Fair rating?Doogie Howser, M.D.· Season 1 · Episode 24
Breaking Up Is Hard to Doogie
After sitting in on a marriage-counseling session, Doogie and Wanda wonder if their relationship will improve with age; McGuire defends Spaulding's honor to a boastful rival.
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#3In Season 1of 26 rated episodes
#3All-timeof 92 rated episodes
+0.7vs season avgSeason 1 averages 8.6
1990First airedApril 4, 1990
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Lucy Boryeras Janine Stewart
Rif Huttonas Dr. Ron Welch
Gregg Marxas Dr. Gary Russo
Sheila Larkenas Dr. Brown
Christopher M. Brownas 20's Him
Shannon Sturgesas SandiRuss Marinas 60's Him
Mark Sawyeras 30's Him
Lou Hancockas 60's Her
Venessia Valentinoas 20's Her
Lisa Freemanas 30's Her
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Kevin HooksDirector
Mitchel KatlinWriter
Nat BernsteinWriterShows like Doogie Howser, M.D.
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