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Doogie Howser, M.D. S1E5 — The Short Goodbye
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The Short Goodbye

7.4/10 · 91 votesOct 11, 1989

Ranked #18 of 26 in Season 1•−0.1 vs season avg

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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.

Directed byRob Thompson

Seasons4

Season 1 Episodes26

Cast7

Neil Patrick Harris

Neil Patrick Harris

Doogie Howser

Max Casella

Max Casella

Vinnie Delpino

Belinda Montgomery

Belinda Montgomery

Katherine Howser

Lawrence Pressman

Lawrence Pressman

Benjamin Canfield

Mitchell Anderson

Mitchell Anderson

Jack McGuire

K

Kathryn Layng

Curly Spaulding

James B. Sikking

James B. Sikking

David Howser

Crew1

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Rob Thompson

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Short Goodbye" is episode 5 of Doogie Howser, M.D. season 1. It scored 7.4/10 from 91 votes, ranking #18 of 26 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Rob Thompson, it aired on October 11, 1989.