Season 4
(2001)
Cast
as Dr. John Becker
as Margaret Wyborn
as Linda
as Jake Malinak
as Bob
as Regina "Reggie" Kostas
Episodes
Psycho Therapy 7.0
October 1, 2001
At the end of last season, John was thrown in jail for contempt of court during a malpractice case. Tonight, he's relea…
Breakfast of Chumpions 8.0
October 8, 2001
John is more irritable than usual when he tries to quit smoking; Reggie believes a friendly customer stole all of her g…
Jake's Jaunt 9.0
October 15, 2001
Everyone's shocked when Jake announces that he got married over the weekend to a woman he met at a friend's wedding. Af…
Dog Days 8.0
October 22, 2001
A con man posing as a homeless person pulls on everyone's heart strings. Becker ignores his first instinct and comes to…
Really Good Advice 8.0
October 29, 2001
John takes Reggie's advice that he should tell women that he's sorry when he disappoints them, only to have it backfire…
Get Me Out of Here 8.0
November 5, 2001
John hurts his shoulder and is afraid to have an MRI, so Reggie goes with him for support; Linda dates identical twins.
Hanging with Jake 4.5
November 12, 2001
Jake encounters a depressed man who is about to hang himself, so he takes him back to the diner to cheer him up; John l…
Dinner and a Showdown 9.0
November 19, 2001
Reggie makes a special "connection" with her friend's, Sara, husband. While Reggie and Becker are with another couple, …
The Buddy System 8.0
November 26, 2001
John believes he is finally in a perfect relationship after seeing Laura for several months. Their no-strings, no-press…
The Ghost of Christmas Presents 8.0
December 10, 2001
John reluctantly agrees to buy a poor child a Christmas gift and then discovers that he has to deliver it as well; Bob …
Another Tricky Day 9.0
January 7, 2002
John's day is filled with wacky people, from two guys who want a prescription for marijuana to a man who is upset when …
The Ex-Files 8.0
January 14, 2002
Reggie starts dating one of John's recently divorced friends, but can't stop obsessing about the guy's former wife.
Barter Sauce 8.0
January 28, 2002
John agrees to give free medical care to Bob, Reggie and Jake in exchange for repairs, food and magazines.
V-Day 9.0
February 4, 2002
A tuxedo-clad John is on his way to his ex-wife's wedding in Connecticut when he stops in a bar because, in all honesty…
It Had to Be Ew 8.0
February 25, 2002
John worries that women no longer find him attractive after Jake's girlfriend makes a disparaging remark to him; Linda …
Let's Talk About Sex 9.0
March 4, 2002
Parents are enraged when they learn that John's talk on nutrition to a class of 8-year-olds turns into a discussion abo…
Picture Imperfect 8.0
March 11, 2002
John is elated to learn that an article he submitted is being published in The New York Medical Journal, but when it ap…
Talking Points 8.0
March 18, 2002
When a patient loses the ability to speak, John gets him a machine that talks for him, but the man uses it to lash out …
Too Much, Too Late 9.0
April 15, 2002
To Jake's horror, Reggie is obsessed with assisting him reach a goal he made up in the sixth grade. Reggie's persistenc…
Piece Talks 8.0
April 22, 2002
Bob enlists the services of a questionable friend to get Reggie a great deal on a new freezer, under one condition. Whi…
Parannoyed 8.0
April 29, 2002
Dr. John Becker's laundry, apartment and mail have all been tampered with and he is sure the culprit is one of his pesk…
Missteaks 9.0
May 6, 2002
When John receives eight expensive steaks from a patient, his new neighbor Chris compels him to throw a party.
Much Ado About Nothing (1) 8.0
May 13, 2002
John is surprisingly flustered when he learns that his upbeat neighbor Chris left town without saying goodbye. Reggie's…
Everybody Loves Becker (2) 9.0
May 20, 2002
The fourth season concludes with a romantic cliffhanger as Reggie and a new neighbor (guest star Nancy Travis) each vie…