Becker: The Second Season |  | Actors: Ted Danson, Hattie Winston, Terry Farrell, Shawnee Smith, Alex Désert
Studio: Paramount
Category: DVD
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Sales Rank: 14626
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Full Screen, NTSC
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Unrated
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 3
Running Time: 526 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: 139324
UPC: 097361393247
EAN: 0097361393247
ASIN: B001HUHBD6
Release Date: February 3, 2009
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Product Description
Genre: Television: Series
Rating: NR
Release Date: 3-FEB-2009
Media Type: DVD
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Having conducted our seasonal check-up, the prognosis is positive for Becker, which, following a healthy first season, showed a steady improvement with sharper writing, funnier jokes, and a more at ease ensemble. Dr. John Becker (Ted Danson in his Golden Globe-nominated role), who operates out of a Bronx neighborhood clinic, is pretty strong medicine, and this season, the writers upped his dosage with more potent misanthropic rants against "a world that sucks." Prone to losing his temper and alienating everyone, Becker is "not good on the phone, not good in person, you’re just not good," his much more likeable chief of staff Margaret (Hattie Wilson) tells him. Whether fighting the phone company over a call he insists he didn’t make or, dismissed for jury duty, railing against a justice system that doesn’t "value my intelligence and want my talents," Becker sees conspiracies and stupidity everywhere. He is invariably his own worst enemy, as in the season opener in which he saves a grateful woman’s life and repays her acts of gratitude toward him by accusing her of being a stalker (spoiler alert: she’s really a nun). Becker is an equal opportunity offender with an unkind word for all, including blind newspaper vendor Jake (Alex Desert), and "Reggie" (Terry Farrell), owner of the struggling diner where Becker holds court and slings insults. But we do get to see his more vulnerable side after he is accidentally shot during a street altercation. He even gets a girlfriend this season, the doctor (Frances Fisher) who treats him (surprise; he’s even a bigger pain in the posterior as a patient). But no amount of pathos can redeem two of the most annoying and obnoxious characters in prime time, flaky and "hardcore unemployable" nurse’s assistant, Linda (Shawnee Smith) and loser Bob (Saverio Guerra). Becker does have a heart, but it also has a brain. One of the best episodes this season is "Crosstalk," in which atheist Becker and a priest (Frasier’s John Mahoney) anxiously await the results of a patient’s operation and debate the nature of faith. Becker wasn’t exactly a water-cooler show, but it’s solid, dependable, and worth checking out if you missed it the first time around. --Donald Liebenson
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The Hilarity of "Becker" Remains Unmatched January 30, 2010
artifice (Vermont)
Everybody thought "House M.D." was such an original show when it debuted in 2004 with its wise-cracking sarcastic Dr. Gregory House. Though this was more of a drama, nobody seemed to realize that Ted Danson is the one who made that popular, way back in 1998 as Dr. John Becker.
"Becker" is one of the funniest shows ever to hit TV, but sadly some casting changes and other behind-the-scenes squabbling brought the show to a slow demise after about six seasons. Ted Danson gives some of his best work here. If you think the rants of Dr. Cox on "Scrubs" are funny, just wait until Becker storms into his office ranting about the bums on the street, the city health department, the justice system, humanity in general or any one the upteen-million things that seem to make him angry.
The true heart of this show is it's sheer originality and unique characters - Becker's dim-witted female assistant, Linda, could have been a walking cliche were she portrayed by a busty blond, instead she's portrayed by the raven-haired Shawnee Smith (of "Saw" fame) with perfect comedic timing; Margaret is Dr. Becker's nurse, a heavy-set Bible-thumping black woman who is the perfect opposite of Becker's in-your-face sarcasm, anger and rants against God and religion; then there's Jake, Becker's blind best friend who, although he becomes the butt of many jokes, holds his own as one of the show's leading men; there's Reggie, the middle-aged ex-model turned diner owner who can't get a date despite her drop-dead gorgeous looks; and Bob, the fast talking nitwit who annoys everyone yet manages to remain an appealing part of the show. Other characters constantly move in and out of the show with many famous stars making guest appearances.
Naturally "Becker" falls prey to many common sitcom gags and it's formula never really changes, which makes it a bit redundant after a while. Still, it's not one to miss!
Becker December 23, 2009
Judith M. Bomberger
I enjoy Becker so much but our area no longer airs them. I was happy to be able to purchase the DVD's of the show. I only wish all the seasons were available.
becker October 15, 2009
Joseph M. Raymond (lexington, ky.)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
A modern sitcom that was great. If they hadn't moved it @ so much, and if they'd kept Terry Ferrell it would have lasted a lot longer. Also with Becker and Reggie dating off and on. I recieved it fast and in great shape.
Becker July 21, 2009
Madbert (Finland)
As usual, Becker is a fun series. It's a pity there's no extras on these releases, but I guess I should be happy, they're even released on DVD.
 becker 2nd season July 11, 2009
Donald E. Cummings (wichita ks)
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
i am trying to order the entire seares but can/t get loged on don c
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