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Talking Points

Episode Number: 88    Season Num: 4    First Aired: Monday March 18, 2002    Prod Code: 418
When a patient loses the ability to speak, John gets him a machine that talks for him, but the man uses it to lash out at people; Bob turns into an environmentalist to impress a girl; Linda accuses Margaret of stealing her bracelet.

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Writer: Russ Woody
Director: Chris Brougham
Star: Saverio Guerra (Bob (Seasons 3-5, Recurring Otherwise)),  Shawnee Smith (Linda),  Hattie Winston (Margaret Wyborn),  Alex Désert (Jake Malinak),  Terry Farrell (Regina "Reggie" Kostas (1998-2002)),  Ted Danson (Dr. John Becker)
Guest Star: Kitty Swink (Helen),  Jenica Bergere (Connie),  Tom Poston (Joe),  David Correia (Bartender)

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Writer, Russ Woody, wrote this episode as a tribute to his father who was diagnosed with ALS in 2001. (edit)

Quotes

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(Bartender hands Joe his drink)
Bartender: If you have a problem with that one you can kiss my ass.
Becker: Hey, this is...well... it's a bar, but still. (edit)
Bob: Today I have found my soulmate.
Reggie: Bob, have you been smoking your sandals again. (edit)
Margaret: Linda, I found your bracelet.
Linda: Thanks a lot Margaret. It really means a lot to me that you found it. (edit)
Bob: Connie has opened up my eyes to a whole new world. I don't eat meat, wear leather or shave my legs. (edit)
Reggie: You don't have an electric car?
Bob: Not a big one that you drive around. (edit)

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5.7
Mediocre
Talking Points
"Filler episode"
Could have been much better
Continue » Posted Feb 23, 2006 12:53 pm PST
7.8
Good
Talking Points
"Average"
John tries to help a voiceless patient.
Continue » Posted Dec 6, 2005 4:09 pm PST
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Season Number: 4
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