Doogie Howser, M.D.

Doogie Howser, M.D.: Summary

Airs Next:ABC at Wednesday 9:00 PM (30 min.)
Status:Ended
Premiered:September 19, 1989
Last Aired:March 24, 1993
Show Categories:Comedy, Drama

Doogie Howser showed the coming of age of a teenage genius who was a board-certified surgeon by the time he was 16.

At that tender age, Doogie (a childhood nickname for "Douglas") has to balance life with his parents and contemporaries and the demands of a career that's stressful even for adults. He has help and support from understanding parents Katherine and David Howser, the latter also a doctor, co-workers at the hospital who respect him despite his age, best friend Vinnie, and girlfriend Wanda.

Doogie Howser, despite having a relatively short four year run, was popular among young adults of the early 1990s. The show catapulted star Neil Patrick Harris to fame. Doogie Howser showed the coming of age of a teenage genius who was a board-certified surgeon by the time he was 16.

At that tender age, Doogie (a childhood nickname for "Douglas") has to balance life with his parents and contemporaries and the demands of a career that's stressful even for adults. He has help and support from understanding parents Katherine and David Howser, the...

What Makes Doogie Run

Aired: Wednesday 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.

Frankly, My Dear, I Don't Give A Grand

When Vinnie plans to lose his virginity with Janie, he comes down with a case of tonsillitis. Doogie is jealous when he finds that Wanda is going to France for the summer to live with a French student's family.

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Neil Patrick HarrisDouglas "Doogie" Howser (photos)
Max CasellaVinnie Delpino
Kathryn LayngNurse Curly Spaulding
Lisa Dean RyanWanda Plenn
Lucy BoryerJanine Stewart

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RHam_01
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The Bottom Line: "A decent show"
Doogie Howser, M.D. is about a 16 yr old genius who is a practising Surgeon. ...Continue »
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I loved this show as a kid ...... ...Continue »
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The Bottom Line: "Personal favorite"
A good funny light hearted show that's not boring. ...Continue »
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The Doctor Will See You Now ...Continue »
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Another Blast From My Past On Dvd ...Continue »
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