Fair rating?Doogie Howser, M.D.· Season 4 · Episode 17
Love Means Constantly Having to Say You're Sorry
Laura makes Vinnie feel he's "become a man," but he reacts with adolescent jealousy to men around her. Meanwhile, a traveler's illness puzzles Doogie.
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#1In Season 4of 21 rated episodes
#19All-timeof 92 rated episodes
+0.1vs season avgSeason 4 averages 8.4
1993First airedJanuary 27, 1993
Guest stars
Eva Losethas Laura
Tracy Scogginsas Kelly PhillipsMary Bettenas Joyce
Mark Sugaras Robert
Lawrence H. Toffleras Movie Doctor
Marcia Roddas Agent
Eamonn Rocheas Eliot
Christopher Randolphas ReporterSteve Edwardsas Steve Edwards
Jennifer Hortonas Movie Nurse
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Craig BelknapDirector
Nat BernsteinWriterShows like Doogie Howser, M.D.
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