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{{DISPLAYTITLE:List of ''Becker'' episodes}}
{{DISPLAYTITLE:List of ''Becker'' episodes}}
''[[Becker (TV series)|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.
''[[Becker (TV series)|Becker]]'' is an American [[situation comedy]] TV series created by [[Dave Hackel]] that aired on [[CBS]] for six seasons from November 2, 1998 to January 28, 2004. A total of 129 episodes were produced. The number of every episode appears as the change readout on the register at Reggie's diner.
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== Series overview ==
== Series overview ==
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1998|11|2}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1998|11|2}}
| ProdCode = 101
| ProdCode = 101
| Viewers = 13.77<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41372619/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Nov. 2-8)|date=November 11, 1998|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = Becker deals with an HIV-positive child, and the fact that Reggie has inherited his favorite diner from her father.
| ShortSummary = Becker deals with an HIV-positive child, and the fact that Reggie has inherited his favorite diner from her father.
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1998|11|9}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1998|11|9}}
| ProdCode = 104
| ProdCode = 104
| Viewers = 14.00<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41316218/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Nov. 9-15)|date=November 18, 1998|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = 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.
| ShortSummary = 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.
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1998|11|16}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1998|11|16}}
| ProdCode = 103
| ProdCode = 103
| Viewers = 14.00<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41313160/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Nov. 16-22)|date=November 25, 1998|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = Despite his best efforts, Becker can't escape the sexual overtones that follow him throughout the day. 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.
| ShortSummary = Despite his best efforts, Becker cannot escape the sexual overtones that follow him throughout the day. 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.
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1998|11|30}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1998|11|30}}
| ProdCode = 102
| ProdCode = 102
| Viewers = 13.03<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41370229/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Nov. 30-Dec. 6)|date=December 9, 1998|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = 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. ''Note: This episode marks the last television appearance of actor [[Noam Pitlik]]''.
| ShortSummary = 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.

''Note: This episode marks the last television appearance of actor [[Noam Pitlik]]''.
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1998|12|7}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1998|12|7}}
| ProdCode = 106
| ProdCode = 106
| Viewers = 14.41<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41295417/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Dec. 7-13)|date=December 16, 1998|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = When a patient tries to set Becker up on a blind date, he initially declines the offer, but he eventually agrees to meet the woman. Meanwhile, Reggie's evening goes south when she realizes that the guy she's dating is just too... nice.
| ShortSummary = When a patient tries to set Becker up on a blind date, he initially declines the offer, but he eventually agrees to meet the woman. Meanwhile, Reggie's evening goes south when she realizes that the guy she is dating is just too nice.
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1998|12|14}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1998|12|14}}
| ProdCode = 105
| ProdCode = 105
| Viewers = 13.90<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41372304/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Dec. 14-20)|date=December 24, 1998|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = 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.
| ShortSummary = 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.
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1998|12|21}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1998|12|21}}
| ProdCode = 108
| ProdCode = 108
| Viewers = 12.52<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41307536/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Dec. 21-27)|date=January 1, 1999|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = 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.
| ShortSummary = 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.
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1999|1|11}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1999|1|11}}
| ProdCode = 109
| ProdCode = 109
| Viewers = 14.89<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41319654/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Jan. 11-17)|date=January 20, 1999|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = The arrogant Bronx doctor is once again complaining about the shortcomings of society, sparking another verbal sparring match with Reggie. But when his back goes out, he has no choice but to call her for help.
| ShortSummary = The arrogant Bronx doctor is once again complaining about the shortcomings of society, sparking another verbal sparring match with Reggie. But when his back goes out, he has no choice but to call her for help.
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1999|1|18}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1999|1|18}}
| ProdCode = 110
| ProdCode = 110
| Viewers = 15.73<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41319996/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Jan. 18-24)|date=January 27, 1999|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = 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.
| ShortSummary = 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.
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1999|1|25}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1999|1|25}}
| ProdCode = 113
| ProdCode = 113
| Viewers = 14.68<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41321511/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Jan. 25-31)|date=February 3, 1999|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = 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 newspaper column to create a local controversy. Becker tries his best to ignore the situation but has a hard time letting it go.
| ShortSummary = 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 newspaper column to create a local controversy. Becker tries his best to ignore the situation but has a hard time letting it go and decides to confront the reporter and expose his hypocrisy.
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1999|2|1}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1999|2|1}}
| ProdCode = 114
| ProdCode = 114
| Viewers = 15.16<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41319786/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Feb. 1-7)|date=February 10, 1999|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = Becker agrees to write an article for a fellow doctor's medical journal, but has trouble finishing the project when he can't seem to acquire five minutes of quiet time before something or someone finds a way to interrupt his concentration.
| ShortSummary = Becker agrees to write an article for a fellow doctor's medical journal, but has trouble finishing the project when he cannot seem to acquire five minutes of quiet time before something or someone finds a way to interrupt his concentration.
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1999|2|8}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1999|2|8}}
| ProdCode = 107
| ProdCode = 107
| Viewers = 12.63<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41321832/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Feb. 8-14)|date=February 18, 1999|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = Becker deals with a series of Valentine's Day issues with his usual cynical approach, but a late night hospital visit abruptly softens his perspective as he begins to understand why this holiday can be so important to others.
| ShortSummary = Becker deals with a series of Valentine's Day issues with his usual cynical approach, but a late night hospital visit abruptly softens his perspective as he begins to understand why this holiday can be so important to others.
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1999|2|15}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1999|2|15}}
| ProdCode = 111
| ProdCode = 111
| Viewers = 14.92<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41306812/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Feb. 15-21)|date=February 24, 1999|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = 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 personality.
| ShortSummary = Becker is less than thrilled when his estranged father, Fred ([[Dick Van Dyke]]), makes an unannounced visit. Although Becker is unhappy to see his father, the others are instantly charmed by Fred's easygoing personality.
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1999|2|22}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1999|2|22}}
| ProdCode = 115
| ProdCode = 115
| Viewers = 13.31<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41320206/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Feb. 22-28)|date=March 3, 1999|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = Becker copes with a patient who believes he can talk directly to God. Meanwhile Linda decides to keep a jacket mistakenly returned to her by her drycleaner.
| ShortSummary = Becker copes with a patient who believes he can talk directly to God. Meanwhile, Linda decides to keep a jacket mistakenly returned to her by her drycleaner.
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1999|3|1}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1999|3|1}}
| ProdCode = 112
| ProdCode = 112
| Viewers = 13.40<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41321373/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (March 1–7)|date=March 10, 1999|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = 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 Sandra at her hotel, it becomes abundantly clear that their explosive chemistry remains fiercely intact.
| ShortSummary = 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 Sandra at her hotel, it becomes abundantly clear that their explosive chemistry remains fiercely intact.
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1999|3|8}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1999|3|8}}
| ProdCode = 116
| ProdCode = 116
| Viewers = 14.30<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41294681/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (March 8–14)|date=March 17, 1999|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = When a patient's mother desperately needs Becker to watch her two kids for the day, he reluctantly agrees. But when the day turns into an unexpected sleepover at Becker's, his attempts to establish rules for the kids are ineffective.
| ShortSummary = When a patient's mother desperately needs Becker to watch her two kids for the day, he reluctantly agrees. But when the day turns into an unexpected sleepover at Becker's, his attempts to establish rules for the kids are ineffective.
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1999|4|5}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1999|4|5}}
| ProdCode = 117
| ProdCode = 117
| Viewers = 13.84<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41308705/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (April 5–11)|date=April 14, 1999|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = 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."
| ShortSummary = When Becker's computer is stolen from his apartment, he is shocked to learn that the insurance company's reimbursement will not 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 has made a "fatal error."
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1999|4|12}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1999|4|12}}
| ProdCode = 119
| ProdCode = 119
| Viewers = 14.12<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41320437/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (April 12–18)|date=April 21, 1999|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = 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.
| ShortSummary = Much to 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 is guilted into taking care of it.
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1999|4|19}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1999|4|19}}
| ProdCode = 120
| ProdCode = 120
| Viewers = 13.11<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41320804/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (April 19–25)|date=April 28, 1999|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = 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.
| ShortSummary = 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.
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1999|5|3}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1999|5|3}}
| ProdCode = 121
| ProdCode = 121
| Viewers = 13.31<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41313596/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (May 3–9)|date=May 12, 1999|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = 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 road-rage behind the wheel cause an accident.
| ShortSummary = Becker reluctantly agrees to shuttle Reggie, Margaret, Jake and Linda to various engagements in Queens when they learn that he is heading that way in his car. It quickly becomes a "what-was-I-thinking" scenario for the gang when Becker's road-rage behind the wheel causes an accident.
This episode includes cameos by Hilton Lucas from ''[[Cosby (TV series)|Cosby]]'', Doug Heffernan from ''[[The King of Queens]]'' and Ray Barone from ''[[Everybody Loves Raymond]]''.
The original broadcast of this episode included cameos by Hilton Lucas from ''[[Cosby (TV series)|Cosby]]'', Doug Heffernan from ''[[The King of Queens]]'' and Ray Barone from ''[[Everybody Loves Raymond]]''. These cameos were cut from the syndicated and DVD versions.
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1999|5|10}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1999|5|10}}
| ProdCode = 118
| ProdCode = 118
| Viewers = 13.86<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41314884/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (May 10–16)|date=May 19, 1999|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = 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.
| ShortSummary = 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.
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1999|5|17}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1999|5|17}}
| ProdCode = 122
| ProdCode = 122
| Viewers = 13.44<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41321453/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (May 17–23)|date=May 26, 1999|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = Becker tries to find a date for a medical fundraiser while everyone insists that he should just ask Reggie. Fearing that Reggie will misread his invitation, Becker struggles to find someone else to take to the event.
| ShortSummary = Becker tries to find a date for a medical fundraiser while everyone insists that he should just ask Reggie. Fearing that Reggie will misread his invitation, Becker struggles to find someone else to take to the event.
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| EpisodeNumber2 = 1
| Title = Point of Contact
| Title = Point of Contact
| DirectedBy = Andy Ackerman
| DirectedBy = [[Andy Ackerman]]
| WrittenBy = Michael Markowitz
| WrittenBy = [[Michael Markowitz]]
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1999|09|20}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1999|09|20}}
| ProdCode = 201
| ProdCode = 201
| Viewers = 15.16<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41321901/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Sept. 20–26)|date=September 29, 1999|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = After saving a woman's life ([[Kim Darby]]), Becker believes that she has become his stalker.
| ShortSummary = After saving a woman's life ([[Kim Darby]]), Becker believes that she has become his stalker.
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1999|09|27}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1999|09|27}}
| ProdCode = 202
| ProdCode = 202
| Viewers = 16.22<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41309444/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Sept. 27–Oct. 3)|date=October 6, 1999|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = After quitting smoking, John picks up another addiction.
| ShortSummary = After quitting smoking, Becker picks up another addiction (sex).
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| EpisodeNumber2 = 3
| EpisodeNumber2 = 3
| Title = Cyrano de Beckerac
| Title = Cyrano de Beckerac
| DirectedBy = Andy Ackerman
| DirectedBy = [[Ken Levine (screenwriter)|Ken Levine]]
| WrittenBy = Marsha Myers
| WrittenBy = Marsha Myers
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1999|10|04}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1999|10|04}}
| ProdCode = 203
| ProdCode = 203
| Viewers = 14.12<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41320606/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Oct. 4-10)|date=October 13, 1999|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = When Becker learns his patient is dating Reggie, he lends him some dating advice. Meanwhile, Linda tries to mentor a child with behavioral issues.
| ShortSummary = When Becker learns his patient is dating Reggie, he lends him some dating advice. Meanwhile, Linda tries to mentor a child with behavioral issues.
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| EpisodeNumber2 = 4
| EpisodeNumber2 = 4
| Title = Linda Quits
| Title = Linda Quits
| DirectedBy = Andy Ackerman
| DirectedBy = Ken Levine
| WrittenBy = Marsha Myers
| WrittenBy = [[Glenn Gers]]
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1999|10|11}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1999|10|11}}
| ProdCode = 204
| ProdCode = 204
| Viewers = 15.39<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41320334/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Oct. 11-17)|date=October 20, 1999|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = 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.
| ShortSummary = 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.
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1999|10|18}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1999|10|18}}
| ProdCode = 205
| ProdCode = 205
| Viewers = 14.05<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41300202/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Oct. 18-24)|date=October 27, 1999|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = As Reggie dates her high school crush, Becker becomes upset when he learns of an old friend's recent success.
| ShortSummary = As Reggie dates her high school crush, Becker becomes upset when he learns of an old friend's recent success.
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| Title = Shovel Off to Buffalo
| Title = Shovel Off to Buffalo
| DirectedBy = Andy Ackerman
| DirectedBy = Andy Ackerman
| WrittenBy = David Isaacs
| WrittenBy = [[David Isaacs (writer)|David Isaacs]]
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1999|10|25}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1999|10|25}}
| ProdCode = 206
| ProdCode = 206
| Viewers = 16.35<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41320905/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Oct. 25-31)|date=November 3, 1999|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = Becker and Reggie are stranded in Buffalo when their flight to Chicago is delayed due to bad weather.
| ShortSummary = Becker and Reggie are stranded in Buffalo when their flight to Chicago is delayed due to bad weather.
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1999|11|01}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1999|11|01}}
| ProdCode = 207
| ProdCode = 207
| Viewers = 14.70<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41313745/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Nov. 1-7)|date=November 10, 1999|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = Becker is visited by a friend of an old friend who turns out to be the old friend. Meanwhile Margaret is upset with an acquaintance over an old debt.
| ShortSummary = Becker is visited by a friend of an old friend who turns out to be the old friend. Meanwhile Margaret is upset with an acquaintance over an old debt.
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1999|11|08}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1999|11|08}}
| ProdCode = 208
| ProdCode = 208
| Viewers = 14.98<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41320730/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Nov. 8-14)|date=November 17, 1999|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = Becker is shot in the shoulder while trying to help Jake after Jake is robbed at gunpoint.
| ShortSummary = Becker is shot in the shoulder while trying to help Jake, who got robbed at gunpoint. He meets his surgeon, Elizabeth, with whom he frequently clashes.
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| Title = Hate Thy Neighbor
| Title = Hate Thy Neighbor
| DirectedBy = Andy Ackerman
| DirectedBy = Andy Ackerman
| WrittenBy = [[Anne Flett-Giordano]] & [[Chuck Ranberg]]
| WrittenBy = [[Anne Flett-Giordano]] & Chuck Ranberg
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1999|11|15}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1999|11|15}}
| ProdCode = 209
| ProdCode = 209
| Viewers = 15.22<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41306447/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Nov. 15-21)|date=November 24, 1999|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = 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.
| ShortSummary = While recovering from the shooting, Becker must put up with his neighbors. Elizabeth also returns, starting a relationship with Becker. Meanwhile, Margaret and Linda must find a temporary doctor while Becker is out.
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| LineColor = FF6E66
}}
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| EpisodeNumber2 = 10
| EpisodeNumber2 = 10
| Title = Pain in the Aspirin
| Title = Pain in the Aspirin
| DirectedBy = Jeff Melman
| DirectedBy = [[Gregg Heschong]]
| WrittenBy = Russ Woody
| WrittenBy = [[Russ Woody]]
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1999|11|22}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1999|11|22}}
| ProdCode = 210
| ProdCode = 210
| Viewers = 15.61<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41317696/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Nov. 22-28)|date=December 1, 1999|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = Becker catches Elizabeth in a lie and begins to question everyone's honesty.
| ShortSummary = Becker catches Elizabeth in a lie and begins to question everyone's honesty.
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1999|11|29}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1999|11|29}}
| ProdCode = 211
| ProdCode = 211
| Viewers = 15.90<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41301051/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Nov. 29-Dec. 5)|date=December 8, 1999|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = Jake's former best friend and person that caused his blindness returns to town wanting Jake's forgiveness.
| ShortSummary = Jake's former best friend and person that caused his blindness returns to town wanting Jake's forgiveness.
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| LineColor = FF6E66
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1999|12|13}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|1999|12|13}}
| ProdCode = 212
| ProdCode = 212
| Viewers = 16.81<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41319068/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Dec. 13-19)|date=December 22, 1999|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = 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.
| ShortSummary = 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.
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2000|01|10}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2000|01|10}}
| ProdCode = 213
| ProdCode = 213
| Viewers = 17.90<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41381605/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Jan. 10-16)|date=January 19, 2000|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = When Margaret takes time off from work, Becker and Linda have to deal with a bad day at the office without her.
| ShortSummary = When Margaret takes time off from work, Becker and Linda have to deal with a bad day at the office without her.
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2000|01|17}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2000|01|17}}
| ProdCode = 214
| ProdCode = 214
| Viewers = 16.34<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41379298/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Jan. 17-23)|date=January 26, 2000|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = A rumor is started that Becker is suffering from a terminal illness.
| ShortSummary = A rumor is started that Becker is suffering from a terminal illness.
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| EpisodeNumber2 = 15
| EpisodeNumber2 = 15
| Title = All the Rage
| Title = All the Rage
| DirectedBy = Andy Ackerman
| DirectedBy = [[Lee Shallat-Chemel]]
| WrittenBy = Michael Markowitz
| WrittenBy = Michael Markowitz
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2000|02|07}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2000|02|07}}
| ProdCode = 215
| ProdCode = 215
| Viewers = 13.84<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41381880/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Feb. 7-13)|date=February 16, 2000|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = Becker must undergo anger management classes after he verbally assaults two police officers. Meanwhile, Bob's mother kicks him out of the retirement home.
| ShortSummary = Becker must undergo anger management classes after he verbally assaults two police officers. Meanwhile, Bob's mother kicks him out of the retirement home.
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| EpisodeNumber2 = 16
| EpisodeNumber2 = 16
| Title = Old Yeller
| Title = Old Yeller
| DirectedBy = Lee Shallat-Chemel
| DirectedBy = Darryl Bates
| WrittenBy = Mark Egan
| WrittenBy = Mark Egan
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2000|02|14}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2000|02|14}}
| ProdCode = 216
| ProdCode = 216
| Viewers = 15.31<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41381832/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Feb. 14-20)|date=February 24, 2000|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = Everyone believes Becker is going through a mid-life crisis after he buys a motorcycle.
| ShortSummary = Everyone believes Becker is going through a mid-life crisis after he buys a motorcycle.
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| EpisodeNumber2 = 17
| EpisodeNumber2 = 17
| Title = The Roast That Ruined Them
| Title = The Roast That Ruined Them
| DirectedBy = Ken Levine
| DirectedBy = Andy Ackerman
| WrittenBy = Dana Borkow
| WrittenBy = Dana Borkow
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2000|02|21}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2000|02|21}}
| ProdCode = 217
| ProdCode = 217
| Viewers = 15.57<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41380437/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Feb. 21-27)|date=March 1, 2000|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = Becker's girlfriend pressures him into hosting a dinner party.
| ShortSummary = Becker's girlfriend pressures him into hosting a dinner party.
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2000|02|28}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2000|02|28}}
| ProdCode = 218
| ProdCode = 218
| Viewers = 10.40<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41303577/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Feb. 28-March 5)|date=March 8, 2000|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = 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.
| ShortSummary = After receiving a faulty charge on his telephone bill, Becker has to fight the phone company to take it off. Meanwhile, Bob produces a set of inspirational tapes.
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| LineColor = FF6E66
}}
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| EpisodeNumber2 = 19
| EpisodeNumber2 = 19
| Title = The Bearer of Bad Tidings
| Title = The Bearer of Bad Tidings
| DirectedBy = Leonard R. Garner Jr.
| DirectedBy = Andy Ackerman
| WrittenBy = Marsha Myers
| WrittenBy = Marsha Myers
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2000|03|20}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2000|03|20}}
| ProdCode = 219
| ProdCode = 219
| Viewers = 17.00<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41379430/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (March 20–26)|date=March 29, 2000|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = After accidentally leaving a bad phone message, Becker tries desperately to delete it before the person listens to it.
| ShortSummary = Becker accidentally leaves a phone message for the child of a deceased patient while annoyed with Linda and her friend (also named Linda). Now, Becker tries desperately to delete it before the person listens to it, ultimately accidentally informing the wrong family that their father died.
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}}
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| Title = One Angry Man
| Title = One Angry Man
| DirectedBy = Andy Ackerman
| DirectedBy = Andy Ackerman
| WrittenBy = Dan Wilcox
| WrittenBy = [[Dan Wilcox]]
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2000|04|10}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2000|04|10}}
| ProdCode = 220
| ProdCode = 220
| Viewers = 14.50<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41317139/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (April 10–16)|date=April 19, 2000|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = Becker and Linda both receive jury duty.
| ShortSummary = Becker and Linda both receive jury duty.
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| EpisodeNumber2 = 21
| EpisodeNumber2 = 21
| Title = Sight Unseen
| Title = Sight Unseen
| DirectedBy = Andy Ackerman
| DirectedBy = Darryl Bates
| WrittenBy = Michael Markowitz
| WrittenBy = Michael Markowitz
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2000|05|01}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2000|05|01}}
| ProdCode = 221
| ProdCode = 221
| Viewers = 16.76<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41309655/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (May 1–7)|date=May 10, 2000|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = Jake ponders breaking up with a woman when he learns she too is blind.
| ShortSummary = Jake ponders breaking up with a woman when he learns she too is blind.
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2000|05|08}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2000|05|08}}
| ProdCode = 222
| ProdCode = 222
| Viewers = 15.34<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41380156/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (May 8–14)|date=May 17, 2000|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = Becker and a priest go head-to-head over religion. Meanwhile, Reggie, Jake and Bob venture into online investments. Also, Linda can't stop laughing after hearing about [[Asperger syndrome]].
| ShortSummary = Becker and a priest go head-to-head over religion. Meanwhile, Reggie, Jake and Bob venture into online investments. Also, Linda can't stop laughing after hearing about [[Asperger syndrome]].
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| EpisodeNumber2 = 23
| EpisodeNumber2 = 23
| Title = Cooked
| Title = Cooked
| DirectedBy = Andy Ackerman
| DirectedBy = Ken Levine
| WrittenBy = Russ Woody
| WrittenBy = Russ Woody
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2000|05|15}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2000|05|15}}
| ProdCode = 224
| ProdCode = 224
| Viewers = 15.11<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41303427/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (May 15–21)|date=May 24, 2000|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = Becker's girlfriend gets a job offer in Chicago.
| ShortSummary = Becker's girlfriend gets a job offer in Chicago.
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| Title = Panic on the 86th
| Title = Panic on the 86th
| DirectedBy = Andy Ackerman
| DirectedBy = Andy Ackerman
| WrittenBy = David Isaacs
| WrittenBy = Ken Levine & David Isaacs
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2000|05|22}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2000|05|22}}
| ProdCode = 223
| ProdCode = 223
| Viewers = 16.05<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41380070/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (May 22–28)|date=June 1, 2000|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = Reggie suffers a panic attack when thinking about her future; Becker becomes friends with a prostitute.
| ShortSummary = Reggie suffers a panic attack when thinking about her future; Becker becomes friends with a prostitute.
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|airdate = 11
|airdate = 11
|prodcode = 7
|prodcode = 7
|viewers = 10
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| EpisodeNumber2 = 1
| EpisodeNumber2 = 1
| Title = The Film Critic
| Title = The Film Critic
| DirectedBy = Andy Ackerman
| DirectedBy = [[Andy Ackerman]]
| WrittenBy = Ian Gurvitz
| WrittenBy = Ian Gurvitz
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2000|10|09}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2000|10|09}}
| ProdCode = 301
| ProdCode = 301
| Viewers = 16.73<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41379705/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Oct. 9–15)|date=October 18, 2000|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = John attempts to see a movie, but it keeps getting interrupted by rude people in the theater.
| ShortSummary = Becker attempts to see a movie, but it keeps getting interrupted by rude people in the theater.
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}}
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| EpisodeNumber2 = 2
| EpisodeNumber2 = 2
| Title = Super Bob
| Title = Super Bob
| DirectedBy = Ken Levine
| DirectedBy = [[Ken Levine (screenwriter)|Ken Levine]]
| WrittenBy = Dana Borkow
| WrittenBy = Dana Borkow
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2000|10|16}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2000|10|16}}
| ProdCode = 302
| ProdCode = 302
| Viewers = 17.58<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41379901/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Oct. 16–22)|date=October 25, 2000|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = After the [[building superintendent]] in John's building dies, Linda gets Bob to be his replacement.
| ShortSummary = After the [[building superintendent]] in Becker's building dies, Linda gets Bob to be his replacement.
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| LineColor = 8db433
}}
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| Title = One Wong Move
| Title = One Wong Move
| DirectedBy = Andy Ackerman
| DirectedBy = Andy Ackerman
| WrittenBy = Russ Woody
| WrittenBy = [[Russ Woody]]
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2000|10|23}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2000|10|23}}
| ProdCode = 305
| ProdCode = 305
| Viewers = 17.00<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41299248/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Oct. 23–29)|date=November 1, 2000|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = John leaves his credit card at a [[Chinese cuisine|Chinese restaurant]] that the others convinced him to go to.
| ShortSummary = Becker leaves his credit card at a [[Chinese cuisine|Chinese restaurant]] that the others convinced him to go to.
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| LineColor = 8db433
}}
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| Title = What Indifference a Day Makes
| Title = What Indifference a Day Makes
| DirectedBy = Darryl Bates
| DirectedBy = Darryl Bates
| WrittenBy = Michael Markowitz
| WrittenBy = [[Michael Markowitz]]
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2000|10|30}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2000|10|30}}
| ProdCode = 304
| ProdCode = 304
| Viewers = 16.72<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41381434/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Oct. 30–Nov. 5)|date=November 8, 2000|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = John feels useless when a student doctor shadows him.
| ShortSummary = Becker feels useless when a young student shadows him at work.
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| LineColor = 8db433
}}
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2000|11|06}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2000|11|06}}
| ProdCode = 308
| ProdCode = 308
| Viewers = 17.31<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41380347/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Nov. 6-12)|date=November 15, 2000|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = After John's office is [[vandalized]], he calls a detective to figure out who did it.
| ShortSummary = After Becker's office is [[vandalized]], he calls a detective to figure out who did it.
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| LineColor = 8db433
}}
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| Title = The Wrong Man
| Title = The Wrong Man
| DirectedBy = Andy Ackerman
| DirectedBy = Andy Ackerman
| WrittenBy = Matthew Weiner
| WrittenBy = [[Matthew Weiner]]
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2000|11|13}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2000|11|13}}
| ProdCode = 306
| ProdCode = 306
| Viewers = 17.81<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41382075/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Nov. 13-19)|date=November 22, 2000|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = Becker is visited by an ex-girlfriend.
| ShortSummary = Becker is visited by a now-married ex-girlfriend.
| LineColor = 8db433
| LineColor = 8db433
}}
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2000|11|20}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2000|11|20}}
| ProdCode = 303
| ProdCode = 303
| Viewers = 17.98<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41381687/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Nov. 20-26)|date=December 1, 2000|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = Becker's car is stolen. A guy asks Reggie to marry him.
| ShortSummary = Becker's car is stolen. A guy asks Reggie to marry him after two days.
| LineColor = 8db433
| LineColor = 8db433
}}
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2000|11|27}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2000|11|27}}
| ProdCode = 307
| ProdCode = 307
| Viewers = 16.91<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41308070/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Nov. 27-Dec. 3)|date=December 6, 2000|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = Jake bets John 300 dollars, if he can go a full day without smoking.
| ShortSummary = Becker bets Jake 50 dollars that he never smokes again, but Jake increases the bet to 100 dollars that Becker won't make it through the day without a cigarette. Becker's attempts to quit smoking are rocky at best, but the two raise the stakes to 300 dollars.
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}}
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2000|12|11}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2000|12|11}}
| ProdCode = 311
| ProdCode = 311
| Viewers = 18.04<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41379226/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Dec. 11-17)|date=December 20, 2000|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = Becker's back goes out while standing near a department store Christmas display and he is unable to move.
| ShortSummary = Becker's back goes out while standing near a department store Christmas display and he is unable to move.
| LineColor = 8db433
| LineColor = 8db433
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2000|12|18}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2000|12|18}}
| ProdCode = 309
| ProdCode = 309
| Viewers = 17.58<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41382195/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Dec. 18-24)|date=December 29, 2000|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = Margaret has a sexual dream involving John; John plans to give Margaret a raise.
| ShortSummary = Margaret has a sexual dream involving Becker, who plans to give Margaret a raise.
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2001|01|08}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2001|01|08}}
| ProdCode = 310
| ProdCode = 310
| Viewers = 17.09<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41489515/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Jan. 8-14)|date=January 19, 2001|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = John is anxious about dating a younger woman; Reggie gets death threats from a former classmate.
| ShortSummary = Becker is anxious about dating a younger woman. Reggie gets death threats from a former classmate.
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| LineColor = 8db433
}}
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2001|01|22}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2001|01|22}}
| ProdCode = 312
| ProdCode = 312
| Viewers = 17.09<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41489623/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Jan. 22-28)|date=January 31, 2001|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = John's patient dies and leaves his ashes to Becker.
| ShortSummary = One of Becker's patients dies and leaves his ashes to him.
| LineColor = 8db433
| LineColor = 8db433
}}
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2001|02|05}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2001|02|05}}
| ProdCode = 315
| ProdCode = 315
| Viewers = 18.37<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41489731/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Feb. 5-11)|date=February 14, 2001|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = Linda accidentally sends John on a gay cruise for vacation.
| ShortSummary = Linda accidentally sends Becker on a gay cruise for vacation.
| LineColor = 8db433
| LineColor = 8db433
}}
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2001|02|12}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2001|02|12}}
| ProdCode = 317
| ProdCode = 317
| Viewers = 15.55<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41487054/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Feb. 12-18)|date=February 22, 2001|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = When Becker's college sweetheart comes back into his life, he isn't prepared for the baggage she brings with her.
| ShortSummary = When Becker's college sweetheart comes back into his life, he isn't prepared for the baggage she brings with her.
| LineColor = 8db433
| LineColor = 8db433
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2001|02|19}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2001|02|19}}
| ProdCode = 316
| ProdCode = 316
| Viewers = 15.66<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41489879/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Feb. 19-25)|date=February 28, 2001|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = John is excited to give a graduation speech to a graduating high school class.
| ShortSummary = Becker is excited to give a speech to a graduating high school class.
| LineColor = 8db433
| LineColor = 8db433
}}
}}
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2001|02|26}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2001|02|26}}
| ProdCode = 313
| ProdCode = 313
| Viewers = 15.06<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41486466/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Feb. 26-March 4)|date=March 7, 2001|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = John treats Jake's grandmother, and earns the ire of both.
| ShortSummary = Becker treats Jake's grandmother, and earns the ire of both.
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| LineColor = 8db433
}}
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2001|03|05}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2001|03|05}}
| ProdCode = 314
| ProdCode = 314
| Viewers = 15.90<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41488251/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (March 5–11)|date=March 14, 2001|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = 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.
| ShortSummary = 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 Becker and then becomes paranoid about Becker trying to get even.
| LineColor = 8db433
| LineColor = 8db433
}}
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2001|03|19}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2001|03|19}}
| ProdCode = 318
| ProdCode = 318
| Viewers = 16.06<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41490075/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (March 19–25)|date=March 28, 2001|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = Linda and Reggie date the same man. Bob searches for the prostitute in the building.
| ShortSummary = Linda and Reggie date the same man. Bob searches for the prostitute in the building.
| LineColor = 8db433
| LineColor = 8db433
}}
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2001|04|09}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2001|04|09}}
| ProdCode = 321
| ProdCode = 321
| Viewers = 15.75<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41490262/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (April 9–15)|date=April 18, 2001|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = John's godson comes to him, and explains he needs help telling his dad he is [[homosexual|gay]].
| ShortSummary = Becker's godson confides in him that he needs help telling his dad he is gay.
| LineColor = 8db433
| LineColor = 8db433
}}
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2001|04|16}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2001|04|16}}
| ProdCode = 319
| ProdCode = 319
| Viewers = 14.43<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41490315/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (April 16–22)|date=April 25, 2001|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = John Becker has insomnia and the gang tries to help him get through it.
| ShortSummary = Becker has insomnia and his friends try to help him get through it.
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| LineColor = 8db433
}}
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2001|04|23}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2001|04|23}}
| ProdCode = 320
| ProdCode = 320
| Viewers = 15.34<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41490424/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (April 23–29)|date=May 2, 2001|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = 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.
| ShortSummary = Becker runs into an old college mentor/professor who doesn't remember him, much to Becker's chagrin.
| LineColor = 8db433
| LineColor = 8db433
}}
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2001|04|30}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2001|04|30}}
| ProdCode = 322
| ProdCode = 322
| Viewers = 15.36<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41490539/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (April 30-May 6)|date=May 9, 2001|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = An obese patient of John's refuses to lose weight, so Becker takes him to a gym where he suffers a [[myocardial infarction|heart attack]].
| ShortSummary = An obese patient of Becker's refuses to lose weight, so Becker takes him to a gym where he suffers a [[myocardial infarction|heart attack]].
| LineColor = 8db433
| LineColor = 8db433
}}
}}
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2001|05|07}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2001|05|07}}
| ProdCode = 323
| ProdCode = 323
| Viewers = 15.81<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41490616/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (May 7–13)|date=May 16, 2001|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = 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.
| ShortSummary = 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.
| LineColor = 8db433
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2001|05|14}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2001|05|14}}
| ProdCode = 324
| ProdCode = 324
| Viewers = 15.24<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41488110/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (May 14–20)|date=May 23, 2001|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = Becker's lawsuit goes to trial.
| ShortSummary = Becker's lawsuit goes to trial.
| LineColor = 8db433
| LineColor = 8db433
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|airdate = 11
|prodcode = 7
|prodcode = 7
|viewers = 10
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{{Episode list
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| EpisodeNumber2 = 1
| EpisodeNumber2 = 1
| Title = Psycho Therapy
| Title = Psycho Therapy
| DirectedBy = Andy Ackerman
| DirectedBy = [[Andy Ackerman]]
| WrittenBy = Matthew Weiner
| WrittenBy = [[Matthew Weiner]]
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2001|10|01}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2001|10|01}}
| ProdCode = 401
| ProdCode = 401
| Viewers = 18.21<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41488562/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Oct. 1-7)|date=October 10, 2001|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = John sees a psychologist ([[Rhea Perlman]]); Linda looks for a new job.
| ShortSummary = Becker is ordered by the court to see a psychologist ([[Rhea Perlman]]), though she turns out to be even angrier than he is. Linda searches for a new job.
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| LineColor = 1d2168
}}
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| Title = Breakfast of Chumpions
| Title = Breakfast of Chumpions
| DirectedBy = Andy Ackerman
| DirectedBy = Andy Ackerman
| WrittenBy = Russ Woody
| WrittenBy = [[Russ Woody]]
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2001|10|08}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2001|10|08}}
| ProdCode = 402
| ProdCode = 402
| Viewers = 17.27<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41488871/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Oct. 8-14)|date=October 17, 2001|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = John buys a ticket for a pancake breakfast from a little girl.
| ShortSummary = Becker buys a ticket for a pancake breakfast from a little girl. The breakfast becomes strained when Becker is forced to sit next to Doc Dome, a rival private practitioner with a dubious past.
| LineColor = 1d2168
| LineColor = 1d2168
}}
}}
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| EpisodeNumber2 = 3
| EpisodeNumber2 = 3
| Title = Jake's Jaunt
| Title = Jake's Jaunt
| DirectedBy = Wil Shriner
| DirectedBy = [[Wil Shriner]]
| WrittenBy = Kate Angelo
| WrittenBy = Kate Angelo
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2001|10|15}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2001|10|15}}
| ProdCode = 403
| ProdCode = 403
| Viewers = 17.48<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41488647/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Oct. 15-21)|date=October 24, 2001|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = 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.
| ShortSummary = Everyone is shocked when Jake announces that he got married over the weekend to a woman he met at a friend's wedding. After realizing he may have rushed things, Jake gets an annulment.
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| LineColor = 1d2168
}}
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2001|10|22}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2001|10|22}}
| ProdCode = 404
| ProdCode = 404
| Viewers = 17.36<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41487558/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Oct. 22-28)|date=October 31, 2001|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = 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.
| ShortSummary = Becker helps a homeless man he discovered is a con artist when he learns the man is supposedly ill. Margaret is forced to act as nursemaid to a dog to earn extra money.
| LineColor = 1d2168
| LineColor = 1d2168
}}
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2001|10|29}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2001|10|29}}
| ProdCode = 406
| ProdCode = 406
| Viewers = 16.18<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41487325/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Oct. 29-Nov. 4)|date=November 7, 2001|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = 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.
| ShortSummary = Becker 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.
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| LineColor = 1d2168
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2001|11|05}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2001|11|05}}
| ProdCode = 405
| ProdCode = 405
| Viewers = 17.00<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41489161/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Nov. 5-11)|date=November 14, 2001|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = 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.
| ShortSummary = Becker panics when he has to get an 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.
| LineColor = 1d2168
| LineColor = 1d2168
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2001|11|12}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2001|11|12}}
| ProdCode = 407
| ProdCode = 407
| Viewers = 17.47<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41494714/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Nov. 12-18)|date=November 21, 2001|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 2, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = 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.
| ShortSummary = Becker 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 ([[Dave Foley]]) that life is worth living.
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| LineColor = 1d2168
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2001|11|19}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2001|11|19}}
| ProdCode = 409
| ProdCode = 409
| Viewers = 17.86<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41494783/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Nov. 19-25)|date=November 28, 2001|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = John and Reggie "double date" with Sara and her husband.
| ShortSummary = Becker and Reggie "double date" with Sara and her husband.
| LineColor = 1d2168
| LineColor = 1d2168
}}
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| EpisodeNumber2 = 9
| EpisodeNumber2 = 9
| Title = The Buddy System
| Title = The Buddy System
| DirectedBy = Gregg Heschong
| DirectedBy = [[Gregg Heschong]]
| WrittenBy = Ian Gurvitz
| WrittenBy = Ian Gurvitz
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2001|11|26}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2001|11|26}}
| ProdCode = 410
| ProdCode = 410
| Viewers = 19.92<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41495018/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Nov. 26-Dec. 2)|date=December 5, 2001|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 2, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = 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.
| ShortSummary = Becker tries to keep a casual love affair alive, while Bob tries to turn a Super Bowl ring he found into his ticket to fame and fortune.
| LineColor = 1d2168
| LineColor = 1d2168
}}
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2001|12|10}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2001|12|10}}
| ProdCode = 411
| ProdCode = 411
| Viewers = 16.12<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tv.zap2it.com/news/ratings/networks/011216network.html |title=Top 20 Network Primetime Report |work=[[Zap2it]] |access-date=June 16, 2023 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030427140901/http://tv.zap2it.com/news/ratings/networks/011216network.html |archive-date=April 27, 2003 }}</ref>
| ShortSummary = 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.
| ShortSummary = Becker 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.
| LineColor = 1d2168
| LineColor = 1d2168
}}
}}
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| Title = Another Tricky Day
| Title = Another Tricky Day
| DirectedBy = Ken Levine
| DirectedBy = Ken Levine
| WrittenBy = Michael Markowitz
| WrittenBy = [[Michael Markowitz]]
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2002|01|07}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2002|01|07}}
| ProdCode = 408
| ProdCode = 408
| Viewers = 18.03<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41464251/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Jan. 7-13)|date=January 16, 2002|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = John tells a patient that he is not dying, and is surprised by his reaction.
| ShortSummary = Becker tells a patient that he is not dying and is surprised by his reaction.
| LineColor = 1d2168
| LineColor = 1d2168
}}
}}
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2002|01|14}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2002|01|14}}
| ProdCode = 412
| ProdCode = 412
| Viewers = 17.65<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41465555/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Jan. 14-20)|date=January 25, 2002|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = Reggie dates John's friend, who is recently divorced.
| ShortSummary = Reggie dates Becker's friend, who is recently divorced.
| LineColor = 1d2168
| LineColor = 1d2168
}}
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2002|01|28}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2002|01|28}}
| ProdCode = 413
| ProdCode = 413
| Viewers = 16.51<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41463526/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Jan. 28-Feb. 3)|date=February 6, 2002|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = John barters medical treatment in exchange for goods and services from Reggie, Bob, and Jake.
| ShortSummary = Becker barters medical treatment in exchange for goods and services from Reggie, Bob, and Jake.
| LineColor = 1d2168
| LineColor = 1d2168
}}
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2002|02|04}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2002|02|04}}
| ProdCode = 417
| ProdCode = 417
| Viewers = 17.31<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41469194/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Feb. 4-10)|date=February 13, 2002|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = John dreads attending his ex-wife's wedding on Valentines Day.
| ShortSummary = Becker dreads attending his ex-wife's wedding on Valentine's Day.
| LineColor = 1d2168
| LineColor = 1d2168
}}
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| Title = It Had to Be Ew
| Title = It Had to Be Ew
| DirectedBy = Andy Ackerman
| DirectedBy = Andy Ackerman
| WrittenBy = Liz Astrof & [[Ritch Shydner]]
| WrittenBy = {{StoryTeleplay|t=Liz Astrof|s=[[Ritch Shydner]]}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2002|02|25}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2002|02|25}}
| ProdCode = 414
| ProdCode = 414
| Viewers = 17.46<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41468567/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Feb. 25-March 3)|date=March 6, 2002|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = John is disturbed when Jake's girlfriend shows disgust at the suggestion that she is interested in John.
| ShortSummary = Becker is disturbed when Jake's girlfriend shows disgust at the suggestion that she is interested in John.
| LineColor = 1d2168
| LineColor = 1d2168
}}
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2002|03|04}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2002|03|04}}
| ProdCode = 415
| ProdCode = 415
| Viewers = 17.29<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41468404/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (March 4–10)|date=March 13, 2002|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = Margaret makes John speak at a local school about nutrition, but the kids ask questions about sex instead.
| ShortSummary = Margaret makes Becker speak at a local school about nutrition, but the kids ask questions about sex instead.
| LineColor = 1d2168
| LineColor = 1d2168
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2002|03|11}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2002|03|11}}
| ProdCode = 421
| ProdCode = 421
| Viewers = 16.16<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41469279/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (March 11–17)|date=March 20, 2002|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = John publishes an article, but a picture of a very ugly man appears instead of his own.
| ShortSummary = Becker publishes an article, but a picture of a very ugly man appears instead of his own.
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2002|03|18}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2002|03|18}}
| ProdCode = 416
| ProdCode = 416
| Viewers = 17.98<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41463649/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (March 18–24)|date=March 27, 2002|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = John get a portable talking computer for his speech-impaired patient, with unintended consequences.
| ShortSummary = Becker gets a portable talking computer for his speech-impaired patient, with unintended consequences.
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| EpisodeNumber2 = 19
| EpisodeNumber2 = 19
| Title = Too Much, Too Late
| Title = Too Much, Too Late
| DirectedBy = Leonard R. Garner Jr.
| DirectedBy = [[Leonard R. Garner Jr.]]
| WrittenBy = Matthew Weiner
| WrittenBy = Matthew Weiner
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2002|04|15}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2002|04|15}}
| ProdCode = 418
| ProdCode = 418
| Viewers = 12.98<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41468846/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (April 15–21)|date=April 24, 2002|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = Jake receives a list of life goals he had written in high school, and realizes he hasn't completed any of them.
| ShortSummary = Jake receives a list of life goals he had written in high school, and realizes he hasn't completed any of them.
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2002|04|22}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2002|04|22}}
| ProdCode = 420
| ProdCode = 420
| Viewers = 12.89<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41469435/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (April 22–28)|date=May 1, 2002|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = 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.
| ShortSummary = Reggie's freezer breaks down, and she buys a new one from Bob's friend. Meanwhile, Becker gives sex advice to an 80-year-old couple.
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2002|04|29}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2002|04|29}}
| ProdCode = 419
| ProdCode = 419
| Viewers = 14.67<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41465401/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (April 29-May 5)|date=May 8, 2002|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = 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.
| ShortSummary = Newcomer Chris Connor arrives in the Bronx and makes her presence felt; Becker, meanwhile, is convinced one of his neighbors is out to get him.
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2002|05|06}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2002|05|06}}
| ProdCode = 422
| ProdCode = 422
| Viewers = 16.10<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41464056/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (May 6–12)|date=May 15, 2002|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = When a patient leaves Becker several steaks as a gift, much to his annoyance, the other insist on helping themselves.
| ShortSummary = When Becker receives some expensive steaks from a patient, his new neighbor Chris cajoles him into throwing a party.
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| EpisodeNumber2 = 23
| EpisodeNumber2 = 23
| Title = Much Ado About Nothing
| Title = Much Ado About Nothing
| RTitle = &nbsp;(Part 1)
| DirectedBy = Gail Mancuso
| DirectedBy = Gail Mancuso
| WrittenBy = Marsha Myers
| WrittenBy = Marsha Myers
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2002|05|13}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2002|05|13}}
| ProdCode = 423
| ProdCode = 423
| Viewers = 15.73<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41463107/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (May 13–19)|date=May 22, 2002|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = John is perturbed when he finds himself attracted to Chris.
| ShortSummary = Becker is surprisingly concerned when he learns that his new neighbor Chris has left town without saying goodbye. Reggie assumes that Becker has more than casual feelings for Chris. Linda sublets her job for a week to a girl who actually manages to do less work than Linda.
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| EpisodeNumber2 = 24
| EpisodeNumber2 = 24
| Title = Everybody Loves Becker
| Title = Everybody Loves Becker
| RTitle = &nbsp;(Part 2)
| DirectedBy = Andy Ackerman
| DirectedBy = Andy Ackerman
| WrittenBy = Kate Angelo
| WrittenBy = Kate Angelo
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2002|05|20}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2002|05|20}}
| ProdCode = 424
| ProdCode = 424
| Viewers = 17.28<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41463925/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (May 20–26)|date=May 30, 2002|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = John must make a difficult choice in his love life.
| ShortSummary = Reggie and Chris compete for Becker's affection. Linda takes Margaret out for a night on the town.
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|airdate = 11
|prodcode = 7
|prodcode = 7
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| EpisodeNumber2 = 1
| EpisodeNumber2 = 1
| Title = Someone's in the Kitchen with Reggie?
| Title = Someone's in the Kitchen with Reggie?
| RTitle = &nbsp;(Part 3)
| DirectedBy = [[Gregg Heschong]]
| DirectedBy = Gregg Heschong
| WrittenBy = Ian Gurvitz
| WrittenBy = Ian Gurvitz
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2002|10|6}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2002|10|6}}
| ProdCode = 501
| ProdCode = 501
| Viewers = 11.75<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41465924/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Sept. 30–Oct. 6)|date=October 9, 2002|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = Becker battles with himself over which woman to romance-Reggie or Chris. Linda argues with Margaret over what the term "next Thursday" means.
| ShortSummary = Becker battles with himself over which woman to romance - Reggie or Chris. Linda argues with Margaret over what the term "next Thursday" means.
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| EpisodeNumber2 = 2
| EpisodeNumber2 = 2
| Title = Do the Right Thing
| Title = Do the Right Thing
| DirectedBy = Andy Ackerman
| DirectedBy = [[Andy Ackerman]]
| WrittenBy = Ian Gurvitz
| WrittenBy = Ian Gurvitz
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2002|10|13}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2002|10|13}}
| ProdCode = 502
| ProdCode = 502
| Viewers = 10.76<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41464992/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Oct. 7-13)|date=October 16, 2002|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = Becker tries to convince Chris that he chose to be with her before he learned that Reggie was leaving town, but Chris doesn't believe him. Margaret and Linda try to find out the identity of a man who claims he is a former patient. Jake and Bob decide to follow in Reggie's footsteps and travel.
| ShortSummary = Becker tries to convince Chris that he chose to be with her before he learned that Reggie was leaving town, but Chris doesn't believe him. Margaret and Linda try to find out the identity of a man who claims he is a former patient. Jake and Bob decide to follow in Reggie's footsteps and travel.
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| Title = L.A. Woman
| Title = L.A. Woman
| DirectedBy = Darryl Bates
| DirectedBy = Darryl Bates
| WrittenBy = Russ Woody
| WrittenBy = [[Russ Woody]]
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2002|10|20}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2002|10|20}}
| ProdCode = 503
| ProdCode = 503
| Viewers = 10.83<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41463788/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Oct. 14-20)|date=October 23, 2002|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = Neighbors John and Chris do whatever they can to annoy each other. Linda pretends she is from L.A. to impress a new man she is dating. Jake worries that Amanda is decorating his apartment in an overtly feminine fashion.
| ShortSummary = Neighbors Becker and Chris do whatever they can to annoy each other. Linda pretends she is from L.A. to impress a new man she is dating. Jake worries that Amanda is decorating his apartment too girly.
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| EpisodeNumber2 = 4
| EpisodeNumber2 = 4
| Title = And the Heartbeat Goes on
| Title = And the Heartbeat Goes on
| DirectedBy = Gail Mancuso
| DirectedBy = [[Gail Mancuso]]
| WrittenBy = [[Perry Rein]] & [[Gigi McCreery]]
| WrittenBy = [[Perry Rein]] & [[Gigi McCreery]]
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2002|10|27}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2002|10|27}}
| ProdCode = 504
| ProdCode = 504
| Viewers = 9.51<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41465850/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Oct. 21-27)|date=October 30, 2002|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = Becker promises to visit serious heart patient.
| ShortSummary = Becker is asked to keep visiting a patient who is seriously ill.
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2002|11|3}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2002|11|3}}
| ProdCode = 505
| ProdCode = 505
| Viewers = 10.21<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41469485/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Oct. 28-Nov. 3)|date=November 6, 2002|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = John tries "one last time" to romance Chris. The diner gets a new manager.
| ShortSummary = Becker tries "one last time" to romance Chris. The diner gets a new manager.
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| EpisodeNumber2 = 6
| EpisodeNumber2 = 6
| Title = The 100th
| Title = The 100th
| DirectedBy = Ken Levine
| DirectedBy = [[Ken Levine (screenwriter)|Ken Levine]]
| WrittenBy = Ken Levine & David Isaacs
| WrittenBy = Ken Levine & David Isaacs
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2002|11|17}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2002|11|17}}
| ProdCode = 506
| ProdCode = 506
| Viewers = 10.57<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41464769/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Nov. 11-17)|date=November 20, 2002|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = Becker tries to discourage a friend from expressing interest in Chris by telling him that she is gay. Unfortunately, the friend sets up Chris with a lesbian acquaintance. Bob buys a pair of walkie-talkies so that he and Jake can stay in constant contact.
| ShortSummary = Becker tries to discourage a friend from expressing interest in Chris by telling him that she is gay. Unfortunately, the friend sets up Chris with a lesbian acquaintance. Bob buys a pair of walkie-talkies so that he and Jake can stay in constant contact.
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2002|11|24}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2002|11|24}}
| ProdCode = 508
| ProdCode = 508
| Viewers = 10.65<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41468517/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Nov. 18-24)|date=November 27, 2002|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = Becker treats a patient with multiple personalities. Chris and Jake annoy each other. Bob becomes a big brother to a 10-year-old boy.
| ShortSummary = Becker treats a patient with multiple personalities. Chris and Jake annoy each other. Bob becomes a big brother to a 10-year-old boy.
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2002|12|1}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2002|12|1}}
| ProdCode = 507
| ProdCode = 507
| Viewers = 12.16<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41464119/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Nov. 25-Dec. 1)|date=December 4, 2002|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = Becker tries to learn what happened to the atlas he bought. Chris takes responsibility for everyone's agendas. Bob plans his mother's funeral.
| ShortSummary = Becker tries to learn what happened to the atlas he bought. Chris takes responsibility for everyone's agendas. Bob plans his mother's funeral.
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2002|12|8}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2002|12|8}}
| ProdCode = 509
| ProdCode = 509
| Viewers = 10.71<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41467785/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Dec. 2-8)|date=December 11, 2002|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = Jake feels further handicapped by his blindness when he inadvertently allows a crook to rob the diner. He feels vindicated later when he thinks he has found the crook.
| ShortSummary = Jake feels further handicapped by his blindness when he inadvertently allows a crook to rob the diner. He feels vindicated later when he thinks he has found the crook.
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2002|12|15}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2002|12|15}}
| ProdCode = 511
| ProdCode = 511
| Viewers = 10.53<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41464303/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Dec. 9-15)|date=December 18, 2002|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = Chris is jealous when Becker plans to spend Christmas in Vermont with a magazine editor he is dating. Margaret invites Linda to go caroling with her church group. Bob fears that a street-corner Santa is out to get him.
| ShortSummary = Chris is jealous when Becker plans to spend Christmas in Vermont with a magazine editor he is dating. Margaret invites Linda to go caroling with her church group. Bob fears that a street-corner Santa is out to get him.
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2003|1|5}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2003|1|5}}
| ProdCode = 510
| ProdCode = 510
| Viewers = 9.71<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41429902/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Dec. 30-Jan. 5)|date=January 8, 2003|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = Margaret is not expecting any special treatment on the tenth anniversary of her working with Becker. Chris finds Jake's old keyboard. Bob hides at the diner from an angry tenant who wants him to fix a clogged drain.
| ShortSummary = Margaret is not expecting any special treatment on the tenth anniversary of her working with Becker. Chris finds Jake's old keyboard. Bob hides at the diner from an angry tenant who wants him to fix a clogged drain.
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| EpisodeNumber2 = 12
| EpisodeNumber2 = 12
| Title = Bad to the Bone
| Title = Bad to the Bone
| DirectedBy = Wil Shriner
| DirectedBy = [[Wil Shriner]]
| WrittenBy = Russ Woody
| WrittenBy = Russ Woody
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2003|2|2}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2003|2|2}}
| ProdCode = 513
| ProdCode = 513
| Viewers = 11.29<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41429835/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Jan. 27-Feb. 2)|date=February 5, 2003|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = Jake and Bob assume from overhearing one of Chris's phone conversations that she and John are sleeping together. John tries to convince a sexually active teen to use condoms.
| ShortSummary = Jake and Bob assume from overhearing a phone call that Chris and Becker are sleeping together. Becker tries to scare a sexually active teen into using condoms.
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| EpisodeNumber = 107
| EpisodeNumber = 107
| EpisodeNumber2 = 13
| EpisodeNumber2 = 13
| Title = But I've Got Friends I Haven't Used Yet
| Title = I've Got Friends I Haven't Used Yet
| DirectedBy = Andy Ackerman
| DirectedBy = Andy Ackerman
| WrittenBy = Ian Gurvitz
| WrittenBy = Ian Gurvitz
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2003|2|9}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2003|2|9}}
| ProdCode = 516
| ProdCode = 516
| Viewers = 12.10<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41429778/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Feb. 3-9)|date=February 12, 2003|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = Becker receives a visit from a medical school colleague.
| ShortSummary = Becker gets a visit from his college roommate. Linda thinks Margaret is having an affair.
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2003|2|16}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2003|2|16}}
| ProdCode = 512
| ProdCode = 512
| Viewers = 11.33<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41429708/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Feb. 10-16)|date=February 21, 2003|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = Becker is upset when a patient substitutes his Christian Science faith for medical treatment. Linda tries to continue the charade of her "long-distance" relationship with a New York City resident. Bob brags that he is part Native American and tries to cash in on his newly discovered heritage.
| ShortSummary = Becker is upset when a patient substitutes his Christian Science faith for medical treatment. Linda tries to continue the charade of her "long-distance" relationship with a New York City resident. Bob brags that he is part Native American and tries to cash in on his newly discovered heritage.
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2003|3|2}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2003|3|2}}
| ProdCode = 515
| ProdCode = 515
| Viewers = 12.98<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41429600/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Feb. 24-March 2)|date=March 5, 2003|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = John is stalked by a frisky, elderly neighbor. Linda decides to tell the truth about where she resides to her boyfriend, who thinks she lives in L.A.
| ShortSummary = Becker is stalked by a frisky, elderly neighbor whose life he had saved. Linda decides to tell the truth about where she resides to her boyfriend, who thinks she lives in L.A.
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2003|3|9}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2003|3|9}}
| ProdCode = 514
| ProdCode = 514
| Viewers = 11.74<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41426006/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (March 3–9)|date=March 12, 2003|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = John is frustrated with his practice and applies for a research position in Baltimore, without telling his staff or friends. His suspicious behavior leads them to believe he's either ill or on drugs.
| ShortSummary = Becker is frustrated with his practice and applies for a research position in Baltimore, without telling his staff or friends. His suspicious behavior leads them to believe he's either ill or on drugs.
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2003|3|16}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2003|3|16}}
| ProdCode = 517
| ProdCode = 517
| Viewers = 11.24<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41424813/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (March 10–16)|date=March 19, 2003|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = John feels stifled when Chris prohibits smoking in the diner and Margaret prohibits it in the office. Bob convinces Jake that Amanda is cheating on him. Linda persuades John through her friend Holli to treat a friend's dog.
| ShortSummary = Becker feels stifled when Chris prohibits smoking in the diner and Margaret prohibits it in the office. Bob convinces Jake that Amanda is cheating on him. Linda persuades John to treat her friend Holli's dog.
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2003|3|30}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2003|3|30}}
| ProdCode = 518
| ProdCode = 518
| Viewers = 8.59<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41425843/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (March 24–30)|date=April 2, 2003|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 16, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = Amanda leaves Jake for a deliveryman. Becker's withdrawal from smoking is driving everybody crazy-again. Chris awaits her delivery of hair conditioner.
| ShortSummary = Amanda leaves Jake for a deliveryman. Becker's withdrawal from smoking is driving everybody crazy - again. Chris awaits her delivery of hair conditioner.
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2003|4|6}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2003|4|6}}
| ProdCode = 519
| ProdCode = 519
| Viewers = 9.83<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41426903/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (March 31-April 6)|date=April 9, 2003|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = A palm reader comes to the diner. Despite his own objections, Becker lets her take a look at his palm. Inspired by the psychic, Linda invests her inheritance in a grapefruit company.
| ShortSummary = A palm reader comes to the diner. Despite his own objections, Becker lets her take a look at his palm. Inspired by the psychic, Linda invests her inheritance in a grapefruit company.
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2003|4|13}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2003|4|13}}
| ProdCode = 520
| ProdCode = 520
| Viewers = 10.80<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41426104/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (April 7–13)|date=April 16, 2003|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = John is frustrated with a couple who seek counseling on conception and misinterpret his advice. Chris flirts with a fire marshal to avoid a ticket. Bob's attempt to charm a police officer out of a jaywalking ticket backfires.
| ShortSummary = Becker is frustrated with a couple who seek counseling on conception and keep misinterpreting his advice. Chris flirts with a fire marshal to avoid a ticket. Bob's attempt to charm a police officer out of a jaywalking ticket backfires.
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| EpisodeNumber = 115
| EpisodeNumber2 = 21
| EpisodeNumber2 = 21
| Title = Chris' Ex
| Title = Chris's Ex
| DirectedBy = Gail Mancuso
| DirectedBy = Gail Mancuso
| WrittenBy = Ian Gurvitz
| WrittenBy = Ian Gurvitz
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2003|4|20}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2003|4|20}}
| ProdCode = 521
| ProdCode = 521
| Viewers = 7.58<ref name="5.21-5.22">{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41428492/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (April 14–20)|date=April 23, 2003|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = When Chris's extra-friendly ex-husband suddenly appears and stays at her apartment, Becker tries everything possible to keep the divorced couple apart.
| ShortSummary = When Chris's ex-husband suddenly appears and stays at her apartment, Becker tries everything possible to keep the divorced couple apart.
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2003|4|20}}
| ProdCode = 522
| ProdCode = 522
| Viewers = 8.35<ref name="5.21-5.22"/>
| ShortSummary = After a series of romantic dreams about Chris, John realizes he still has feelings for her but wonders if she feels the same way about him. After Linda is involved in an accident on her way to work, she fears that something bad is going to happen to her.
| ShortSummary = After a series of erotic daydreams about Chris, Becker realizes he still has feelings for her but wonders if she feels the same way about him. After Linda's purse was stolen and she was involved in an accident on her way to work, she fears another bad thing is going to happen to her because she believes that bad things always happen in threes.
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2003|10|8}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2003|10|8}}
| ProdCode = 601
| ProdCode = 601
| Viewers = 10.37<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41428246/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Oct. 6-12)|date=October 15, 2003|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = John and Chris address their developing relationship. Chris tries to have a hospital bill reduced. Jake sells his dreadlocks to pay his rent.
| ShortSummary = Becker and Chris address their developing relationship. Chris tries to have a hospital bill reduced. Jake sells his dreadlocks to pay the rent. Linda thinks about getting religion. Jake's old buddy Hector shows up at the diner.
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| Title = Dates & Nuts
| Title = Dates & Nuts
| DirectedBy = Chris Brougham
| DirectedBy = Chris Brougham
| WrittenBy = [[Bobby Gaylor]]
| WrittenBy = Bobby Gaylor
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2003|10|15}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2003|10|15}}
| ProdCode = 602
| ProdCode = 602
| Viewers = 8.87<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41428423/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Oct. 13-19)|date=October 22, 2003|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = Chris pressures John into setting a time and place for their first date. Hector convinces Jake to make extra money by sampling experimental medications. Linda makes Margaret feel guilty for talking her way out of a traffic ticket.
| ShortSummary = Chris pressures Becker into setting a time and place for their first date. Hector convinces Jake to make extra money by sampling experimental medications. Linda makes Margaret feel guilty for flirting her way out of a traffic ticket.
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2003|10|22}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2003|10|22}}
| ProdCode = 603
| ProdCode = 603
| Viewers = 9.24<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41425125/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Oct. 20-26)|date=October 29, 2003|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = Becker tries to plan a romantic first date with Chris, but unforeseen obstacles constantly appear. Jake receives shocking news about his grandmother after she dies in a retirement home.
| ShortSummary = Becker tries to plan a romantic first date with Chris, but unforeseen obstacles constantly appear. Jake receives shocking news about his grandmother after she dies in a retirement home.
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| EpisodeNumber2 = 4
| Title = Spontaneous Combustion
| Title = Spontaneous Combustion
| DirectedBy = Ken Levine
| DirectedBy = [[Ken Levine (screenwriter)|Ken Levine]]
| WrittenBy = Gary Dontzig & Steven Peterman
| WrittenBy = Gary Dontzig & Steven Peterman
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2003|10|29}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2003|10|29}}
| ProdCode = 604
| ProdCode = 604
| Viewers = 10.82<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41426518/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Oct. 27-Nov. 2)|date=November 5, 2003|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = Becker and Chris try too hard to consummate their relationship. Jake mourns his grandmother. Linda feng shui's the office.
| ShortSummary = Becker and Chris try too hard to consummate their relationship. Jake mourns his grandmother. Linda feng shui's the office.
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2003|11|12}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2003|11|12}}
| ProdCode = 605
| ProdCode = 605
| Viewers = 10.51<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41425370/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Nov. 10-16)|date=November 19, 2003|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = Chris tries to get John to be more considerate of her feelings. Margaret takes a night job with a telemarketer. Hector tricks Jake into selling porn magazines.
| ShortSummary = Chris tries to get Becker to be more considerate of her feelings. Linda gets Margaret a night job with a "telemarketer." Hector tricks Jake into selling porn magazines.
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2003|11|19}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2003|11|19}}
| ProdCode = 607
| ProdCode = 607
| Viewers = 11.10<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41425434/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Nov. 17-23)|date=November 26, 2003|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = Chris is frustrated when John repeatedly refuses to maintain his side of a conversation. Linda claims that she has met "the one." Hector tries to persuade Jake to invest in his latest get-rich-quick scheme.
| ShortSummary = Chris is frustrated when Becker repeatedly refuses to maintain his side of a conversation. Linda claims that she has met "the one." Hector tries to persuade Jake to invest in his latest [[get-rich-quick scheme]].
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2003|11|26}}
| ProdCode = 606
| ProdCode = 606
| Viewers = 11.82<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41425636/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Nov. 24-30)|date=December 3, 2003|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = Becker's and Chris's plans for a quiet Thanksgiving dinner with a few guests are disrupted by the appearance of Chris' sister, Grace ([[Jaime Pressly]]).
| ShortSummary = Becker and Chris's plans for a quiet Thanksgiving dinner are disrupted by the appearance of Chris's sister Grace ([[Jaime Pressly]]).
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2003|12|3}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2003|12|3}}
| ProdCode = 608
| ProdCode = 608
| Viewers = 10.40<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41424496/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Dec. 1-7)|date=December 10, 2003|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = A large number of street people flock about the diner and John's office. Jake's grandmother leaves him $25,000.
| ShortSummary = A large number of street people flock about the diner and Becker's office. Jake's grandmother leaves him $25,000.
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2003|12|17}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2003|12|17}}
| ProdCode = 609
| ProdCode = 609
| Viewers = 9.23<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41425247/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Dec. 15-21)|date=December 24, 2003|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = Chris is incensed when Becker receives a free trip to Las Vegas and doesn't invite her. An "odd duck" plastic surgeon takes over Becker's practice during his absence.
| ShortSummary = Chris is incensed when Becker receives a free trip to Las Vegas and doesn't invite her. An "odd duck" plastic surgeon takes over Becker's practice during his absence.
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2004|1|7}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2004|1|7}}
| ProdCode = 610
| ProdCode = 610
| Viewers = 11.65<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41428762/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Jan. 5-11)|date=January 14, 2004|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = Margaret is depressed about her career path after hearing about a childhood friend who has become wealthy. Becker tries to train Linda to give flu shots.
| ShortSummary = Margaret is depressed about her career path after hearing about a childhood friend who has become wealthy. Becker tries to train Linda to give flu shots.
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2004|1|14}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2004|1|14}}
| ProdCode = 611
| ProdCode = 611
| Viewers = 11.04<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41429095/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Jan. 12-18)|date=January 23, 2004|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = Chris plans a trip to Bermuda with Becker. Margaret looks forward to a weekend without Louis. A psychic tells Linda she's going to meet the man of her dreams.
| ShortSummary = Chris plans a trip to Bermuda with Becker. Margaret looks forward to a weekend without Louis. A psychic tells Linda she's going to meet the man of her dreams.
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2004|1|21}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2004|1|21}}
| ProdCode = 612
| ProdCode = 612
| Viewers = 10.49<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41429474/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Jan. 19-25)|date=January 28, 2004|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = Some important computer files disappear so Linda and Margaret try to find them, all the while thinking it was Linda's fault. Some out-of-town friends have come to see John but he is nowhere to be seen so Chris must entertain them, to the annoyance and embarrassment of all concerned. John is trying to get home on the subway but a little old lady needs help in getting to her destination. John stops to help her, but she needs to be helped again and again. And when he finally gets her to the station she's heading for, Chambers Street, she doesn't want to go up to the street.
| ShortSummary = Some important computer files disappear so Linda and Margaret try to find them, all the while thinking it was Linda's fault. Some out-of-town friends have come to see Becker but he's late, so Chris must entertain them. Becker is trying to get home on the subway but an old woman needs help getting to her destination. Becker stops to help her, but she needs to be helped again and again. When he finally gets her to her destination, she doesn't want to go up to the street.
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| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2004|1|28}}
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2004|1|28}}
| ProdCode = 613
| ProdCode = 613
| Viewers = 10.55<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/41429267/the-los-angeles-times/|title=National Nielsen Viewership (Jan. 26-Feb. 1)|date=February 4, 2004|work=[[The Los Angeles Times]]|access-date=April 6, 2023|via=[[Newspapers.com]]}}{{free access}}</ref>
| ShortSummary = Chris fears that John is going to break up with her after he invites her to dinner at a nice restaurant with no explanation. Jake decides how to spend his inheritance from his grandmother. Linda finds a boyfriend.
| ShortSummary = The series concludes as Chris fears that Becker is going to break up with her after he invites her to dinner at a nice restaurant with no explanation. Jake decides how to spend the inheritance from his grandmother. Linda finds a boyfriend on the subway. There are some subtle story aspects, such as Ted Danson's real wife — Mary Steenburgen — appearing as a patient.
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== References ==
==References==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* {{cite web |url=http://www.tv.com/becker/show/68/episode.html?om_act=convert&om_clk=tabssh&tag=tabs;episodes |title=Becker Episode Guide |accessdate=2008-07-29 |work=TV.com}}
* {{cite web|url=http://www.tv.com/becker/show/68/episode.html?om_act=convert&om_clk=tabssh&tag=tabs;episodes |title=Becker Episode Guide |accessdate=2008-07-29 |work=TV.com |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080911215656/http://www.tv.com/becker/show/68/episode.html?om_act=convert&om_clk=tabssh&tag=tabs%3Bepisodes |archivedate=2008-09-11 }}
* [http://syndicationbible.cbstvd.com/ CBS Television Distribution Syndication Bible - where production order comes from]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20110421035931/http://syndicationbible.cbstvd.com/ CBS Television Distribution Syndication Bible – where production order comes from]


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[[Category:Lists of sitcom television series episodes|Becker]]
[[Category:Lists of American sitcom episodes|Becker]]

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Becker is an American situation comedy TV series created by Dave Hackel that aired on CBS for six seasons from November 2, 1998 to January 28, 2004. A total of 129 episodes were produced. The number of every episode appears as the change readout on the register at Reggie's diner.

Series overview

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SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
122November 2, 1998 (1998-11-02)May 17, 1999 (1999-05-17)
224September 20, 1999 (1999-09-20)May 22, 2000 (2000-05-22)
324October 9, 2000 (2000-10-09)May 14, 2001 (2001-05-14)
424October 1, 2001 (2001-10-01)May 20, 2002 (2002-05-20)
522October 6, 2002 (2002-10-06)April 20, 2003 (2003-04-20)
613October 8, 2003 (2003-10-08)January 28, 2004 (2004-01-28)

Episodes

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Season 1 (1998–99)

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No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateProd.
code		 Viewers
(millions)
11"Pilot"Andy AckermanDave HackelNovember 2, 1998 (1998-11-02)10113.77[1]
Becker deals with an HIV-positive child, and the fact that Reggie has inherited his favorite diner from her father.
22"Take These Pills and Shove 'Em"Andy AckermanMarsha MyersNovember 9, 1998 (1998-11-09)10414.00[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.
33"Sex in the Inner City"Andy AckermanDavid Isaacs & Sue HerringNovember 16, 1998 (1998-11-16)10314.00[3]
Despite his best efforts, Becker cannot escape the sexual overtones that follow him throughout the day. 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.
44"Tell Me Lies"Andy AckermanRuss WoodyNovember 30, 1998 (1998-11-30)10213.03[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.

Note: This episode marks the last television appearance of actor Noam Pitlik.
55"My Dinner with Becker"Lee Shallat-ChemelTeresa O'NeillDecember 7, 1998 (1998-12-07)10614.41[5]
When a patient tries to set Becker up on a blind date, he initially declines the offer, but he eventually agrees to meet the woman. Meanwhile, Reggie's evening goes south when she realizes that the guy she is dating is just too nice.
66"Man Plans, God Laughs"Andy AckermanIan GurvitzDecember 14, 1998 (1998-12-14)10513.90[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.
77"City Lights"Andy AckermanRuss WoodyDecember 21, 1998 (1998-12-21)10812.52[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.
88"Physician, Heal Thyself"Lee Shallat-ChemelIan GurvitzJanuary 11, 1999 (1999-01-11)10914.89[8]
The arrogant Bronx doctor is once again complaining about the shortcomings of society, sparking another verbal sparring match with Reggie. But when his back goes out, he has no choice but to call her for help.
99"Choose Me"Andy AckermanMarsha MyersJanuary 18, 1999 (1999-01-18)11015.73[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.
1010"P.C. World"Jeff MelmanMichael MarkowitzJanuary 25, 1999 (1999-01-25)11314.68[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 newspaper column to create a local controversy. Becker tries his best to ignore the situation but has a hard time letting it go and decides to confront the reporter and expose his hypocrisy.
1111"Scriptus Interruptus"Andy AckermanIan GurvitzFebruary 1, 1999 (1999-02-01)11415.16[11]
Becker agrees to write an article for a fellow doctor's medical journal, but has trouble finishing the project when he cannot seem to acquire five minutes of quiet time before something or someone finds a way to interrupt his concentration.
1212"Love! Lies! Bleeding!"Andy AckermanMichael MarkowitzFebruary 8, 1999 (1999-02-08)10712.63[12]
Becker deals with a series of Valentine's Day issues with his usual cynical approach, but a late night hospital visit abruptly softens his perspective as he begins to understand why this holiday can be so important to others.
1313"Becker the Elder"Andy AckermanDave HackelFebruary 15, 1999 (1999-02-15)11114.92[13]
Becker is less than thrilled when his estranged father, Fred (Dick Van Dyke), makes an unannounced visit. Although Becker is unhappy to see his father, the others are instantly charmed by Fred's easygoing personality.
1414"Larry Spoke"Andy AckermanRuss WoodyFebruary 22, 1999 (1999-02-22)11513.31[14]
Becker copes with a patient who believes he can talk directly to God. Meanwhile, Linda decides to keep a jacket mistakenly returned to her by her drycleaner.
1515"Activate Your Choices"Andy AckermanDavid IsaacsMarch 1, 1999 (1999-03-01)11213.40[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 Sandra at her hotel, it becomes abundantly clear that their explosive chemistry remains fiercely intact.
1616"Limits and Boundaries"Lee Shallat-ChemelDave HackelMarch 8, 1999 (1999-03-08)11614.30[16]
When a patient's mother desperately needs Becker to watch her two kids for the day, he reluctantly agrees. But when the day turns into an unexpected sleepover at Becker's, his attempts to establish rules for the kids are ineffective.
1717"Partial Law"Ken LevineMichael MarkowitzApril 5, 1999 (1999-04-05)11713.84[17]
When Becker's computer is stolen from his apartment, he is shocked to learn that the insurance company's reimbursement will not 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 has made a "fatal error."
1818"Saving Harvey Cohen"Andy AckermanEric CohenApril 12, 1999 (1999-04-12)11914.12[18]
Much to 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 is guilted into taking care of it.
1919"Truth and Consequences"Leonard R. Garner Jr.Marsha MyersApril 19, 1999 (1999-04-19)12013.11[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.
2020"Drive, They Said"Andy AckermanKen Levine & David IsaacsMay 3, 1999 (1999-05-03)12113.31[20]

Becker reluctantly agrees to shuttle Reggie, Margaret, Jake and Linda to various engagements in Queens when they learn that he is heading that way in his car. It quickly becomes a "what-was-I-thinking" scenario for the gang when Becker's road-rage behind the wheel causes an accident.

The original broadcast of this episode included cameos by Hilton Lucas from Cosby, Doug Heffernan from The King of Queens and Ray Barone from Everybody Loves Raymond. These cameos were cut from the syndicated and DVD versions.
2121"Lucky Day"Andy AckermanEarl PomerantzMay 10, 1999 (1999-05-10)11813.86[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.
2222"Regarding Reggie"Andy AckermanRuss WoodyMay 17, 1999 (1999-05-17)12213.44[22]
Becker tries to find a date for a medical fundraiser while everyone insists that he should just ask Reggie. Fearing that Reggie will misread his invitation, Becker struggles to find someone else to take to the event.

Season 2 (1999–2000)

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No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateProd.
code		 Viewers
(millions)
231"Point of Contact"Andy AckermanMichael MarkowitzSeptember 20, 1999 (1999-09-20)20115.16[23]
After saving a woman's life (Kim Darby), Becker believes that she has become his stalker.
242"Imm-Oral Fixations"Andy AckermanIan GurvitzSeptember 27, 1999 (1999-09-27)20216.22[24]
After quitting smoking, Becker picks up another addiction (sex).
253"Cyrano de Beckerac"Ken LevineMarsha MyersOctober 4, 1999 (1999-10-04)20314.12[25]
When Becker learns his patient is dating Reggie, he lends him some dating advice. Meanwhile, Linda tries to mentor a child with behavioral issues.
264"Linda Quits"Ken LevineGlenn GersOctober 11, 1999 (1999-10-11)20415.39[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.
275"My Boyfriend's Back"Andy AckermanDana BorkowOctober 18, 1999 (1999-10-18)20514.05[27]
As Reggie dates her high school crush, Becker becomes upset when he learns of an old friend's recent success.
286"Shovel Off to Buffalo"Andy AckermanDavid IsaacsOctober 25, 1999 (1999-10-25)20616.35[28]
Becker and Reggie are stranded in Buffalo when their flight to Chicago is delayed due to bad weather.
297"He Said, She Said"Andy AckermanApril KellyNovember 1, 1999 (1999-11-01)20714.70[29]
Becker is visited by a friend of an old friend who turns out to be the old friend. Meanwhile Margaret is upset with an acquaintance over an old debt.
308"Stumble in the Bronx"Andy AckermanMatthew WeinerNovember 8, 1999 (1999-11-08)20814.98[30]
Becker is shot in the shoulder while trying to help Jake, who got robbed at gunpoint. He meets his surgeon, Elizabeth, with whom he frequently clashes.
319"Hate Thy Neighbor"Andy AckermanAnne Flett-Giordano & Chuck RanbergNovember 15, 1999 (1999-11-15)20915.22[31]
While recovering from the shooting, Becker must put up with his neighbors. Elizabeth also returns, starting a relationship with Becker. Meanwhile, Margaret and Linda must find a temporary doctor while Becker is out.
3210"Pain in the Aspirin"Gregg HeschongRuss WoodyNovember 22, 1999 (1999-11-22)21015.61[32]
Becker catches Elizabeth in a lie and begins to question everyone's honesty.
3311"Blind Curve"Andy AckermanMatthew WeinerNovember 29, 1999 (1999-11-29)21115.90[33]
Jake's former best friend and person that caused his blindness returns to town wanting Jake's forgiveness.
3412"Santa on Ice"Andy AckermanMarsha MyersDecember 13, 1999 (1999-12-13)21216.81[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.
3513"The Hypocratic Oath"Andy AckermanIan GurvitzJanuary 10, 2000 (2000-01-10)21317.90[35]
When Margaret takes time off from work, Becker and Linda have to deal with a bad day at the office without her.
3614"The Rumor"Andy AckermanEarl PomerantzJanuary 17, 2000 (2000-01-17)21416.34[36]
A rumor is started that Becker is suffering from a terminal illness.
3715"All the Rage"Lee Shallat-ChemelMichael MarkowitzFebruary 7, 2000 (2000-02-07)21513.84[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.
3816"Old Yeller"Darryl BatesMark EganFebruary 14, 2000 (2000-02-14)21615.31[38]
Everyone believes Becker is going through a mid-life crisis after he buys a motorcycle.
3917"The Roast That Ruined Them"Andy AckermanDana BorkowFebruary 21, 2000 (2000-02-21)21715.57[39]
Becker's girlfriend pressures him into hosting a dinner party.
4018"For Whom the Toll Calls"Andy AckermanMatthew WeinerFebruary 28, 2000 (2000-02-28)21810.40[40]
After receiving a faulty charge on his telephone bill, Becker has to fight the phone company to take it off. Meanwhile, Bob produces a set of inspirational tapes.
4119"The Bearer of Bad Tidings"Andy AckermanMarsha MyersMarch 20, 2000 (2000-03-20)21917.00[41]
Becker accidentally leaves a phone message for the child of a deceased patient while annoyed with Linda and her friend (also named Linda). Now, Becker tries desperately to delete it before the person listens to it, ultimately accidentally informing the wrong family that their father died.
4220"One Angry Man"Andy AckermanDan WilcoxApril 10, 2000 (2000-04-10)22014.50[42]
Becker and Linda both receive jury duty.
4321"Sight Unseen"Darryl BatesMichael MarkowitzMay 1, 2000 (2000-05-01)22116.76[43]
Jake ponders breaking up with a woman when he learns she too is blind.
4422"Crosstalk"Andy AckermanIan GurvitzMay 8, 2000 (2000-05-08)22215.34[44]
Becker and a priest go head-to-head over religion. Meanwhile, Reggie, Jake and Bob venture into online investments. Also, Linda can't stop laughing after hearing about Asperger syndrome.
4523"Cooked"Ken LevineRuss WoodyMay 15, 2000 (2000-05-15)22415.11[45]
Becker's girlfriend gets a job offer in Chicago.
4624"Panic on the 86th"Andy AckermanKen Levine & David IsaacsMay 22, 2000 (2000-05-22)22316.05[46]
Reggie suffers a panic attack when thinking about her future; Becker becomes friends with a prostitute.

Season 3 (2000–01)

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code		 Viewers
(millions)
471"The Film Critic"Andy AckermanIan GurvitzOctober 9, 2000 (2000-10-09)30116.73[47]
Becker attempts to see a movie, but it keeps getting interrupted by rude people in the theater.
482"Super Bob"Ken LevineDana BorkowOctober 16, 2000 (2000-10-16)30217.58[48]
After the building superintendent in Becker's building dies, Linda gets Bob to be his replacement.
493"One Wong Move"Andy AckermanRuss WoodyOctober 23, 2000 (2000-10-23)30517.00[49]
Becker leaves his credit card at a Chinese restaurant that the others convinced him to go to.
504"What Indifference a Day Makes"Darryl BatesMichael MarkowitzOctober 30, 2000 (2000-10-30)30416.72[50]
Becker feels useless when a young student shadows him at work.
515"The Usual Suspects"Ken LevineKen LevineNovember 6, 2000 (2000-11-06)30817.31[51]
After Becker's office is vandalized, he calls a detective to figure out who did it.
526"The Wrong Man"Andy AckermanMatthew WeinerNovember 13, 2000 (2000-11-13)30617.81[52]
Becker is visited by a now-married ex-girlfriend.
537"Beckerethics"Ken LevineMarsha MyersNovember 20, 2000 (2000-11-20)30317.98[53]
Becker's car is stolen. A guy asks Reggie to marry him after two days.
548"Smoke 'Em If You Got 'Em"Andy AckermanKate AngeloNovember 27, 2000 (2000-11-27)30716.91[54]
Becker bets Jake 50 dollars that he never smokes again, but Jake increases the bet to 100 dollars that Becker won't make it through the day without a cigarette. Becker's attempts to quit smoking are rocky at best, but the two raise the stakes to 300 dollars.
559"Dr. Angry Head"Andy AckermanMarsha MyersDecember 11, 2000 (2000-12-11)31118.04[55]
Becker's back goes out while standing near a department store Christmas display and he is unable to move.
5610"Margaret's Dream"Gregg HeschongMark EganDecember 18, 2000 (2000-12-18)30917.58[56]
Margaret has a sexual dream involving Becker, who plans to give Margaret a raise.
5711"Heart Breaker"Joyce GittlinMark WildingJanuary 8, 2001 (2001-01-08)31017.09[57]
Becker is anxious about dating a younger woman. Reggie gets death threats from a former classmate.
5812"The Trouble with Harry"Wil ShrinerAnne Flett-Giordano & Chuck RanbergJanuary 22, 2001 (2001-01-22)31217.09[58]
One of Becker's patients dies and leaves his ashes to him.
5913"The Princess Cruise"Ken LevineMichael MarkowitzFebruary 5, 2001 (2001-02-05)31518.37[59]
Linda accidentally sends Becker on a gay cruise for vacation.
6014"Pretty Poison"Andy AckermanMatthew WeinerFebruary 12, 2001 (2001-02-12)31715.55[60]
When Becker's college sweetheart comes back into his life, he isn't prepared for the baggage she brings with her.
6115"2001½: A Graduation Odyssey"Darryl BatesRuss WoodyFebruary 19, 2001 (2001-02-19)31615.66[61]
Becker is excited to give a speech to a graduating high school class.
6216"Elder Hostile"Andy AckermanDana BorkowFebruary 26, 2001 (2001-02-26)31315.06[62]
Becker treats Jake's grandmother, and earns the ire of both.
6317"The Ugly Truth"Andy AckermanMatthew WeinerMarch 5, 2001 (2001-03-05)31415.90[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 Becker and then becomes paranoid about Becker trying to get even.
6418"The More You Know"Andy AckermanDavid IsaacsMarch 19, 2001 (2001-03-19)31816.06[64]
Linda and Reggie date the same man. Bob searches for the prostitute in the building.
6519"You Say Gay Son, I Say Godson"Darryl BatesGary Dontzig & Steven PetermanApril 9, 2001 (2001-04-09)32115.75[65]
Becker's godson confides in him that he needs help telling his dad he is gay.
6620"Nocturnal Omissions"Wil ShrinerIan GurvitzApril 16, 2001 (2001-04-16)31914.43[66]
Becker has insomnia and his friends try to help him get through it.
6721"The TorMentor"Andy AckermanKate AngeloApril 23, 2001 (2001-04-23)32015.34[67]
Becker runs into an old college mentor/professor who doesn't remember him, much to Becker's chagrin.
6822"Small Wonder" (Part 1)Andy AckermanDana BorkowApril 30, 2001 (2001-04-30)32215.36[68]
An obese patient of Becker's refuses to lose weight, so Becker takes him to a gym where he suffers a heart attack.
6923"Sue You" (Part 2)Andy AckermanMarsha MyersMay 7, 2001 (2001-05-07)32315.81[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.
7024"Trials and Defibrillations" (Part 3)Andy AckermanRuss WoodyMay 14, 2001 (2001-05-14)32415.24[70]
Becker's lawsuit goes to trial.

Season 4 (2001–02)

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code		 Viewers
(millions)
711"Psycho Therapy"Andy AckermanMatthew WeinerOctober 1, 2001 (2001-10-01)40118.21[71]
Becker is ordered by the court to see a psychologist (Rhea Perlman), though she turns out to be even angrier than he is. Linda searches for a new job.
722"Breakfast of Chumpions"Andy AckermanRuss WoodyOctober 8, 2001 (2001-10-08)40217.27[72]
Becker buys a ticket for a pancake breakfast from a little girl. The breakfast becomes strained when Becker is forced to sit next to Doc Dome, a rival private practitioner with a dubious past.
733"Jake's Jaunt"Wil ShrinerKate AngeloOctober 15, 2001 (2001-10-15)40317.48[73]
Everyone is shocked when Jake announces that he got married over the weekend to a woman he met at a friend's wedding. After realizing he may have rushed things, Jake gets an annulment.
744"Dog Days"Darryl BatesLiz AstrofOctober 22, 2001 (2001-10-22)40417.36[74]
Becker helps a homeless man he discovered is a con artist when he learns the man is supposedly ill. Margaret is forced to act as nursemaid to a dog to earn extra money.
755"Really Good Advice"Ken WhittinghamEarl PomerantzOctober 29, 2001 (2001-10-29)40616.18[75]
Becker 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.
766"Get Me Out of Here"Wil ShrinerKen Levine & David IsaacsNovember 5, 2001 (2001-11-05)40517.00[76]
Becker panics when he has to get an 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.
777"Hanging with Jake"Chris BroughamDavid Chambers & Julie ChambersNovember 12, 2001 (2001-11-12)40717.47[77]
Becker 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 (Dave Foley) that life is worth living.
788"Dinner and a Showdown"Gail MancusoMarsha MyersNovember 19, 2001 (2001-11-19)40917.86[78]
Becker and Reggie "double date" with Sara and her husband.
799"The Buddy System"Gregg HeschongIan GurvitzNovember 26, 2001 (2001-11-26)41019.92[79]
Becker tries to keep a casual love affair alive, while Bob tries to turn a Super Bowl ring he found into his ticket to fame and fortune.
8010"The Ghost of Christmas Presents"Ken LevineMatthew WeinerDecember 10, 2001 (2001-12-10)41116.12[80]
Becker 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.
8111"Another Tricky Day"Ken LevineMichael MarkowitzJanuary 7, 2002 (2002-01-07)40818.03[81]
Becker tells a patient that he is not dying and is surprised by his reaction.
8212"The Ex-Files"Wil ShrinerKate AngeloJanuary 14, 2002 (2002-01-14)41217.65[82]
Reggie dates Becker's friend, who is recently divorced.
8313"Barter Sauce"Wil ShrinerMichael MarkowitzJanuary 28, 2002 (2002-01-28)41316.51[83]
Becker barters medical treatment in exchange for goods and services from Reggie, Bob, and Jake.
8414"V-Day"Andy AckermanKate AngeloFebruary 4, 2002 (2002-02-04)41717.31[84]
Becker dreads attending his ex-wife's wedding on Valentine's Day.
8515"It Had to Be Ew"Andy AckermanStory by : Ritch Shydner
Teleplay by : Liz Astrof		February 25, 2002 (2002-02-25)41417.46[85]
Becker is disturbed when Jake's girlfriend shows disgust at the suggestion that she is interested in John.
8616"Let's Talk About Sex"Darryl BatesMarsha MyersMarch 4, 2002 (2002-03-04)41517.29[86]
Margaret makes Becker speak at a local school about nutrition, but the kids ask questions about sex instead.
8717"Picture Imperfect"Gail MancusoLiz AstrofMarch 11, 2002 (2002-03-11)42116.16[87]
Becker publishes an article, but a picture of a very ugly man appears instead of his own.
8818"Talking Points"Chris BroughamRuss WoodyMarch 18, 2002 (2002-03-18)41617.98[88]
Becker gets a portable talking computer for his speech-impaired patient, with unintended consequences.
8919"Too Much, Too Late"Leonard R. Garner Jr.Matthew WeinerApril 15, 2002 (2002-04-15)41812.98[89]
Jake receives a list of life goals he had written in high school, and realizes he hasn't completed any of them.
9020"Piece Talks"Darryl BatesDavid IsaacsApril 22, 2002 (2002-04-22)42012.89[90]
Reggie's freezer breaks down, and she buys a new one from Bob's friend. Meanwhile, Becker gives sex advice to an 80-year-old couple.
9121"Parannoyed"Andy AckermanIan GurvitzApril 29, 2002 (2002-04-29)41914.67[91]
Newcomer Chris Connor arrives in the Bronx and makes her presence felt; Becker, meanwhile, is convinced one of his neighbors is out to get him.
9222"MisSteaks"Andy AckermanAnne Flett-Giordano & Chuck RanbergMay 6, 2002 (2002-05-06)42216.10[92]
When Becker receives some expensive steaks from a patient, his new neighbor Chris cajoles him into throwing a party.
9323"Much Ado About Nothing"Gail MancusoMarsha MyersMay 13, 2002 (2002-05-13)42315.73[93]
Becker is surprisingly concerned when he learns that his new neighbor Chris has left town without saying goodbye. Reggie assumes that Becker has more than casual feelings for Chris. Linda sublets her job for a week to a girl who actually manages to do less work than Linda.
9424"Everybody Loves Becker"Andy AckermanKate AngeloMay 20, 2002 (2002-05-20)42417.28[94]
Reggie and Chris compete for Becker's affection. Linda takes Margaret out for a night on the town.

Season 5 (2002–03)

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No.
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season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateProd.
code		 Viewers
(millions)
951"Someone's in the Kitchen with Reggie?"Gregg HeschongIan GurvitzOctober 6, 2002 (2002-10-06)50111.75[95]
Becker battles with himself over which woman to romance - Reggie or Chris. Linda argues with Margaret over what the term "next Thursday" means.
962"Do the Right Thing"Andy AckermanIan GurvitzOctober 13, 2002 (2002-10-13)50210.76[96]
Becker tries to convince Chris that he chose to be with her before he learned that Reggie was leaving town, but Chris doesn't believe him. Margaret and Linda try to find out the identity of a man who claims he is a former patient. Jake and Bob decide to follow in Reggie's footsteps and travel.
973"L.A. Woman"Darryl BatesRuss WoodyOctober 20, 2002 (2002-10-20)50310.83[97]
Neighbors Becker and Chris do whatever they can to annoy each other. Linda pretends she is from L.A. to impress a new man she is dating. Jake worries that Amanda is decorating his apartment too girly.
984"And the Heartbeat Goes on"Gail MancusoPerry Rein & Gigi McCreeryOctober 27, 2002 (2002-10-27)5049.51[98]
Becker is asked to keep visiting a patient who is seriously ill.
995"The Grand Gesture"Gail MancusoMichael RoweNovember 3, 2002 (2002-11-03)50510.21[99]
Becker tries "one last time" to romance Chris. The diner gets a new manager.
1006"The 100th"Ken LevineKen Levine & David IsaacsNovember 17, 2002 (2002-11-17)50610.57[100]
Becker tries to discourage a friend from expressing interest in Chris by telling him that she is gay. Unfortunately, the friend sets up Chris with a lesbian acquaintance. Bob buys a pair of walkie-talkies so that he and Jake can stay in constant contact.
1017"Papa Does Preach"Chris BroughamNorm GunzenhauserNovember 24, 2002 (2002-11-24)50810.65[101]
Becker treats a patient with multiple personalities. Chris and Jake annoy each other. Bob becomes a big brother to a 10-year-old boy.
1028"Atlas Shirked"Darryl BatesLiz AstrofDecember 1, 2002 (2002-12-01)50712.16[102]
Becker tries to learn what happened to the atlas he bought. Chris takes responsibility for everyone's agendas. Bob plans his mother's funeral.
1039"Blind Injustice"Ken LevineLiz AstrofDecember 8, 2002 (2002-12-08)50910.71[103]
Jake feels further handicapped by his blindness when he inadvertently allows a crook to rob the diner. He feels vindicated later when he thinks he has found the crook.
10410"Chris-Mess"Gail MancusoKate AngeloDecember 15, 2002 (2002-12-15)51110.53[104]
Chris is jealous when Becker plans to spend Christmas in Vermont with a magazine editor he is dating. Margaret invites Linda to go caroling with her church group. Bob fears that a street-corner Santa is out to get him.
10511"Once Upon a Time"Gail MancusoJames PetrilleJanuary 5, 2003 (2003-01-05)5109.71[105]
Margaret is not expecting any special treatment on the tenth anniversary of her working with Becker. Chris finds Jake's old keyboard. Bob hides at the diner from an angry tenant who wants him to fix a clogged drain.
10612"Bad to the Bone"Wil ShrinerRuss WoodyFebruary 2, 2003 (2003-02-02)51311.29[106]
Jake and Bob assume from overhearing a phone call that Chris and Becker are sleeping together. Becker tries to scare a sexually active teen into using condoms.
10713"I've Got Friends I Haven't Used Yet"Andy AckermanIan GurvitzFebruary 9, 2003 (2003-02-09)51612.10[107]
Becker gets a visit from his college roommate. Linda thinks Margaret is having an affair.
10814"The Pain in the Neck"Randy CarterPerry Rein & Gigi McCreeryFebruary 16, 2003 (2003-02-16)51211.33[108]
Becker is upset when a patient substitutes his Christian Science faith for medical treatment. Linda tries to continue the charade of her "long-distance" relationship with a New York City resident. Bob brags that he is part Native American and tries to cash in on his newly discovered heritage.
10915"Nightmare on Becker Street"Gail MancusoMichael RoweMarch 2, 2003 (2003-03-02)51512.98[109]
Becker is stalked by a frisky, elderly neighbor whose life he had saved. Linda decides to tell the truth about where she resides to her boyfriend, who thinks she lives in L.A.
11016"The Job"Darryl BatesPatricia BreenMarch 9, 2003 (2003-03-09)51411.74[110]
Becker is frustrated with his practice and applies for a research position in Baltimore, without telling his staff or friends. His suspicious behavior leads them to believe he's either ill or on drugs.
11117"Thank You for Not Smoking"Mike UppendahlLiz AstrofMarch 16, 2003 (2003-03-16)51711.24[111]
Becker feels stifled when Chris prohibits smoking in the diner and Margaret prohibits it in the office. Bob convinces Jake that Amanda is cheating on him. Linda persuades John to treat her friend Holli's dog.
11218"Amanda Moves Out"Mike UppendahlPerry Rein & Gigi McCreeryMarch 30, 2003 (2003-03-30)5188.59[112]
Amanda leaves Jake for a deliveryman. Becker's withdrawal from smoking is driving everybody crazy - again. Chris awaits her delivery of hair conditioner.
11319"Ms Fortune"Chris BroughamRuss WoodyApril 6, 2003 (2003-04-06)5199.83[113]
A palm reader comes to the diner. Despite his own objections, Becker lets her take a look at his palm. Inspired by the psychic, Linda invests her inheritance in a grapefruit company.
11420"Mr. and Ms. Conception"Darryl BatesMichael RoweApril 13, 2003 (2003-04-13)52010.80[114]
Becker is frustrated with a couple who seek counseling on conception and keep misinterpreting his advice. Chris flirts with a fire marshal to avoid a ticket. Bob's attempt to charm a police officer out of a jaywalking ticket backfires.
11521"Chris's Ex"Gail MancusoIan GurvitzApril 20, 2003 (2003-04-20)5217.58[115]
When Chris's ex-husband suddenly appears and stays at her apartment, Becker tries everything possible to keep the divorced couple apart.
11622"Daytime Believer"Chris BroughamKate AngeloApril 20, 2003 (2003-04-20)5228.35[115]
After a series of erotic daydreams about Chris, Becker realizes he still has feelings for her but wonders if she feels the same way about him. After Linda's purse was stolen and she was involved in an accident on her way to work, she fears another bad thing is going to happen to her because she believes that bad things always happen in threes.

Season 6 (2003–04)

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season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateProd.
code		 Viewers
(millions)
1171"What's Love Got to Do with It?"Chris BroughamIan GurvitzOctober 8, 2003 (2003-10-08)60110.37[116]
Becker and Chris address their developing relationship. Chris tries to have a hospital bill reduced. Jake sells his dreadlocks to pay the rent. Linda thinks about getting religion. Jake's old buddy Hector shows up at the diner.
1182"Dates & Nuts"Chris BroughamBobby GaylorOctober 15, 2003 (2003-10-15)6028.87[117]
Chris pressures Becker into setting a time and place for their first date. Hector convinces Jake to make extra money by sampling experimental medications. Linda makes Margaret feel guilty for flirting her way out of a traffic ticket.
1193"A Little Ho-mance"Darryl BatesMaisha ClossonOctober 22, 2003 (2003-10-22)6039.24[118]
Becker tries to plan a romantic first date with Chris, but unforeseen obstacles constantly appear. Jake receives shocking news about his grandmother after she dies in a retirement home.
1204"Spontaneous Combustion"Ken LevineGary Dontzig & Steven PetermanOctober 29, 2003 (2003-10-29)60410.82[119]
Becker and Chris try too hard to consummate their relationship. Jake mourns his grandmother. Linda feng shui's the office.
1215"Afterglow"Chris BroughamDavid Isaacs and Ken LevineNovember 12, 2003 (2003-11-12)60510.51[120]
Chris tries to get Becker to be more considerate of her feelings. Linda gets Margaret a night job with a "telemarketer." Hector tricks Jake into selling porn magazines.
1226"The Unbelievable Wrongness of Talking"Mike UppendahlLisa AlbertNovember 19, 2003 (2003-11-19)60711.10[121]
Chris is frustrated when Becker repeatedly refuses to maintain his side of a conversation. Linda claims that she has met "the one." Hector tries to persuade Jake to invest in his latest get-rich-quick scheme.
1237"Sister Spoils the Turkey"Darryl BatesJoyce GittlinNovember 26, 2003 (2003-11-26)60611.82[122]
Becker and Chris's plans for a quiet Thanksgiving dinner are disrupted by the appearance of Chris's sister Grace (Jaime Pressly).
1248"Chock Full o' Nuts"Chris BroughamMatt EmberDecember 3, 2003 (2003-12-03)60810.40[123]
A large number of street people flock about the diner and Becker's office. Jake's grandmother leaves him $25,000.
1259"A First Class Flight"Ken LevineDawn DeKeyserDecember 17, 2003 (2003-12-17)6099.23[124]
Chris is incensed when Becker receives a free trip to Las Vegas and doesn't invite her. An "odd duck" plastic surgeon takes over Becker's practice during his absence.
12610"Margaret Sings the Blues"Chris BroughamMaisha ClossonJanuary 7, 2004 (2004-01-07)61011.65[125]
Margaret is depressed about her career path after hearing about a childhood friend who has become wealthy. Becker tries to train Linda to give flu shots.
12711"Snow Means Snow"Mike UppendahlBobby GaylorJanuary 14, 2004 (2004-01-14)61111.04[126]
Chris plans a trip to Bermuda with Becker. Margaret looks forward to a weekend without Louis. A psychic tells Linda she's going to meet the man of her dreams.
12812"Subway Story"Ian GurvitzGary Dontzig & Steven PetermanJanuary 21, 2004 (2004-01-21)61210.49[127]
Some important computer files disappear so Linda and Margaret try to find them, all the while thinking it was Linda's fault. Some out-of-town friends have come to see Becker but he's late, so Chris must entertain them. Becker is trying to get home on the subway but an old woman needs help getting to her destination. Becker stops to help her, but she needs to be helped again and again. When he finally gets her to her destination, she doesn't want to go up to the street.
12913"D.N.R."Chris BroughamIan Gurvitzi & Dave HackelJanuary 28, 2004 (2004-01-28)61310.55[128]
The series concludes as Chris fears that Becker is going to break up with her after he invites her to dinner at a nice restaurant with no explanation. Jake decides how to spend the inheritance from his grandmother. Linda finds a boyfriend on the subway. There are some subtle story aspects, such as Ted Danson's real wife — Mary Steenburgen — appearing as a patient.

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  15. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (March 1–7)". The Los Angeles Times. March 10, 1999. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  16. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (March 8–14)". The Los Angeles Times. March 17, 1999. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  17. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (April 5–11)". The Los Angeles Times. April 14, 1999. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  18. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (April 12–18)". The Los Angeles Times. April 21, 1999. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  19. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (April 19–25)". The Los Angeles Times. April 28, 1999. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  20. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (May 3–9)". The Los Angeles Times. May 12, 1999. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  21. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (May 10–16)". The Los Angeles Times. May 19, 1999. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  22. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (May 17–23)". The Los Angeles Times. May 26, 1999. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  23. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (Sept. 20–26)". The Los Angeles Times. September 29, 1999. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  24. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (Sept. 27–Oct. 3)". The Los Angeles Times. October 6, 1999. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  25. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (Oct. 4-10)". The Los Angeles Times. October 13, 1999. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  26. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (Oct. 11-17)". The Los Angeles Times. October 20, 1999. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  27. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (Oct. 18-24)". The Los Angeles Times. October 27, 1999. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  28. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (Oct. 25-31)". The Los Angeles Times. November 3, 1999. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  29. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (Nov. 1-7)". The Los Angeles Times. November 10, 1999. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  30. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (Nov. 8-14)". The Los Angeles Times. November 17, 1999. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  31. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (Nov. 15-21)". The Los Angeles Times. November 24, 1999. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  32. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (Nov. 22-28)". The Los Angeles Times. December 1, 1999. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  33. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (Nov. 29-Dec. 5)". The Los Angeles Times. December 8, 1999. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  34. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (Dec. 13-19)". The Los Angeles Times. December 22, 1999. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  35. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (Jan. 10-16)". The Los Angeles Times. January 19, 2000. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  36. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (Jan. 17-23)". The Los Angeles Times. January 26, 2000. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  37. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (Feb. 7-13)". The Los Angeles Times. February 16, 2000. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  38. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (Feb. 14-20)". The Los Angeles Times. February 24, 2000. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  39. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (Feb. 21-27)". The Los Angeles Times. March 1, 2000. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  40. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (Feb. 28-March 5)". The Los Angeles Times. March 8, 2000. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  41. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (March 20–26)". The Los Angeles Times. March 29, 2000. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  42. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (April 10–16)". The Los Angeles Times. April 19, 2000. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  43. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (May 1–7)". The Los Angeles Times. May 10, 2000. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  44. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (May 8–14)". The Los Angeles Times. May 17, 2000. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  45. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (May 15–21)". The Los Angeles Times. May 24, 2000. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  46. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (May 22–28)". The Los Angeles Times. June 1, 2000. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  47. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (Oct. 9–15)". The Los Angeles Times. October 18, 2000. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  48. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (Oct. 16–22)". The Los Angeles Times. October 25, 2000. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  49. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (Oct. 23–29)". The Los Angeles Times. November 1, 2000. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  50. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (Oct. 30–Nov. 5)". The Los Angeles Times. November 8, 2000. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  51. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (Nov. 6-12)". The Los Angeles Times. November 15, 2000. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  52. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (Nov. 13-19)". The Los Angeles Times. November 22, 2000. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  53. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (Nov. 20-26)". The Los Angeles Times. December 1, 2000. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  54. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (Nov. 27-Dec. 3)". The Los Angeles Times. December 6, 2000. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  55. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (Dec. 11-17)". The Los Angeles Times. December 20, 2000. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  56. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (Dec. 18-24)". The Los Angeles Times. December 29, 2000. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  57. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (Jan. 8-14)". The Los Angeles Times. January 19, 2001. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  58. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (Jan. 22-28)". The Los Angeles Times. January 31, 2001. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  59. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (Feb. 5-11)". The Los Angeles Times. February 14, 2001. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  60. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (Feb. 12-18)". The Los Angeles Times. February 22, 2001. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  61. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (Feb. 19-25)". The Los Angeles Times. February 28, 2001. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  62. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (Feb. 26-March 4)". The Los Angeles Times. March 7, 2001. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  63. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (March 5–11)". The Los Angeles Times. March 14, 2001. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  64. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (March 19–25)". The Los Angeles Times. March 28, 2001. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  65. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (April 9–15)". The Los Angeles Times. April 18, 2001. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  66. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (April 16–22)". The Los Angeles Times. April 25, 2001. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  67. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (April 23–29)". The Los Angeles Times. May 2, 2001. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  68. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (April 30-May 6)". The Los Angeles Times. May 9, 2001. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  69. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (May 7–13)". The Los Angeles Times. May 16, 2001. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  70. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (May 14–20)". The Los Angeles Times. May 23, 2001. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  71. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (Oct. 1-7)". The Los Angeles Times. October 10, 2001. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  72. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (Oct. 8-14)". The Los Angeles Times. October 17, 2001. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  73. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (Oct. 15-21)". The Los Angeles Times. October 24, 2001. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  74. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (Oct. 22-28)". The Los Angeles Times. October 31, 2001. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  75. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (Oct. 29-Nov. 4)". The Los Angeles Times. November 7, 2001. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  76. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (Nov. 5-11)". The Los Angeles Times. November 14, 2001. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  77. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (Nov. 12-18)". The Los Angeles Times. November 21, 2001. Retrieved April 2, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  78. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (Nov. 19-25)". The Los Angeles Times. November 28, 2001. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  79. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (Nov. 26-Dec. 2)". The Los Angeles Times. December 5, 2001. Retrieved April 2, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
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  81. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (Jan. 7-13)". The Los Angeles Times. January 16, 2002. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  82. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (Jan. 14-20)". The Los Angeles Times. January 25, 2002. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  83. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (Jan. 28-Feb. 3)". The Los Angeles Times. February 6, 2002. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  84. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (Feb. 4-10)". The Los Angeles Times. February 13, 2002. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  85. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (Feb. 25-March 3)". The Los Angeles Times. March 6, 2002. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  86. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (March 4–10)". The Los Angeles Times. March 13, 2002. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  87. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (March 11–17)". The Los Angeles Times. March 20, 2002. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  88. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (March 18–24)". The Los Angeles Times. March 27, 2002. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  89. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (April 15–21)". The Los Angeles Times. April 24, 2002. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  90. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (April 22–28)". The Los Angeles Times. May 1, 2002. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  91. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (April 29-May 5)". The Los Angeles Times. May 8, 2002. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  92. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (May 6–12)". The Los Angeles Times. May 15, 2002. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  93. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (May 13–19)". The Los Angeles Times. May 22, 2002. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  94. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (May 20–26)". The Los Angeles Times. May 30, 2002. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  95. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (Sept. 30–Oct. 6)". The Los Angeles Times. October 9, 2002. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  96. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (Oct. 7-13)". The Los Angeles Times. October 16, 2002. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  97. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (Oct. 14-20)". The Los Angeles Times. October 23, 2002. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  98. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (Oct. 21-27)". The Los Angeles Times. October 30, 2002. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  99. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (Oct. 28-Nov. 3)". The Los Angeles Times. November 6, 2002. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  100. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (Nov. 11-17)". The Los Angeles Times. November 20, 2002. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  101. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (Nov. 18-24)". The Los Angeles Times. November 27, 2002. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  102. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (Nov. 25-Dec. 1)". The Los Angeles Times. December 4, 2002. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  103. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (Dec. 2-8)". The Los Angeles Times. December 11, 2002. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  104. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (Dec. 9-15)". The Los Angeles Times. December 18, 2002. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  105. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (Dec. 30-Jan. 5)". The Los Angeles Times. January 8, 2003. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  106. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (Jan. 27-Feb. 2)". The Los Angeles Times. February 5, 2003. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  107. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (Feb. 3-9)". The Los Angeles Times. February 12, 2003. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  108. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (Feb. 10-16)". The Los Angeles Times. February 21, 2003. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  109. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (Feb. 24-March 2)". The Los Angeles Times. March 5, 2003. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  110. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (March 3–9)". The Los Angeles Times. March 12, 2003. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  111. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (March 10–16)". The Los Angeles Times. March 19, 2003. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  112. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (March 24–30)". The Los Angeles Times. April 2, 2003. Retrieved April 16, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  113. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (March 31-April 6)". The Los Angeles Times. April 9, 2003. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  114. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (April 7–13)". The Los Angeles Times. April 16, 2003. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
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  116. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (Oct. 6-12)". The Los Angeles Times. October 15, 2003. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  117. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (Oct. 13-19)". The Los Angeles Times. October 22, 2003. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  118. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (Oct. 20-26)". The Los Angeles Times. October 29, 2003. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  119. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (Oct. 27-Nov. 2)". The Los Angeles Times. November 5, 2003. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  120. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (Nov. 10-16)". The Los Angeles Times. November 19, 2003. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  121. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (Nov. 17-23)". The Los Angeles Times. November 26, 2003. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  122. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (Nov. 24-30)". The Los Angeles Times. December 3, 2003. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  123. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (Dec. 1-7)". The Los Angeles Times. December 10, 2003. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  124. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (Dec. 15-21)". The Los Angeles Times. December 24, 2003. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  125. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (Jan. 5-11)". The Los Angeles Times. January 14, 2004. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  126. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (Jan. 12-18)". The Los Angeles Times. January 23, 2004. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  127. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (Jan. 19-25)". The Los Angeles Times. January 28, 2004. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
  128. ^ "National Nielsen Viewership (Jan. 26-Feb. 1)". The Los Angeles Times. February 4, 2004. Retrieved April 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.Free access icon
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