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The Worst Episodes of Doogie Howser, M.D.

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The Worst Episodes of Doogie Howser, M.D.

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...

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  1. 6.0/10(41 votes)

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

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    S4:E6

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

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  2. 6.1/10(50 votes)

    #2 - Air Doogie

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    S2:E16

    Doogie joins the hospital basketball team in order to fit in.

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    Director:Rob Thompson
    Writer:N/A
  3. 6.1/10(42 votes)

    #3 - A Kiss Ain't Just a Kiss

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    S2:E24

    Problems are bound to occur when Doogie kisses Janine.

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    Director:N/A
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  4. 6.2/10(40 votes)

    #4 - The Big Sleep ... Not!

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    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.

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    Director:Stephen Cragg
    Writer:N/A
  5. 6.2/10(40 votes)

    #5 - Roommate with a View

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    S4:E13

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

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    Writer:N/A
  6. 6.4/10(39 votes)

    #6 - Sons of the Desert

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    S3:E21

    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.

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
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  8. 6.4/10(44 votes)

    #7 - Doogie Doesn't Live Here Anymore

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    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.

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  9. 6.4/10(55 votes)

    #8 - What Makes Doogie Run

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    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.

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    Director:Dennis Dugan
    Writer:N/A
  10. 6.5/10(38 votes)

    #9 - Doogie Got a Gun

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    S4:E3

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

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    Director:N/A
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  11. 6.5/10(58 votes)

    #10 - Nothing Compares 2 U

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    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.

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    Director:N/A
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  12. 6.5/10(35 votes)

    #11 - The Mother of All Fishing Trips

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    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.

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    Director:N/A
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  13. 6.6/10(39 votes)

    #12 - Look Ma, No Pants

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    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.

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  14. 6.7/10(55 votes)

    #13 - Nautilus for Naught

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    S2:E9

    Doogie and a hospitalized model realize they have something in common -- being judged by how beautiful or young they look.

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    Director:N/A
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  15. 6.7/10(37 votes)

    #14 - Double Doogie with Cheese

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    S3:E15

    Vinnie bets that Doogie can't last in a "mindless" fast-food job.

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    Director:Bill D'Elia
    Writer:N/A
  16. 6.7/10(39 votes)

    #15 - The Patient in Spite of Himself

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    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.

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    Director:Win Phelps
    Writer:N/A
  17. 6.7/10(35 votes)

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

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    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.

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    Director:N/A
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  18. 6.7/10(37 votes)

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

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    S4:E11

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

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    Director:N/A
  19. 6.8/10(45 votes)

    #18 - TV or Not TV

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    S2:E12

    Vinnie tries to get help getting into film school from a TV network executive who's been admitted to the hospital.

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    Writer:N/A
  20. 6.8/10(41 votes)

    #19 - It's a Wonderful Laugh

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    S3:E12

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

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  21. 6.8/10(37 votes)

    #20 - Mummy Dearest

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    S3:E14

    The examination of a mummy brings rumblings of a curse from the staff and has Doogie contemplating the limits of modern medicine.

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    Director:Charles Haid
    Writer:N/A
  22. 6.8/10(38 votes)

    #21 - What You See Ain't Necessarily What You Get

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    S3:E18

    After taking Spaulding out for her 30th birthday, Doogie wonders if there's more fun in store for the two of them.

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  23. 6.8/10(32 votes)

    #22 - Thanks for the Memories

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    S3:E23

    Cherished memories get lost in the aging process for a patient who relies on Doogie to help him remember; and Vinnie takes a video journey of self-discovery.

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    Director:N/A
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  24. 6.8/10(40 votes)

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

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    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.

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    Director:N/A
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  25. 6.8/10(37 votes)

    #24 - The Adventures of Sherlock Howser

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    S4:E16

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

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    Director:N/A
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  26. 6.8/10(43 votes)

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

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    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.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"To Err is Human, to Give up Isn't a Bad Idea" is the worst rated episode of "Doogie Howser, M.D.". It scored 6/10 based on 41 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 10/28/1992. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Air Doogie".