Fair rating?Doogie Howser, M.D.· Season 4 · Episode 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.
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#1In Season 4of 21 rated episodes
#19All-timeof 92 rated episodes
+0.1vs season avgSeason 4 averages 8.4
1992First airedDecember 16, 1992
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Mark HorowitzDirectorP.K. SimondsWriter
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