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Season 4
September 23, 1992

Season 4

01. There's a Riot Going On

The 1992 L.A. riots find trauma surgeon Doogie overwhelmed.

September 23, 1992

02. Look Ma, No Pants

Katherine can't stop playing mother to Doogie even after he dates her boss, whom he brings to the house for skinny-dipping.

September 30, 1992

03. Doogie Got a Gun

After the family is robbed, Doogie considers buying a gun, but he's haunted by memories of shooting victims he's treated.

October 7, 1992

04. Doogie Doesn't Live Here Anymore

Doogie hunts for new digs and finds a Venice Beach loft; and Vinnie must also find a new home when his parents divorce.

October 14, 1992

05. The Patient in Spite of Himself

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.

October 21, 1992

06. To Err is Human, to Give up Isn't a Bad Idea

Doogie faces his first solo surgery fearing he's not perfect; and Vinnie faces his first time voting.

October 28, 1992

07. Doogie, Can You Hear Me?

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.

November 11, 1992

08. Nothing Compares 2 U

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.

November 11, 1992

09. Do the Right Thing ... If You Can Figure out What It Is

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.

November 18, 1992

10. The Big Sleep ... Not!

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.

November 25, 1992

11. Will the Real Dr. Howser Please Stand Up

Doogie spots evidence of child abuse when his dad's friend brings in his injured son for care.

December 9, 1992

12. The Mother of All Fishing Trips

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.

December 16, 1992

13. Roommate with a View

Doogie learns a lesson about trusting the unknown from a free-spirited model sharing his loft, as does a kidney-transplant candidate.

December 30, 1992

14. Spell It M-A-N

A nurse Doogie's dating retaliates against his braggadocio by spreading rumors about him; Vinnie gets a new film-school dormmate.

January 6, 1993

15. It's a Tough Job ... But Why Does My Father Have to Do It?

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.

January 13, 1993

16. The Adventures of Sherlock Howser

Doogie as Sherlock Holmes and Vinnie as Dr. Watson play out Doogie's confusion over Michele.

January 20, 1993

17. Love Means Constantly Having to Say You're Sorry

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.

January 27, 1993

18. You've Come a Long Way, Baby-Sitter

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.

February 3, 1993

19. Love Makes the World go 'Round ... or is It Money?

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.

February 24, 1993

20. Dorky Housecall, M.D.

Doogie bemoans his friendship-only status with Michele but finds inspiration on how to deal with it from an acerbic cartoonist patient.

March 10, 1993

21. Eleven Angry People ... and Vinnie

Jury member Vinnie tries to look beyond the letter of the law, as does Doogie, who uncovers a bogus doctor at Eastman.

March 17, 1993

22. What Makes Doogie Run

Doogie sees his gift of genius as more of a curse than a blessing as he seeks inspiration outside the world of medicine.

March 24, 1993