Doogie Howser, M.D.

Episode 1

There's a Riot Going On

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

Directed by Eric LaneuvilleGuest stars Linda Klein, Sheila Johns, Julie Ow, Garvin Funches, David Netter, Toni Elizabeth White, Ramon Choyce, Kristen Nicole Smith

Episode 2

Look Ma, No Pants

Katherine can't stop playing mother to Doogie even after he dates her boss, whom he brings to the house for skinny-dipping.

Directed by Joan TewkesburyGuest stars Kristen Cloke, Angela Paton, Beth Hogan, Brian Hicks, Michael Hicks

Episode 3

Doogie Got a Gun

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

Guest stars Ron Canada, Wayne Powers, Art LaFleur, Mimi Savage, Cynthia Mann, Ursaline Bryant

Episode 4

Doogie Doesn't Live Here Anymore

Doogie hunts for new digs and finds a Venice Beach loft; and Vinnie must also find a new home when his parents divorce.

Directed by Win PhelpsWritten by Vic Rauseo, Linda MorrisGuest stars Max Gail, Miriam Flynn

Episode 5

The Patient in Spite of Himself

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.

Directed by Win PhelpsWritten by Hollis RichGuest stars Kathleen Freeman, Emily Warfield, Jerry Rector, Maggie Wheeler, John Gowans, Lisa Diana Shapiro

Episode 6

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

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

Guest stars James Hong, Ray Abruzzo, John Ingle, Sandy Simpson, Clinton Allmon, Emily Kuroda, Gregg Marx

Episode 7

Doogie, Can You Hear Me?

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.

Guest stars Terrylene, Joe Baker, Arlene Malinowski, Tisha Putman, Ryan Holihan

Episode 8

Nothing Compares 2 U

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.

Guest stars Mark DeCarlo, Eva Loseth, Cameron Arnett, Elizabeth Anne Allen, Bentley Kyle Evans, Ralph Garman, Dawn Landon, Ellen K.

Episode 9

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

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.

Guest stars Lucy Boryer, Alan Fudge, Arthur Rosenberg, Joel Polis, Karen Maruyama, Autumn Winters, Lainey Hashorva, Gloria Hendry

Episode 10

The Big Sleep ... Not!

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.

Directed by Stephen CraggGuest stars Barry Livingston, Gail Edwards, Jeff East, Bren McKinley, Sumer Park, Matthew Linville, Lindsely Allen, Krista Buonauro

Episode 11

Will the Real Dr. Howser Please Stand Up

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

Written by David GreenwaltGuest stars James Madio, Athena Massey, Freda Foh Shen, Stephen Lee, Nancy Sorel, John Christian Graas, Elizabeth Burns, Demetria Victor

Episode 12

The Mother of All Fishing Trips

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.

Episode 13

Roommate with a View

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

Directed by Joan TewkesburyGuest stars Dirk Blocker, James Pickens Jr., Brian Heidik, Cristan Crocker, Stephanie Cambria

Episode 14

Spell It M-A-N

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

Directed by Bill D'EliaGuest stars Robyn Lively, Rif Hutton, Gil Cates Jr., Gregg Marx, Matthew Glave, LuAnne Ponce, Keith Mills, Stu Levin

Episode 15

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

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.

Guest stars Don Calfa, Patrick Cronin, Wayne Federman, Stuart Fratkin, Ben Kronen, Ryan MacDonald, Candi Milo, Donna Ponterotto

Episode 16

The Adventures of Sherlock Howser

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

Guest stars Robyn Lively, Robert Clotworthy, Wanda Wescott

Episode 17

Love Means Constantly Having to Say You're Sorry

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.

Guest stars Tracy Scoggins, Eva Loseth, Marcia Rodd, Steve Edwards, Eamonn Roche, Jennifer Horton, Lawrence H. Toffler, Mary Betten

Episode 18

You've Come a Long Way, Baby-Sitter

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.

Guest stars David Ruprecht, Jeff Yagher, Steve Eastin, Rif Hutton, Lainey Hashorva, Chelsea Noble, Lou Bonacki, Matthew Boyett

Episode 19

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

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.

Guest stars Lucy Boryer, Shiri Appleby, Gibby Brand, Vera Lockwood, Leslie Danon, Eve Brenner, Warren Harrington, Marty Brinton

Episode 20

Dorky Housecall, M.D.

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

Guest stars Robyn Lively, Ken Olandt, John Vernon, Gloria LeRoy, Starletta DuPois, Julian Pollack

Episode 21

Eleven Angry People ... and Vinnie

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

Guest stars Lincoln Kilpatrick, Alan Young, Robert Costanzo, David Correia, Annie O'Donnell, Doug Cox, Hopwood DePree, Lucy Lin

Episode 22

What Makes Doogie Run

Doogie sees his gift of genius as more of a curse than a blessing as he seeks inspiration outside the world of medicine.

Directed by Dennis DuganGuest stars Robyn Lively, Tricia O'Neil, Richard Schiff, Jenny Jones, Rif Hutton, Carlease Burke, Max Alexander, Scott LaRose