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The Best Episodes of Doogie Howser, M.D. Season 4

Every episode of Doogie Howser, M.D. Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Doogie Howser, M.D. Season 4!

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Doogie Howser is a doctor. He is also a 16-year-old genius who graduated college at age 10 and finished medical school at age 14. But he is still a teenager, with normal teenage friends and

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Doogie Howser, M.D. Season 4 Episode 1 - There's a Riot Going On
    7.4/10(47 votes)

    #1 - There's a Riot Going On

    S4:E1

    The 1992 L.A. riots find trauma surgeon Doogie overwhelmed.

    Director:Eric Laneuville
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Doogie Howser, M.D. Season 4 Episode 2 - Look Ma, No Pants
    6.7/10(42 votes)

    #2 - Look Ma, No Pants

    S4:E2

    Katherine can't stop playing mother to Doogie even after he dates her boss, whom he brings to the house for skinny-dipping.

    Director:Joan Tewkesbury
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Doogie Howser, M.D. Season 4 Episode 3 - Doogie Got a Gun
    6.7/10(41 votes)

    #3 - Doogie Got a Gun

    S4:E3

    After the family is robbed, Doogie considers buying a gun, but he's haunted by memories of shooting victims he's treated.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Doogie Howser, M.D. Season 4 Episode 4 - Doogie Doesn't Live Here Anymore
    6.5/10(47 votes)

    #4 - Doogie Doesn't Live Here Anymore

    S4:E4

    Doogie hunts for new digs and finds a Venice Beach loft; and Vinnie must also find a new home when his parents divorce.

    Director:Win Phelps
    Writers:Vic Rauseo, Linda Morris

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  5. Doogie Howser, M.D. Season 4 Episode 5 - The Patient in Spite of Himself
    6.8/10(42 votes)

    #5 - The Patient in Spite of Himself

    S4:E5

    A med-school project has Doogie and a fellow doctor posing as patients, being poked, prodded and probed to learn how to empathize with patients.

    Director:Win Phelps
    Writer:Hollis Rich

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  6. Doogie Howser, M.D. Season 4 Episode 6 - To Err is Human, to Give up Isn't a Bad Idea
    6.1/10(44 votes)

    #6 - To Err is Human, to Give up Isn't a Bad Idea

    S4:E6

    Doogie faces his first solo surgery fearing he's not perfect; and Vinnie faces his first time voting.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Doogie Howser, M.D. Season 4 Episode 7 - Doogie, Can You Hear Me?
    7.6/10(65 votes)

    #7 - Doogie, Can You Hear Me?

    S4:E7

    A hearing-impaired patient charms Doogie, who speaks her language by signing but may not be listening. She also offers creative inspiration for Vinnie's Chaplinesque film.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Doogie Howser, M.D. Season 4 Episode 8 - Nothing Compares 2 U
    6.7/10(61 votes)

    #8 - Nothing Compares 2 U

    S4:E8

    Doogie's ego takes a beating when a winsome nurse chooses Vinnie over him. Raymond also comes up short when comparing himself to other technicians.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Doogie Howser, M.D. Season 4 Episode 9 - Do the Right Thing ... If You Can Figure out What It Is
    6.8/10(38 votes)

    #9 - Do the Right Thing ... If You Can Figure out What It Is

    S4:E9

    Doogie's heart tells him to do one thing, his head another in choosing the best candidate for a heart transplant; and Vinnie's dilemma involves a vulnerable Janine.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Doogie Howser, M.D. Season 4 Episode 10 - The Big Sleep ... Not!
    6.4/10(43 votes)

    #10 - The Big Sleep ... Not!

    S4:E10

    Doogie holes up at the hospital on Thanksgiving Eve for some R&R, as does a new mother who feigns illness to get away from her family.

    Director:Stephen Cragg
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Doogie Howser, M.D. Season 4 Episode 11 - Will the Real Dr. Howser Please Stand Up
    6.9/10(40 votes)

    #11 - Will the Real Dr. Howser Please Stand Up

    S4:E11

    Doogie spots evidence of child abuse when his dad's friend brings in his injured son for care.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:David Greenwalt

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  12. Doogie Howser, M.D. Season 4 Episode 12 - The Mother of All Fishing Trips
    6.7/10(38 votes)

    #12 - The Mother of All Fishing Trips

    S4:E12

    Doogie's mom makes a poor substitute as Doogie's fishing partner when Dr. Howser throws his back out and is at home being cared for by Vinnie.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Doogie Howser, M.D. Season 4 Episode 13 - Roommate with a View
    6.4/10(43 votes)

    #13 - Roommate with a View

    S4:E13

    Doogie learns a lesson about trusting the unknown from a free-spirited model sharing his loft, as does a kidney-transplant candidate.

    Director:Joan Tewkesbury
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Doogie Howser, M.D. Season 4 Episode 14 - Spell It M-A-N
    6.9/10(41 votes)

    #14 - Spell It M-A-N

    S4:E14

    A nurse Doogie's dating retaliates against his braggadocio by spreading rumors about him; Vinnie gets a new film-school dormmate.

    Director:Bill D'Elia
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Doogie Howser, M.D. Season 4 Episode 15 - It's a Tough Job ... But Why Does My Father Have to Do It?
    6.9/10(43 votes)

    #15 - It's a Tough Job ... But Why Does My Father Have to Do It?

    S4:E15

    Vinnie can't adjust to the masseuse his father is dating; Doogie's dad is asked to replace a doctor who expired while on duty.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Doogie Howser, M.D. Season 4 Episode 16 - The Adventures of Sherlock Howser
    6.8/10(40 votes)

    #16 - The Adventures of Sherlock Howser

    S4:E16

    Doogie as Sherlock Holmes and Vinnie as Dr. Watson play out Doogie's confusion over Michele.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Doogie Howser, M.D. Season 4 Episode 17 - Love Means Constantly Having to Say You're Sorry
    6.9/10(46 votes)

    #17 - Love Means Constantly Having to Say You're Sorry

    S4:E17

    Laura makes Vinnie feel he's "become a man," but he reacts with adolescent jealousy to men around her. Meanwhile, a traveler's illness puzzles Doogie.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Doogie Howser, M.D. Season 4 Episode 18 - You've Come a Long Way, Baby-Sitter
    7.2/10(41 votes)

    #18 - You've Come a Long Way, Baby-Sitter

    S4:E18

    Some things are better left unexplored, like Doogie's crush on his old baby sitter or Vinnie's dream of having a star read his script.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Doogie Howser, M.D. Season 4 Episode 19 - Love Makes the World go 'Round ... or is It Money?
    6.8/10(46 votes)

    #19 - Love Makes the World go 'Round ... or is It Money?

    S4:E19

    A deposit error dumping $16,000 in Vinnie's account tests his integrity; and Doogie must prove his integrity to a girl with a crush on him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Doogie Howser, M.D. Season 4 Episode 20 - Dorky Housecall, M.D.
    7.2/10(46 votes)

    #20 - Dorky Housecall, M.D.

    S4:E20

    Doogie bemoans his friendship-only status with Michele but finds inspiration on how to deal with it from an acerbic cartoonist patient.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Doogie Howser, M.D. Season 4 Episode 21 - Eleven Angry People ... and Vinnie
    7.3/10(38 votes)

    #21 - Eleven Angry People ... and Vinnie

    S4:E21

    Jury member Vinnie tries to look beyond the letter of the law, as does Doogie, who uncovers a bogus doctor at Eastman.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Doogie Howser, M.D. Season 4 Episode 22 - What Makes Doogie Run
    6.5/10(58 votes)

    #22 - What Makes Doogie Run

    S4:E22

    Doogie sees his gift of genius as more of a curse than a blessing as he seeks inspiration outside the world of medicine.

    Director:Dennis Dugan
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 4 Ratings Summary

"There's a Riot Going On" is the best rated episode of "Doogie Howser, M.D." season 4. It scored 7.4/10 based on 47 votes. Directed by Eric Laneuville and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/23/1992. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "Look Ma, No Pants".