Fair rating?Doogie Howser, M.D.· Season 4 · Episode 5
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.
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#1In Season 4of 21 rated episodes
#19All-timeof 92 rated episodes
+0.1vs season avgSeason 4 averages 8.4
1992First airedOctober 21, 1992
Guest stars
Maggie Wheeleras Dr. Elena Spencer
Kathleen Freemanas Mrs. Mickling
Jerry Rectoras Groom
John Gowansas Bride's Father
Emily Warfieldas KarenLisa Diana Shapiroas Bride's Friend
Crew
Win PhelpsDirector
Hollis RichWriterShows like Doogie Howser, M.D.
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