Ep 20. Nocturnal Omissions

In the Becker season 3 episode titled Nocturnal Omissions, Dr. John Becker (Ted Danson) finds himself struggling to stay awake during the day after suffering from insomnia. His lack of sleep begins to affect his relationships with his friends and colleagues at the practice.

Linda (Shawnee Smith), his nurse, starts to worry about his condition and tries to convince him to take a day off to rest. However, Becker refuses to do so and instead relies on caffeine to keep him alert.

Meanwhile, Reggie (Terry Farrell) is having trouble with her own sleep issues. She keeps waking up in the middle of the night and is unable to fall back asleep. After talking to Becker about his insomnia, she decides to seek his advice on how to deal with her own sleep problems.

As the day progresses, Becker's struggles with his insomnia continue to worsen. He begins to hallucinate and is unable to concentrate on his work. During a meeting with an important patient, he embarrasses himself by falling asleep.

After the incident, Becker finally agrees to take the advice of Linda and Reggie and takes a break from work to rest. During his time off, he enlists the help of his friends at the diner to try and find a solution to his sleep issues.

The episode touches on the importance of getting enough sleep and the consequences of not doing so. It also explores how sleep problems can affect not only the individual but also the people around them.

Overall, Nocturnal Omissions is a relatable and humorous episode that shines a light on a common issue that many people face in their daily lives.