Doogie Howser, M.D.
Seen it?1989 | 4 seasons | 24 min | Drama, Comedy
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It's still drawing plenty of interest, but middling reviews (40 on Metacritic) and a lukewarm 6.6 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Psych or Freaks and Geeks, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- 4 seasons, but most episodes stand on their own, so you can dip in anywhere (about 24 minutes each).
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
40 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 4 seasons and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 239K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Weeknight Watch. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 2 is the high point.
Season 11989 · 26 episodes · 9.3 out of 10Friday- Season 21990 · 25 episodes · 10.0 out of 10Friday
- Season 31991 · 24 episodes · 10.0 out of 10Friday
- Season 41992 · 22 episodes · 9.7 out of 10Friday
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Cast & crew
Created by David E. Kelley, Steven Bochco
- Neil Patrick HarrisDoogie Howser
- Max CasellaVinnie Delpino
- Belinda MontgomeryKatherine Howser
- Lawrence PressmanBenjamin Canfield
- Kathryn LayngCurly Spaulding
- Markus RedmondRaymond Alexander
- James B. SikkingDavid Howser