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Series Cast Summary
Ted Danson | ... |
Dr. John Becker
(129 episodes, 1998-2004)
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Hattie Winston | ... |
Margaret Wyborn
(129 episodes, 1998-2004)
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Shawnee Smith | ... |
Linda
(129 episodes, 1998-2004)
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Alex Désert | ... |
Jake Malinak
(129 episodes, 1998-2004)
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Terry Farrell | ... |
Reggie Kostas
(94 episodes, 1998-2002)
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Saverio Guerra | ... |
Bob
(90 episodes, 1998-2003)
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Nancy Travis | ... |
Chris Connor
(38 episodes, 2002-2004)
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Jorge Garcia | ... |
Hector Lopez
(13 episodes, 2003-2004)
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Frances Fisher | ... |
Dr. Elizabeth Carson
(5 episodes, 1999-2000)
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Barbara Sharma | ... |
Mrs. Recinos
(5 episodes, 2000-2002)
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Damon Standifer | ... |
Mr. Williams
(5 episodes, 1998-2000)
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Marvin Kaplan | ... |
Mr. Gordon
(4 episodes, 1998-2004)
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Sara Mornell | ... |
Anita
(4 episodes, 2000-2001)
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Elya Baskin | ... |
Alexi
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(3 episodes, 1999-2000)
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Robert Bailey Jr. | ... |
M.J. Johnson
(3 episodes, 1998-1999)
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Annie Wood | ... |
Theresa Campbell
(3 episodes, 1998-2000)
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Lindsay Price | ... |
Amanda
(3 episodes, 2001-2003)
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Troy Evans | ... |
Detective Borkow
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(3 episodes, 1999-2002)
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Kenneth Mars | ... |
Melvin
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(3 episodes, 2001)
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Molly Hagan | ... |
Sara
(3 episodes, 2000-2001)
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David Moreland | ... |
Grenquist
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(3 episodes, 1998-2002)
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Tim Rhoze | ... |
Ming
(3 episodes, 2001-2003)
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Alan Blumenfeld | ... |
Vinny Deluca
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(3 episodes, 2001)
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Connie Sawyer | ... |
Mrs. Yudelson
(3 episodes, 1999)
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Derek Basco | ... |
Jimmy
(3 episodes, 1999-2000)
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Russ Woody | ... |
Mr. Pearson
(3 episodes, 1999-2002)
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William Hill | ... |
Mr. Ehrlich
(2 episodes, 1999)
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Jaclyn Smith | ... |
Megan
(2 episodes, 2000-2001)
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Mariel Hemingway | ... |
Ruth Saunders
(2 episodes, 2001)
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James Lorinz | ... |
Manny
(2 episodes, 1998)
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Randy Sklar | ... |
Ricky
(2 episodes, 2001)
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Shawn Christian | ... |
Kevin
(2 episodes, 2002-2003)
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Carla Toutz | ... |
Holli
(2 episodes, 2002-2003)
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Davenia McFadden | ... |
Annette Johnson
(2 episodes, 1998-1999)
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Adrian Wenner | ... |
Brad
(2 episodes, 2000)
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Scot Zeller | ... |
Guy
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(2 episodes, 2000)
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James Pickens Jr. | ... |
Cliff
(2 episodes, 2002-2003)
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Robert Arce | ... |
Walter
(2 episodes, 1999-2000)
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Frank D'Amico | ... |
Chuck
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(2 episodes, 2000-2001)
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Danny Woodburn | ... |
Arnoldo
(2 episodes, 2001-2002)
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Jason Sklar | ... |
Donnie
(2 episodes, 2001)
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Wendell Wright | ... |
Mr. Franklin
(2 episodes, 2002-2003)
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Susan Beaubian | ... |
Nurse
(2 episodes, 2003-2004)
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Jim Ward | ... |
Doctor
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(2 episodes, 1999-2001)
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Mary Jo Smith | ... |
Mrs. Goldman
(2 episodes, 2001-2002)
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Judyann Elder | ... |
Judge Miriam Reinhold
(2 episodes, 2001)
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Dylan Capannelli | ... |
Kid #2
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(2 episodes, 2000-2002)
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Mary Gillis | ... |
Mrs. Jordan
(2 episodes, 1998-2001)
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Floyd Van Buskirk | ... |
Delivery Guy
(2 episodes, 2002)
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Jon Ryckman | ... |
Orderly
(2 episodes, 2003)
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Production Companies
Distributors
- Viacom (World-wide)
- CBS (2004) (United States) (tv)
- CBS Media Ventures (United States) (tv) (as CBS Television Distribution)
- CanWest Global Communications
- Comedy Central (2009) (Netherlands) (tv)
- Comedy Max (Turkey) (tv)
- Koch Media (Germany) (DVD)
- Paramount Domestic Television (2006) (United States) (tv)
- Pluto TV (2021) (United States) (video)
- Rewind TV (2022) (United States) (tv)
- Sat.1 (2004) (Germany) (tv)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2013) (Australia) (DVD)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2020) (Australia) (DVD)
- Universal HD (2010) (United States) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Bryant & Johnsen (main title sequence)
- Central Casting (extras casting)
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (cranes)
- Larson Studios (sound)
- LaserPacific (electronic laboratory)
Storyline
Plot Summary |
Misanthropic Dr. John Becker runs a clinic in New York City. He is assisted by super-capable Margaret, and less-than-capable Linda--who's only kept on because no one else can stand the doctor. Becker's best (some would say only) friend is the blind Jake Malinak, who runs a newsstand in the diner across the street. The diner used to be run by Reggie Kostas, but it has been taken over by Chris Conner, a lady whom Becker fluctuates between lusting after and loathing. The diner is also frequented by Robert Benito, who is universally known as Bob and is the super at Becker's apartment, much to the doctor's regret. Written by Thanos6 |
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Taglines | His bedside manner is no manners at all! See more » |
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Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
Trivia | Before the fourth season, Terry Farrell, Hattie Winston, Shawnee Smith, Alex Désert, and Saverio Guerra staged a protest over their salaries by refusing to show up for work. The five actors had expected a pay raise after the third season but did not receive one. They filed a lawsuit against Paramount Television for breach of contract. The suit was eventually settled and the actors returned to work. See more » |
Movie Connections | Featured in The 58th Annual Golden Globe Awards 2001 (2001). See more » |
Quotes |
Margaret:
So someone finally shot you. Dr. John Becker: I always thought it would be you, Margaret. Margaret: So did I. See more » |