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The Worst Episodes of Doogie Howser, M.D.

Every episode of Doogie Howser, M.D. ranked from worst to best. Explore 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...
Genres:DramaComedy
Network:ABC
Episodes
97
Avg. Rating
7.0
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Worst Episodes Summary

"A Kiss Ain't Just a Kiss" is the worst rated episode of "Doogie Howser, M.D.". It scored 5.9/10 based on 42 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 4/24/1991. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "To Err is Human, to Give up Isn't a Bad Idea".

  • A Kiss Ain't Just a Kiss
    5.9/10(42)
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    #1 - A Kiss Ain't Just a Kiss

    Season 2 Episode 24

    Aired 4/24/1991

    Problems are bound to occur when Doogie kisses Janine.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • To Err is Human, to Give up Isn't a Bad Idea
    6.0/10(41)
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    #2 - 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

  • Air Doogie
    6.1/10(50)
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    #3 - Air Doogie

    Season 2 Episode 16

    Aired 1/23/1991

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

    Director: Rob Thompson

    Writer: N/A

  • The Big Sleep ... Not!
    6.2/10(40)
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    #4 - 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

  • Roommate with a View
    6.2/10(40)
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    #5 - 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

  • Sons of the Desert
    6.4/10(39)
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    #6 - Sons of the Desert

    Season 3 Episode 21

    Aired 4/22/1992

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Doogie Doesn't Live Here Anymore
    6.4/10(44)
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    #7 - 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: Linda Morris, Vic Rauseo

  • What Makes Doogie Run
    6.4/10(55)
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    #8 - 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

  • Double Doogie with Cheese
    6.5/10(36)
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    #9 - Double Doogie with Cheese

    Season 3 Episode 15

    Aired 2/5/1992

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

    Director: Bill D'Elia

    Writer: N/A

  • Doogie Got a Gun
    6.5/10(38)
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    #10 - 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

  • Nothing Compares 2 U
    6.5/10(58)
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    #11 - 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

  • The Mother of All Fishing Trips
    6.5/10(35)
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    #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

  • Mummy Dearest
    6.6/10(36)
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    #13 - Mummy Dearest

    Season 3 Episode 14

    Aired 1/22/1992

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

    Director: Charles Haid

    Writer: N/A

  • What You See Ain't Necessarily What You Get
    6.6/10(37)
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    #14 - What You See Ain't Necessarily What You Get

    Season 3 Episode 18

    Aired 3/11/1992

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Look Ma, No Pants
    6.6/10(39)
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    #15 - 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

  • Nautilus for Naught
    6.7/10(55)
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    #16 - Nautilus for Naught

    Season 2 Episode 9

    Aired 11/7/1990

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • It's a Wonderful Laugh
    6.7/10(40)
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    #17 - It's a Wonderful Laugh

    Season 3 Episode 12

    Aired 12/18/1991

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Eric Gilliland

  • Dangerous Reunions
    6.7/10(40)
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    #18 - Dangerous Reunions

    Season 3 Episode 13

    Aired 1/8/1992

    Katherine relives the past with her visiting first love; Raymond starts hanging out with pals from the 'hood.

    Director: Eric Laneuville

    Writer: N/A

  • The Patient in Spite of Himself
    6.7/10(39)
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    #19 - 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

  • Do the Right Thing ... If You Can Figure out What It Is
    6.7/10(35)
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    #20 - 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

  • Will the Real Dr. Howser Please Stand Up
    6.7/10(37)
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    #21 - 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

  • TV or Not TV
    6.8/10(45)
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    #22 - TV or Not TV

    Season 2 Episode 12

    Aired 12/5/1990

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

    Director: Joan Tewkesbury

    Writer: N/A

  • Thanks for the Memories
    6.8/10(32)
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    #23 - Thanks for the Memories

    Season 3 Episode 23

    Aired 5/6/1992

    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.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • It's a Tough Job ... But Why Does My Father Have to Do It?
    6.8/10(40)
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    #24 - 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)
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    #25 - 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