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Becker's old college roommate Rick Cooper, a recovering alcoholic, comes to town to make amends; but John was unaware until now that Rick was the one behind the misdeeds he confesses�which include stealing and sleeping with his wife. Meanwhile, Margaret spends time with Cliff, the medical supply salesman, until Linda accuses her of having an affair with him; and Bob becomes obsessed with his supposedly imminent death. Read full recap »

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Writers:: Ian Gurvitz

Director:: Andy Ackerman

Stars:: Saverio Guerra (Bob (Seasons 3-5, Recurring Otherwise)); Nancy Travis (Chistina "Chris" Conner (Season 5-6, Recurring Otherwise)); Shawnee Smith (Linda); Hattie Winston (Margaret Wyborn); Alex D�sert (Jake Malinak); Ted Danson (Dr. John Becker)

Guest Star:: Kelsey Grammer (Rick Cooper); James Pickens Jr. (Cliff)

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Rick Cooper (Grammer) remarks that Becker (Danson) used to have a cool haircut. On Cheers, Sam (Danson) was always obsessed with his hair. Also Becker said he last saw Rick in a bar in Boston. edit »
Interesting fact: on Cheers Danson played the recovering alcoholic and Grammer the doctor who went to Harvard. On this episode of Becker the roles are reversed: Grammer plays the recovering alcoholic and Danson the doctor who went to Harvard. edit »
Kelsey Grammer becomes the third former Cheers star to appear on Becker, after Rhea Perlman and George Wendt. He is also the second Frasier star to appear on the show, after John Mahoney. edit »

Rick Cooper: John whatever happened to that death mobile you used to drive?
Becker: It's right outside. edit »
Rick Cooper: Do you want me to take off my clothes so you can strip search me?
Becker: Don't push me, I'm a Doctor, I know where to look.
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Bob (to Jake): I'm doing the hard part here, I'm dying. Could you just sit down with a pen for five minutes? edit »
Linda: Did you forget about Louis?
Margaret: There is an eight inch stack of pizza boxes in my kitchen, I will never forget about Louis. edit »
Bob: Hey, Becker, will you speak at my funeral?
Becker: Couldn't I just dance? edit »

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I've Got Friends I Haven't Used Yet
The Bottom Line: "Character development"
One of John's old college makes a surprise visit. ...Continue »
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