Doogie Howser, M.D.
Doogie Howser, M.D.: Season 4

Air Date

September 23, 1992

Episodes

22 episodes

Doogie Howser, M.D.

Season 4

Episodes

There's a Riot Going On

1. There's a Riot Going On

10.0
September 23, 1992

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

Look Ma, No Pants

2. Look Ma, No Pants

6.0
September 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.

Doogie Got a Gun

3. Doogie Got a Gun

8.0
October 7, 1992

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

Doogie Doesn't Live Here Anymore

4. Doogie Doesn't Live Here Anymore

10.0
October 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.

The Patient in Spite of Himself

5. The Patient in Spite of Himself

9.0
October 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.

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

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

10.0
October 28, 1992

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

Doogie, Can You Hear Me?

7. Doogie, Can You Hear Me?

10.0
November 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.

Nothing Compares 2 U

8. Nothing Compares 2 U

10.0
November 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.

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

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

10.0
November 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.

The Big Sleep ... Not!

10. The Big Sleep ... Not!

10.0
November 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.

Will the Real Dr. Howser Please Stand Up

11. Will the Real Dr. Howser Please Stand Up

10.0
December 9, 1992

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

The Mother of All Fishing Trips

12. The Mother of All Fishing Trips

10.0
December 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.

Roommate with a View

13. Roommate with a View

10.0
December 30, 1992

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

Spell It M-A-N

14. Spell It M-A-N

10.0
January 6, 1993

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

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

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

10.0
January 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.

The Adventures of Sherlock Howser

16. The Adventures of Sherlock Howser

January 20, 1993

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

Love Means Constantly Having to Say You're Sorry

17. Love Means Constantly Having to Say You're Sorry

10.0
January 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.

You've Come a Long Way, Baby-Sitter

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

February 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.

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

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

10.0
February 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.

Dorky Housecall, M.D.

20. Dorky Housecall, M.D.

10.0
March 10, 1993

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

Eleven Angry People ... and Vinnie

21. Eleven Angry People ... and Vinnie

10.0
March 17, 1993

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

What Makes Doogie Run

22. What Makes Doogie Run

10.0
March 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.