Ep 7. He Said, She Said
- November 1, 1999
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7.4 (109)
Becker season 2, episode 7 titled "He Said, She Said" is a comedic conversation about communication and misunderstandings between Becker, Reggie, and Bob. The episode begins with Becker, the grumpy and cynical physician, feeling down after being stood up by a woman he had a date with the previous night. Reggie, his beautiful and sassy office manager, tries to cheer him up by reminding him of his great qualities. Meanwhile, Bob, the perpetually optimistic and clueless diner owner, enters the clinic and excitedly tells Becker about his new girlfriend, Bernadette.
The conversation between the three characters quickly becomes a game of "he said, she said" as misunderstandings stack up. Becker is convinced that Bernadette is only dating Bob because she is after his money, while Bob believes she is genuinely interested in him. Reggie suggests that Bernadette might just be trying to get back at her ex-boyfriend and decides to investigate further.
The trio spend the rest of the episode trying to gather information on Bernadette and her intentions. Becker visits her workplace and attempts to interrogate her and her co-workers, while Reggie tries to hack into her computer to find any evidence of ulterior motives. Bob, meanwhile, is blissfully ignorant of their suspicions and planning a romantic surprise for Bernadette.
Despite their efforts, the miscommunication and misunderstandings continue to pile up. Becker becomes further convinced that Bernadette is only using Bob, Reggie accidentally sends an inappropriate email to the wrong person, and Bob's romantic surprise goes awry. In the end, they all come together to try to clear up the misunderstandings and help each other out.
Overall, "He Said, She Said" is a humorous exploration of how misunderstandings and miscommunication can lead to chaos and confusion, even among close friends. The comedic performances by the three main characters keep the episode entertaining and engaging throughout. While the plot does somewhat rely on stereotypical gender roles and misunderstandings, the show is able to subvert expectations and provide a lighthearted commentary on relationships and communication.