" Andy Ackerman Russ Woody October 23, 2000 303 49 John loses his wallet at a Chinese restaurant that the others convinced him to go to. 4 "What Indifference a Day Makes" Darryl Bates Michael Markowitz October 30, 2000 304 50 John feels useless when a student doctor shadows him. 5 "The Usual Suspects" Ken Levine Ken Levine November 6, 2000 305 51 After John's office is vandalized, he calls a detective to figure out who did it. 6 "The Wrong Man" Andy Ackerman Matthew Weiner November 13, 2000 306 52 Becker is visited by an ex-girlfriend. 7 "Beckerethics" Ken Levine Marsha Myers November 20, 2000 307 53 Becker's car is stolen. A guy asks Reggie to marry him. 8 "Smoke 'Em If You Got 'Em" Andy Ackerman Kate Angelo November 27, 2000 308 54 Jake bets John 300 dollars, if he can go a full day without smoking. 9 "Dr. Angry Head" Andy Ackerman Marsha Myers December 11, 2000 309 55 Becker's back goes out while standing near a department store Christmas display and he is unable to move. 10 "Margaret's Dream" Gregg Heschong Mark Egan December 18, 2000 310 56 Margaret has a sexual dream involving John; John plans to give Margaret a raise. 11 "Heart Breaker" Joyce Gittlin Mark Wilding January 8, 2001 311 57 John is anxious about dating a younger woman; Reggie gets death threats from a former classmate. 12 "The Trouble with Harry" Wil Shriner Anne Flett-Giordano and Chuck Ranberg January 15, 2001 312 58 John's patient dies and leaves his ashes to Becker. 13 "The Princess Cruise" Ken Levine Michael Markowitz February 5, 2001 313 59 Linda accidentally sends John on a gay cruise for vacation. 14 "Pretty Poison" Andy Ackerman Matthew Weiner February 12, 2001 314 60 When Becker's college sweetheart comes back into his life, he isn't prepared for the baggage she brings with her. 15 "2001½: A Graduation Odyssey" Darryl Bates Russ Woody February 19, 2001 315 61 John is excited to give a graduation speech to a graduating high school class. 16 "Elder Hostile" Andy Ackerman Dana Borkow February 26, 2001 316 62 John treats Jake's grandmother, and earns the ire of both. 17 "The Ugly Truth" Andy Ackerman Matthew Weiner March 5, 2001 317 63 Jake's disability benefits get cut off after he receives a driver's license renewal form in the mail. Meanwhile Reggie performs a psychology experiment on John and becomes paranoid about Becker doing the same to her in revenge. 18 "The More You Know" Andy Ackerman David Isaacs March 19, 2001 318 64 Linda and Reggie date the same man. Bob searches for the prostitute in the building. 19 "You Say Gay Son, I Say Godson" Darryl Bates Gary Dontzig and Steven Peterman April 9, 2001 319 65 John's godson comes to him, and explains he needs help telling his dad he is gay. 20 "Nocturnal Omissions" Wil Shriner Ian Gurvitz April 16, 2001 320 66 John Becker has insomnia and the gang tries to help him get through it. 21 "The TorMentor" Andy Ackerman Kate Angelo April 23, 2001 321 67 John runs into an old college mentor/professor who doesn't remember him. This torments John who tries to get the professor to remember him. 22 "Small Wonder" Andy Ackerman Dana Borkow April 30, 2001 322 68 An obese patient of John's refuses to lose weight, so Becker takes him to a gym where he suffers a heart attack. 23 "Sue You" Andy Ackerman Marsha Myers May 7, 2001 323 69 After being grateful to his doctor for saving his life at the gym, Becker's patient sues him on the advice of his hospital roommate, a lawyer who Becker insulted earlier. After being advised to settle, an incident in Central Park convinces him not to and he vows to fight it. 24 "Trials and Defibrillations" Andy Ackerman Russ Woody May 14, 2001 324 70 Becker's lawsuit goes to trial. Season 4: 2001–2002
# Title Director Writer(s) Original Airdate Production Code Overall Number 1 "Psycho Therapy" Andy Ackerman Matthew Weiner October 1, 2001 401 71 John sees a psychologist; Linda looks for a new job. 2 "Breakfast of Chumpions" Andy Ackerman Russ Woody October 8, 2001 402 72 John buys a ticket for a pancake breakfast from a little girl. 3 "Jake's Jaunt" Wil Shriner Kate Angelo October 15, 2001 403 73 Everyone's shocked when Jake announces that he got married over the weekend to a woman he met at a friend's wedding. After realising he may have rushed things, Jake gets an annulment. 4 "Dog Days" Darryl Bates Liz Astrof October 22, 2001 404 74 John helps a homeless man he discovered is a con artist when he learns the man is ill. Margaret is forced to act as nursemaid to a dog to earn extra money. 5 "Really Good Advice" Ken Whittingham Earl Pomerantz October 29, 2001 405 75 John takes Reggie's advice to be more sensitive with women. It helps at the office with Margaret, but backfires with a woman he is dating. Jake and Bob trade jobs. 6 "Get Me Out of Here" Wil Shriner Ken Levine and David Isaacs November 5, 2001 406 76 John panics when he has to get a MRI, finally resorting to Valium to get through the claustrophobic test. Linda tries to date twins, but breaks up with them when they ask her to choose between them. 7 "Hanging with Jake" Chris Brougham David Chambers and Julie Chambers November 12, 2001 407 77 John is faced with telling a patient that he cannot possibly be the father of his wife's baby. Reggie, Bob, and Jake try to convince a suicidal man that life is worth living. 8 "Dinner and a Showdown" Gail Mancuso Marsha Myers November 19, 2001 408 78 John and Reggie "double date" with Sara and her husband. 9 "The Buddy System" Gregg Heschong Ian Gurvitz November 26, 2001 409 79 John tries to keep a casual love affair alive, while Bob tries to turn a found Super Bowl ring into his ticket to fame and fortune. 10 "The Ghost of Christmas Presents" Ken Levine Matthew Weiner December 10, 2001 410 80 John believes that Christmas is a phony time of the year. Instead of embracing the Christmas spirit, he uses getting robbed as vindication for his position. 11 "Another Tricky Day" Ken Levine Michael Markowitz January 7, 2002 411 81 John tells a patient that he is not dying, and is surprised by his reaction. 12 "The Ex-Files" Wil Shriner Kate Angelo January 14, 2002 412 82 Reggie dates John friends, who is recently divorced. 13 "Barter Sauce" Wil Shriner Michael Markowitz January 28, 2002 413 83 John barters medical treatment in exchange for goods and services from Reggie, Bob, and Jake. 14 "V-Day" Andy Ackerman Kate Angelo February 4, 2002 414 84 John dreads attending his ex-wife's wedding on Valentines Day. 15 "It Had to Be Ew" Andy Ackerman Liz Astrof and Ritch Shydner February 25, 2002 415 85 John is disturbed when Jake's girlfriend shows disgust at the suggestion that she is interested in John. 16 "Let's Talk About Sex" Darryl Bates Marsha Myers March 4, 2002 416 86 Margaret makes John speak at a local school about nutrition, but the kids ask questions about sex instead. 17 "Picture Imperfect" Gail Mancuso Liz Astrof March 11, 2002 417 87 John publishes an article, but a picture of a very ugly man appears instead of his own. 18 "Talking Points" Chris Brougham Russ Woody March 18, 2002 418 88 John get a portable talking computer for his speech-impaired patient, with unintended consequences. 19 "Too Much, Too Late" Leonard R. Garner Jr. Matthew Weiner April 15, 2002 419 89 Jake receives a list of life goals he had written in high school, and realizes he hasn't completed any of them. 20 "Piece Talks" Darryl Bates David Isaacs April 22, 2002 420 90 Reggie's freezer breaks, and she buys a new one from Bob's friend. Meanwhile, John gives sex advice to an 80-year-old couple. 21 "Parannoyed" Andy Ackerman Ian Gurvitz April 29, 2002 421 91 Newcomer Chris Connor arrives in the Bronx and makes her presence felt; Becker, meanwhile, is convinced one of his neighbours is out to get him. 22 "MisSteaks" Andy Ackerman Anne Flett-Giordano and Chuck Ranberg May 6, 2002 422 92 When a patient leaves Becker several steaks as a gift, much to his annoyance, the other insist on helping themselves. 23 "Much Ado About Nothing (1)" Gail Mancuso Marsha Myers May 13, 2002 423 93 John is perturbed when he finds himself attracted to Chris. 24 "Everybody Loves Becker (2)" Andy Ackerman Kate Angelo May 20, 2002 424 94 John must make a difficult choice in his love life. Season 5: 2002–2003
# Title Director Writer(s) Original Airdate Production Code Overall Number 1 "Someone's in the Kitchen with Reggie?" Gregg Heschong Ian Gurvitz October 6, 2002 501 95 John deals with the fall-out from his romantic dilemna with Reggie and Chris. 2 "Do the Right Thing" Andy Ackerman Ian Gurvitz October 13, 2002 502 96 John tries to convince Chris of his sincerity. Margaret and Linda try to identify a patient who claims to be a regular. 3 "L.A. Woman" Darryl Bates Russ Woody October 20, 2002 503 97 John and Chris feud. Linda starts a "long distance" relationship with a guy in the same city, and encounters some complications. 4 "And the Heartbeat Goes on" Gail Mancuso Perry Rein and Gigi McCreery October 27, 2002 504 98 John visits a dying patient in the hospital every night, but becomes dismayed when the "dying" patient does not die. 5 "The Grand Gesture" Gail Mancuso Michael Rowe November 3, 2002 505 99 John makes a "grand gesture" trying to woo Chris. 6 "The 100th" Ken Levine Ken Levine and David Isaacs November 17, 2002 506 100 John makes a new friend and tries to keep him from dating Chris; Bob and Jake become "best friends." 7 "Papa Does Preach" Chris Brougham Norm Gunzenhauser November 24, 2002 507 101 Bob decides to mentor a kid. Chris and Jake start to have some disagreements. 8 "Atlas Shirked" Darryl Bates Liz Astrof December 1, 2002 508 102 Chris tries to help everyone, such as by planning a memorial for a building tenant. John is angry because an Atlas he ordered did not arrive. 9 "Blind Injustice" Ken Levine Liz Astrof December 8, 2002 509 103 Jake unknowingly holds the door open for a guy robbing the diner, and becomes very depressed about his blindness. 10 "Chris-Mess" Gail Mancuso Kate Angelo December 15, 2002 510 104 Chris is jealous when she learns that John will be spending Christmas with his new girlfriend. 11 "Once Upon a Time" Gail Mancuso James Petrille January 5, 2003 511 105 Margaret reflects on her first days working for John. 12 "Bad to the Bone" Wil Shriner Russ Woody February 2, 2003 512 106 John deals with a sexually-active teenager; Linda searches for a companion for a date; Bob thinks Chris and John are sleeping together. 13 "I've Got Friends I Haven't Used Yet" Andy Ackerman Ian Gurvitz February 9, 2003 513 107 A friend from John's past comes to confess to previous sins; Linda thinks Margaret is cheating on Lewis. 14 "The Pain in the Neck" Randy Carter Perry Rein and Gigi McCreery February 16, 2003 514 108 One of John's patients converts to Christian Science and refuses treatment; Linda continues her "long distance" relationship. 15 "Nightmare on Becker Street" Gail Mancuso Michael Rowe March 2, 2003 515 109 John deals with a kindly old lady who becomes romantically interested in him. Meanwhile, the diner gang deals with a pesky fly, and Linda's "long distance" relationship comes to an end. 16 "The Job" Darryl Bates Patricia Breen March 9, 2003 516 110 John applies for a job at Johns Hopkins; Linda racks up some credit card debt. 17 "Thank You for Not Smoking" Mike Uppendahl Liz Astrof March 16, 2003 517 111 Chris bans smoking in the dinner. Linda's friend gets John to treat her dog. Jake thinks Amanda is cheating on her. 18 "Amanda Moves Out" Mike Uppendahl Perry Rein and Gigi McCreery March 30, 2003 518 112 John quits smoking (and Linda sponsors him); Margaret tries to fix the fax machine; Jake's girlfriend has been cheating on him and moves out; Chris deals with a hair emergency. 19 "Ms. Fortune" Chris Brougham Russ Woody April 6, 2003 519 113 A fortune teller gets everyone all excited. 20 "Mr. and Ms. Conception" Darryl Bates Michael Rowe April 13, 2003 520 114 Becker tries to help a couple trying to get pregnant. Chris and Bob try to flirt their way out of trouble. 21 "Chris' Ex" Gail Mancuso Ian Gurvitz April 20, 2003 521 115 Chris's ex-husband comes to visit, and John tries to keep them apart. 22 "Daytime Believer" Chris Brougham Kate Angelo April 20, 2003 522 116 John helps Chris as she is hospitalized. Season 6: 2003–2004
# Title Director Writer(s) Original Airdate Production Code Overall Number 1 "What's Love Got to Do with It?" Chris Brougham Ian Gurvitz October 8, 2003 601 117 John and Chris's relationship takes a new turn when they both begin to admit their feelings for each other. Linda questions her lack of spirituality, and a guy named Hector shows up at the diner, looking for a get-rich-quick scheme. 2 "Dates & Nuts" Chris Brougham Bobby Gaylor October 15, 2003 602 118 John and Chris try to have their first date, but end up at the hospital for one of Becker's patients. 3 "A Little Ho-mance" Darryl Bates Maisha Closson October 22, 2003 603 119 John tries to sleep with Chris, who wants more romance. Margaret doesn't want to hear about the relationship, and those at the diner discuss Jake's grandmother, who lives in a home and is having sex. 4 "Spontaneous Combustion" Ken Levine Gary Dontzig and Steven Peterman October 29, 2003 604 120 5 "Afterglow" Chris Brougham David Isaacs and Ken Levine November 12, 2003 605 121 6 "The Unbelievable Wrongness of Talking" Mike Uppendahl Lisa Albert November 19, 2003 606 122 John is depressed when an apparently healthy patient is diagnosed with a serious illness. Meanwhile, Chris tries to get John to talk things over with her more often. 7 "Sister Spoils the Turkey" Darryl Bates Joyce Gittlin November 26, 2003 607 123 Chris's sister, who has a criminal past, comes to visit for thanksgiving, where she meets Jake, and goes out with him. 8 "Chock Full o' Nuts" Chris Brougham Matt Ember December 3, 2003 608 124 After an insane asylum closes in John's neighborhood, his office, as well as Chris's dinner, are overwhelmed with crazy people. 9 "A First Class Flight" Ken Levine Dawn Dekeyser December 17, 2003 603 125 Chris is mad at John for flying to a medical convention first class, rather than going with her in coach. 10 "Margaret Sings the Blues" Chris Brougham Maisha Closson January 7, 2004 610 126 Margaret reveals her singing talent. 11 "Snow Means Snow" Mike Uppendahl Bobby Gaylor January 14, 2004 611 127 John tries to avoid going on vacation with Chris. 12 "Subway Story" Ian Gurvitz Gary Dontzig and Steven Peterman January 21, 2004 612 128 Becker plans to have dinner with Chris but ends up giving an old lady directions on the subway. 13 "D.N.R." Chris Brougham Ian Gurvitz and Dave Hackel January 28, 2004 613 129 Jake decides what to spend his inheritance on; Chris worries that John is about to break up with her. External links
- "Becker Episode Guide". TV.com. http://www.tv.com/becker/show/68/episode.html?om_act=convert&om_clk=tabssh&tag=tabs;episodes. Retrieved 2008-07-29.
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