Becker

If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, Becker is available on Neon TV right now. With 6 seasons behind it, the show has had time to find its rhythm and keep it. 153 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Watch it for Ted Danson — stay for everyone else around them. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on Neon TV.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Becker is worth clearing space for. The jokes in Becker land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. 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. Between them, Ted Danson and Hattie Winston carry the comedy without ever forcing it. 6 seasons (1998–2004) gave the story room most shows never get. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and Becker holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-off curiosities. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

Becker is the kind of thing you put on in the background and end up fully watching. The tonal similarities to The Honeymooners are real, though Becker carves out its own identity quickly. 6 seasons is a lot, but the quality holds all the way through. Ted Danson's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.

Becker wrapped up in 2004, created by Dave Hackel — and 6 seasons are available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.