Becker
Seen it?1998 | 6 seasons | 22 min | Comedy
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It's still drawing plenty of interest, but a lukewarm 7.2 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- 6 seasons, but most episodes stand on their own, so you can dip in anywhere (about 22 minutes each).
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
Becker is a dedicated, outspoken and talented doctor with a gruff exterior. While he tends to offend those who try to get close to him, he is extremely dedicated to his medical practice in the Bronx, N.Y., where he always goes the extra mile to help those in need. But Dr. John Becker looks at the world around him and sees a society gone mad, full of incongruities and just plain wrong thinking. And he has no qualms about saying anything that comes to mind – anything.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
7.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 6 seasons and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 224K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Weeknight Watch. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 1 is the high point.
Season 11998 · 22 episodes · 7.8 out of 10Saturday
Season 21999 · 24 episodes · 7.3 out of 10Sunday- Season 32000 · 24 episodes · 7.3 out of 10Sunday
- Season 42001 · 24 episodes · 7.7 out of 10Saturday
- Season 52002 · 22 episodes · 7.5 out of 10Sunday
- Season 62003 · 13 episodes · 7.7 out of 10Saturday
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Cast & crew
Created by Dave Hackel
- Ted DansonJohn Becker
- Hattie WinstonMargaret Wyborn
- Shawnee SmithLinda
- Alex DésertJake Malinak
- Jorge GarciaHector Lopez
- Nancy TravisChris Connor