Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist
Overview
Join therapist Jonathan Katz as he navigates life with his slacker son, Ben, and his hilariously cynical secretary, Laura. Each episode features Katz engaging in insightful therapy sessions with beloved stand-up comedians, who share their thoughts and experiences in a candid, humorous setting. The interplay between Katz’s professional insights and the comedians’ comedic flair creates a unique blend of wit and wisdom, offering viewers an entertaining glimpse into both the world of therapy and the minds of some of the funniest people around.
Episodes
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1
Pot-Bellied Pigs
Ben considers a lucrative business opportunity that he believes will be a profitable venture: starting a pot-bellied pig farm right in his own backyar...
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2
Pretzelkins
Dr. Katz is feeling a bit gloomy about his solitary existence when Ben suggests they’ve been hanging out too much.
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3
Bully
Title: Bully Plot: Katz decides to take the stage at an open-mic event, eager to showcase her singing and guitar skills. However, her real aim is to ...
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4
Cholesterol
Title: Cholesterol Plot: Following a recent health evaluation that indicates he is at high risk for a heart attack, Dr. Katz enlists the assistance o...
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5
Everybody's Got a Tushy
Dr. Katz starts to fret that he and Ben's mother might not have equipped their son with all the essential knowledge about women.
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6
Family Car
Title: Family Wheels Plot: In his ongoing effort to guide his son into adulthood, Dr. Katz proposes that having his own car could lead Ben to more jo...
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Bystander Ben
Title: Witnessing the Spotlight Plot: Ben’s life takes an unexpected turn when he becomes the center of attention after witnessing a crime. His fir...
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2
Real Estate
Title: Real Estate Plot: When Ben receives a surprise visit from Katz's former spouse, Katz feels threatened and considers relocating. The unexpected...
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3
Glasses
Dr. Katz doesn't see that he needs glasses.
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4
Office Management
Katz decides to throw an office Christmas party.
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5
Bees and SIDS
Katz finds himself cornered in his office by a persistent bee, while his sweet secretary provides him with some biting sympathy.
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6
Drinky the Drunk Guy
Ben thinks his dad may have a drinking problem.
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7
Sticky Notes
A new tenant catches Ben's eye.
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8
It Takes Some Getting Used To
Ben disapproves of his father's sleep-over date.
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9
The Particle Board
Title: The Shelf Project Plot: Ben and his dad believe they are embarking on a new adventure to construct shelves for their living room. As they gath...
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10
A Journey for the Betterment of People
Ben resolves to make a difference in the lives of others and starts to devise a plan to achieve that goal.
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11
Theory of Intelligence
Dr. Katz challenges himself as he works on putting his theory of intelligence into writing for an adult education course.
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12
Henna
Despite the chaos, Ben's love for trying out hair-care product samples remains unchanged.
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13
ESP
After watching a show about paranormal phenomena, Ben can’t help but speculate wildly about everything. His mind races with theories and possibiliti...
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Monte Carlo
Ben chooses to dive into the world of celebrity transportation by starting a limo service. He sets up shop in Katz's office, much to Laura's irritatio...
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2
Blind Date
Julie arranges a blind date for Katz with her friend Beth, who is known for making her own clothes. Stan has already given Katz a positive recommendat...
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3
Fructose
Katz decides to keep a fruit bowl at the office, but it quickly goes bad. At the bar, he shares this story, and Stanley hilariously mispronounces "fru...
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4
Earring
Ben is eager to reinvent himself and settles on the idea of getting an earring. He briefly thinks about adopting a tic, developing allergies, or even ...
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5
Koppleman and Katz
As Ben digs through his belongings looking for his birth certificate, he stumbles upon surprising evidence of Katz's past—his days as a hippie folk ...
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6
Guess Who
Katz persuades Ben to join him for a game of "Guess Who," a nostalgic favorite from Ben's younger days. While playing, Katz inadvertently catches a gl...
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7
Day Planner
Katz barely managed to sleep due to the air conditioner making annoying noises that kept him up all night. He turns to Ben for help in fixing it. Late...
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Studio Guy
Katz is eager to dive back into recording as he works on a new song. However, Ben isn't on board with the plan at first. Katz then suggests that Ben c...
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9
Mourning Person
Aunt Estelle, who was 92 and married to Uncle Morty, passes away, prompting Katz to be asked to deliver the eulogy at her funeral.
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10
L'il Helper
While struggling to put on his shoes, Katz injures his back, leading to his usual source of support, Ben, stepping in to assist. Before long, Ben take...
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11
Big Fat Slug
Title: The Couch Potato Conundrum Plot: Katz is convinced that Ben spends an excessive amount of time in front of the television, which is true. She ...
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12
New Phone System
Katz installs a new phone system at the office, boasting a variety of impressive features. To test it out, he asks Ben to give it a call, only to disc...
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13
Reunion
Title: Homecoming Plot: As Ben relaxes in the tub, his phone rings, revealing an unexpected caller—Ann Howard, a familiar face from high school. Sh...
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1
Ben Treats
Title: Ben's Lucky Night Plot: Ben hits the jackpot with a $500 win from the Sir Pay-a-Lot scratch-off ticket and decides to celebrate by treating Ka...
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2
Memoirs
Ben makes the decision to pen his memoirs, dedicating the work to the "cherished memory" of his father.
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3
Electric Bike
Dr. Katz finally decides to purchase an Electric Bike, something he had longed for during his childhood but never had the chance to own. However, the ...
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Broadcaster Ben
Despite his past misadventures in journalism, Ben decides to try out for a spot at a broadcasting school.
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5
Trash Day
Title: Garbage Collection Plot: Katz spots a discarded chair on the street and decides to bring it back to his place, exclaiming, "You won't believe ...
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Sharon Meyers
Title: Sharon Meyers Plot: Katz receives an unexpected call from Sharon Meyers, a former patient he briefly dated two years prior. Known for her stri...
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Mask
Katz takes a class in making African ritual masks.
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Closets
Katz and Ben choose to revamp their closet and enlist a professional service to assist with the project.
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Wild Weekend
Ben is eager for a bike adventure to Nova Scotia, prompting a conversation with Katz about their love for nature. They brainstorm various ideas for th...
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10
Chopper
Ben secures the position of first runner-up in a WFEN radio contest for a chance to ride in the traffic helicopter. He becomes increasingly excited at...
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11
Alibi
As Ben and Katz tune into the news, they discover that a mailbox in their area was hit by a car driven by a bald Caucasian man in his late 40s. Ben im...
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12
Ben-Centennial
Title: Ben-Centennial Plot: Katz is determined to pull off an unforgettable celebration for Ben’s 25th birthday, but Ben is adamant about keeping t...
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13
Undercover Ben
Title: Undercover Ben Plot: Laura begins to take an unusual amount of leave from work, leaving her colleagues puzzled about the reason behind her abs...
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Old Man
Katz notices that he's been feeling more fatigued lately and has been sleeping in longer than usual. He questions whether he might have a fever, but i...
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Fanny Pack
Title: Fanny Pack Plot: Katz acquires a fanny pack to conveniently store his cell phone, pager, digital planner, and an assortment of other tech devi...
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Metaphors
Katz raises the topic of employment with Ben, leading to a lively exchange filled with various metaphors.
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Movies
Katz and Ben are debating which movie to watch. Katz is leaning towards the romantic film "Love Strings," while Ben prefers the action-packed "Fire Po...
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5
Ticket
Katz receives a ticket for ignoring a stop sign, even after trying to charm the officer with compliments like, "That color really suits you." Ben then...
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Phone Luv
Title: Call of the Heart Plot: Ben develops a crush on Cindy, a telemarketer for Telepurchase. He misinterprets her persuasive selling techniques as ...
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Chain Letter
Ben receives an unexpected letter from his childhood friend, Lance Garcy. To his astonishment, it’s a chain letter that claims to hold a mysterious ...
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Babysitting Ben
Katz receives a death threat through Laura, who isn't entirely sure about the specifics. She refrains from digging deeper into the matter, explaining,...
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Miles Away
Ben decides to pay a visit to his cousin Sarah in a city that remains unnamed. He can’t shake the memory of a time from his childhood when he took m...
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10
London Broil
Ben remarks that their breakfast time feels dull, which sparks a conversation about the fun games he and Katz enjoyed during his childhood. Katz then ...
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11
Feng Shui
Title: Feng Shui Plot: After discovering a book on Feng Shui, Ben decides to transform the apartment's layout, aiming for tranquility through strateg...
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12
Alderman
Katz is upset to discover that the alderman he supported is involved in corruption. He starts sharing his own ideas about what he would do if he were ...
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13
Paranoia
In the dead of night, Ben jolts Katz awake, insisting he hears a strange sound. Katz, also alarmed, thinks they might be facing a break-in. They first...
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14
Waltz
As Katz and Ben get ready for Katz's niece Rachel's wedding, Katz realizes that with Uncle Morty gone, he’ll have to take on the responsibility of d...
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15
Anniversary
Title: Celebration of Love Plot: With Katz's anniversary fast approaching, Ben is determined to plan something special to honor the occasion. He brai...
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16
Community Theater
Katz is trying out for a role in a local theater's production of "Love's Retreat."
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17
Ping-Pong
Katz receives a call from his former ping-pong competitor, David Stanick, who proposes a rematch with a $750 prize on the line. Intrigued yet anxious,...
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18
Thanksgiving
Title: Thanksgiving Plot: It's the annual Thanksgiving celebration, and tensions rise as Katz prepares for a significant guest: his ex-wife Roz is jo...
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Sissy Boy
Jeff Goldblum and Ted Alexandro find themselves as patients, while Ben grapples with his self-image after a childhood friend labels him a "sissy." Thi...
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Pullman Square
Title: Pullman Square Plot: Teri Garr and Ed Crasnick star in this episode where Ben stands against the gentrification threatening his childhood co...
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Wisdom Teeth
In this episode, Margaret Cho and Paul F. Tompkins make guest appearances as Ben undergoes wisdom teeth extraction. After the procedure, Dr. Katz take...
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Past Lives
Dom Irrera and Mitch Hedberg make appearances in this episode as Ben and Dr. Katz delve into the concept of past-life regression. During their explora...
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Ben's Partay
Title: Ben's Bash Plot: Tom Hertz and Al Lubel take center stage as Ben prepares to host a grand celebration. To ensure his party goes off without ...
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6
Walk for Hunger
Wanda Sykes-Hall and Jon Stewart make a trip to the doctor, while Ben participates in a hunger walk to try to win Laura's admiration.
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Used Car
In this episode, Greg Behrendt and Ian Bagg make appearances as Dr. Katz and Ben lend a hand to Laura in her quest to purchase a secondhand car. Their...
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Ball and Chain
Title: Ties That Bind Plot: In this episode, Carol Leifer and Kevin Meaney take center stage as Ben grows increasingly convinced that his dad is on t...
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Snow Day
Merrill Markoe and Dana Gould head to the doctor for a visit, while Ben takes it upon himself to look after a neighbor's pigeons perched on the roofto...
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10
Garden
Mitch Hedberg and Matt Siegel come in as clients, while Katz decides to dive into gardening as a new pastime. However, Ben uncovers Katz's hidden reas...
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11
Big TV
Title: Large Screen Dreams Plot: Dom Irrera and Al Lubel settle in on the couch as Ben decides to upgrade their entertainment experience by purchasin...
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12
Vow of Silence
After a few days without the newspaper, Ben notices that Katz is becoming increasingly obsessed with the news. When Ben confronts him, Katz dismisses ...
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13
You're Belinda
Dr. Katz expresses doubt about a new therapy method that Ben proposes.
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14
Radio Katz
Dr. Katz hosts a radio show.
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15
Expert Witness
Dr. Katz lends his professional skills to a legal case involving a crime.
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16
Bakery Ben
Ben gets a job at a bakery.
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17
Uncle Nothing
Ben learns of Laura's engagement.
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18
Lerapy
Conan O'Brien uses Dr. Katz's jokes on TV.
