Doogie Howser, M.D. - Season 4
1 - There's a Riot Going On
Air Date: September 23, 1992
The 1992 L.A. riots find trauma surgeon Doogie overwhelmed.
2 - Look Ma, No Pants
Air Date: 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.
3 - Doogie Got a Gun
Air Date: 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.
4 - Doogie Doesn't Live Here Anymore
Air Date: 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.
5 - The Patient in Spite of Himself
Air Date: 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.
6 - To Err is Human, to Give up Isn't a Bad Idea
Air Date: October 28, 1992
Doogie faces his first solo surgery fearing he's not perfect; and Vinnie faces his first time voting.
7 - Doogie, Can You Hear Me?
Air Date: 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.
8 - Nothing Compares 2 U
Air Date: 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.
9 - Do the Right Thing ... If You Can Figure out What It Is
Air Date: 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.
10 - The Big Sleep ... Not!
Air Date: 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.
11 - Will the Real Dr. Howser Please Stand Up
Air Date: December 9, 1992
Doogie spots evidence of child abuse when his dad's friend brings in his injured son for care.
12 - The Mother of All Fishing Trips
Air Date: 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.
13 - Roommate with a View
Air Date: 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.
14 - Spell It M-A-N
Air Date: January 6, 1993
A nurse Doogie's dating retaliates against his braggadocio by spreading rumors about him; Vinnie gets a new film-school dormmate.
15 - It's a Tough Job ... But Why Does My Father Have to Do It?
Air Date: 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.
16 - The Adventures of Sherlock Howser
Air Date: January 20, 1993
Doogie as Sherlock Holmes and Vinnie as Dr. Watson play out Doogie's confusion over Michele.
17 - Love Means Constantly Having to Say You're Sorry
Air Date: 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.
18 - You've Come a Long Way, Baby-Sitter
Air Date: 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.
19 - Love Makes the World go 'Round ... or is It Money?
Air Date: 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.
20 - Dorky Housecall, M.D.
Air Date: 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.
21 - Eleven Angry People ... and Vinnie
Air Date: 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.
22 - What Makes Doogie Run
Air Date: 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.