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Season 4 Breakdown

Normal Episodes: 22
TV Specials: 0
TV Movies: 0

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Doogie Howser, M.D. Season 4 (1992-1993)

Doogie Howser, M.D. There's a Riot Going On 4x01 There's a Riot Going On
Doogie is having a hard time grasping the meaning of the 1992 L.A. riots following the not guilty verdict of the Rodney King beating trial.
Sep. 23, 1992
Doogie Howser, M.D. Look Ma, No Pants 4x02 Look Ma, No Pants
Katherine is having a hard time pulling herself away as Doogie's mother after he starts dating her boss, which includes getting caught skinny dipping.
Sep. 30, 1992
Doogie Howser, M.D. Doogie Got a Gun 4x03 Doogie Got a Gun
Doogie considers buying a gun after the family home is robbed, but flashes of past shooting victims is haunting him.
Oct. 07, 1992
Doogie Howser, M.D. Doogie Doesn't Live Here Anymore 4x04 Doogie Doesn't Live Here Anymore
Doogie looks for a new apartment and falls in love with a loft in Venice Beach. Mean while Vinnie also needs to find a place to stay after his parents divorce.
Oct. 14, 1992
Doogie Howser, M.D. The Patient in Spite of Himself 4x05 The Patient in Spite of Himself
Doogie and a fellow doctor are used as patients for a med-school project with hopes of being poked and prodded would give them a glimpse of what it's like to be a patient.
Oct. 21, 1992
Doogie Howser, M.D. To Err is Human, to Give up Isn't a Bad Idea 4x06 To Err is Human, to Give up Isn't a Bad Idea
Doogie faces doubt during his first chance of operating solo, and Vinnie faces his own doubts voting for the first time.
Oct. 28, 1992
Doogie Howser, M.D. Doogie, Can You Hear Me? 4x07 Doogie, Can You Hear Me?
Doogie is enamoured by a hearing impared patient , but isn't hearing what she's saying. She inspires Vinnie with a Chaplin-esque styled silent film.
Nov. 11, 1992
Doogie Howser, M.D. Nothing Compares 2 U 4x08 Nothing Compares 2 U
Doogie has a hard time with his ego after a nurse chooses Vinnie over him. Also Raymond comes up short compared to the other technicians.
Nov. 11, 1992
Doogie Howser, M.D. Do the Right Thing ... If You Can Figure out What It Is 4x09 Do the Right Thing ... If You Can Figure out What It Is
Doogie has a hard decision to make choosing the best candidate for a heart transplant surgery. Vinnie is in a dilemma over a vulnerable Janine.
Nov. 18, 1992
Doogie Howser, M.D. The Big Sleep ... Not! 4x10 The Big Sleep ... Not!
Doogie stays at the hospital to get some rest on Thanksgiving eve while a young mother feigns an illness to do the same thing.
Nov. 25, 1992
Doogie Howser, M.D. Will the Real Dr. Howser Please Stand Up 4x11 Will the Real Dr. Howser Please Stand Up
Doogie accuses a family friend of child abuse after being brought in Eastman for injuries.
Dec. 09, 1992
Doogie Howser, M.D. The Mother of All Fishing Trips 4x12 The Mother of All Fishing Trips
After David throws his back out, Katherine joins Doogie for the annual father-son camping trip. Meanwhile, Vinnie takes care of Dr. Howser at home.
Dec. 16, 1992
Doogie Howser, M.D. Roommate with a View 4x13 Roommate with a View
A free spirited model stays with Doogie and teaches him about trusting the unknown, as does a kidney transplant patient.
Dec. 30, 1992
Doogie Howser, M.D. Spell It "M-A-N" 4x14 Spell It "M-A-N"
A nurse gets revenge on Doogie by spreading rumors about him after he's caught in locker room bragging. Vinnie gets a new film school roommate.
Jan. 06, 1993
Doogie Howser, M.D. It's a Tough Job ...But Why Does My Father Have to 4x15 It's a Tough Job ...But Why Does My Father Have to
Vinnie has a tough time adjusting to his father's new girlfriend/masseuse , while Doogie has to adjust after his father is asked to replace a staff doctor who died suddenly.
Jan. 13, 1993
Doogie Howser, M.D. The Adventures of Sherlock Howser 4x16 The Adventures of Sherlock Howser
Doogie plays Sherlock Holmes with Vinnie as Dr. Watson as he tries to figure out his relationship with Michele.
Jan. 20, 1993
Doogie Howser, M.D. Love Means Constantly Having to Say You're Sorry 4x17 Love Means Constantly Having to Say You're Sorry
Laura made Vinnie feel like a man, but his jealousy over her relationships with other men makes him look like a child. Meanwhile, Doogie is puzzled by the illness of a traveler.
Jan. 27, 1993
Doogie Howser, M.D. You've Come a Long Way, Baby-Sitter 4x18 You've Come a Long Way, Baby-Sitter
Sometimes things are better left alone including Doogie meeting his former babysitter whom he had a crush on, and Vinnie's desire to have his script read by a star.
Feb. 03, 1993
Doogie Howser, M.D. Love Makes the World go 'Round ... or is It Money? 4x19 Love Makes the World go 'Round ... or is It Money?
Vinnie is tested over right and wrong after a bank mistake gives him $16,000; Doogie must prove his integrity to a girl with a crush on him.
Feb. 24, 1993
Doogie Howser, M.D. Dorky Housecall, M.D. 4x20 Dorky Housecall, M.D.
An acerbic cartoonist patient helps Doogie get a grip on his platonic relationship with Michele.
Mar. 10, 1993
Doogie Howser, M.D. Eleven Angry People ... and Vinnie 4x21 Eleven Angry People ... and Vinnie
Vinnie sticks to the letter of the law after being called to court as a juror, as does Doogie after finding a bogus doctor is practicing at Eastman.
Mar. 17, 1993
Doogie Howser, M.D. What Makes Doogie Run 4x22 What Makes Doogie Run
Doogie feels his genius status is more of a curse than a blessing and looks for inspiration outside of medicine.
Mar. 24, 1993
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Season 4 Characters

Dr. Doogie Howser played by Neil Patrick Harris
Vinnie Delpino played by Max Casella
Katherine Howser played by Belinda Montgomery
Dr. Benjamin Canfield played by Lawrence Pressman
Nurse Curly Spaulding played by Kathryn Layng
Raymond Alexander played by Markus Redmond
Dr. David Howser played by James Sikking
Nurse Michele Faber played by Robyn Lively
Paramedic played by Dawn Landon
Dr. Ron Welch played by Rif Hutton
Nurse played by Lainey Hashorva
Laura played by Eva Loseth
Himself played by Steve Edwards (II)
Reporter played by Christopher Randolph
Pete played by Clinton Allmon
Young Doogie played by Matthew Boyett
Janine Stewart played by Lucy Boryer
Officer Wilbur played by Ron Canada
Himself - Studs Host played by Mark DeCarlo
Security Salesman played by Wayne Powers
David Crandall played by Art LaFleur
Doogie's Date played by Elizabeth Anne Allen
Female Officer played by Mimi Savage

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Season 4 Videos

04x03 Doogie Got A Gun
04x03 Doogie Got A Gun (23:07)

04x04 Doogie Doesn't Live Here Anymore
04x04 Doogie Doesn't Live Here Anymore (23:11)

04x19 Love Makes The World Go 'Round...Or Is It Money?
04x19 Love Makes The World Go 'Round...Or Is It Money? (23:02)

04x11 Will The Real Dr. Howser Please Stand Up
04x11 Will The Real Dr. Howser Please Stand Up (22:58)

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Season 4 Quotes

04x21 - Eleven Angry People ... and Vinnie Season 4 / Episode 21: - Eleven Angry People ... and Vinnie

Dr. Douglas "Doogie" Howser: [Journal Entry] February 5, 1993... I examined the facts to find the truth. But Vinnie showed me I had to look beyond the truth to find justice.
04x22 - What Makes Doogie Run Season 4 / Episode 22: - What Makes Doogie Run

Dr. Douglas "Doogie" Howser: There's so much about life that I don't understand. Maybe I do retreat into medicine where I can feel superior.
Vinnie Delpino: Look... you are just a regular guy, you know. You drive a car, you go out on dates, you're using an autopsy report as a placemat.
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Season 4 Trivia

  • Episode 05 - Goof (continuity error): In the episode before this one(#4.4), Doogie has moved out, but at the end of this episode, as he is preparing to type on his computer, he is in his bedroom at his parents' house.
  • Episode 17 - The episode's title derives from the quote "Love means never having to say you're sorry" from Love Story.
  • Episode 03 - The episode's title references the song "Janie's got a Gun" by Aerosmith.
  • Episode 08 - The episode's title references the sing "Nothing Compares 2 U" by Prince.

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