Becker

Becker focuses on supporting an HIV-positive child while also coming to terms with Reggie's inheritance of her late father's favorite diner.

Dr. Becker makes a house call when one of his patients, Mr. Marino, reacts negatively to his harsh treatment style. He insists that Marino recognize his recent minor heart attack, caused by complications from diabetes, and agree to medical supervision, but Marino suspects a medical scam. Meanwhile, Jake enrolls in a sculpting class with the hope of meeting women.

Becker finds himself repeatedly confronted with sexual themes throughout his day, beginning with a conversation at a café where his friends discuss ways to relieve sexual tension. Despite his initial denial, he becomes increasingly aware of his own lack of romantic or sexual activity as the day unfolds.

Becker and Jake become concerned when they notice Reggie is upset, but she initially refuses to share the reason. After Becker persistently asks for details, Reggie responds with a string of falsehoods before eventually confessing the truth.

Becker hesitantly agrees to a blind date after initially declining, only to regret it upon learning the woman's quirky interests. Meanwhile, Reggie becomes uneasy when she realizes her date is unnaturally kind.

Becker's brief effort to befriend someone ends quickly. With Margaret sick at home, the unpredictable Linda takes over office duties. Meanwhile, Reggie is visited by an unexpected former high-school acquaintance.

Becker becomes increasingly irritable due to a flickering street light that disrupts his sleep, and after the city fails to address the issue, he decides to fix it himself. At the same time, Margaret allows Linda to bring a personal item to work, not realizing it is a living creature.

A brash and cynical doctor finds himself in an unexpected situation when he becomes a patient after a severe back injury. His usual arrogance clashes with the need for help, especially when his friend and love interest suggests alternative treatments. Meanwhile, Margaret deals with the growing romantic attention of a persistent mailman.

Reggie offers a Rangers-Flyers game ticket, prompting Jake and Becker to compete for the chance to accompany her.

A reporter stirs up controversy by labeling Becker's remarks at the diner as politically incorrect in his column. When Becker is further mocked on a local radio show, he confronts the reporter in person.

Becker takes on a writing assignment for a medical journal but struggles to meet the deadline due to constant interruptions. As time runs out, he searches in vain for a quiet space to focus, only to be repeatedly drawn into distractions and emergencies.

Becker, skeptical of love after witnessing a violent domestic incident, deals with a series of unusual cases, including a teenager requesting a vasectomy and a woman with a severe rose allergy, while Linda experiences a fleeting relationship. A late-night hospital visit challenges his views and leads him to reconsider the significance of the holiday.

Becker is surprised and displeased by an unexpected visit from his estranged father, Fred, whose warm and cheerful personality contrasts sharply with Becker's cold reception. While the others are taken in by Fred's amiable nature, Becker remains distant, though Fred is determined to rebuild a relationship with his son.

Becker deals with a patient who claims to communicate directly with God, while Linda keeps a jacket that was accidentally returned to her by the dry cleaner.

Becker is initially indifferent to his ex-wife Sandra's visit for a book tour, but becomes concerned when he discovers her new self-help book criticizes him under a pseudonym. His confrontation with her at the hotel reveals that their intense personal connection has not diminished.

Becker agrees to watch two children for the day after their mother pleads with him, enlisting Margaret and Linda to help. As the day stretches into an unplanned sleepover at Becker's apartment, he struggles to enforce discipline, with limited success.

Becker's computer is stolen from his apartment, and he discovers the insurance payout is far less than the cost of a replacement. Despite his reservations, he acquires an expensive new system through questionable methods, only to realize he has made a dangerous mistake.

Becker is frustrated when a stray cat invades his office and won't go away, especially after it becomes clear the animal is ill and he feels compelled to care for it at great expense. Meanwhile, Margaret tries to assist him in planning a vacation he has no intention of taking.

Becker visits his cousin Berry for dinner and discovers that Berry's marriage is in trouble. The evening takes a turn when Becker accidentally reveals that Berry had an affair, worsening the tension.

Becker agrees to give Reggie, Margaret, Jake, and Linda a ride to several events in Queens, but his reckless driving leads to an accident. Later, Dr. Becker returns to his office to find an unexpected trio—Hilton Lucas, Doug Heffernan, and Ray Barone—waiting in his office.

Becker experiences an unusual string of good fortune, including a prime parking spot, an unexpected tax refund, and a smooth visit to the post office. Rather than enjoy his luck, he becomes convinced that his streak will soon be followed by an inevitable downfall.

Becker worries that asking Reggie to accompany him to a medical fundraiser might lead to a misunderstanding, so he tries to find an alternative date. With encouragement from his friends, he resists the idea of asking her directly, which prompts him to reflect on a childhood memory of rejection. A flashback reveals 10-year-old Becker being turned down by a girl he asked to a school dance.