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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
John Becker is back for yet another dose of Becker, a comedy about a doctor in the Bronx who can be angry and narcissistic. He works with crazy Linda, who makes all sorts of blunders and Margaret, who usually looks after Becker and keeps him on the straight and narrow.
In his free time, he eats at the diner and annoys Reggie and Jake, who have to listen to his observations, his aspirations and what he hates the most. They all have to put up with greasy Bob, a loner who really just grinds everyone's teeth, and he fantasises about Reggie being his lover.
Some of the best episodes in season 2 include the one where Linda leaves boxes all over the office, as Reggie studies about rats in mazes; Linda taking in Bob as a guest while he finds his feet; John falling in love with his doctor and the one where John finds his old friend Chuck isn't quite how he remembered him.
This is the best series of Becker, the interaction of Jake, Bob and Reggie is much better and we get an insight into their lives - as well as Linda and Margaret. We also find out a lot about John and his past, how he annoyed people to dramatic proportions, but we also see his caring side, and how he really is a good GP and how he will go that extra mile if pushed. We also find a lot out about Reggie's past, and there are some really sad episodes - like when we find out how Jake becomes blind, and the story behind why Lewis hates John. I was really glad that Bob had a full time role in this, as his cheeky and selfishness was funny, plus his comments about things really do make good moments.
Sadly this DVD doesn't reflect the goodness of the series - it's highly compressed - 24 episodes onto 3 disks is a bit much, and the fact the quality's only just better than the TV editions I saw is sad and quite shocking. At least the 2.0 mix is good and clear, but doesn't really add more than what I saw on satellite TV, which begs the question about why anyone would want to buy this? Mainly because it's a good show, and it's nice to slip it on when you have had a bad day. There are no commentaries at all, which really annoyed me, I wanted more insight from Andy Ackerman or Ted Danson himself - no none of that - at least you do get subtitling, or close captions as they call them in America.
Bought this mainly because the UK editions are taking forever to surface, but this is not the best presentation these episodes should have got, it's a pity CBS are not being more serious about the releases, and I really can't see it being better for the UK market, as usually we just get more languages and that's about it. This reminds me of the King Of Queens fiasco.
Worth getting for the entertainment side, otherwise these are poor DVDs and really is an insult to Becker, and these funny episodes which deserved better output.
MUST try better CBS!
In his free time, he eats at the diner and annoys Reggie and Jake, who have to listen to his observations, his aspirations and what he hates the most. They all have to put up with greasy Bob, a loner who really just grinds everyone's teeth, and he fantasises about Reggie being his lover.
Some of the best episodes in season 2 include the one where Linda leaves boxes all over the office, as Reggie studies about rats in mazes; Linda taking in Bob as a guest while he finds his feet; John falling in love with his doctor and the one where John finds his old friend Chuck isn't quite how he remembered him.
This is the best series of Becker, the interaction of Jake, Bob and Reggie is much better and we get an insight into their lives - as well as Linda and Margaret. We also find out a lot about John and his past, how he annoyed people to dramatic proportions, but we also see his caring side, and how he really is a good GP and how he will go that extra mile if pushed. We also find a lot out about Reggie's past, and there are some really sad episodes - like when we find out how Jake becomes blind, and the story behind why Lewis hates John. I was really glad that Bob had a full time role in this, as his cheeky and selfishness was funny, plus his comments about things really do make good moments.
Sadly this DVD doesn't reflect the goodness of the series - it's highly compressed - 24 episodes onto 3 disks is a bit much, and the fact the quality's only just better than the TV editions I saw is sad and quite shocking. At least the 2.0 mix is good and clear, but doesn't really add more than what I saw on satellite TV, which begs the question about why anyone would want to buy this? Mainly because it's a good show, and it's nice to slip it on when you have had a bad day. There are no commentaries at all, which really annoyed me, I wanted more insight from Andy Ackerman or Ted Danson himself - no none of that - at least you do get subtitling, or close captions as they call them in America.
Bought this mainly because the UK editions are taking forever to surface, but this is not the best presentation these episodes should have got, it's a pity CBS are not being more serious about the releases, and I really can't see it being better for the UK market, as usually we just get more languages and that's about it. This reminds me of the King Of Queens fiasco.
Worth getting for the entertainment side, otherwise these are poor DVDs and really is an insult to Becker, and these funny episodes which deserved better output.
MUST try better CBS!
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
ok, not a review really, read series 1's reviews to read how great a comedy series this is - click "helpful review" if you've, like me, been waiting for a proper UK release for ages...thanks.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
The Doctor's In!
31 Jan 2009
Chances are if you're looking at season two, you're either already a fan or have the potential to become one. I'll spare you my two cents and just provide an episode listing for season 2.
This Season Two 3-disk set of Becker includes 24 episodes:
Ep 1: Point of Contact
Becker performs his doctorly duties at the diner when a woman begins to choke on her food. After regaining her composure, the woman intensely expresses her gratitude to Becker, which takes him more than a little off-guard. Aired: 9/20/1999
Ep 2: Imm-Oral Fixations
Becker is grumpier than usual after he decides to quit smoking, but he gets a lift from Reggie's friend (Marjorie Monaghan), an ex-smoker who tells him the only substitute that worked for her was sex.
Aired: 9/27/1999
Ep 3: Cyrano De-Beckerac
When Dr. John Becker finds out that one of his patients is dating Reggie, he decides to give the guy some free advice on how to "court her properly." Meantime, Linda becomes a volunteer for Big Sisters and gets stuck being a mentor to a greedy brat who takes advantage of her at every turn. Aired: 10/4/1999
Ep 4: Linda Quits
Linda quits her job after she makes a mistake on a patient's prescription, and Becker hires what seems like an ideal replacement. Meanwhile, Reggie, Jake and Bob wonder why a nicely dressed man keeps pacing back and forth outside the diner. Aired: 10/11/1999
Ep 5: My Boyfriend's Back
Reggie begins dating Jordan, the most popular guy from her high school, who is building a hospital in the area, but quickly learns his dark side. Meanwhile, John fumes over his former research partner's patent for anti-wrinkle cream, and Linda adopts the bum who hangs out in the office doorway. Aired: 10/18/1999
Ep 6: Shovel Off to Buffalo
Before leaving for a medical conference in Chicago, Becker discovers that he has an extra airline ticket, which Reggie ends up using.
Aired: 10/25/1999
Ep 7: He Said, She Said
Becker starts receiving phone calls from a woman he doesn't know, so he tries to avoid her. The strange woman shows up at the diner to explain that a mutual friend suggested they meet while she is in town. Taking a liking to each other, Becker and his new friend begin to spend a lot of time together, that is, until she confesses a shocking secret that sends Becker reeling. Aired: 11/1/1999
Ep 8: Stumble in the Bronx
While going to rescue the just-robbed Jake, Becker finds himself caught in the crossfire between two motorists who are arguing over a parking space. Aired: 11/8/1999
Ep 9: Hate Thy Neighbor
Confined to his apartment during his recuperation period, Becker is subjected to the intruding lifestyles of those who live in his building, which has him seeing red. Aired: 11/15/1999
Ep 10: Pain in the Aspirin
As Becker continues to recoup, he's caught off guard when Elizabeth claims that she doesn't have any aspirin -- even though he found a bottle of them while earlier snooping through her purse. Meanwhile, Bob wins the lottery. Aired: 11/22/1999
Ep 11: Blind Curve
Jake's old friend, who was responsible for the car accident in which Jake lost his sight, pays him a surprise visit. Meanwhile, Margaret tries to get out of an annual road trip with some nursing school friends. Aired: 11/29/1999
Ep 12: Santa On Ice
Becker is his usual bitter self as Christmas rolls around, until a department store Santa drops dead in his waiting room. Meanwhile, Reggie prepares for her Christmas party. Aired: 12/13/1999
Ep 13: The Hypocratic Oath
John's waiting room turns into a maze of boxes when Linda orders too many supplies; Reggie becomes attracted to a much younger student and Margaret learns that a former patient died and has included her in her will. Aired: 1/10/2000
Ep 14: The Rumor
A rumor starts that John is dying when he suddenly begins eating healthy food and tries to control his temper. Aired: 1/17/2000
Ep 15: All The Rage
A judge sentences John to attend an anger-management class after he insults two police officers. Meanwhile, after Bob's mother kicks him out of her retirement home, Linda invites him to move in with her -- much to everyone else's dismay. Aired: 2/7/2000
Ep 16: Old Yeller
On the heels of being slapped with a traffic citation for reckless driving, a broken tail light and missing rear view mirror, Becker takes Margaret's advice when she suggests that he turn his jalopy into a potted plant. Although he doesn't get rid of his car, he does buy a motorcycle from one of his patients, causing everyone around him to agree that the doctor is suffering a mid-life crisis. Aired: 2/14/2000
Ep 17: The Roast That Ruined Them
Annoyed that they never socialize with other people, Becker's girlfriend, Liz, makes him throw a dinner party. Becker invites the gang, but only Reggie and her college date Brad show up and an ex con who's suing Becker. Aired: 2/21/2000
Ep 18: For Whom the Toll Calls
When a long-distance call to Chico, California shows up on Becker's phone bill, he decides to dispute the charge. Meanwhile, Reggie is upset when she isn't invited to a friend's wedding, and Bob listens to motivational tapes in order to land a job. Aired: 2/28/2000
Ep 19: The Bearer of Bad Tidings
After John agrees to take on a vacationing doctor's patients and one of them dies, he inadvertently leaves a phone message, then desperately tries to retrieve it. Meanwhile, Linda tries to comfort her friend Lynda, who won't leave the office; and Reggie and Jake trade barbs during a slow time in the diner. Aired: 3/20/2000
Ep 20: One Angry Man
John fumes when he can't get out of jury duty and then can't get picked to actually serve on a jury; Jake gets a dog. Aired: 4/10/2000
Ep 21: Sight Unseen
Jake asks out a friendly young woman only to break up with her after he learns that she's also blind; Margaret tries to discover why a grouchy patient likes everyone but her. Aired: 5/1/2000
Ep 22: Crosstalk
John gets into an argument with a priest over whose hands a patient is really in -- God's or the doctor's; Reggie, Jake and Bob take a gamble on the stock market. Aired: 5/8/2000
Ep 23: Cooked
Liz is offered a job in Chicago, which prompts John to tell her how he feels about her. He quickly regrets doing it, fearing he'll lose his freedom. Aired: 5/15/2000
Ep 24: Panic on the 86th
Reggie's celebration after earning an A in her psychology class turns to panic when she considers her uncertain future; and John entertains one of his neighbors, who turns out to be a hooker.
Aired: 5/22/2000
It's really hard for me to pick a favorite...But if I had to, I'd say Ep 22: Cross talk, Ep 21: Sight Unseen, and Ep 15: All the Rage.
I just hope they continue to release the rest of the seasons...
This Season Two 3-disk set of Becker includes 24 episodes:
Ep 1: Point of Contact
Becker performs his doctorly duties at the diner when a woman begins to choke on her food. After regaining her composure, the woman intensely expresses her gratitude to Becker, which takes him more than a little off-guard. Aired: 9/20/1999
Ep 2: Imm-Oral Fixations
Becker is grumpier than usual after he decides to quit smoking, but he gets a lift from Reggie's friend (Marjorie Monaghan), an ex-smoker who tells him the only substitute that worked for her was sex.
Aired: 9/27/1999
Ep 3: Cyrano De-Beckerac
When Dr. John Becker finds out that one of his patients is dating Reggie, he decides to give the guy some free advice on how to "court her properly." Meantime, Linda becomes a volunteer for Big Sisters and gets stuck being a mentor to a greedy brat who takes advantage of her at every turn. Aired: 10/4/1999
Ep 4: Linda Quits
Linda quits her job after she makes a mistake on a patient's prescription, and Becker hires what seems like an ideal replacement. Meanwhile, Reggie, Jake and Bob wonder why a nicely dressed man keeps pacing back and forth outside the diner. Aired: 10/11/1999
Ep 5: My Boyfriend's Back
Reggie begins dating Jordan, the most popular guy from her high school, who is building a hospital in the area, but quickly learns his dark side. Meanwhile, John fumes over his former research partner's patent for anti-wrinkle cream, and Linda adopts the bum who hangs out in the office doorway. Aired: 10/18/1999
Ep 6: Shovel Off to Buffalo
Before leaving for a medical conference in Chicago, Becker discovers that he has an extra airline ticket, which Reggie ends up using.
Aired: 10/25/1999
Ep 7: He Said, She Said
Becker starts receiving phone calls from a woman he doesn't know, so he tries to avoid her. The strange woman shows up at the diner to explain that a mutual friend suggested they meet while she is in town. Taking a liking to each other, Becker and his new friend begin to spend a lot of time together, that is, until she confesses a shocking secret that sends Becker reeling. Aired: 11/1/1999
Ep 8: Stumble in the Bronx
While going to rescue the just-robbed Jake, Becker finds himself caught in the crossfire between two motorists who are arguing over a parking space. Aired: 11/8/1999
Ep 9: Hate Thy Neighbor
Confined to his apartment during his recuperation period, Becker is subjected to the intruding lifestyles of those who live in his building, which has him seeing red. Aired: 11/15/1999
Ep 10: Pain in the Aspirin
As Becker continues to recoup, he's caught off guard when Elizabeth claims that she doesn't have any aspirin -- even though he found a bottle of them while earlier snooping through her purse. Meanwhile, Bob wins the lottery. Aired: 11/22/1999
Ep 11: Blind Curve
Jake's old friend, who was responsible for the car accident in which Jake lost his sight, pays him a surprise visit. Meanwhile, Margaret tries to get out of an annual road trip with some nursing school friends. Aired: 11/29/1999
Ep 12: Santa On Ice
Becker is his usual bitter self as Christmas rolls around, until a department store Santa drops dead in his waiting room. Meanwhile, Reggie prepares for her Christmas party. Aired: 12/13/1999
Ep 13: The Hypocratic Oath
John's waiting room turns into a maze of boxes when Linda orders too many supplies; Reggie becomes attracted to a much younger student and Margaret learns that a former patient died and has included her in her will. Aired: 1/10/2000
Ep 14: The Rumor
A rumor starts that John is dying when he suddenly begins eating healthy food and tries to control his temper. Aired: 1/17/2000
Ep 15: All The Rage
A judge sentences John to attend an anger-management class after he insults two police officers. Meanwhile, after Bob's mother kicks him out of her retirement home, Linda invites him to move in with her -- much to everyone else's dismay. Aired: 2/7/2000
Ep 16: Old Yeller
On the heels of being slapped with a traffic citation for reckless driving, a broken tail light and missing rear view mirror, Becker takes Margaret's advice when she suggests that he turn his jalopy into a potted plant. Although he doesn't get rid of his car, he does buy a motorcycle from one of his patients, causing everyone around him to agree that the doctor is suffering a mid-life crisis. Aired: 2/14/2000
Ep 17: The Roast That Ruined Them
Annoyed that they never socialize with other people, Becker's girlfriend, Liz, makes him throw a dinner party. Becker invites the gang, but only Reggie and her college date Brad show up and an ex con who's suing Becker. Aired: 2/21/2000
Ep 18: For Whom the Toll Calls
When a long-distance call to Chico, California shows up on Becker's phone bill, he decides to dispute the charge. Meanwhile, Reggie is upset when she isn't invited to a friend's wedding, and Bob listens to motivational tapes in order to land a job. Aired: 2/28/2000
Ep 19: The Bearer of Bad Tidings
After John agrees to take on a vacationing doctor's patients and one of them dies, he inadvertently leaves a phone message, then desperately tries to retrieve it. Meanwhile, Linda tries to comfort her friend Lynda, who won't leave the office; and Reggie and Jake trade barbs during a slow time in the diner. Aired: 3/20/2000
Ep 20: One Angry Man
John fumes when he can't get out of jury duty and then can't get picked to actually serve on a jury; Jake gets a dog. Aired: 4/10/2000
Ep 21: Sight Unseen
Jake asks out a friendly young woman only to break up with her after he learns that she's also blind; Margaret tries to discover why a grouchy patient likes everyone but her. Aired: 5/1/2000
Ep 22: Crosstalk
John gets into an argument with a priest over whose hands a patient is really in -- God's or the doctor's; Reggie, Jake and Bob take a gamble on the stock market. Aired: 5/8/2000
Ep 23: Cooked
Liz is offered a job in Chicago, which prompts John to tell her how he feels about her. He quickly regrets doing it, fearing he'll lose his freedom. Aired: 5/15/2000
Ep 24: Panic on the 86th
Reggie's celebration after earning an A in her psychology class turns to panic when she considers her uncertain future; and John entertains one of his neighbors, who turns out to be a hooker.
Aired: 5/22/2000
It's really hard for me to pick a favorite...But if I had to, I'd say Ep 22: Cross talk, Ep 21: Sight Unseen, and Ep 15: All the Rage.
I just hope they continue to release the rest of the seasons...
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Deep down inside he has a heart.
6 Feb 2009
In this funny series we continue to follow Dr. John Becker as he continues to bitch and moan about everything but deep down inside he has a heart.
We get the second season on dvd containing all 24 episodes Staring the funny as always Ted Danson(tv's Cheers)and we see him in his daily life from being a doctor, eating at his favorite diner and other situations while he hates life and everything all around him.
John has two assistants, Magaret (Hattie Winston) the one who makes sure everything is in order and make sure becker lands on his feet and the incapable Linda (Shawnee Smith) who is only kept cause no one else can stand Becker and vice versa.
Becker's favorite Diner is run by Reggie (Terry Ferrell) who loaths and sometimes is attracted to.
This second season is hillarious and comes HIGHLY RECOMENDED!
We get the second season on dvd containing all 24 episodes Staring the funny as always Ted Danson(tv's Cheers)and we see him in his daily life from being a doctor, eating at his favorite diner and other situations while he hates life and everything all around him.
John has two assistants, Magaret (Hattie Winston) the one who makes sure everything is in order and make sure becker lands on his feet and the incapable Linda (Shawnee Smith) who is only kept cause no one else can stand Becker and vice versa.
Becker's favorite Diner is run by Reggie (Terry Ferrell) who loaths and sometimes is attracted to.
This second season is hillarious and comes HIGHLY RECOMENDED!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Gotta Love Becker!
9 July 2009
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Ted Danson is brilliant as the edgey Dr. Becker, who would rather rant and rave about EVERYTHING in his world than see the good all around him. Ya just gotta love Becker.... he's all the crabby people in your life rolled into one character and you can laugh yourself silly as you listen to his continual tirades..... but, then there are those endearing moments when he lets his softer side show, but only when no one else is looking but the audience.... just brilliantly portrayed by Danson and kudos to all the rest of the cast too!
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