Season 1 - Episode Guide

Becker proves he has a conscience when he shows compassion for an HIV-positive patient.

Becker must make a house call after a patient has an adverse reaction to his bedside manner.

Becker is plagued by sex talk, from the patient who requests a prescription for Viagra to M.J., who wants to learn the facts of life.

Reggie gives Jake and Becker the run-around when they try to get to know her better; Margaret barters for medical supplies.

After meeting Reggie's new paramour, Becker decides he should dive back into the dating pool.

Becker's attempt at friendship is short-lived; with Margaret at home, Linda tries to run the office.

Becker copes with a pesky street light, and accepts an invitation to attend a concert with Reggie.

Becker explores the world of alternative medicine after his back goes out; and Margaret flirts with the mailman.

Jake and Becker battle when Reggie announces that she has an extra hockey ticket.

Becker's latest tirade lands him in hot water when a columnist prints a story accusing the doctor of being a racist.

Becker struggles to write a medical-journal article; Jake is pressured to commit by the woman he's dating.

On Valentine's Day, Becker ministers to a 16-year-old who wants a vasectomy; and a woman who's allergic to roses.

Becker is convinced that whenever he sees a little person, it means bad luck. Meanwhile, after years of not being a part of his life, John receives an unwelcome visit from his estranged father, a charming salesman.

Becker treats a lonely shoe salesman who believes God is speaking to him; Linda hits the jackpot at the dry cleaners.

Becker is less than thrilled when his ex-wife comes to town hawking a self-help book that paints a less-than-flattering picture of the good doctor.

Becker's paternal skills are tested when he is asked to look after M.J., his HIV-positive patient, and the boy's sister, Keisha.

A burglary leaves Becker in need of a new computer, so he reluctantly agrees to let Bob hook him up with a deal, "no questions asked." 

Becker strays from his hostile views on animals when a sick cat wanders into his office; Jake has an erotic dream about Reggie. 

Becker is introduced to a different kind of misery after he goes to the suburbs to have dinner with his cousin Barry and his wife.

Reggie, Jake, Margaret and Linda endure a terrifying car ride with Becker after he reluctantly agrees to drop them off on his way to a Mets-Cardinals game. To make matters worse, Becker rear-ends another car.

Becker experiences the luckiest day of his life, but is consumed with dread because he believes something horrible is going to happen next.

Becker balks at asking Reggie to a formal fund-raising dinner, even though everyone else thinks it's a great idea.