Doogie Howser, M.D.

Name: Doogie Howser, M.D.
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Family
Rating: 6.5

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Genres: Comedy Drama Family

First Aired: 1989-09-19Length: 25 MinStatus: Ended

Doogie Howser showed the coming of age of a teenage genius who was a board-certified surgeon by the time he was 16. At that tender age, Doogie (a childhood nickname for "Douglas") has to balance life with his parents and contemporaries and the demands of a career that's stressful even for adults. He has help and support from understanding parents Katherine and David Howser, the latter also a doctor, co-workers at the hospital who respect him despite his age, best friend Vinnie, and girlfriend Wanda. (Source: thetvdb.com)

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Season 4 (show/hide)
22	What Makes Doogie Run	1993-03-24
Doogie sees his gift of genius as more of a curse than a blessing as he seeks inspiration outside the world of medicine.
21	Eleven Angry People... and Vinnie	1993-03-17
Jury member Vinnie tries to look beyond the letter of the law, as does Doogie, who uncovers a bogus doctor at Eastman.
20	Dorky Housecall, M.D.	1993-03-10
Doogie bemoans his friendship-only status with Michele but finds inspiration on how to deal with it from an acerbic cartoonist patient.
19	Love Makes the World Go 'Round... Or Is It Money?	1993-02-24
A deposit error dumping $16,000 in Vinnie's account tests his integrity; and Doogie must prove his integrity to a girl with a crush on him.
18	You've Come a Long Way, Baby-Sitter	1993-02-03
Some things are better left unexplored, like Doogie's crush on his old baby sitter or Vinnie's dream of having a star read his script. Guest stars: Chelsea Noble, David Ruprecht, Jeff Yagher, Ken Bryan, Lainey Hashorva, Lou Bonacki, Matthew Boyett, Rif Hutton, Steve Eastin
17	Love Means Constantly Having to Say You're Sorry	1993-01-27
Laura makes Vinnie feel he's "become a man," but he reacts with adolescent jealousy to men around her. Meanwhile, a traveler's illness puzzles Doogie. Guest stars: Christopher Randolph, Eamonn Roche, Jennifer Horton, Lawrence H. Toffler, Marcia Rodd, Mark Sugar, Mary Betten, Steve Edward, Tracy Scoggins
16	The Adventures of Sherlock Howser	1993-01-20
Doogie as Sherlock Holmes and Vinnie as Dr. Watson play out Doogie's confusion over Michele. Guest stars: Wanda Wescott
15	It's a Tough Job... But Why Does My Father Have to Do It?	1993-01-13
Vinnie can't adjust to the masseuse his father is dating; Doogie's dad is asked to replace a doctor who expired while on duty.
14	Spell It... M-A-N!	1993-01-06
A nurse Doogie's dating retaliates against his braggadocio by spreading rumors about him; Vinnie gets a new film-school dormmate.
13	Roommate with a View	1992-12-30
Doogie learns a lesson about trusting the unknown from a free-spirited model sharing his loft, as does a kidney-transplant candidate. Guest stars: Brian Heidik, Cristan Crocker, Dirk Blocker, James Pickens Jr., Stephanie Friedman
12	The Mother of All Fishing Trips	1992-12-16
Doogie's mom makes a poor substitute as Doogie's fishing partner when Dr. Howser throws his back out and is at home being cared for by Vinnie.
11	Will the Real Dr. Howser Please Stand Up	1992-12-09
Doogie spots evidence of child abuse when his dad's friend brings in his injured son for care. Guest stars: Athena Massey, James Madio, John Christian Graas
10	The Big Sleep... Not!	1992-11-25
Doogie holes up at the hospital on Thanksgiving Eve for some R&R, as does a new mother who feigns illness to get away from her family. Guest stars: Gail Edwards
9	Do the Right Thing... If You Can Figure Out What It Is	1992-11-18
Doogie's heart tells him to do one thing, his head another in choosing the best candidate for a heart transplant. Vinnie's dilemma involves a vulnerable Janine.
8	Nothing Compares 2 U	1992-11-11
Doogie's ego takes a beating when a winsome nurse chooses Vinnie over him. Raymond also comes up short when comparing himself to other technicians. Guest stars: Bentley Evans, Cameron Arnett, Elizabeth Anne Allen, Eva Loseth, Frank Isles, Mark DeCarlo, Ray Lykins
7	Doogie, Can You Hear Me?	1992-11-11
A hearing-impaired patient charms Doogie, who speaks her language by signing but may not be listening. She also offers creative inspiration for Vinnie's Chaplinesque film.
6	To Err Is Human, to Give Up Isn't a Bad Idea	1992-10-28
Doogie faces his first solo surgery fearing he's not perfect; and Vinnie faces his first time voting.
5	The Patient in Spite of Himself	1992-10-21
A med-school project has Doogie and a fellow doctor posing as patients, being poked, prodded and probed to learn how to empathize with patients. Guest stars: Emily Warfield, Jerry Rector, John Gowans, Kathleen Freeman, Lisa Diana Shapiro, Maggie Wheeler
4	Doogie Doesn't Live Here Anymore	1992-10-14
Doogie hunts for new digs—a Venice Beach loft; and Vinnie must also find a new home when his parents divorce. Guest stars: Max Gail, Miriam Flynn
3	Doogie Got a Gun	1992-10-07
After the family is robbed, Doogie considers buying a gun, but he's haunted by memories of shooting victims he's treated.
2	Look Ma, No Pants	1992-09-30
Katherine can't stop playing mother to Doogie even after he dates her boss, whom he brings to the house for skinny-dipping.
1	There's a Riot Going On	1992-09-23
The 1992 L.A. riots find trauma surgeon Doogie overwhelmed.

Season 3 (show/hide)
24	Club Medicine	1992-05-13
The Drs. Howser spend a father-son trip at a Honduran operating theater, where Doogie gives a thumbs-down to a wisecracking surgeon.
23	Thanks for the Memories	1992-05-06
Cherished memories get lost in the aging process for a patient who relies on Doogie to help him remember; and Vinnie takes a video journey of self-discovery.
22	That's What Friends Are For	1992-04-29
Doogie is anything but popular after he encourages Wanda to accept her dad's new gal and Vinnie to accept being short.
21	Sons of the Desert	1992-04-22
Spring break in Palm Springs is just what the doctor orders for Vinnie, who pursues a jealous vendetta against Janine, and Doogie, who weighs a fellowship in trauma surgery.
20	Educating Janine	1992-04-01
Janine's parents split a seam when Janine forsakes college for a job in fashion.
19	My Father, My Self	1992-03-19
While Doogie considers a career specialty, he learns that another doctor has been invited to join his father's practice.
18	What You See Ain't Necessarily What You Get	1992-03-11
After taking Spaulding out for her 30th birthday, Doogie wonders if there's more fun in store for the two of them.
17	If This Is Adulthood, I'd Rather Be in Philadelphia	1992-02-19
After months of dating Cecilia, Doogie discovers what she's been hiding a 4-year-old son, who stirs Doogie's paternal instincts. Guest stars: Mike Hughes, Perry Reeves, Russell Curry
16	The Show Mustn't Go On	1992-02-12
An egotistical actor observes Doogie's hospital procedures to give his TV series a shot in the arm. Guest stars: Annie Oringer, David James Elliott
15	Double Doogie with Cheese	1992-02-05
Vinnie bets that Doogie can't last in a "mindless" fast-food job. Guest stars: Andrew Hill Newman, Bryan Dattilo, Cindy Friedl, David Trim, Stephanie Friedman
14	Mummy Dearest	1992-01-22
The examination of a mummy brings rumblings of a curse from the staff and has Doogie contemplating the limits of modern medicine.
13	Dangerous Reunions	1992-01-08
Katherine relives the past with her visiting first love; Raymond starts hanging out with pals from the 'hood. Guest stars: David Stenstrom, Dax Giagis, Jim Zubiena, Larron Tate, Lloyd Avery II, Theo Forsett
12	It's a Wonderful Laugh	1991-12-18
Doogie discovers the healing power of laughter after an argument with Vinnie and while treating a troubled kidney patient.
11	Truth and Consequences	1991-12-11
Doogie takes a liking to a homely librarian only after he learns she's scheduled for plastic surgery; a youth counselor's lies trap him in a kind of prison.
10	Doogiesomething	1991-12-04
Doogie and Wanda's efforts to be friends are put on hold after Wanda calls long-distance for advice on a new guy.
9	Room and Broad	1991-11-27
Doogie's parents want him to pay room and board; Spaulding's father doesn't want a pacemaker.
8	Doogstruck	1991-11-20
While driving to visit Wanda, Doogie's car breaks down in the desert where he meets a soul mate.
7	When Doogie Comes Marching Home	1991-11-13
Doogie plays a Civil War doctor as he and Vinnie collaborate on a screenplay.
6	Lonesome Doog	1991-10-30
Doogie is a portrait of anxiety when Wanda comes home from art school and strikes up several new friendships.
5	The Cheese Stands Alone	1991-10-23
A seductive classmate proves more temptation than Vinnie can handle, especially when Janine grows distant.
4	It's a Damn Shaman	1991-10-16
A Laotian family's religious beliefs jeopardize Doogie's care of a disabled youth.
3	Doogie Has Left the Building (2)	1991-10-09
Life at Doogie and Vinnie's pad resembles one big beer commercial, but what Doogie really needs is a listening ear. (Part 2 of 2)
2	Doogie Has Left the Building (1)	1991-10-02
Doogie ponders a decision affecting the life of a young patient. (Part 1 of 2)
1	The Summer of '91	1991-09-25
Doogie grouses to a psychologist about still being a virgin but plans to see Wanda before she leaves for Chicago.

Season 2 (show/hide)
25	Dances with Wanda	1991-05-01
Doogie takes a still-grieving Wanda to the prom then introduces her to a young heart patient to rekindle her spirit for living
24	A Kiss Ain't Just a Kiss	1991-04-24
Problems are bound to occur when Doogie kisses Janine
23	Doogie's Wager	1991-04-03
Vinnie awaits word of whether he's accepted to film school.
22	Planet of the Dateless	1991-03-20
Two weeks of volunteer work in Mexico makes Jack reevaluate his life.
21	The Doctor, the Wife, Her Son and the Job	1991-03-13
Doogie's mom gets a job. Unfortunately for Doogie, it's at his hospital.
20	Fatal Distraction	1991-02-20
Doogie and Wanda face more strains when he goes to a party with another woman.
19	Nobody Expects the Spanish Inquisition	1991-02-13
Grandpa Howser causes problems as Doogie's parents try to renovate the kitchen.
18	My Two Dads	1991-02-06
Vinnie joins Doogie and David on a camping trip.
17	A Life in Progress	1991-01-30
An AIDS-infected artist brings out everyone's true feelings about the disease.
16	Air Doogie	1991-01-23
Doogie joins the hospital basketball team in order to fit in.
15	To Live and Die in Brentwood	1991-01-09
Wanda wants time alone after a family member dies.
14	Presumed Guilty	1991-01-02
Doogie wrecks his father's car and tries to cover it up.
13	A Woman Too Far	1990-12-12
Doogie weighs his relationship with Wanda against an attractive nursing student.
12	TV or Not TV	1990-12-05
Vinnie tries to get help getting into film school from a TV network executive who's been admitted to the hospital.
11	Oh Very Young	1990-11-28
Doogie rethinks his position on May-December relationships when he finds himself the victim of age discrimination.
10	Don't Let the Turkeys Get You Down	1990-11-14
After Janine breaks up with him, Vinnie is not very thankful on Thanksgiving.
9	Nautilus for Naught	1990-11-07
Doogie and a hospitalized model realize they have something in common -- being judged by how beautiful or young they look
8	Revenge of the Teenage Dead	1990-10-31
Vinnie makes a zombie horror movie
7	Academia Nuts	1990-10-24
Vinnie asks to "borrow" one of Doogie's old school papers. Meanwhile, Doogie treats a wealthy hypochondriac.
6	Doogie Sings the Blues	1990-10-17
Doogie treats a once popular singer who is trying to make a comeback.
5	Car Wars	1990-10-10
Doogie wants to buy a classic car. A mentally ill patient turns down treatment.
4	C'est la Vinnie	1990-10-03
Vinnie and his pregnant French teacher get stuck in an elevator.
3	Ask Dr. Doogie	1990-09-26
Doogie becomes famous after doing some public service announcements. Guest stars: James Paradise, Kathy Christopherson, Kendra Booth, Rif Hutton, Sharon Case, Tiffany Muxlow
2	Guess Who's Coming to Doogie's	1990-09-19
Former gang member Raymond Alexander begins working at the hospital but his past may come back to haunt him.
1	Doogenstein	1990-09-12
Doogie's heavy third-year residency duties make him fear he's missing out on his youth. Guest stars: Jay Gerber, Michael Bendetti, Paul Kent

Season 1 (show/hide)
26	Frankly, My Dear, I Don't Give a Grand	1990-05-02
Vinnie is nervous about his "first time" with Janine; Doogie feels unexpected emotions over Wanda's announcement. Guest stars: Barry Michlin, Dave Roberts, Peter Kevoian
25	The Grass Ain't Always Greener	1990-04-25
Now free to date other women, Doogie enjoys a few evenings with a trendy philosophy student before realizing that something's missing - Wanda. Guest stars: Anne Ricketts, Brooke Mills, Diana Barton, Duke Moosekian, Jocelyn Peden, John Buchanan, Mark Dacascos
24	Breaking Up Is Hard to Doogie	1990-04-04
After sitting in on a marriage-counseling session, Doogie and Wanda wonder if their relationship will improve with age; McGuire defends Spaulding's honor to a boastful rival. Guest stars: Shannon Sturges
23	And the Winner Is...	1990-03-28
Doogie and McGuire put their friendship on the line while competing for the Resident of the Year award.
22	Vinnie's Blind Date	1990-03-25
Vinnie's date with Doogie's young patient takes a romantic turn, but Vinnie fears it won't last if a cornea transplant restores her vision.
21	Whose Mid-Life Crisis Is It Anyway	1990-03-14
When Doogie's dad decides to retire, discouraged that his research failed to make a splash in medical journals, Doogie prescribes an attitude adjustment. Guest stars: Lee Ryan
20	Use a Slurpy, Go to Jail	1990-02-28
An embittered gang member holds Vinnie and Doogie hostage during a botched convenience-store holdup in which Doogie is left to ponder prejudice.
19	Doogie's Awesome, Excellent Adventure	1990-02-14
Doogie is just about as cool as a guy can get, thanks to fashion advice from the super-cool Griffin, who also thinks it's cool when Doogie "borrows" his father's BMW. Guest stars: Salvator Xuereb
18	I Never Sold Shower Heads for My Father	1990-02-07
Vinnie doesn't understand his father's urgency to involve him in the family shower-head business.
17	Tough Guys Don't Teach	1990-01-31
Teaching a safe-sex class in high school isn't intimidating for Dr. Doogie, but one of the students is a beefy bruiser who wants to fight Doogie after class. Guest stars: Michael Bower
16	It Ain't Over 'Till Mrs. Howser Sings	1990-01-17
A scare involving the results of her mammogram has Katherine intent on reviving her '60s singing career at a nightclub's open-mike night.
15	Attack of the Green-Eyed Monster	1990-01-10
Jealousy comes between Doogie and Wanda, and it also brings a silence between Dr. and Mrs. Howser. Guest stars: Josie Bissett
14	Greed Is Good	1990-01-03
Greedy friends and family have a hand out as Doogie makes the finals of a quiz show offering cash and prizes galore.
13	Doogie the Red-Nosed Reindeer	1989-12-13
Doogie feigns illness to get out of working the night shift on Christmas Eve so he can go to a party.
12	Every Dog Has His Doogie	1989-11-29
At the hospital, the homeless are being turned away to make room for paying patients; and Doogie bucks the system by arranging surgery for a youngster's pet dog.
11	Tonight's the Night	1989-11-22
Doogie and Wanda are pressured by peers to get intimate; and Doogie has trouble leaving work problems at work as he deals with an unwed teenage mother.
10	My Old Man and the Sea	1989-11-15
Doogie is invited to spend the weekend in Palm Springs with Wanda and her family—but it's the same weekend that his father picked for their annual fishing trip.
9	She Ain't Heavy, She's My Cousin	1989-11-08
Vinnie is stuck on a blind date with Wanda's "big-boned" cousin, a girl with a self-image problem not unlike a plastic-surgery patient at the hospital, who's willing to pay through the nose for a perfect body.
8	Blood and Remembrance	1989-11-01
Doogie's hectic schedule prevents him from spending time with Wanda, a situation that renders him more sympathetic to a patient.
7	Vinnie Video Vici	1989-10-25
Vinnie is no fly on the wall as he observes Doogie's personal and professional life while shooting a documentary on a day in the life of a teenage doctor.
6	Simply Irresistible	1989-10-18
After a grueling 48-hour shift amid hothouse conditions, Doogie is tempted to switch loyalties to an upscale pediatrics group eager to woo him away from Eastman. Guest stars: Jarrett Lennon
5	The Short Goodbye	1989-10-11
Moving out of his parents' house proves to be an eye-opening experience for Doogie. Meanwhile, a rock star is admitted to the hospital for vocal-cord surgery.
4	Frisky Business	1989-10-04
His parents' trip signals party time for Doogie and friends, whose plans include drinking beer while Doogie is on call.
3	A Stitch Called Wanda	1989-09-27
Out on a date with Doogie, Wanda suffers an appendicitis attack and is rushed to the hospital for emergency surgery.
2	The Ice Queen Cometh	1989-09-20
Doogie freezes in disbelief when he's asked out to dinner by Victoria Burke, the new radiology chief, known in some circles as "the Ice Queen."
1	Pilot	1989-09-19
Doogie passes one test to get his driver's license, but he must pass another when he treats a critically ill boy. Guest stars: Alan Fudge, Jeremy Roberts, Jeris Lee Poindexter, Martin Azarow, Neil Flynn, Niels Brewster, Niles Brewster, T.J. Evans, William Johnson

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8	Interview With Kathryn Layng
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7	Interview With Lawrence Pressman
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6	The Other Dr. Howser
James Sikking spends nine minutes reflecting on his role as Doogie Howser's dad. He talks a lot about his relationship with Neil Patrick Harris, and he covers some of the same territory as Harris (i.e., the challenge of filming with stand-ins for Doogie while Harris was with his law-mandated tutor). He speaks fondly of his time on the show, and seems to be sincere about it. (9:33).
5	Growing up on the Set
A 12-minute interview with the now-adult Neil Patrick Harris, who talks about the problems of being a child actor. He was the same age as Doogie -- 16 in Season 1, 19 in Season 4 -- and had to adhere to child-labor laws, not to mention the horrors of going through puberty in front of America. (He confirms what was obvious to viewers: He didn't reach even the beginnings of adolescence until he was 15, and he grew about four inches in height between Season 2 and 3.) It's an enlightening and amusing segment, particularly when Harris talks about the finer points of following (and evading) the child-labor laws, and the accommodations that had to be made for his minor status.
4	Max Casella Interview
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3	Remembering the Cast
The now-grown-up Doogie looks back and says very nice things about all of his old castmates (9:17).
2	Interview With Neil Patrick Harris
Harris covers not only his career within the context of the show but also how it lead to some problems with type casting and with people thinking of him only in terms of Doogie Howser and not as a serious actor.(16:16)
1	Interview With Steven Bocho
Steven Bocho, one of the writers for the series as well as one of the co-creators (along with David E. Kelly), gives his take on things as well and has a few interesting anecdotes about the series. (17:26)

(Source: thetvdb.com)

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