Episodes
1. There's a Riot Going On
10.0
September 23, 1992
The 1992 L.A. riots find trauma surgeon Doogie overwhelmed.
Guest Stars:
Linda Klein
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.
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.
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.
Guest Stars:
Max Gail, Miriam Flynn
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.
Guest Stars:
Kathleen Freeman, Maggie Wheeler, Emily Warfield, Jerry Rector
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.
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.
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.
Guest Stars:
Mark DeCarlo, Eva Loseth, Cameron Arnett, Elizabeth Anne Allen
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.
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.
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.
Guest Stars:
James Madio, Athena Massey, Freda Foh Shen
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.
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.
Guest Stars:
Dirk Blocker, James Pickens Jr., Brian Heidik
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.
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.
Guest Stars:
Don Calfa, Patrick Cronin, Wayne Federman, Stuart Fratkin, Ben Kronen
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.
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.
Guest Stars:
Tracy Scoggins, Marcia Rodd, Steve Edwards, Eamonn Roche, Jennifer Horton
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.
Guest Stars:
David Ruprecht, Jeff Yagher, Chelsea Noble, Steve Eastin, Rif Hutton
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.
Guest Stars:
Shiri Appleby, Gibby Brand
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.
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.
Guest Stars:
Lincoln Kilpatrick, Alan Young, Robert Costanzo
