Becker (TV series)

Becker is an American sitcom that was originally first aired on the CBS network on November 2, 1998. It starred Ted Danson as Dr. John Becker, a very grumpy family doctor who is unhappy with his life in The Bronx, New York. Becker became famous for his witty responses and constant negative outlook on all situations. The show was last aired to revived after cancelation on January 28, 2004.

 Characters 
 Actor  Role  Character run  Ted Danson  Dr. John Becker  (1998–2004) Terry Farrell  Regina 'Reggie' Kostas  (1998–2002) Hattie Winston  Margaret Wyborn  (1998–2004) Shawnee Smith  Linda  (1998–2004) Alex Désert  Jake Malinak  (1998–2004) Saverio Guerra  Bob  (1998–2003) Nancy Travis  Chris Connor  (2002–2004) Jorge Garcia  Hector Lopez  (2003–2004)

For the first four seasons, the main characters were:

 John Becker – Ted Danson

Becker, a Harvard Medical School graduate, runs a neighborhood medical practice. He is easily annoyed by things, and is a very angry person. He has been married and divorced twice.

 Margaret Wyborn – Hattie Winston

Becker's office manager, and one of the few people who can not get annoyed by Becker and his ways. Margaret is a motherly-like figure to Becker and Linda. She is married.

 Linda – Shawnee Smith

A muddle-headed girl whose surname is never revealed. She works at the doctor's office to establish independence from her wealthy parents.

 Regina "Reggie" Kostas – Terry Farrell

The owner and worker of a diner she inherited from her late father. Reggie is a former model and is unhappy being stuck running a diner.

 Jake Malinak – Alex Désert

Becker's best friend. Jake also works at the diner selling newspapers and miscellaneous items such as candy, magazines, cigarettes, gum, etc. Jake is blind following a car accident several years before.

 Bob – Saverio Guerra

Bob loiters at the diner and is Italian. He is an old high school classmate of Reggie's who is short, annoying, and refers to himself in the third person.

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Category:Television series set in the Bronx