Air date: 12/30/92

Doogie learns a lesson about trusting the unknown from a free-spirited model sharing his loft, as does a kidney-transplant candidate.

Spell it “M-A-N”

Air date: 1/6/93

A nurse Doogie's dating retaliates against his braggadocio by spreading rumors about him; Vinnie gets a new film-school dorm mate.

It's a Tough Job...but Why Does my Father Have to Do it?

Air date: 1/13/93

Vinnie can't adjust to the masseuse his father is dating; Doogie's dad is asked to replace a doctor who died while on duty.

The Adventures of Sherlock Howser

Air date: 1/20/93

With Doogie as Sherlock Holmes and Vinnie as Dr. Watson, they play out Doogie's confusion over Michele.

Love Means Constantly Having to Say You're Sorry

Air date: 1/27/93

Laura makes Vinnie feel he's “becoming a man”, but he reacts with adolescent jealousy to men around her. Meanwhile, a traveler's illness puzzles Doogie.

You've Come a Long Way, Babysitter

Air date: 2/3/93

Some things are better left unexplored, like Doogie's crush on his old babysitter or Vinnie's dream of having a star read his script.