Ep 12. The Trouble with Harry

Becker season 3 episode 12, titled "The Trouble with Harry," follows the daily life of Dr. John Becker, a cynical and sarcastic doctor who runs his own practice in the Bronx. In this particular episode, Becker finds himself facing a predicament when his best friend, Harry, comes to town after being released from prison.

Harry, a petty thief, has a history of causing problems for Becker, and this time is no exception. As soon as he arrives, Harry gets himself into trouble with the law and begs Becker for help. Despite his reservations, Becker agrees to give Harry a job at his practice and help him get back on his feet.

However, it quickly becomes clear that Harry is not interested in turning his life around. He continues to engage in criminal activity and puts Becker and his practice in danger. As Becker tries to figure out how to handle the situation, he realizes that he may have to cut ties with his friend for good.

Meanwhile, Becker's other patients are dealing with their own issues. A man comes into the office to get a vasectomy, but his fears and anxieties about the procedure cause him to have second thoughts. Another patient, a young woman, comes in complaining of stomach pains, and Becker suspects that she may be pregnant.

As always, Becker's quick wit and dry humor offer a welcome reprieve from the chaos of his patients' lives. But with Harry causing trouble at every turn, Becker finds himself in a more serious and challenging situation than he's used to.

Overall, "The Trouble with Harry" is a compelling episode that showcases the complexity of Becker's character and the difficult choices he must sometimes make as a doctor and a friend.