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Doogie Howser, M.D. S3E17 — If This Is Adulthood, I'd Rather Be in Philadelphia
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Doogie Howser, M.D.•Season 3•Episode 17

If This Is Adulthood, I'd Rather Be in Philadelphia

7.3/10 · 38 votesFeb 19, 1992

Ranked #13 of 24 in Season 3•−0.1 vs season avg

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After months of dating Cecilia, Doogie discovers what she's been hiding a 4-year-old son, who stirs Doogie's paternal instincts.

Directed byStephen Cragg
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Double Doogie with Cheese stillE15 7.0

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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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Stephen Cragg

Director

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Episode Summary

"If This Is Adulthood, I'd Rather Be in Philadelphia" is episode 17 of Doogie Howser, M.D. season 3. It scored 7.3/10 from 38 votes, ranking #13 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Stephen Cragg, it aired on February 19, 1992.

Next: E18 · What You See Ain't Necessarily What You GetBest of Season 3