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Doogie Howser, M.D. (1989 – 1993)

1989 • 4 seasons • Drama, Comedy • TV-PG
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Doogie Howser, M.D.Season 1

26 episodes · Sep 19, 1989

1. Pilot
Sep 19, 1989 · 8.0

Doogie navigated the first hurdle to his driver's license with ease, only to face a more profound test when confronted with a boy teetering on the edge of life.

2. The Ice Queen Cometh
Sep 20, 1989 · 7.5

A hush seemed to fall over Doogie as Dr. Victoria Burke, the newly appointed head of radiology and a woman whispered about with a mixture of awe and apprehension – some calling her the "Ice Queen" – extended an invitation to dinner. He was

3. A Stitch Called Wanda
Sep 27, 1989 · 9.0

Wanda’s appendix burst while her parents were away, leaving her in the care of Doogie. Ignoring established hospital protocol, Doogie proceeded with surgery. This decision sparked conflict, creating a strained dynamic between him, Dr. Canfi

4. Frisky Business
Oct 4, 1989 · 8.5

With his parents away, Doogie and his companions anticipate a period of celebration. Their plans involve casual drinks, a convivial gathering undertaken while Doogie remains on call.

5. The Short Goodbye
Oct 11, 1989 · 6.0

Doogie found the transition to independent living a surprisingly illuminating process. Elsewhere, a celebrated rock musician was hospitalized for necessary vocal cord surgery.

6. Simply Irresistible
Oct 18, 1989 · 6.0

Following a relentless forty-eight-hour stretch within the stifling environment of the hospital, Doogie finds himself considering a shift in allegiance. A prestigious pediatric practice has made a concerted effort to attract him, presenting

7. Vinnie Video Vici
Oct 25, 1989 · 10.0

Vinnie is far from unnoticed as he documents Doogie’s daily existence, weaving through the young doctor’s personal and professional world for a documentary capturing a single day.

8. Blood and Remembrance
Nov 1, 1989 · 10.0

Doogie’s demanding schedule leaves him with little time for Wanda, a circumstance that deepens his empathy for his patients.

9. She Ain't Heavy, She's My Cousin
Nov 8, 1989 · 10.0

Vinnie found himself trapped on a blind date with Wanda’s cousin, a woman whose ample figure seemed to be at war with her own perception of herself—a battle not unlike that of a patient obsessed with achieving an impossible ideal through su

10. My Old Man and the Sea
Nov 15, 1989 · 10.0

A weekend in Palm Springs with Wanda and her family presented itself as an invitation, yet it coincided with the date his father had chosen for their yearly fishing trip.

11. Tonight's the Night
Nov 22, 1989

Doogie and Wanda find themselves increasingly drawn into the expectations of their friends, feeling the pressure to become intimate. Meanwhile, Doogie struggles to compartmentalize his professional life, the demands of his work blurring wit

12. Every Dog Has His Doogie
Nov 29, 1989 · 10.0

The hospital, driven by economics, increasingly denied care to the homeless, prioritizing those who could afford treatment. Meanwhile, Dr. Doogie, in a quiet act of defiance, navigated the bureaucratic hurdles to secure surgery for a child’

13. Doogie the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Dec 13, 1989

Doogie fabricated a sickness, a convenient ailment to excuse himself from his Christmas Eve shift, eager instead for the festivities awaiting him elsewhere.

14. Greed Is Good
Jan 3, 1990 · 10.0

As Doogie reached the finals of the quiz show, brimming with the promise of cash and abundant prizes, a certain clamor arose from his eager friends and family.

15. Attack of the Green-Eyed Monster
Jan 10, 1990 · 10.0

A shadow of jealousy falls upon the relationship between Doogie and Wanda, and with it, an unspoken distance settles between Dr. and Mrs. Howser.

16. It Ain't Over Till Mrs. Howser Sings
Jan 17, 1990 · 7.0

The unsettling news from her mammogram has spurred Katherine to a surprising decision: she intends to reignite her '60s singing career at the nightclub’s open-mic night.

17. Tough Guys Don't Teach
Jan 31, 1990 · 10.0

Dr. Doogie found delivering a lesson on safe sex to high school students hardly daunting, yet a looming confrontation threatened to derail the entire session. One of the students, a powerfully built young man, had made it clear he intended

18. I Never Sold Shower Heads for My Father
Feb 7, 1990 · 10.0

Vinnie found himself bewildered by his father’s insistent efforts to draw him into the family business of showerheads.

19. Doogie's Awesome, Excellent Adventure
Feb 14, 1990 · 10.0

Doogie possessed a certain enviable coolness, largely cultivated through the sartorial guidance of Griffin, a fellow who himself exuded an effortless style. This aura of nonchalant charm extended to Griffin’s approval of Doogie’s occasional

20. Use a Slurpy, Go to Jail
Feb 28, 1990 · 10.0

The convenience store robbery had gone wrong, leaving a bitter residue of failure in the air. A disgruntled gang member now held Vinnie and Doogie captive, the situation a stark tableau of desperation. Amidst the fear and uncertainty, Doogi

21. Whose Mid-Life Crisis Is It Anyway
Mar 14, 1990 · 10.0

Doogie’s father, disheartened by the lack of recognition for his research in the medical community and contemplating retirement, finds himself the recipient of a rather unconventional prescription from his son: a change in perspective.

22. Vinnie's Blind Date
Mar 25, 1990 · 10.0

Vinnie’s meeting with Doogie’s young patient takes an unexpectedly romantic direction, though she worries the burgeoning connection might fade should the cornea transplant succeed and restore the girl’s sight.

23. And the Winner Is...
Mar 28, 1990 · 10.0

The pursuit of Resident of the Year tested the bounds of Doogie and McGuire's friendship.

24. Breaking Up Is Hard to Doogie
Apr 4, 1990 · 10.0

Following a visit to a marriage counseling session, Doogie and Wanda contemplate whether their relationship might find improvement with the passage of time; meanwhile, McGuire stands as a staunch defender of Spaulding’s reputation against a

25. The Grass Ain't Always Greener
Apr 25, 1990 · 10.0

With newfound freedom to pursue other companions, Doogie finds himself enjoying a few evenings with a stylish philosophy student, only to discover a void at the heart of the experience—a longing for Wanda.

26. Frankly, My Dear, I Don't Give a Grand
May 2, 1990 · 10.0

A tremor of apprehension ran through Vinnie as he considered his encounter with Janine; Doogie, meanwhile, was unexpectedly stirred by Wanda’s news.

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