List of Doogie Howser, M.D. episodes

The following is a complete episode list for Doogie Howser, M.D., including descriptions, given in broadcast order on its original network ABC. There are a total of 97 episodes produced and broadcast among its four seasons from September 20, 1989 to March 24, 1993.

Contents

Series overview

Season Episodes Originally aired DVD release
Season premiere Season finale Region 1
1 26 September 19, 1989 May 2, 1990 March 22, 2005[1]
2 25 September 12, 1990 May 1, 1991 September 6, 2005[2]
3 25 September 20, 1991 May 13, 1992 January 17, 2006[3]
4 22 September 23, 1992 March 24, 1993 April 18, 2006[4]

Season 1 (1989–1990)

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1 1 "Pilot" Rick Wallace Steven Bochco & David E. Kelley September 19, 1989 1101
Doogie takes the test to get his driver's license, helps a victim of a car accident,police question him, and goes to a dance. 
2 2 "The Ice Queen Cometh" Betty Thomas Linda Morris & Vic Rauseo September 20, 1989 1103
The beautiful new chief of radiology wants Doogie's genes. Doogie misunderstands her offer and is worried she's asking him to sleep with her. 
3 3 "A Stitch Called Wanda" Rick Wallace Steven Bocho & David E. Kelley September 27, 1989 1102
Doogie performs an operation in violation of hospital policy. It also causes tension between him and Wanda, since he had to do a pelvic exam before diagnosing her with appendicitis. 
4 4 "Frisky Business" Johanna Demetrakas Nat Berntein & Mitchel Lee Katlin October 4, 1989 1104
Doogie is arrested while on the way to the hospital for an emergency. 
5 5 "The Short Goodbye" Rob Thompson Phil Kellard & Tom Moore October 11, 1989 1105
Doogie decides to rent an apartment. Vinnie, in an attempt to meet the rock star Charmagne (Nana Visitor), poses as Doogie. 
6 6 "Simply Irrestible" Sheldon Larry Story by: Michael Lazarou
Teleplay by: Nat Berntein &
Mitchel Lee Katlin
and Michael Lazarou
October 18, 1989 1107
After spending over 40 hours in the hospital, missing a concert with Wanda, and feeling under appreciated at the hospital, Doogie considers an offer from an upscale Brentwood pediatric private practice. 
7 7 "Vinnie Video Vici" Sandy Smolan Linda Morris & Vic Rauseo October 25, 1989 1108
The hospital agrees to let Vinnie film a documentary about Doogie. However, his annoying techniques and intrusive behavior annoy Doogie who must tell a family that their daughter (Thora Birch) might have cancer
8 8 "Blood and Remembrance" Matthew Diamond Jill Gordon November 1, 1989 1106
Doogie and Wanda break up, and Doogie learns that it is not just roses and poems, but compromise and forgiveness, that are the keys to maintaining a relationship. 
9 9 "She Ain't Heavy, She's My Cousin" Stephen Cragg Nat Berntein & Mitchel Lee Katlin November 8, 1989 1109
Vinnie goes on a date with Wanda's obese cousin. Vinnie gets along with her, which surprises him. Doogie treats a patient who is obsessed with her appearance, and is bothered by it. Both boys learn about dealing with people who have problems with appearance. 
10 10 "My Old Man and the Sea" Gabrielle Beaumont Nat Berntein & Mitchel Lee Katlin November 15, 1989 1111
Doogie reluctantly accompanies his father on their annual fishing trip after being invited to Palm Springs with Wanda and her family. 
11 11 "Tonight's the Night" Rob Thompson Linda Morris & Vic Rauseo November 22, 1989 1112
At the hospital, Doogie treats a 17 years-old girl who gives birth and then abandons the baby. Doogie and Wanda decide that they should take the big step in their relationship and have sex, but have second thoughts. 
12 12 "Every Dog Has His Doogie" Sheldon Larry Phil Kellard & Tom Moore November 29, 1989 1113
After being angered over the hospital refusing to admit a homeless man, Doogie operates on a dog using hospital resources to prove his point. 
13 13 "Doogie the Red-Nosed Reindeer" Betty Thomas Jill Gordon December 13, 1989 1110
Doogie is forced to work a shift on Christmas Eve. 
14 14 "Greed Is Good" Johanna Demetrakas Jill Gordon January 3, 1990 1114
Doogie goes on a game show for geniuses. 
15 15 "Attack of the Green-Eyed Monster" Rob Thompson Nat Berntein & Mitchel Lee Katlin January 10, 1990 1115
Doogie's parents stop talking to each other over a problem with flirting. 
16 16 "It Ain't Over Till Mrs. Howser Sings" Stephen Cragg Linda Morris & Vic Rauseo January 17, 1990 1116
Doogie's mom takes a new job singing at a nightclub. 
17 17 "Tough Guys Don't Teach" Charles Haid Michael Swerdlick January 31, 1990 1118
Doogie goes back to high school to teach sex education
18 18 "I Never Sold Shower Heads for My Father" Bruce Seth Green Phil Kellard & Tom Moore February 7, 1990 1117
Vinnie's is reluctant to go into the family business. 
19 19 "Doogie's Awesome, Excellent Adventure" David Carson Jill Gordon February 14, 1990 1119
Doogie gets new cool friends and forgets about Vinnie. 
20 20 "Use a Slurpy, Go to Jail" Michael Fresco Nat Berntein & Mitchel Lee Katlin February 28, 1990 1120
Doogie and Vinnie are held hostage in a convenience store. 
21 21 "Whose Mid-Life Crisis Is It Anyway?" Rob Thompson Michael Swerdlick March 14, 1990 1121
Doogie's dad decides to quit his medical practice. 
22 22 "Vinnie's Blind Date" Scott Goldstein Linda Morris & Vic Rauseo March 21, 1990 1122
Vinnie romances a blind girl that Doogie introduced him to at the hospital. 
23 23 "And the Winner Is..." Charles Haid Phil Kellard & Tom Moore March 28, 1990 1123
Doogie and Jack hear a rumor that they are in the running for Resident of the Year. 
24 24 "Breaking Up Is Hard to Doogie" Kevin Hooks Nat Berntein & Mitchel Lee Katlin April 4, 1990 1124
Realizing that his relationship with Wanda has stalled, Doogie ponders whether to break it off. 
25 25 "The Grass Ain't Always Greener" Rob Thompson Michael Swerdlick April 25, 1990 1125
Fresh off his breakup with Wanda, Doogie scores a date with a Lakers cheerleader
26 26 "Frankly My Dear, I Don't Give a Grand" Stephen Cragg Nick Harding May 2, 1990 1126
Vinnie comes down with tonsillitis

Season 2 (1990–1991)

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27 1 "Doogenstein" Eric Laneuville Linda Morris & Vic Rauseo September 12, 1990 1202
Doogie discovers that he is missing out on his life because of his job. 
28 2 "Guess Who's Coming to Doogie's" Stephen Cragg Nat Berntein & Mitchel Lee Katlin September 19, 1990 1201
Doogie invites Raymond, an ex-gang member, to dinner and gets him a job at the hospital. 
29 3 "Ask Dr. Doogie" Edwin Sherin Phil Kellard & Tom Moore September 26, 1990 1204
Doogie becomes famous after he appears in public service announcements. 
30 4 "C'est la Vinnie" Joan Darling Michael Swerdlick October 3, 1990 1205
Vinnie ends up stuck in an elevator with his pregnant French teacher. 
31 5 "Car Wars" Brad Silberling Nick Harding October 10, 1990 1207
Doogie argues with his dad over whether he can buy a 1957 Chevrolet convertible. 
32 6 "Doogie Sings the Blues" Eric Laneuville Story by: Nat Bernstein & Mitchel Lee Katlin
and Linda Morris & Vic Rauseo
Teleplay: Michael B. Kaplan
October 17, 1990 1208
Doogie treats Blind Otis Lemon (Joe Seneca), a legendary blues player. 
33 7 "Academia Nuts" Edwin Sherwin Nick Harding October 24, 1990 1203
Vinnie decides to drop out of high school. 
34 8 "Revenge of the Teenage Dead" Win Phelps Nat Berntein & Mitchel Lee Katlin October 31, 1990 1209
Doogie assesses a 13-year old prodigy to determine if he is a good candidate for medical school. Vinnie attempts to make a horror movie. 
35 9 "Nautilus for Naught" Matia Karrell Nick Harding, Tara Ison & Neil Landau November 7, 1990 1211
The hospital holds its annual bachelor auction with Doogie participating for the first time. 
36 10 "Don't Let the Turkeys Get You Down" David Carson Nick Harding November 14, 1990 1214
Katherine's parents come to visit for Thanksgiving which causes tension with David. 
37 11 "Oh Very Young" Joan Darling Linda Morris & Vic Rauseo November 28, 1990 1210
Doogie is chosen as one of five doctors to work with a highly-respected reconstructive surgeon however the surgeon has other ideas. Nurse Spalding and Dr. Canfield go out on a date. 
38 12 "TV or Not TV" Joan Tewkesbury Phil Kellard & Tom Moore December 5, 1990 1212
Vinnie poses as an orderly to try and meet the head of ABC television who is staying at the hospital. 
39 13 "A Woman Too Far" Victoria Hochberg Phil Kellard & Tom Moore December 12, 1990 1206
Doogie is attracted to a nursing student who he asks out behind Wanda's back. 
40 14 "Presumed Guilty" Stephen Cragg Phil Kellard & Tom Moore January 2, 1991 1215
Vinnie takes Doogie's car out for a spin, and it gets smashed by a falling piano. 
41 15 "To Live and Die in Brentwood" Scott Goldstein Nat Berntein & Mitchel Lee Katlin January 9, 1991 1213
When her mother dies in a car accident, Wanda keeps her distance from Doogie. 
42 16 "Air Doogie" Rob Thompson Nat Berntein & Mitchel Lee Katlin January 23, 1991 1217
Doogie fakes an injury so he doesn't have to play in an exhibition basketball game. 
43 17 "A Life in Progress" Sandy Smolan Hollis Rich January 30, 1991 1216
An artist with AIDS is hired to decorate a mural inside the children's center. 
44 18 "My Two Dads" Bill D'Elia Nick Harding February 6, 1991 1218
Vinnie convinces Doogie and his dad to take him on their annual fishing trip. 
45 19 "Nobody Expects the Spanish Inquisition" Stephen Cragg Nick Harding February 13, 1991 1220
Doogie tells a couple with a family history of miscarriages that they're having a baby. 
46 20 "Fatal Distraction" Gabrielle Beaumont Phil Kellard & Tom Moore February 20, 1991 1219
Still grieving over the death of her mother, Wanda has no time to go out with Doogie. 
47 21 "The Doctor, the Wife, Her Son and the Job" Brad Silberling Hollis Rich March 13, 1991 1221
Doogie's mom takes a job as a patient advocate at the hospital. 
48 22 "Planet of the Dateless" Kristoffer Siegel-Tabori Nat Berntein & Mitchel Lee Katlin March 20, 1991 1122
Doogie desperately scrambles to get a date for the Eastman dance. 
49 23 "Doogie's Wager" Charles Haid Hollis Rich April 3, 1991 1224
Vinnie is nervous about possibly not getting accepted into film school. 
50 24 "A Kiss Ain't Just a Kiss" Scott Goldstein Story by: Linda Morris & Vic Rauseo
Teleplay by: Nat Berntein &
Mitchel Lee Katlin and Nick Harding
April 24, 1991 1225
Problems are bound to occur when Doogie kisses Janine. 
51 25 "Dances with Wanda" Steve Robman Phil Kellard & Tom Moore May 1, 1991 1223
Vinnie and Janine convince Doogie to ask Wanda to the prom. 

Season 3 (1991–1992)

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52 1 "The Summer of '91" Stephen Cragg Linda Morris & Vic Rauseo September 25, 1991 1305
Doogie is unhappy about still being a virgin. 
53 2 "Doogie Has Left the Building (Part 1)" Eric Laneuville Hollis Rich October 2, 1991 1301
Doogie ponders a decision affecting the life of a young patient. 
54 3 "Doogie Has Left the Building (Part 2)" Eric Laneuville Nat Berntein & Mitchel Lee Katlin October 9, 1991 1302
Life at Doogie and Vinnie's pad resembles one big beer commercial. 
55 4 "It's a Damn Shaman" Win Phelps Nick Harding October 16, 1991 1303
A Laotian family's religious beliefs jeopardize Doogie's care of a disabled youth. 
56 6 "The Cheese Stands Alone" Stephen Cragg Nat Berntein & Mitchel Lee Katlin October 23, 1991 1310
A seductive classmate proves tempting to Vinnie. 
57 7 "Lonesome Doog" Win Phelps Eileen Heisler & DeAnn Heline October 30, 1991 1304
Wanda comes home from art school and strikes up several new friendships. 
58 8 "When Doogie Comes Marching Home" Joe Ann Fogle Story by: Nick Harding & Gareth Wootton
Teleplay by: Nick Harding
November 13, 1991 1307
Doogie plays a Civil War doctor as he and Vinnie collaborate on a screenplay. 
59 9 "Doogstruck" Brad Silberling Ellen Herman November 20, 1991 1306
While driving to visit Wanda, Doogie's car breaks down in the desert—where he meets a soul mate. 
60 10 "Room and Broad" Charles Haid Nick Harding November 27, 1991 1311
Doogie's parents want him to pay room and board. 
61 11 "Doogiesomething" Joan Darling Hollis Rich December 4, 1991 1309
Doogie and Wanda's efforts to be friends are tested. 
62 12 "Truth and Consequences" Charles Haid Hollis Rich December 11, 1991 1313
Doogie takes a liking to a librarian only after he learns she's scheduled for rhinoplasty
63 13 "It's a Wonderful Laugh" Scott Goldstein Story by: Eric Gilliland
Teleplay by: Eric Gilliland,
Nick Harding & Ellen Herman
December 18, 1991 1308
Doogie discovers the healing power of laughter after an argument with Vinnie. 
64 14 "Dangerous Reunions" Erica Lanueville Ellen Herman January 8, 1992 1312
Katherine relives the past with her visiting first love. 
65 15 "Mummy Dearest" Charles Haid Ellen Herman January 22, 1992 1316
The examination of a mummy brings rumblings of a curse from the staff. 
66 16 "Double Doogie with Cheese" Bill D'Elia Hollis Rich February 5, 1992 1318
Vinnie bets that Doogie can't last in a "mindless" fast-food job. 
67 17 "The Show Musn't Go On" Scott Goldstein Nat Berntein & Mitchel Lee Katlin February 12, 1992 1314
An egotistical actor observes Doogie's hospital procedures to make his TV series more popular. 
68 18 "If This Is Adulthood, I'd Rather Be in Philadelphia" Stephen Cragg Nat Berntein & Mitchel Lee Katlin February 19, 1992 1317
Doogie discovers what Cecilia has been hiding — a 4-year-old son. 
69 19 "What You See Ain't Necessarily What You Get" Scott Goldstein Hollis Rich March 11, 1992 1322
After taking Spaulding out for her 30th birthday, Doogie wonders about a future with her. 
70 20 "My Father, Myself" Gabrielle Beaumont Eileen Heisler & DeAnn Heline March 18, 1992 1319
Doogie considers career specialties and considers joining his father's practice. 
71 21 "Educating Janine" Joan Darling Nick Harding April 1, 1992 1315
Janine's parents split a seam when Janine forsakes college for a job in fashion. 
72 22 "Sons of the Desert" Joe Ann Fogle Story by: Hollis Rich
Teleplay: Nick Harding & Ellen Herman
April 22, 1992 1324
Doogie considers a fellowship in trauma surgery. Doogie and Vinnie head for Palm Springs after seeing Janine partying on TV. 
73 23 "That's What Friends Are For" Michael Fresco Ellen Herman April 29, 1992 1321
Wanda comes home after her dad announces he's going to sell the house and Doogie is anything but popular after he encourages her to accept her dad's new fiancé. Vinnie tries nearly everything to increase his height after a hand x-ray reveals that his bones have fused. 
74 24 "Thanks for the Memories" David Carson Nat Berntein & Mitchel Lee Katlin May 6, 1992 1323
Cherished memories get lost in the aging process for a patient who relies on Doogie to help him remember. 
75 25 "Club Medicine" Mark Horowitz Nick Harding May 13, 1992 1320
Doogie and his dad spend a father-son trip at a Honduran operating theater. 

Season 4 (1992–1993)

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76 1 "There's a Riot Going On" Eric Laneuville Nick Harding September 23, 1992 1404
The 1992 L.A. riots overwhelm Doogie's work schedule. 
77 2 "Look Ma, No Pants" Joan Tewkesbury Nat Berntein & Mitchel Lee Katlin September 30, 1992 1402
Katherine can't stop playing mother to Doogie, he dates his mother's boss and he brings over for skinny dipping. 
78 3 "Doogie Got a Gun" Stephen Cragg P.K. Simonds October 7, 1992 1407
Doogie considers buying a gun, but he's haunted by memories of shooting victims he's treated. 
79 4 "Doogie Doesn't Live Here Anymore" Win Phelps Linda Morris & Vic Rauseo October 14, 1992 1408
Doogie buys a run-down Venice loft, angering his father, who wanted him to buy a condo. Vinnie has to deal with his parents getting a divorce and moving in different directions. 
80 5 "The Patient in Spite of Himself" Win Phelps Hollis Rich October 21, 1992 1401
A med-school project has Doogie and a fellow doctor (Maggie Jakobson) posing as patients. While directing a wedding video for an engaged couple, Vinnie becomes attracted to the bride. 
81 6 "To Err is Human, to Give up Isn't a Bad Idea" Scott Goldstein Nat Berntein & Mitchel Lee Katlin October 28, 1992 1410
Doogie leads his first surgical procedure. 
82 7 "Doogie, Can You Hear Me?" Joe Ann Fogle Elaine Aronson November 11, 1992 1406
A hearing-impaired patient charms Doogie, who speaks her language by signing. Doogie then tries to convince to get a Cochlear implant procedure. Vinnie has tough coming up with a subject for a student film for his sophomore year. 
83 8 "Nothing Compares 2 U" Rachel Feldman Barry Gurstein & David Pitlik November 11, 1992 1405
Doogie's ego takes a beating when a pretty nurse chooses Vinnie over him. Raymond has a hard time doing his job after being promoted as an EMT. 
84 9 "Do the Right Thing, If You Can't Figure Out What It Is" Win Phelps P.K. Simonds November 18, 1992 1411
Doogie must choose the best candidate for a heart transplant. 
85 10 "The Big Sleep ... Not!" Stephen Cragg Elaine Aronson November 25, 1992 1412
Doogie stays at the hospital on Thanksgiving Eve for some rest. 
86 11 "Will the Real Dr. Howser Please Stand Up?" Kenneth Frankel Elaine Aronson & David Greenwalt December 9, 1992 1113
Doogie spots evidence of child abuse when his dad's friend brings in his injured son for care. 
87 12 "The Mother of All Fishing Trips" Mark Horowitz P.K. Simonds December 16, 1992 1415
Doogie's mom takes Doogie fishing when Dr. Howser throws his back out. 
88 13 "Roommate with a View" Joan Tewkesbury Nat Berntein & Mitchel Lee Katlin December 30, 1992 1418
Doogie learns a lesson about trusting the unknown from a free-spirited model sharing his loft. 
89 14 "Spell It... 'M-A-N!'" Bill D'Elia Nick Harding January 6, 1993 1413
A nurse Doogie's dating retaliates against his braggadocio by spreading rumors about him. 
90 15 "It's a Tough Job ... But Why Does My Father Have to Do It?" Bobby Houston Nick Harding January 13, 1993 1409
Doogie's dad is asked to replace a doctor who died while on duty. 
91 16 "The Adventures of Sherlock Howser" Paul Robert Newman Elaine Aronson January 20, 1993 1416
Doogie as Sherlock Holmes and Vinnie as Doctor Watson play out Doogie's confusion over Michele. Curly announces her engagement, but has some hesitation. 
92 17 "Love Means Constantly Having to Say You're Sorry" Craig Belknap Nat Berntein & Mitchel Lee Katlin January 27, 1993 1414
Laura makes Vinnie feel he's "become a man," but he reacts with jealousy to men around her. 
93 18 "You've Come a Long Way, Babysitter" Mark Horowitz Nick Harding February 3, 1993 1421
Some things are better left unexplored, like Doogie's crush on his old baby sitter. 
94 19 "Love Makes the World Go 'Round...or Is It Money?" Scott Goldstein Story by: Nat Berntein &
Mitchel Lee Katlin
Teleplay by: P.K. Simonds
February 24, 1993 1422
A deposit error dumping $16,000 in Vinnie's account tests his integrity. 
95 20 "Dorky Housecall, M.D." David Carson Nick Harding March 10, 1993 1417
Doogie bemoans his friendship-only status with Michele. 
96 21 "Eleven Angry People...and Vinnie" Joe Ann Fogle P.K. Simonds March 17, 1993 1419
Jury member Vinnie tries to look beyond the letter of the law. 
97 22 "What Makes Doogie Run" Dennis Dugan Elaine Aronson March 24, 1993 1420
Doogie sees his genius as a curse and seeks inspiration outside the world of medicine. 

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