Doogie Howser, M.D.
Doogie Howser, M.D. is the nostalgia play in the Greatest Medical TV Shows of All Time—and it’s sneaky dangerous because of it. A teenage doctor sounds ridiculous… until you remember how many people grew up watching it.
Doogie Howser vs Grey’s Anatomy feels unfair on paper, but nostalgia changes everything. Against House, it’s brilliance vs experience—and somehow that becomes a real debate.
Some voters will laugh and move on. Others will immediately pick it without hesitation. That split is exactly what you want.
So is this a serious contender… or the ultimate “don’t overthink it” vote?
Doogie Howser, M.D.'s Rankings
Medical TV Shows
Rank: #8 (see rankings)
Win Rate: 42.5%
Streak: ❄️ 2-match losing streak
Best matchups (highest win rate)
- Doogie Howser, M.D. vs The Good Doctor - Wins 77.8% of battles
- Doogie Howser, M.D. vs The Knick - Wins 75.0% of battles
- Doogie Howser, M.D. vs Nip/Tuck - Wins 62.5% of battles
Worst matchups (lowest win rate)
- Doogie Howser, M.D. vs ER - Loses 77.8% of battles
- Doogie Howser, M.D. vs The Pitt - Loses 73.3% of battles
- Doogie Howser, M.D. vs House - Loses 70.6% of battles