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Doogie Howser, M.D.

1989 – 1993Show4 seasons97 episodes

ComedyDrama
43
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5

A heartwarming, nostalgic drama series about growing up and family.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Episodes

4 seasons · 97 episodes · best: S2E15 "To Live and Die in Brentwood" 8.2

Episodes

7.5
7.3
7.3
7.0

Story

Doogie Howser is a doctor. He is also a 16-year-old genius who graduated college at age 10 and finished medical school at age 14. But he is still a teenager, with normal teenage friends and problems. But unlike a normal teenager, he is just learning to drive while also consulting on serious medical cases like heart transplants.

Feels like

  • Teen Prodigy Comedy-Drama
  • Wholesome Family Sitcom
  • Medical Slice-of-Life
  • Coming-of-Age Narrative
  • Late 80s/Early 90s Nostalgia
  • Light Hearted & Optimistic
  • Relatable Adolescent Struggles
  • Neil Patrick Harris Breakout Role

Cast

24 of 298 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Charles Haid, Eric Laneuville, Rob Thompson
Written by
Hollis Rich, Vic Rauseo, Linda Morris
Produced by
Vic Rauseo, Scott Goldstein, Linda Morris

Everyone

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Facts

September 19, 1989 · March 24, 1993 · Ended

First aired
September 19, 1989
Last aired
March 24, 1993
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 97 episodes
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
18 countries

Tropes

Their First Time, Never Lend to a Friend, Unexpected Positive +9

  • Their First Time
  • Never Lend to a Friend
  • Unexpected Positive
  • The Tonsillitis Episode
  • Bachelor Auction
  • Artistic License – Space
  • Child Prodigy
  • Obnoxious In-Laws
  • Armor-Piercing Question
  • Karma Houdini
  • Kissing Warm-Up
  • Put on a Bus

12 of 32 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Doogie Howser, M.D.?"

Questions about Doogie Howser, M.D.

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Doogie Howser, M.D.?

Disney+

In the United States, Doogie Howser, M.D. streams on Disney+. It also streams in 17 other countries.

Is Doogie Howser, M.D. worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43 (IMDb 6.5).

Which season of Doogie Howser, M.D. is best?

Season 1, with an IMDb average of 7.5. Season 4 is the weakest at 7.0. The highest-rated episode is To Live and Die in Brentwood (season 2, episode 15) at 8.2, and the lowest is A Kiss Ain't Just a Kiss (season 2, episode 24) at 6.3.

Is Doogie Howser, M.D. okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Doogie Howser, M.D.?

39 h

About 39 hours: 97 episodes in 4 seasons of about 24 minutes each, aired from 1989 to 1993.

Will Doogie Howser, M.D. make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Can I half-watch Doogie Howser, M.D.?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.