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The Guy Can't Help it

‘The Guy Can't Help it’

Season 11, Episode 25 -  Aired May 13, 1993

Rebecca finally looks past her obsession with wealthy men she meets a repair man, Don (Tom Berenger), at the bar. Meanwhile, Sam is encouraged to think about whether his playboy past is keeping him from settling down.

Quote from Rebecca

Don: Uh, excuse me. Uh, I'm Don.
Rebecca: I'm happy for you, Don.
Don: You know, I'm really sorry about your vacation and, uh, while I was working down there, I couldn't help but notice how nicely your leg has recovered. Anyway, I was wondering if, uh, maybe you'd want to go out and have a cup of coffee, maybe a movie, something.
Rebecca: [chuckles] Excuse me. Aren't you a plumber?
Don: Well, a service technician.
Rebecca: Oh, can you ever forgive me?

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Quote from Rebecca

Don: I'll see you tonight at 7:00?
Rebecca: 7:00.
Don: And, uh, oh, I almost forgot. l, l, I got a little something for you, um, just so you wouldn't be late.
Rebecca: What is it? [gasps] Don! Oh, what a beautiful antique watch!
Don: Yeah.
Rebecca: Oh, I can't accept this, Don. It's much too expensive.
Don: No, no, I want you to have it. It was my mother's.
Rebecca: Oh, when did she die?
Don: She didn't. She just dozes off a lot. [both laughing]
Rebecca: Oh, Don, you're so goofy! And this is so sweet.
Don: No, Rebecca, nothing's too good for you.
Rebecca: Maybe you are.

Quote from Sam

Sam: I think you're rushing into this. You know, I mean, it's been two weeks. What do you know about the guy?
Rebecca: I know he's good, he's decent, and he thinks that I'm the best thing that ever happened to him.
Sam: He said that?
Rebecca: He says it with his eyes.
Sam: Does this guy's eyes shut up long enough for his mouth to ever say anything?

Quote from Rebecca

Rebecca: Settle? Me?! Wait a minute, I will tell you something! The woman that marries you will be the all-time four-star settler.
Sam: What's that supposed to mean?
Rebecca: What does it mean? Take a look at yourself. Look at you, I mean, the only thing you ever think about is sex. You think you're going to make some woman feel special just because she's just another notch in your sliver of a headboard? Sam, I mean wise up! Do you ever hear women talk about you anymore? You're a cliche. You are pathetic! Women talk about you out there and they, they laugh at you like you're a joke!
Sam: I have work to do.
Rebecca: God, Sam, I'm- l'm sorry. I didn't mean to hurt your feelings. I- I- I think that I just was upset because you were just so inconsiderate and I...
Sam: So, the, uh, part about me being a joke. You were just making up that stuff, right?
Rebecca: Oh, yeah, 'cause, you know, you hurt me, so I wanted to hurt you and... No, I mean, in fact, you would, you would make any woman a real good husband. You're a catch. [exits]
Sam: Oh, yeah, that's better.

Quote from Frasier

Sam: You know something, I don't... I don't care what you think. You know, I am leading the life that I want to lead. And if l... If I choose to settle down someday, I won't have any problem finding someone to do it with.
Frasier: Okay, okay. I'll tell you what. Let's get a woman's opinion. Carla will suffice.

Quote from Sam

Sam: Well, uh, where to begin? See, I... I don't... I don't really have a problem, you know. It's just that, uh, my friends think I do. Uh, see, I've, I've had a lot of sex in my life.
Man: We all have.
Sam: No, no. You see, I mean a lot.
Man: So do l.
Sam: Yeah, all right, wise guy. I'm writing down a number here.
Dr. Sutton: Sam, I think you're missing the point.

Quote from Sam

Rachel: I guess the root of my behavior, like everybody's, is my low self-esteem. I never thought I was very pretty or had any particular talent. The only time I felt special was when men were attracted to me sexually. And it started out innocently enough, you know. I would sleep with a guy on the first date, every now and then. But it wasn't long before I was having a first date every night. And soon, sex was all I could think about. Morning, noon and night. Seven days a week. It wasn't enough as far as quantity, it had to be dangerous, too. I would duck into an alleyway with a guy on the way to work. Or I'd stop an elevator between floors. Sneak a guy into a department store dressing room. I would love to put a stop to this, because I... I feel like my appetites are out of control. I mean, I hunger for it constantly. And there is no limit to how low I'll go. There's no chance I won't take. No fantasy I won't fulfill. My lust controls me and that's why I'm here. [applause]
Sam: So, you like Chinese food?

Quote from Sam

Rebecca: Oh, just wait, just one second. I- I- I just want to be crystal clear on this. Y- You, you sort of, look at me like your safety net?

Sam: Okay...

Rebecca: You stupid jackass!

Sam: What?

Rebecca: How? What, what?! How can you be so insensitive?

Sam: Oh, oh, now, now, wait a second. Listen, all right, maybe the words didn't come out right, but all I'm saying is that you don't have to settle for this this plumber.

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