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Doogie Howser, M.D. S3E12 — It's a Wonderful Laugh
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Doogie Howser, M.D.•Season 3•Episode 12

It's a Wonderful Laugh

7.1/10 · 47 votesDec 18, 1991

Ranked #19 of 24 in Season 3•−0.3 vs season avg

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Doogie discovers the healing power of laughter after an argument with Vinnie and while treating a troubled kidney patient.

Written byEric Gilliland
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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

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Kathryn Layng

Curly Spaulding

Markus Redmond

Markus Redmond

Raymond Alexander

James B. Sikking

James B. Sikking

David Howser

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Eric Gilliland

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Episode Summary

"It's a Wonderful Laugh" is episode 12 of Doogie Howser, M.D. season 3. It scored 7.1/10 from 47 votes, ranking #19 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Written by Eric Gilliland, it aired on December 18, 1991.

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