List of Becker episodes

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.

Season 1: 1998–1999

#	Title	Director	Writer(s)	Original Airdate	Production Code	Overall Number
1	"Pilot"	Andy Ackerman	Dave Hackel	November 2, 1998 (1998-11-02)	101	1
Becker deals with an HIV-positive child, and the fact that Reggie has inherited his favorite diner from her father.
2	"Take These Pills and Shove 'Em"	Andy Ackerman	Marsha Myers	November 9, 1998 (1998-11-09)	102	2
Becker must convince a skeptical patient, Mr. Marino, that his diabetes has triggered a minor heart attack and that he needs treatment. Meanwhile, Jake takes a sculpting class in order to meet women.
3	"Sex in the Inner City"	Andy Ackerman	David Isaacs and Sue Herring	November 16, 1998 (1998-11-16)	103	3
Despite his best efforts, Becker can't escape the sexual overtones that follow him throughout the day. He starts his morning at the cafe where Reggie and Jake are discussing the various things they do to release sexual tension. When Reggie suggests jogging, Becker quickly dismisses the idea, declaring that he doesn't have any such issues. As his day progresses, a bemused Becker is faced with various circumstances that make him all too aware of his sex life -- or, rather, lack thereof.
4	"Tell Me Lies"	Andy Ackerman	Russ Woody	November 30, 1998 (1998-11-30)	104	4
Becker and Jake notice that Reggie is upset about something, but she refuses to tell them why. Becker presses Reggie for details, but she responds with a series of lies before finally revealing the truth.
5	"My Dinner with Becker"	Lee Shallat-Chemel	Teresa O'Neill	December 7, 1998 (1998-12-07)	105	5
Becker initially declines the offer of a blind date, but he eventually agrees to meet the woman. After hearing about her passion for line-dancing, karaoke and aromatherapy, Becker is kicking himself for not trusting his instincts. Meanwhile, Reggie's evening goes south when she realizes that the guy she's dating is just too... nice.
6	"Man Plans, God Laughs"	Andy Ackerman	Ian Gurvitz	December 14, 1998 (1998-12-14)	106	6
Becker's attempt at friendship is short lived; with Margaret at home with the flu, the flaky Linda is left in charge of the office; Reggie receives an unwelcome visit from a former high-school classmate with whom she had a sexual relationship with.
7	"City Lights"	Andy Ackerman	Russ Woody	December 21, 1998 (1998-12-21)	107	7
Becker is crabbier than ever when a flickering street light keeps him from getting any sleep. When the city refuses to make the broken street light a priority assignment, Becker takes matters into his own hands to ensure that he gets a proper night's rest. Meanwhile, Margaret agrees to let Linda bring one personal item into the office, unaware that Linda's item is her pet.
8	"Physician, Heal Thyself"	Lee Shallat-Chemel	Ian Gurvitz	January 11, 1999 (1999-01-11)	108	8
The arrogant Bronx doctor is once again complaining about the shortcomings of society, sparking another verbal sparring match with Reggie. Becker is later compelled to swallow his pride and ask for her help when his back goes out, leaving him prone on the floor of his apartment. But he scoffs when she suggests he see an acupuncturist. Meanwhile, Margaret receives special deliveries from a smitten mailman.
9	"Choose Me"	Andy Ackerman	Marsha Myers	January 18, 1999 (1999-01-18)	109	9
When Reggie announces that she has an extra ticket to a Rangers-Flyers hockey game, Jake and Becker each makes it his primary goal to be chosen as the lucky recipient.
10	"P.C. World"	Jeff Melman	Michael Markowitz	January 25, 1999 (1999-01-25)	110	10
When a self-serving reporter witnesses a heated argument between Becker and a man at the diner, he determines that Becker's comments are "politically incorrect" and uses his column to create a local controversy. Becker tries to ignore the reporter's comments, but when the hack then belittles Becker on a local radio show, the short-fused doctor heads to the station for a one-on-one confrontation.
11	"Scriptus Interruptus"	Andy Ackerman	Ian Gurvitz	February 1, 1999 (1999-02-01)	111	11
Becker agrees to write an article for a fellow doctor's medical journal, but has trouble finishing the project. With the article's deadline quickly approaching, Becker tries desperately to find a place to sit and hash out the piece. Unfortunately, he can't seem to acquire five minutes of quiet time before something or someone finds a way to interrupt his concentration.
12	"Love! Lies! Bleeding!"	Andy Ackerman	Michael Markowitz	February 8, 1999 (1999-02-08)	112	12
Becker, not convinced of the wonders of love after witnessing a woman stab her husband with a fork, is forced to consult a teenager who wants a vasectomy, treat a woman with a severe allergic reaction to roses and watch Linda begin and end a relationship within hours. Even so, a late night hospital visit abruptly softens his perspective as he begins to understand why this holiday can be so important to others.
13	"Becker the Elder"	Andy Ackerman	Dave Hackel	February 15, 1999 (1999-02-15)	113	13
Becker is less than thrilled when his estranged father, Fred, makes an unannounced visit. Although Becker is unhappy to see his father, the others are instantly charmed by Fred's easygoing, jovial manner. Despite Becker's chilly welcome, Fred refuses to give up on resuming contact with his polar opposite son.
14	"Larry Spoke"	Andy Ackerman	Russ Woody	February 22, 1999 (1999-02-22)	114	14
Becker copes with a patient who believes he can talk directly to God; Linda decides to keep a jacket mistakenly returned to her by her drycleaner.
15	"Activate Your Choices"	Andy Ackerman	David Isaacs	March 1, 1999 (1999-03-01)	115	15
When Becker learns that his ex-wife Sandra is in town for a book signing tour, he feigns disinterest until he learns that chapters of her new self-help publication denounces "Angry Man," a pseudonym for Becker. When Becker confronts Sarah at her hotel, it becomes abundantly clear that their explosive chemistry remains fiercely intact.
16	"Limits and Boundaries"	Lee Shallat-Chemel	Dave Hackel	March 8, 1999 (1999-03-08)	116	16
When a patient's mother desperately needs Becker to watch her two kids for the day, he reluctantly agrees and then makes Margaret and Linda keep an eye on them. But when the day turns into an unexpected sleepover at Becker's, his attempts to establish rules for the kids are about as effective as a blender during a power outage.
17	"Partial Law"	Ken Levine	Michael Markowitz	April 5, 1999 (1999-04-05)	117	17
Becker's computer is stolen from his apartment which leads him to buy another through shady sources. When Becker's computer is stolen from his apartment, he's shocked to learn that the insurance company's reimbursement won't even cover the cost of a keyboard. Against his better judgment, he purchases a top of the line system via shady means and soon realizes he's made a "fatal error."
18	"Saving Harvey Cohen"	Andy Ackerman	Eric Cohen	April 12, 1999 (1999-04-12)	118	18
Much to the Becker's dismay, an alley cat finds its way into his office and refuses to leave. When they realize that the cat is sick, Becker's guilted into taking care of it -- to the tune of $1,500. Meantime, Margaret attempts to help Becker plan a trip she knows he'll never take.
19	"Truth and Consequences"	Leonard R. Garner Jr.	Marsha Myers	April 19, 1999 (1999-04-19)	119	19
Becker's cousin Barry invites him over to his house for dinner, and Becker learns first-hand that Barry and his wife are having major marital problems. However, Becker makes the situation worse by letting it slip that Barry once had an affair, which puts Becker in an awkward position.
20	"Drive, They Said"	Andy Ackerman	Ken Levine and David Isaacs	May 3, 1999 (1999-05-03)	120	20
Becker reluctantly agrees to shuttle Reggie, Margaret, Jake and Linda to various engagements in Queens when they learn that he's heading that way in his car. It quickly becomes a "what-was-I-thinking" scenario for the gang when Becker's terroristic skills behind the wheel cause an accident. Even More Shameless Crossover Monday winds up when Dr. Becker returns to his office waiting room to find Hilton Lucas, Doug Heffernan and Ray Barone -- side-by-side -- waiting.
21	"Lucky Day"	Andy Ackerman	Earl Pomerantz	May 10, 1999 (1999-05-10)	121	21
A prime parking space, an unexpected tax refund and a flawless trip to the post office are just a few of the lucky breaks bestowed upon Becker. Unable to accept the idea that he might just be having a good day, he remains wary of each new stroke of luck and convinces himself that payback is on its way. Trying to convince everyone the elastic band of luck with fling back into his face, he finally begins to enjoy his good fortune where he trips and is robbed of all his good luck.
22	"Regarding Reggie"	Andy Ackerman	Russ Woody	May 17, 1999 (1999-05-17)	122	22
Becker fears that Reggie may get the wrong idea if he asks her to be his date at a medical fundraiser, on the season finale. Fearing that Reggie will misread his invitation, Becker struggles to find someone else to take to the event. Despite his resistance, his friends insist that he should just ask Reggie. The ongoing pressure causes Becker to recall the first time he was rejected by the opposite sex, as Prequel Monday concludes with a flashback sequence of a 10-year-old Becker asking a little girl to a school dance.

Season 2: 1999–2000

#	Title	Director	Writer(s)	Original air date	Production code	Overall number
1	"Point of Contact"	Andy Ackerman	Michael Markowitz	September 20, 1999 (1999-09-20)	201	23
After saving a woman's life, Becker believes that she has become his stalker.
2	"Imm-Oral Fixations"	Andy Ackerman	Ian Gurvitz	September 27, 1999 (1999-09-27)	202	24
After quitting smoking, John picks up another addiction.
3	"Cyrano de Beckerac"	Andy Ackerman	Marsha Myers	October 4, 1999 (1999-10-04)	203	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.
4	"Linda Quits"	Andy Ackerman	Marsha Myers	October 11, 1999 (1999-10-11)	204	26
Linda decides to quit her job at Becker's office. Meanwhile, the rest of the gang are trying to figure out what a man in front of Reggie's diner is waiting for.
5	"My Boyfriend's Back"	Andy Ackerman	Dana Borkow	October 18, 1999 (1999-10-18)	205	27
As Reggie dates her high school crush, Becker becomes upset when he learns of an old friend's recent success.
6	"Shovel Off to Buffalo"	Andy Ackerman	David Isaacs	October 25, 1999 (1999-10-25)	206	28
Becker and Reggie are stranded in Buffalo when their flight to Chicago is delayed due to bad weather.
7	"He Said, She Said"	Andy Ackerman	April Kelly	November 1, 1999 (1999-11-01)	207	29
After getting phone calls from a woman he doesn't know, Becker finally has an encounter with her.
8	"Stumble in the Bronx"	Andy Ackerman	Matthew Weiner	November 8, 1999 (1999-11-08)	208	30
Becker is shot in the shoulder while trying to help Jake after Jake is robbed at gunpoint.
9	"Hate Thy Neighbor"	Andy Ackerman	Anne Flett-Giordano and Chuck Ranberg	November 15, 1999 (1999-11-15)	209	31
While recovering from the shooting, Becker must put up with his neighbors. Meanwhile, Margaret and Linda must find a temporary doctor while Becker is out.
10	"Pain in the Aspirin"	Jeff Melman	Russ Woody	November 22, 1999 (1999-11-22)	210	32
Becker catches Elizabeth in a lie and begins to question everyone's honesty.
11	"Blind Curve"	Andy Ackerman	Matthew Weiner	November 29, 1999 (1999-11-29)	211	33
Jake's former best friend and person that caused his blindness returns to town wanting Jake's forgiveness.
12	"Santa on Ice"	Andy Ackerman	Marsha Myers	December 13, 1999 (1999-12-13)	212	34
Becker ends up spending Christmas Eve in the morgue while he tries to identify a man who died while in his office. Meanwhile, Reggie gets ready for her Christmas party.
13	"The Hypocratic Oath"	Andy Ackerman	Ian Gurvitz	January 10, 2000 (2000-01-10)	213	35
When Margaret takes time off from work, Becker and Linda have to deal with a bad day at the office without her.
14	"The Rumor"	Andy Ackerman	Earl Pomerantz	January 17, 2000 (2000-01-17)	214	36
A rumor is started that Becker is suffering from a terminal illness.
15	"All the Rage"	Andy Ackerman	Michael Markowitz	February 7, 2000 (2000-02-07)	215	37
Becker must undergo anger management classes after he verbally assaults two police officers. Meanwhile, Bob's mother kicks him out of the retirement home.
16	"Old Yeller"	Lee Shallat-Chemel	Mark Egan	February 14, 2000 (2000-02-14)	216	38
Everyone believes Becker is going through a mid-life crisis after he buys a motorcycle.
17	"The Roast That Ruined Them"	Ken Levine	Dana Borkow	February 21, 2000 (2000-02-21)	217	39
Becker's girlfriend pressures him into hosting a dinner party.
18	"For Whom the Toll Calls"	Andy Ackerman	Matthew Weiner	February 28, 2000 (2000-02-28)	218	40
After receiving a faulty charge on his telephone bill, he has to fight the phone company to take it off. Meanwhile, Bob produces a set of inspirational tapes.
19	"The Bearer of Bad Tidings"	Leonard R. Garner Jr.	Marsha Myers	March 20, 2000 (2000-03-20)	219	41
After accidentally leaving a bad phone message, Becker tries desperately to delete it before the person listens to it.
20	"One Angry Man"	Andy Ackerman	Dan Wilcox	April 10, 2000 (2000-04-10)	220	42
Becker and Linda both receive jury duty.
21	"Sight Unseen"	Andy Ackerman	Michael Markowitz	May 1, 2000 (2000-05-01)	221	43
Jake ponders breaking up with a woman when he learns she too is blind.
22	"Crosstalk"	Andy Ackerman	Ian Gurvitz	May 8, 2000 (2000-05-08)	222	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.
23	"Cooked"	Andy Ackerman	Russ Woody	May 15, 2000 (2000-05-15)	223	45
Becker's girlfriend gets a job offer in Chicago.
24	"Panic on the 86th"	Andy Ackerman	David Isaacs	May 22, 2000 (2000-05-22)	224	46
Reggie suffers a panic attack when thinking about her future; Becker becomes friends with a prostitute.

Season 3: 2000–2001

#	Title	Director	Writer(s)	Original Airdate	Production Code	Overall Number
1	"The Film Critic"	Andy Ackerman	Ian Gurvitz	October 9, 2000 (2000-10-09)	301	47
John attempts to see a movie, but it keeps getting interrupted by rude people in the theater.
2	"Super Bob"	Ken Levine	Dana Borkow	October 16, 2000 (2000-10-16)	302	48
After the building superintendent in John's building dies, Linda gets Bob to be his replacement.
3	"One Wong Move"	Andy Ackerman	Russ Woody	October 23, 2000 (2000-10-23)	303	49
John loses his wallet at a Chinese restaurant that the others convinced him to go to.
4	"What Indifference a Day Makes"	Darryl Bates	Michael Markowitz	October 30, 2000 (2000-10-30)	304	50
John feels useless when a student doctor shadows him.
5	"The Usual Suspects"	Ken Levine	Ken Levine	November 6, 2000 (2000-11-06)	305	51
After John's office is vandalized, he calls a detective to figure out who did it.
6	"The Wrong Man"	Andy Ackerman	Matthew Weiner	November 13, 2000 (2000-11-13)	306	52
Becker is visited by an ex-girlfriend.
7	"Beckerethics"	Ken Levine	Marsha Myers	November 20, 2000 (2000-11-20)	307	53
Becker's car is stolen. A guy asks Reggie to marry him.
8	"Smoke 'Em If You Got 'Em"	Andy Ackerman	Kate Angelo	November 27, 2000 (2000-11-27)	308	54
Jake bets John 300 dollars, if he can go a full day without smoking.
9	"Dr. Angry Head"	Andy Ackerman	Marsha Myers	December 11, 2000 (2000-12-11)	309	55
Becker's back goes out while standing near a department store Christmas display and he is unable to move.
10	"Margaret's Dream"	Gregg Heschong	Mark Egan	December 18, 2000 (2000-12-18)	310	56
Margaret has a sexual dream involving John; John plans to give Margaret a raise.
11	"Heart Breaker"	Joyce Gittlin	Mark Wilding	January 8, 2001 (2001-01-08)	311	57
John is anxious about dating a younger woman; Reggie gets death threats from a former classmate.
12	"The Trouble with Harry"	Wil Shriner	Anne Flett-Giordano and Chuck Ranberg	January 15, 2001 (2001-01-15)	312	58
John's patient dies and leaves his ashes to Becker.
13	"The Princess Cruise"	Ken Levine	Michael Markowitz	February 5, 2001 (2001-02-05)	313	59
Linda accidentally sends John on a gay cruise for vacation.
14	"Pretty Poison"	Andy Ackerman	Matthew Weiner	February 12, 2001 (2001-02-12)	314	60
When Becker's college sweetheart comes back into his life, he isn't prepared for the baggage she brings with her.
15	"2001½: A Graduation Odyssey"	Darryl Bates	Russ Woody	February 19, 2001 (2001-02-19)	315	61
John is excited to give a graduation speech to a graduating high school class.
16	"Elder Hostile"	Andy Ackerman	Dana Borkow	February 26, 2001 (2001-02-26)	316	62
John treats Jake's grandmother, and earns the ire of both.
17	"The Ugly Truth"	Andy Ackerman	Matthew Weiner	March 5, 2001 (2001-03-05)	317	63
Jake's disability benefits get cut off after he receives a driver's license renewal form in the mail. Meanwhile Reggie performs a psychology experiment on John and becomes paranoid about Becker doing the same to her in revenge.
18	"The More You Know"	Andy Ackerman	David Isaacs	March 19, 2001 (2001-03-19)	318	64
Linda and Reggie date the same man. Bob searches for the prostitute in the building.
19	"You Say Gay Son, I Say Godson"	Darryl Bates	Gary Dontzig and Steven Peterman	April 9, 2001 (2001-04-09)	319	65
John's godson comes to him, and explains he needs help telling his dad he is gay.
20	"Nocturnal Omissions"	Wil Shriner	Ian Gurvitz	April 16, 2001 (2001-04-16)	320	66
John Becker has insomnia and the gang tries to help him get through it.
21	"The TorMentor"	Andy Ackerman	Kate Angelo	April 23, 2001 (2001-04-23)	321	67
John runs into an old college mentor/professor who doesn't remember him. This torments John who tries to get the professor to remember him.
22	"Small Wonder"(Part 1)	Andy Ackerman	Dana Borkow	April 30, 2001 (2001-04-30)	322	68
An obese patient of John's refuses to lose weight, so Becker takes him to a gym where he suffers a heart attack.
23	"Sue You"(Part 2)	Andy Ackerman	Marsha Myers	May 7, 2001 (2001-05-07)	323	69
After being grateful to his doctor for saving his life at the gym, Becker's patient sues him on the advice of his hospital roommate, a lawyer who Becker insulted earlier. After being advised to settle, an incident in Central Park convinces him not to and he vows to fight it.
24	"Trials and Defibrillations"(Part 3)	Andy Ackerman	Russ Woody	May 14, 2001 (2001-05-14)	324	70
Becker's lawsuit goes to trial.

Season 4: 2001–2002

#	Title	Director	Writer(s)	Original Airdate	Production Code	Overall Number
1	"Psycho Therapy"	Andy Ackerman	Matthew Weiner	October 1, 2001 (2001-10-01)	401	71
John sees a psychologist; Linda looks for a new job.
2	"Breakfast of Chumpions"	Andy Ackerman	Russ Woody	October 8, 2001 (2001-10-08)	402	72
John buys a ticket for a pancake breakfast from a little girl.
3	"Jake's Jaunt"	Wil Shriner	Kate Angelo	October 15, 2001 (2001-10-15)	403	73
Everyone's shocked when Jake announces that he got married over the weekend to a woman he met at a friend's wedding. After realising he may have rushed things, Jake gets an annulment.
4	"Dog Days"	Darryl Bates	Liz Astrof	October 22, 2001 (2001-10-22)	404	74
John helps a homeless man he discovered is a con artist when he learns the man is ill. Margaret is forced to act as nursemaid to a dog to earn extra money.
5	"Really Good Advice"	Ken Whittingham	Earl Pomerantz	October 29, 2001 (2001-10-29)	405	75
John takes Reggie's advice to be more sensitive with women. It helps at the office with Margaret, but backfires with a woman he is dating. Jake and Bob trade jobs.
6	"Get Me Out of Here"	Wil Shriner	Ken Levine and David Isaacs	November 5, 2001 (2001-11-05)	406	76
John panics when he has to get a MRI, finally resorting to Valium to get through the claustrophobic test. Linda tries to date twins, but breaks up with them when they ask her to choose between them.
7	"Hanging with Jake"	Chris Brougham	David Chambers and Julie Chambers	November 12, 2001 (2001-11-12)	407	77
John is faced with telling a patient that he cannot possibly be the father of his wife's baby. Reggie, Bob, and Jake try to convince a suicidal man that life is worth living.
8	"Dinner and a Showdown"	Gail Mancuso	Marsha Myers	November 19, 2001 (2001-11-19)	408	78
John and Reggie "double date" with Sara and her husband.
9	"The Buddy System"	Gregg Heschong	Ian Gurvitz	November 26, 2001 (2001-11-26)	409	79
John tries to keep a casual love affair alive, while Bob tries to turn a found Super Bowl ring into his ticket to fame and fortune.
10	"The Ghost of Christmas Presents"	Ken Levine	Matthew Weiner	December 10, 2001 (2001-12-10)	410	80
John believes that Christmas is a phony time of the year. Instead of embracing the Christmas spirit, he uses getting robbed as vindication for his position.
11	"Another Tricky Day"	Ken Levine	Michael Markowitz	January 7, 2002 (2002-01-07)	411	81
John tells a patient that he is not dying, and is surprised by his reaction.
12	"The Ex-Files"	Wil Shriner	Kate Angelo	January 14, 2002 (2002-01-14)	412	82
Reggie dates John's friend, who is recently divorced.
13	"Barter Sauce"	Wil Shriner	Michael Markowitz	January 28, 2002 (2002-01-28)	413	83
John barters medical treatment in exchange for goods and services from Reggie, Bob, and Jake.
14	"V-Day"	Andy Ackerman	Kate Angelo	February 4, 2002 (2002-02-04)	414	84
John dreads attending his ex-wife's wedding on Valentines Day.
15	"It Had to Be Ew"	Andy Ackerman	Liz Astrof and Ritch Shydner	February 25, 2002 (2002-02-25)	415	85
John is disturbed when Jake's girlfriend shows disgust at the suggestion that she is interested in John.
16	"Let's Talk About Sex"	Darryl Bates	Marsha Myers	March 4, 2002 (2002-03-04)	416	86
Margaret makes John speak at a local school about nutrition, but the kids ask questions about sex instead.
17	"Picture Imperfect"	Gail Mancuso	Liz Astrof	March 11, 2002 (2002-03-11)	417	87
John publishes an article, but a picture of a very ugly man appears instead of his own.
18	"Talking Points"	Chris Brougham	Russ Woody	March 18, 2002 (2002-03-18)	418	88
John get a portable talking computer for his speech-impaired patient, with unintended consequences.
19	"Too Much, Too Late"	Leonard R. Garner Jr.	Matthew Weiner	April 15, 2002 (2002-04-15)	419	89
Jake receives a list of life goals he had written in high school, and realizes he hasn't completed any of them.
20	"Piece Talks"	Darryl Bates	David Isaacs	April 22, 2002 (2002-04-22)	420	90
Reggie's freezer breaks, and she buys a new one from Bob's friend. Meanwhile, John gives sex advice to an 80-year-old couple.
21	"Parannoyed"	Andy Ackerman	Ian Gurvitz	April 29, 2002 (2002-04-29)	421	91
Newcomer Chris Connor arrives in the Bronx and makes her presence felt; Becker, meanwhile, is convinced one of his neighbours is out to get him.
22	"MisSteaks"	Andy Ackerman	Anne Flett-Giordano and Chuck Ranberg	May 6, 2002 (2002-05-06)	422	92
When a patient leaves Becker several steaks as a gift, much to his annoyance, the other insist on helping themselves.
23	"Much Ado About Nothing (1)"	Gail Mancuso	Marsha Myers	May 13, 2002 (2002-05-13)	423	93
John is perturbed when he finds himself attracted to Chris.
24	"Everybody Loves Becker (2)"	Andy Ackerman	Kate Angelo	May 20, 2002 (2002-05-20)	424	94
John must make a difficult choice in his love life.

Season 5: 2002–2003

#	Title	Director	Writer(s)	Original Airdate	Production Code	Overall Number
1	"Someone's in the Kitchen with Reggie?"	Gregg Heschong	Ian Gurvitz	October 6, 2002 (2002-10-06)	501	95
John deals with the fall-out from his romantic dilemna with Reggie and Chris.
2	"Do the Right Thing"	Andy Ackerman	Ian Gurvitz	October 13, 2002 (2002-10-13)	502	96
John tries to convince Chris of his sincerity. Margaret and Linda try to identify a patient who claims to be a regular.
3	"L.A. Woman"	Darryl Bates	Russ Woody	October 20, 2002 (2002-10-20)	503	97
John and Chris feud. Linda starts a "long distance" relationship with a guy in the same city, and encounters some complications.
4	"And the Heartbeat Goes on"	Gail Mancuso	Perry Rein and Gigi McCreery	October 27, 2002 (2002-10-27)	504	98
John visits a dying patient in the hospital every night, but becomes dismayed when the "dying" patient does not die.
5	"The Grand Gesture"	Gail Mancuso	Michael Rowe	November 3, 2002 (2002-11-03)	505	99
John makes a "grand gesture" trying to woo Chris.
6	"The 100th"	Ken Levine	Ken Levine and David Isaacs	November 17, 2002 (2002-11-17)	506	100
John makes a new friend and tries to keep him from dating Chris; Bob and Jake become "best friends."
7	"Papa Does Preach"	Chris Brougham	Norm Gunzenhauser	November 24, 2002 (2002-11-24)	507	101
Bob decides to mentor a kid. Chris and Jake start to have some disagreements.
8	"Atlas Shirked"	Darryl Bates	Liz Astrof	December 1, 2002 (2002-12-01)	508	102
Chris tries to help everyone, such as by planning a memorial for a building tenant. John is angry because an Atlas he ordered did not arrive.
9	"Blind Injustice"	Ken Levine	Liz Astrof	December 8, 2002 (2002-12-08)	509	103
Jake unknowingly holds the door open for a guy robbing the diner, and becomes very depressed about his blindness.
10	"Chris-Mess"	Gail Mancuso	Kate Angelo	December 15, 2002 (2002-12-15)	510	104
Chris is jealous when she learns that John will be spending Christmas with his new girlfriend.
11	"Once Upon a Time"	Gail Mancuso	James Petrille	January 5, 2003 (2003-01-05)	511	105
Margaret reflects on her first days working for John.
12	"Bad to the Bone"	Wil Shriner	Russ Woody	February 2, 2003 (2003-02-02)	512	106
John deals with a sexually-active teenager; Linda searches for a companion for a date; Bob thinks Chris and John are sleeping together.
13	"I've Got Friends I Haven't Used Yet"	Andy Ackerman	Ian Gurvitz	February 9, 2003 (2003-02-09)	513	107
A friend from John's past comes to confess to previous sins; Linda thinks Margaret is cheating on Lewis.
14	"The Pain in the Neck"	Randy Carter	Perry Rein and Gigi McCreery	February 16, 2003 (2003-02-16)	514	108
One of John's patients converts to Christian Science and refuses treatment; Linda continues her "long distance" relationship.
15	"Nightmare on Becker Street"	Gail Mancuso	Michael Rowe	March 2, 2003 (2003-03-02)	515	109
John deals with a kindly old lady who becomes romantically interested in him. Meanwhile, the diner gang deals with a pesky fly, and Linda's "long distance" relationship comes to an end.
16	"The Job"	Darryl Bates	Patricia Breen	March 9, 2003 (2003-03-09)	516	110
John applies for a job at Johns Hopkins; Linda racks up some credit card debt.
17	"Thank You for Not Smoking"	Mike Uppendahl	Liz Astrof	March 16, 2003 (2003-03-16)	517	111
Chris bans smoking in the dinner. Linda's friend gets John to treat her dog. Jake thinks Amanda is cheating on her.
18	"Amanda Moves Out"	Mike Uppendahl	Perry Rein and Gigi McCreery	March 30, 2003 (2003-03-30)	518	112
John quits smoking (and Linda sponsors him); Margaret tries to fix the fax machine; Jake's girlfriend has been cheating on him and moves out; Chris deals with a hair emergency.
19	"Ms. Fortune"	Chris Brougham	Russ Woody	April 6, 2003 (2003-04-06)	519	113
A fortune teller gets everyone all excited.
20	"Mr. and Ms. Conception"	Darryl Bates	Michael Rowe	April 13, 2003 (2003-04-13)	520	114
Becker tries to help a couple trying to get pregnant. Chris and Bob try to flirt their way out of trouble.
21	"Chris' Ex"	Gail Mancuso	Ian Gurvitz	April 20, 2003 (2003-04-20)	521	115
Chris's ex-husband comes to visit, and John tries to keep them apart.
22	"Daytime Believer"	Chris Brougham	Kate Angelo	April 20, 2003 (2003-04-20)	522	116
John helps Chris as she is hospitalized.

Season 6: 2003–2004

#	Title	Director	Writer(s)	Original Airdate	Production Code	Overall Number
1	"What's Love Got to Do with It?"	Chris Brougham	Ian Gurvitz	October 8, 2003 (2003-10-08)	601	117
John and Chris's relationship takes a new turn when they both begin to admit their feelings for each other. Linda questions her lack of spirituality, and a guy named Hector shows up at the diner, looking for a get-rich-quick scheme.
2	"Dates & Nuts"	Chris Brougham	Bobby Gaylor	October 15, 2003 (2003-10-15)	602	118
John and Chris try to have their first date, but end up at the hospital for one of Becker's patients.
3	"A Little Ho-mance"	Darryl Bates	Maisha Closson	October 22, 2003 (2003-10-22)	603	119
John tries to sleep with Chris, who wants more romance. Margaret doesn't want to hear about the relationship, and those at the diner discuss Jake's grandmother, who lives in a home and is having sex.
4	"Spontaneous Combustion"	Ken Levine	Gary Dontzig and Steven Peterman	October 29, 2003 (2003-10-29)	604	120
5	"Afterglow"	Chris Brougham	David Isaacs and Ken Levine	November 12, 2003 (2003-11-12)	605	121
6	"The Unbelievable Wrongness of Talking"	Mike Uppendahl	Lisa Albert	November 19, 2003 (2003-11-19)	606	122
John is depressed when an apparently healthy patient is diagnosed with a serious illness. Meanwhile, Chris tries to get John to talk things over with her more often.
7	"Sister Spoils the Turkey"	Darryl Bates	Joyce Gittlin	November 26, 2003 (2003-11-26)	607	123
Chris's sister, who has a criminal past, comes to visit for thanksgiving, where she meets Jake, and goes out with him.
8	"Chock Full o' Nuts"	Chris Brougham	Matt Ember	December 3, 2003 (2003-12-03)	608	124
After an insane asylum closes in John's neighborhood, his office, as well as Chris's dinner, are overwhelmed with crazy people.
9	"A First Class Flight"	Ken Levine	Dawn Dekeyser	December 17, 2003 (2003-12-17)	603	125
Chris is mad at John for flying to a medical convention first class, rather than going with her in coach.
10	"Margaret Sings the Blues"	Chris Brougham	Maisha Closson	January 7, 2004 (2004-01-07)	610	126
Margaret reveals her singing talent.
11	"Snow Means Snow"	Mike Uppendahl	Bobby Gaylor	January 14, 2004 (2004-01-14)	611	127
John tries to avoid going on vacation with Chris.
12	"Subway Story"	Ian Gurvitz	Gary Dontzig and Steven Peterman	January 21, 2004 (2004-01-21)	612	128
Becker plans to have dinner with Chris but ends up giving an old lady directions on the subway.
13	"D.N.R."	Chris Brougham	Ian Gurvitz and Dave Hackel	January 28, 2004 (2004-01-28)	613	129
Jake decides what to spend his inheritance on; Chris worries that John is about to break up with her.

External links

• "Becker Episode Guide". TV.com. http://www.tv.com/becker/show/68/episode.html?om_act=convert&om_clk=tabssh&tag=tabs;episodes. Retrieved 2008-07-29.