Becker

- Season 1

(1998)

Becker treats an HIV-positive child and is shocked to find that Reggie has inherited his favorite diner from her father.

Becker makes a house call after a patient reacts to his rude bedside manner. Jake takes a sculpting class to meet women.

As the day progresses, Becker is faced repeatedly with reminders him of his sex life, or lack thereof.

Becker and Jake pressure Reggie to tell them what's bothering her-with varying responses.

Becker and Reggie each have blind dates that disintegrate-Becker because he didn't listen to his own instincts and Reggie because she did listen to Becker's.

Becker's attempt at friendship is short lived. With Margaret at home with the flu, Linda is left in charge of the office. Reggie receives an unwelcome visit from a former high-school classmate.

Becker's mood is worse than ever when a flickering street light keeps him awake. Margaret agrees to let Linda bring one personal item into the office.

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.

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.

Becker's heated remarks to someone make for equally heated discussion on a radio show.

Becker has difficulty finding five minutes to finish an article for a fellow doctor's medical journal before the submission deadline.

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.

Becker's father comes for a visit and they are surprised that he is nothing like Becker. They like him and Becker doesn't think much of him. When he tells Reggie what happened between them. She tells him that he should try and talk to him.

Becker treats a patient who claims he can talk to God. Linda decides to keep a jacket accidentally returned to her by her dry cleaner.

Becker's ex-wife writes a book called "Angry Man" obviously about John. When Becker confronts Sondra at her hotel, it is obvious that she retains a strong emotional hold on him.

Becker reluctantly agrees to babysit a mother's young son and daughter for a day. His attempts to create order meet with limited success.

Becker's computer is stolen from his apartment. When he learns that his insurance policy proceeds are decidedly less than market value, he decides on a replacement through shady sources.

An alley cat finds its way into his office and refuses to leave. Margaret attempts to help Becker plan a trip she knows he'll never take.

During dinner with his cousin Barry and his wife who are having marital difficulties, Becker lets it slip that Barry once had an affair.

Becker reluctantly agrees to chauffeur Reggie, Margaret, Jake and Linda to various engagements in Queens. Becker returns to his office waiting room to find Hilton Lucas, Doug Heffernan and Ray Barone waiting.

Among other things, Becker gets an excellent parking space, an unexpected tax refund, and a fruitful trip to the post office. Despite his good fortune, he remains convinced his luck will change-for the worse.

Becker fears that Reggie may get the wrong idea if he asks her to be his date at a medical fund-raising dinner.