Becker was a sitcom about a doctor who complains about everything; including, his nurses, patients and friends yet despite his grumpy personality he has a soft side that shows those around him he really does care. Besides centering on his life in the clinic, the stories revolved around John Becker, and his friends and occasional flirtations at the diner below his apartment. The program starred Ted Danson as John Becker and ran on CBS from 1998-2004 and also starred Terry Farrell, Hattie Winston, Shawnee Smith, Alex Desert, and Nancy Travis (for the last two seasons.

1. "Why do women always scream when they're surprised? Can't you just clutch your heart and drop dead like a man?" -John Becker
2. "I was having that dream we all have, you know? The one where you're making love to a beautiful woman and all of a sudden her legs turn into scissors? -Bob
3. "Don't screw with me, John. I'm blind and I sell chicklets." -Jake Malinak