Doogie Howser, M.D.
Overview
At just 16, Doogie Howser juggles the demanding life of a physician with the typical challenges of adolescence. A prodigy, he completed college by age 10 and medical school by age 14. While navigating complex medical cases, including heart transplants, Doogie strives to fit in with his peers, dealing with the ups and downs of teenage friendships and experiences. Balancing the weight of his extraordinary career with the everyday trials of youth creates a unique and engaging narrative in this beloved series.
Episodes
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1
Pilot
Doogie successfully navigates the first hurdle in obtaining his driver's license, but his real challenge arises when he must care for a severely ill y...
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2
The Ice Queen Cometh
Doogie is taken aback when he receives an unexpected invitation to dinner from Victoria Burke, the new head of radiology, who has earned the nickname ...
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3
A Stitch Called Wanda
With Wanda's appendix bursting while her parents are away, Doogie decides to break hospital rules to perform the surgery himself. His choice leads to...
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4
Frisky Business
With his parents away, Doogie and his friends prepare for a night of fun, eager to celebrate with some beers. However, Doogie remains on duty, jugglin...
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5
The Short Goodbye
As Doogie prepares to leave his childhood home, he finds the transition to independence to be quite revealing. At the same time, a famous rock musicia...
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6
Simply Irresistible
Following an exhausting 48-hour shift in sweltering heat, Doogie finds himself enticed by a prestigious pediatrics practice that is keen to recruit hi...
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7
Vinnie Video Vici
Vinnie takes center stage as he captures the highs and lows of Doogie's daily routine in a documentary focused on the life of a young physician. As h...
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8
Blood and Remembrance
Doogie's demanding routine leaves little room for quality moments with Wanda, which deepens his understanding and empathy towards a patient in need. A...
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9
She Ain't Heavy, She's My Cousin
Vinnie finds himself on an awkward blind date with Wanda's "plus-sized" cousin, a young woman grappling with her self-esteem as if she were a patient...
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10
My Old Man and the Sea
Doogie receives an invitation to join Wanda and her family for a weekend getaway in Palm Springs, but unfortunately, it coincides with the fishing tr...
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11
Tonight's the Night
Doogie and Wanda find themselves facing peer pressure to take their relationship to a more intimate level. Meanwhile, Doogie struggles to separate his...
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12
Every Dog Has His Doogie
In the hospital, the influx of paying patients leads to the unfortunate decision to deny care to the homeless. However, Doogie defies the system by o...
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13
Doogie the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Doogie pretends to be sick in order to skip his night shift on Christmas Eve, seizing the opportunity to attend a festive gathering with friends. As h...
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14
Greed Is Good
As Doogie advances to the finals of a lucrative quiz competition filled with cash and extravagant prizes, his friends and relatives quickly become mo...
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15
Attack of the Green-Eyed Monster
Feelings of envy create a rift between Doogie and Wanda, leading to an emotional distance between Dr. and Mrs. Howser as well. As jealousy seeps into...
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16
It Ain't Over Till Mrs. Howser Sings
After receiving unsettling news about her mammogram, Katherine decides to reignite her passion for music from the '60s by participating in an open-mik...
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17
Tough Guys Don't Teach
Dr. Doogie is unfazed as he leads a high school class on safe sex, but things take a turn when a formidable student, known for his tough demeanor, con...
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18
I Never Sold Shower Heads for My Father
Vinnie is perplexed by his father's insistence on pulling him into the family shower-head enterprise. Despite his father's relentless push, Vinnie str...
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19
Doogie's Awesome, Excellent Adventure
Doogie has reached peak coolness, all thanks to style tips from the effortlessly trendy Griffin. When Griffin discovers that Doogie has taken his dad'...
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20
Use a Slurpy, Go to Jail
During a failed robbery at a convenience store, an angry gang member takes Vinnie and Doogie captive. As they navigate the tense situation, Doogie fin...
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21
Whose Mid-Life Crisis Is It Anyway
Upon announcing his retirement, Doogie's father feels disheartened by the lack of recognition for his research in medical publications. In response, ...
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22
Vinnie's Blind Date
Vinnie's encounter with Doogie's teenage patient blossoms into an unexpected romance. However, Vinnie is troubled by the thought that their connection...
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23
And the Winner Is...
Doogie and McGuire find their camaraderie tested as they vie for the coveted title of Resident of the Year. As the competition heats up, both friends...
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24
Breaking Up Is Hard to Doogie
Following a marriage counseling session, Doogie and Wanda reflect on whether their relationship will strengthen over time. Meanwhile, McGuire steps up...
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25
The Grass Ain't Always Greener
With the freedom to explore new relationships, Doogie spends time with a stylish philosophy major. However, as their dates unfold, he begins to feel a...
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26
Frankly, My Dear, I Don't Give a Grand
Vinnie is anxious about his upcoming intimate moment with Janine, feeling the weight of the occasion. Meanwhile, Doogie grapples with surprising feel...
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1
Doogenstein
As Doogie navigates the demanding responsibilities of his third year in residency, he becomes increasingly anxious about losing touch with his youthf...
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2
Guess Who's Coming to Doogie's
Ex-gang member Raymond Alexander starts a new job at the hospital, hoping for a fresh start. However, his previous life threatens to resurface, bringi...
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3
Ask Dr. Doogie
Doogie gains widespread recognition when he participates in a series of public service announcements. His youthful charm and medical expertise captur...
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4
C'est la Vinnie
Vinnie finds himself in a tight spot when an unexpected malfunction traps him and his expectant French teacher in an elevator. As they wait for help, ...
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5
Car Wars
Doogie has his heart set on acquiring a vintage car. Meanwhile, one of his patients, struggling with mental health issues, refuses to accept help.
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6
Doogie Sings the Blues
Doogie takes on the case of a former music star seeking to revive their career. As he navigates the complexities of the singer's health and emotional...
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7
Academia Nuts
Vinnie approaches Doogie for a favor, hoping to "borrow" one of his past school assignments. In a parallel storyline, Doogie finds himself attending t...
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Revenge of the Teenage Dead
Vinnie makes a zombie horror movie.
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9
Nautilus for Naught
While in the hospital, Doogie befriends a model, and they bond over their shared experience of being evaluated based on their appearance and youth. A...
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10
Don't Let the Turkeys Get You Down
Following his split with Janine, Vinnie finds it hard to embrace the spirit of Thanksgiving. Rather than participating in the festivities, he wallows ...
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11
Oh Very Young
Doogie begins to reassess his views on relationships with significant age gaps after experiencing age bias firsthand. This unexpected encounter forces...
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12
TV or Not TV
Vinnie seeks assistance in his quest to enter film school from a television network executive who is currently hospitalized. Determined to seize this...
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13
A Woman Too Far
Doogie finds himself at a crossroads as he evaluates his feelings for Wanda while being drawn to a captivating nursing student. Torn between the comfo...
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14
Presumed Guilty
Doogie accidentally damages his dad's car and finds himself in a predicament as he attempts to hide the incident. As he grapples with guilt and the fe...
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15
To Live and Die in Brentwood
Wanda wants time alone after a family member dies.
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16
Air Doogie
In an effort to connect with his peers, Doogie decides to join the hospital's basketball team. Despite his medical expertise, he struggles to find hi...
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17
A Life in Progress
An artist grappling with AIDS becomes a catalyst for honesty, prompting those around him to confront their genuine emotions regarding the illness. As ...
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18
My Two Dads
Vinnie joins Doogie and David on a camping trip.
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19
Nobody Expects the Spanish Inquisition
As Doogie's parents embark on a kitchen renovation, chaos ensues thanks to Grandpa Howser's antics. His well-meaning but disruptive presence complicat...
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20
Fatal Distraction
Doogie and Wanda's relationship encounters new challenges when he attends a party accompanied by another woman. As tensions rise, both begin to quest...
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21
The Doctor, the Wife, Her Son and the Job
Doogie's mother lands a new job, but the twist is that she starts working at the very hospital where her son practices medicine. This unexpected deve...
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22
Planet of the Dateless
After dedicating two weeks to volunteer efforts in Mexico, Jack finds himself reflecting deeply on his life choices. As he immerses himself in the lo...
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23
Doogie's Wager
Vinnie anxiously anticipates the decision regarding his application to film school. As he waits for the outcome, his friends rally around him, provid...
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24
A Kiss Ain't Just a Kiss
Complications arise when Doogie shares a kiss with Janine, leading to unexpected emotions and misunderstandings. As their friendship is put to the tes...
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25
Dances with Wanda
Doogie decides to take a heartbroken Wanda to the prom, hoping to lift her spirits. At the event, he introduces her to a vibrant young heart patient, ...
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The Summer of '91
Doogie finds himself preoccupied with thoughts of losing his virginity, grappling with the pressures of adolescence. Meanwhile, a patient in the hosp...
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2
Doogie Has Left the Building (1)
Doogie finds himself wrestling with a tough choice that could significantly impact the future of a young patient in his care. As he weighs the option...
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3
Doogie Has Left the Building (2)
Doogie and Vinnie’s apartment feels like the set of a lively beer ad, but what Doogie truly craves is someone to talk to. (Part 2 of 2)
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4
It's a Damn Shaman
Vinnie's girlfriend has her heart set on a spontaneous wedding in Las Vegas. Meanwhile, Doogie faces a daunting challenge as he agrees to embrace a cu...
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5
The Cheese Stands Alone
Vinnie finds himself drawn to an alluring classmate, struggling to resist her charm as Janine starts to pull away from him. The growing distance betwe...
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6
Lonesome Doog
Doogie finds himself overwhelmed with anxiety when Wanda returns from art school, bringing along a host of new friends. As she begins to forge connec...
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7
When Doogie Comes Marching Home
Doogie takes on the role of a Civil War physician while working alongside Vinnie on a script they’re developing together. As they delve into the hi...
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Doogstruck
On his way to see Wanda, Doogie’s car unexpectedly stalls in the middle of the desert. Stranded and alone, he encounters a kindred spirit, leading t...
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9
Room and Broad
Doogie's mother and father insist that he start contributing to household expenses by covering his share of room and board. Meanwhile, Spaulding's da...
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10
Doogiesomething
Doogie and Wanda's budding friendship faces a setback when Wanda reaches out for advice about a new romantic interest, making their connection take a...
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11
Truth and Consequences
Doogie develops a crush on an unattractive librarian, but his interest peaks when he discovers that she has plans for cosmetic surgery. Meanwhile, a ...
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12
It's a Wonderful Laugh
After a disagreement with Vinnie, Doogie learns about the therapeutic effects of humor while caring for a patient struggling with kidney issues. Thro...
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13
Dangerous Reunions
Katherine finds herself reminiscing about old times when her former flame pays a visit. Meanwhile, Raymond reconnects with friends from his childhood...
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14
Mummy Dearest
When a mummy is brought in for analysis, the hospital staff starts to whisper about an impending curse, causing unease throughout the halls. Meanwhil...
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15
Double Doogie with Cheese
Vinnie wagers that Doogie won't be able to endure a job at a fast-food restaurant, which he deems unchallenging and monotonous. Eager to prove Vinnie ...
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16
The Show Musn't Go On
A self-absorbed actor visits Doogie at the hospital, hoping to soak in the real-life medical drama for inspiration to boost his struggling television ...
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17
If This Is Adulthood, I'd Rather Be in Philadelphia
After several months of seeing Cecilia, Doogie uncovers her secret: she has a 4-year-old son. This revelation awakens Doogie's nurturing side, forcin...
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18
What You See Ain't Necessarily What You Get
Following a celebratory outing for Spaulding's 30th birthday, Doogie begins to contemplate whether their relationship might hold even more exciting a...
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19
My Father, My Self
As Doogie contemplates his future medical specialty, he discovers that another physician has been offered a position in his father's clinic.
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20
Educating Janine
When Janine decides to leave college to pursue a career in the fashion industry, her decision creates a rift between her and her parents. They struggl...
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21
Sons of the Desert
Vinnie sees spring break in Palm Springs as the perfect opportunity to settle a score with Janine, driven by jealousy. Meanwhile, Doogie grapples wit...
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22
That's What Friends Are For
Doogie finds himself in a tough spot when he supports Wanda in embracing her father's new girlfriend and urges Vinnie to be comfortable with his heigh...
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23
Thanks for the Memories
As a patient struggles with the fading of his treasured memories due to aging, he turns to Doogie for assistance in rekindling his past. Meanwhile, Vi...
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24
Club Medicine
During a bonding trip to a surgical facility in Honduras, the Howser duo finds themselves in an unexpected situation. Doogie, eager to learn, quickly...
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There's a Riot Going On
During the 1992 Los Angeles riots, trauma surgeon Doogie faces an overwhelming influx of patients. As chaos erupts outside the hospital, he struggles ...
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Look Ma, No Pants
Katherine struggles to relinquish her caretaker role with Doogie, especially when he starts dating her boss. Things take an unexpected turn when Doogi...
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3
Doogie Got a Gun
Following a traumatic break-in at their home, Doogie grapples with the idea of purchasing a firearm for protection. However, he is plagued by recollec...
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Doogie Doesn't Live Here Anymore
Doogie sets out on a quest for a new place to live and discovers a trendy loft in Venice Beach. Meanwhile, Vinnie faces his own challenges, as he mus...
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The Patient in Spite of Himself
For a medical school assignment, Doogie and a classmate take on the roles of patients, subjecting themselves to a series of examinations and assessmen...
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6
To Err is Human, to Give up Isn't a Bad Idea
Doogie finds himself anxious as he prepares for his inaugural solo surgery, grappling with the pressure to achieve perfection. Meanwhile, Vinnie is se...
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7
Doogie, Can You Hear Me?
Doogie finds himself captivated by a patient who is hearing-impaired and communicates through sign language, but he struggles to fully engage with her...
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8
Nothing Compares 2 U
Doogie's confidence takes a hit when a charming nurse opts for Vinnie instead of him. Meanwhile, Raymond struggles with feelings of inadequacy as he m...
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9
Do the Right Thing ... If You Can Figure out What It Is
Doogie grapples with conflicting emotions as his instincts push him toward one option while his rational side favors another in selecting the ideal r...
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10
The Big Sleep ... Not!
On the night before Thanksgiving, Doogie decides to spend some downtime at the hospital, seeking a peaceful escape. Meanwhile, a new mother, wishing t...
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11
Will the Real Dr. Howser Please Stand Up
Doogie uncovers signs of child abuse when a friend of his father's brings in his hurt son seeking medical attention.
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12
The Mother of All Fishing Trips
When Doogie's father is sidelined due to a back injury, Doogie finds himself in need of a fishing companion. Unfortunately, his mother steps in, but h...
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13
Roommate with a View
Doogie discovers the value of embracing uncertainty through his adventurous roommate, a carefree model living in his loft. Meanwhile, a candidate wai...
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14
Spell It M-A-N
Doogie finds himself in hot water when the nurse he’s been seeing strikes back at his boastful nature by circulating unflattering rumors about him. ...
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15
It's a Tough Job ... But Why Does My Father Have to Do It?
Vinnie struggles to accept the new masseuse his father is seeing, feeling uneasy about their relationship. Meanwhile, Doogie's father is called upon t...
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16
The Adventures of Sherlock Howser
In this whimsical episode, Doogie takes on the role of Sherlock Holmes while Vinnie steps in as his trusty companion, Dr. Watson. As they navigate a p...
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17
Love Means Constantly Having to Say You're Sorry
Laura's influence leads Vinnie to feel more mature, yet he struggles with immature jealousy over her interactions with other men. At the same time, D...
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18
You've Come a Long Way, Baby-Sitter
Certain matters are best left untouched, such as Doogie's feelings for his former babysitter and Vinnie's aspiration to have a celebrity review his s...
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19
Love Makes the World go 'Round ... or is It Money?
When a banking mistake lands $16,000 unexpectedly in Vinnie's account, he faces a moral dilemma that challenges his values. Meanwhile, Doogie finds hi...
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20
Dorky Housecall, M.D.
Doogie is frustrated with being just friends with Michele, but a sharp-tongued cartoonist who visits him as a patient provides unexpected wisdom. Thr...
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21
Eleven Angry People ... and Vinnie
Vinnie, a member of the jury, strives to see past the strict interpretation of the law. Meanwhile, Doogie investigates a fraudulent physician operatin...
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22
What Makes Doogie Run
Doogie struggles with the burden of his exceptional intellect, feeling it often hinders rather than helps him. In an effort to find motivation and cl...
