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Doogie Howser, M.D. S3E21 — Sons of the Desert
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Doogie Howser, M.D.•Season 3•Episode 21

Sons of the Desert

6.9/10 · 47 votesApr 22, 1992

Ranked #24 of 24 in Season 3•−0.5 vs season avg

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Spring break in Palm Springs is just what the doctor orders for Vinnie, who pursues a jealous vendetta against Janine, and Doogie, who weighs a fellowship in trauma surgery.

Directed byJoe Ann Fogle
Written byNick Harding, Ellie Herman
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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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J

Joe Ann Fogle

Director

H

Hollis Rich

Story

N

Nick Harding

Writer

E

Ellie Herman

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Sons of the Desert" is episode 21 of Doogie Howser, M.D. season 3. It scored 6.9/10 from 47 votes, ranking #24 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Joe Ann Fogle and written by Nick Harding, Ellie Herman, it aired on April 22, 1992.

Next: E22 · That's What Friends Are ForBest of Season 3