Becker (1998) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Name: Becker
Rating: 7.2

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Becker is a dedicated, outspoken and talented doctor with a gruff exterior. While he tends to offend those who try to get close to him, he is extremely dedicated to his medical practice in the Bronx, N.Y., where he always goes the extra mile to help those in need. But Dr. John Becker looks at the world around him and sees a society gone mad, full of incongruities and just plain wrong thinking. And he has no qualms about saying anything that comes to mind – anything.

TV-PG • 1998 • 6 seasons

7.2

100+

Average rating by Bontent members

Age

13+

Becker is a late-1990s/early-2000s network sitcom centered on Dr. John Becker, a skilled but abrasive doctor who constantly argues with patients, friends, and strangers. Parents should expect adult sarcasm, insults, dating and sex jokes, occasional medical and social-issue plots, and some smoking or drinking references. It is much milder than adult cable comedy, but the cynical tone and recurring mature topics make it a better fit for… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Ted Danson

Hattie Winston

Shawnee Smith

Alex Désert

Jorge Garcia

Nancy Travis

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Is Becker appropriate for kids?

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Substances Moderate 4/10

Language Strong 6/10

Sex/Nudity Strong 6/10

Violence/Gore Moderate 4/10

Mature Themes Intense 10/10

Sex and nudity in Becker

Sexual content is mostly verbal: dating, attraction, innuendo, relationship frustration, and occasional raunchier episode premises.

Violence and gore in Becker

Violence is minimal. Conflict is mostly verbal, though medical situations, accidents, health scares, or slapstick moments can appear.

Language in Becker

Language is mild-to-moderate for network TV: insults, sarcasm, irritable outbursts, and occasional stronger words or censored implications.

Mature themes in Becker

The tone is cynical and argumentative but usually comic. Some episodes deal with illness, loneliness, prejudice, addiction, disability, grief, or social discomfort.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Becker appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Becker is best for ages 13+. It's rated TV-PG. Becker is a late-1990s/early-2000s network sitcom centered on Dr. John Becker, a skilled but abrasive doctor who constantly argues with patients, friends, and strangers. Parents should expect adult sarcasm, insults…

What age rating does Becker have?

Becker is rated TV-PG. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.

What is Becker about?

How many seasons does Becker have?

Becker has 6 seasons covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.

Is there sex or nudity in Becker?

Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across Becker.

How violent is Becker?

Violence isn't a standout concern across Becker per our reviewers.

Is the language in Becker appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across Becker.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Becker?