The BEST episodes of Doogie Howser, M.D.
Every episode of Doogie Howser, M.D. ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Doogie Howser, M.D.!
Doogie Howser showed the coming of age of a teenage genius who was a board-certified surgeon by the time he was 16. At that tender age, Doogie (a childhood nickname for "Douglas") has to balance life with his parents and contemporaries and the demands of a career that's stressful even for adults. He has help and support from understanding parents Katherine and David Howser, the latter also a doctor, co-workers at the hospital who respect him despite his age, best friend Vinnie, and girlfriend Wanda.
#1 - The Doctor, the Wife, Her Son and the Job
Season 2 - Episode 21 - Aired 3/13/1991
Doogie's mom gets a job. Unfortunately for Doogie, it's at his hospital.
#2 - Doogie's Wager
Season 2 - Episode 23 - Aired 4/3/1991
Vinnie awaits word of whether he's accepted to film school.
#3 - Dances with Wanda
Season 2 - Episode 25 - Aired 5/1/1991
Doogie takes a still-grieving Wanda to the prom then introduces her to a young heart patient to rekindle her spirit for living
#5 - 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.
#6 - 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.
#8 - Planet of the Dateless
Season 2 - Episode 22 - Aired 3/20/1991
Two weeks of volunteer work in Mexico makes Jack reevaluate his life.
#10 - 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. Vinnie's dilemma involves a vulnerable Janine.
#11 - 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.
#12 - Revenge of the Teenage Dead
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 10/31/1990
Vinnie makes a zombie horror movie
#13 - 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.
#14 - If This Is Adulthood, I'd Rather Be in Philadelphia
Season 3 - Episode 17 - Aired 2/19/1992
After months of dating Cecilia, Doogie discovers what she's been hiding a 4-year-old son, who stirs Doogie's paternal instincts.
#15 - 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.
#16 - Fatal Distraction
Season 2 - Episode 20 - Aired 2/20/1991
Doogie and Wanda face more strains when he goes to a party with another woman.
#18 - 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.
#19 - Doogenstein
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/12/1990
Doogie's heavy third-year residency duties make him fear he's missing out on his youth.
#20 - Doogie Has Left the Building (2)
Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/9/1991
Life at Doogie and Vinnie's pad resembles one big beer commercial, but what Doogie really needs is a listening ear. (Part 2 of 2)
#21 - 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.
#24 - A Kiss Ain't Just a Kiss
Season 2 - Episode 24 - Aired 4/24/1991
Problems are bound to occur when Doogie kisses Janine
#25 - A Woman Too Far
Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 12/12/1990
Doogie weighs his relationship with Wanda against an attractive nursing student.