Episode 1
Sissy Boy
30m
Jeff Goldblum and Ted Alexandro are patients; Ben considers joining the military after being called a "sissy" by a boyhood chum.
Episode credits
Guest stars Todd Barry, Jeff Goldblum, Ted Alexandro
TV series
Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist
1995TV-PG6 seasons7.9 / 10
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From living with his deadbeat son, Ben, to his day-to-day dealings with his stunningly sarcastic secretary, Laura, join therapist Jonathan Katz as he picks the brains of your favorite stand-up comedians.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist premiered May 28, 1995. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
From living with his deadbeat son, Ben, to his day-to-day dealings with his stunningly sarcastic secretary, Laura, join therapist Jonathan Katz as he picks the brains of your favorite stand-up comedians.
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Episode 2
Pullman Square
30m
Teri Garr and Ed Crasnick are featured; Ben opposes gentrification of his old neighborhood and tries to form a grass-roots movement to stop it.
Episode credits
Guest stars Todd Barry, Teri Garr, Ed Crasnick
Episode 3
Wisdom Teeth
30m
Margaret Cho and Paul F. Tompkins are featured; Ben has his wisdom teeth pulled, and Dr. Katz nurses him back to health.
Episode credits
Written by Todd BarryGuest stars Paul F. Tompkins, Todd Barry, Margaret Cho
Episode 4
Past Lives
30m
Dom Irrera and Mitch Hedberg are featured; Ben and Dr. Katz explore past-life regression, and Katz learns he was once a barmaid in the Old West.
Episode credits
Written by Todd BarryGuest stars Mitch Hedberg, Dom Irrera, Todd Barry
Episode 5
Ben's Partay
30m
Tom Hertz and Al Lubel are featured; Ben throws a big party, and asks his father to make other plans.
Episode credits
Written by Todd BarryGuest stars Todd Barry, Tom Hertz, Al Lubel
Episode 6
Walk for Hunger
30m
Wanda Sykes-Hall and Jon Stewart visit the doctor; Ben joins a walk for hunger in an attempt to impress Laura.
Episode credits
Written by Todd Barry, Paulo Santucci, Adam SimhaGuest stars Todd Barry, Jon Stewart, Wanda Sykes
Episode 7
Used Car
30m
Greg Behrendt and Ian Bagg are featured; Dr. Katz and Ben "help" Laura buy a used car.
Episode credits
Written by Todd BarryGuest stars Todd Barry, Ian Bagg, Greg Behrendt
Episode 8
Ball and Chain
30m
Carol Leifer and Kevin Meaney are featured; Ben is convinced his father is about to remarry after Katz has a couple of dates with a gastroenterologist.
Episode credits
Written by Todd BarryGuest stars Carol Leifer, Kevin Meaney, Todd Barry
Episode 9
Snow Day
30m
Merrill Markoe and Dana Gould visit the doctor; Ben cares for a neighbor's rooftop pigeons as a snowstorm approaches.
Episode credits
Written by Todd BarryGuest stars Todd Barry, Dana Gould, Merrill Markoe
Episode 10
Garden
30m
Mitch Hedberg and Matt Siegel are clients; Katz takes up gardening as a hobby, but Ben discovers his secret motivation.
Episode credits
Written by Todd Barry, Paulo Santucci, Adam SimhaGuest stars Mitch Hedberg, Matt Siegal
Episode 11
Big TV
30m
Dom Irrera and Al Lubel take the couch; Ben buys a big-screen TV to replace their failed set.
Episode credits
Written by Todd Barry, Paulo Santucci, Adam SimhaGuest stars Dom Irrera, Al Lubel
Episode 12
Vow of Silence
30m
When the paper doesn't get delivered for a few days, Ben observes that Katz is hooked on the news. Katz denies it and bets him that he can go longer without news than Ben can go without talking.
Episode credits
Written by Todd BarryGuest stars Paul F. Tompkins, Todd Barry, Sam Brown
Episode 13
You're Belinda
30m
Dr. Katz is skeptical of a new therapy technique suggested by Ben.
Episode credits
Written by Todd BarryGuest stars Wanda Sykes, Rich Gustus
Episode 14
Radio Katz
30m
Dr. Katz hosts a radio show.
Episode credits
Written by Todd Barry, Paulo Santucci, Adam SimhaGuest stars Dom Irrera, Todd Barry, Julie Barr
Episode 15
Expert Witness
30m
Dr. Katz applies his expertise to a criminal trial.
Episode credits
Written by Todd Barry, Paulo Santucci, Adam SimhaGuest stars Todd Barry, Jake Johannsen, Bob Balaban
Episode 16
Bakery Ben
30m
Ben gets a job at a bakery.
Episode credits
Written by Todd Barry, Paulo Santucci, Adam SimhaGuest stars Dave Attell, Todd Barry, Steve Sweeney, Catherine O'Hara
Episode 17
Uncle Nothing
30m
Ben learns of Laura's engagement.
Episode credits
Written by Todd Barry, Paulo Santucci, Adam SimhaGuest stars Louis C.K., Kevin Brennan
Episode 18
Lerapy
30mfinale
Conan O'Brien uses Dr. Katz's jokes on TV.
Episode credits
Written by Todd Barry, Paulo Santucci, Adam SimhaGuest stars Conan O'Brien, Todd Barry, Whoopi Goldberg
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More about Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist
Cast
Jonathan KatzDr. Katz (voice)
H. Jon BenjaminBen Katz (voice)
Laura SilvermanLaura the Receptionist (voice)Julianne BondJulie the Bartender (voice)
Will LeBowStanley (voice)
Mitch HedbergMitch (voice)
Kathy GriffinKathy (voice)
Steven WrightSteven (voice)Credits
- Created by
- Jonathan Katz
- Written by
- Jonathan Katz, Tom Snyder, H. Jon Benjamin, Loren Bouchard, Will LeBow, Julianne Bond, Laura Silverman, Bill Braudis, Carl W. Adams, Lisa Gillim, Todd Barry, Paulo Santucci, Adam Simha, Karen LeBlanc, Annette Cate, Richard Luongo, Mark Usher, Andre Lyman
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 81
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
Comedy CentralUnited States- Tom Snyder Productions
- HBO Downtown ProductionsUnited States
- Popular Arts Entertainment
Themes
mental health professionalpsychotherapisttherapy