Fair rating?Doogie Howser, M.D.· Season 1 · Episode 20
Use a Slurpy, Go to Jail
An embittered gang member holds Vinnie and Doogie hostage during a botched convenience-store holdup in which Doogie is left to ponder prejudice.
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#4In Season 1of 26 rated episodes
#4All-timeof 92 rated episodes
+0.4vs season avgSeason 1 averages 8.6
1990First airedFebruary 28, 1990
Guest stars
Markus Redmondas Raymond Alexander
L. Scott Caldwellas Mrs. Alexander
Harold Sylvesteras John LucasAlejandro Quezadaas Customer
Eli Richas Sergeant Fogle
John Shearinas Captain AdamsE. Hampton Beagleas Lou
Julie Serquiniaas Valerie Simpson
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Michael FrescoDirector
Mitchel KatlinWriter
Nat BernsteinWriterShows like Doogie Howser, M.D.
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