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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!

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 problems. But unlike a normal teenager, he is just learning to drive while also consulting on serious medical cases like heart transplants.

Genres:DramaComedy
Network:ABC

Season 4 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Doogie Howser, M.D." season 4 is "There's a Riot Going On", rated 7.4/10 from 44 user votes. It was directed by Eric Laneuville and written by N/A. "There's a Riot Going On" aired on 9/23/1992 and is rated 0.8 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Look Ma, No Pants".

  • There's a Riot Going On
    7.4/10 44 votes

    #1 - There's a Riot Going On

    Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 9/23/1992

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

    Director: Eric Laneuville

    Writer: N/A

  • Look Ma, No Pants
    6.6/10 39 votes

    #2 - Look Ma, No Pants

    Season 4 Episode 2 - Aired 9/30/1992

    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: N/A

  • Doogie Got a Gun
    6.5/10 38 votes

    #3 - Doogie Got a Gun

    Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 10/7/1992

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Doogie Doesn't Live Here Anymore
    6.5/10 44 votes

    #4 - Doogie Doesn't Live Here Anymore

    Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 10/14/1992

    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

    Writer: Vic Rauseo, Linda Morris

  • The Patient in Spite of Himself
    6.8/10 39 votes

    #5 - The Patient in Spite of Himself

    Season 4 Episode 5 - Aired 10/21/1992

    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: N/A

  • To Err is Human, to Give up Isn't a Bad Idea
    6.1/10 41 votes

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

    Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 10/28/1992

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Doogie, Can You Hear Me?
    7.6/10 62 votes

    #7 - Doogie, Can You Hear Me?

    Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 11/11/1992

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Nothing Compares 2 U
    6.6/10 58 votes

    #8 - Nothing Compares 2 U

    Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 11/11/1992

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Do the Right Thing ... If You Can Figure out What It Is
    6.7/10 35 votes

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

    Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 11/18/1992

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Big Sleep ... Not!
    6.2/10 40 votes

    #10 - The Big Sleep ... Not!

    Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 11/25/1992

    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: N/A

  • Will the Real Dr. Howser Please Stand Up
    6.7/10 37 votes

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

    Season 4 Episode 11 - Aired 12/9/1992

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: David Greenwalt

  • The Mother of All Fishing Trips
    6.6/10 35 votes

    #12 - The Mother of All Fishing Trips

    Season 4 Episode 12 - Aired 12/16/1992

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Roommate with a View
    6.3/10 40 votes

    #13 - Roommate with a View

    Season 4 Episode 13 - Aired 12/30/1992

    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: N/A

  • Spell It M-A-N
    6.9/10 38 votes

    #14 - Spell It M-A-N

    Season 4 Episode 14 - Aired 1/6/1993

    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: N/A

  • It's a Tough Job ... But Why Does My Father Have to Do It?
    6.6/10 39 votes

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

    Season 4 Episode 15 - Aired 1/13/1993

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Adventures of Sherlock Howser
    6.8/10 37 votes

    #16 - The Adventures of Sherlock Howser

    Season 4 Episode 16 - Aired 1/20/1993

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Love Means Constantly Having to Say You're Sorry
    6.8/10 43 votes

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

    Season 4 Episode 17 - Aired 1/27/1993

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • You've Come a Long Way, Baby-Sitter
    7.2/10 38 votes

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

    Season 4 Episode 18 - Aired 2/3/1993

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Love Makes the World go 'Round ... or is It Money?
    6.9/10 43 votes

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

    Season 4 Episode 19 - Aired 2/24/1993

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Dorky Housecall, M.D.
    7.1/10 43 votes

    #20 - Dorky Housecall, M.D.

    Season 4 Episode 20 - Aired 3/10/1993

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Eleven Angry People ... and Vinnie
    7.1/10 35 votes

    #21 - Eleven Angry People ... and Vinnie

    Season 4 Episode 21 - Aired 3/17/1993

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • What Makes Doogie Run
    6.5/10 54 votes

    #22 - What Makes Doogie Run

    Season 4 Episode 22 - Aired 3/24/1993

    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: N/A