01x24 - Breaking Up Is Hard to Doogie

Episode transcripts for the TV Show "Doogie Howser, M.D.". Aired: September 19, 1989 - March 24, 1993.*
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01x24 - Breaking Up Is Hard to Doogie

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Woman on tv: you know,
of course, that diamonds

Are a girl's best friend.
And this is our approval.

That marilyn sure could
fill out her bathing suit.

Ow! Janine.

Do that again.

I love this "going
together" stuff.

Look, why don't you
guys turn on "body heat"?

It's on cable! That ought to
loosen up your sweat glands.

We watched that last week.

I know, but how much
do you remember?

I remember you needed
a good toweling off.

Look, maybe we
should just go bowling.

Yeah, why don't you three go?

I'm really tired. You can
drop me off on the way.

Wait a minute, we
agreed to stay in tonight.

Your folks aren't
gonna be home until 11:00.

I guess we're not
really in the mood, vin.

- Yeah.
- Well, we are. End of discussion.

Now, you got
anything else to eat?

This stimulation really
works up a guy's appetite.

- Help yourself.
- Hee.

Vinnie: janine, you animal.

Vinnie: what are you
doing with that drumstick?

Hey, that's a dangerous w*apon.

- They're like a couple of kids.
- I can't believe we were
once like that.

So... You...

You wanna?

Wanna what?

- You know...
- Oh...

Sure... If you do.

Okay. Good.

Woman on tv: a beach costume
of sleek blue pants of fine wool

With a wraparound of thai silk.

You will notice the egyptian
influence in the bizarre raffia hat.

South of the border, a mexican
breeze of black cotton twill,

A tamale-colored serape
and a peón straw hat.

Canfield: how can dr. Russo
afford a car that expensive?

- He's 32 years old.
- Jack: it's leased.

Besides, I know for a fact his
old man still gives him money.

Canfield: handsome,
wealthy, great car.

- I can see what spaulding
sees in him.
- What?

Jack: just because a
guy drives a porsche

Doesn't mean he's not a loser.

Is there a problem, doctor?

No. How does that
guy live with himself,

Driving something that
gets 12 miles to the gallon?

He should feel personally responsible
for depleting the ozone layer.

32 Years old.

Jerk.

Hey, doogie?

- What do you know
about gary russo?
- Good doctor, incredible car.

I know that.

What do you know about
him and spaulding going out?

- They're going out?
- Never mind.

Jack?

You've had a lot
of relationships.

How do you know
when they're over?

Well...

When a woman does this...

It's a pretty good sign.

- Very funny, jack.
- Hey, I wasn't joking.

Dr. Mcguire? Sign my cast?

Sandy, don't tell
me you're leaving.

Couldn't we find anything
else wrong with you?

Sandy: jack, you're so funny.

I'm really gonna miss you.

Jack: take care of yourself.

Bye.

"I'm gonna miss you, jack."

- What's your problem?
- You're so obvious, mcguire,
it's really sad.

What are you talking
about? She was my patient.

That's the worst part. Now you're
using your degree as a come on.

Get off my back, spaulding.

The fact is, you don't really
know anything about me.

I know all I need
to know, mcguire.

If you're such a fine
judge of character,

You ought to take a better
look at the guys you go out with.

What is that supposed to mean?

- Nothing.
- Good!

It's just not the
same, dr. Brown.

I can't seem to
put my finger on it.

It's like wanda and I
have lost something.

How long have you been together?

Eight months this saturday.

We're supposed to go to the
spring break dance together.

- And you don't want to go.
- No, no, it's not that.

It's just... I don't know.

It's just so strange.
Seems like only yesterday

I couldn't wait to
be with her, and now...

What you're going
through is perfectly normal.

I know, it's just confusing.

To be honest, I'm not really
sure I don't wanna be with her.

Look, you're only 16. Enjoy it.

Don't b*at yourself up so much.

But I really care about her.

I mean, just because
we have problems...

Doogie, I understand
you feel guilty about this.

But at your age it's normal
to have a lot of relationships.

Look, I'll tell you what,

I have a marital group
coming in tonight,

Why don't you and wanda stop by?

I mean, it'll give
you both a chance

To see the kind of problems
that some adults face.

Might give you some insight
into your own relationship.

Security to room
432 immediately.

- Security
to room 432 immediately.
- Good evening, cindy.

Oooh. That, gentlemen,
is why I believe in god.

Because god created nurses so that doctors
wouldn't have to go to singles bars.

- Russo, you're unbelievable.
- Take spaulding, for example.

Three dates, and she's having
dinner at my house tonight.

Bet you a week's salary she's
wearing my pajamas in the morning.

- I wouldn't be so sure, gary.
- Come on...

- It's like sh**ting
fish in a barrel.
- You're dreaming.

Take my word for
it, it's a sure thing.

Hey, mcguire, tell these guys:

Is spaulding an
easy mark or what?

- Can it, russo!
- Come on, you know her.

It's like taking candy
from a baby, right?

- You've got a big mouth.
- Cool it, she's a friend.

Yeah, from what I hear
she's everybody's friend.

Hey, hey, hey.

Woman: when we got married,

I thought we'd get
a place of our own.

I didn't know that we would
be living with his parents.

- What's wrong with my parents?
- Where should I start?

You know we can't afford
our own place on my salary.

Woman #2: I'm almost
embarrassed to say it,

- But we've been really lucky.
- Both our careers are
suddenly taking off.

He became a v.p. In
march, I did in april.

What about romance?

I think we've been
very romantic lately.

In fact, it's better than ever.

I couldn't agree more.

This one, all she ever
thinks about is sex...

In the morning, after
lunch, during carson!

Personally, I'm fulfilled.

A bumpy ride in the
car fulfills you.

Our relationship has
never seemed so fulfilling.

Absolutely. Getting separated

Was the smartest
thing we ever did.

Older woman: I don't
understand it.

We're at an age where we
should be enjoying our lives.

Ever since the kids left
home, it's just the two of us.

It's been very lonely.

What are you talking about?
The kids left home 20 years ago.

Who would have guessed
when we got married

That we'd end up like this?

Let's face it, the years
haven't been so kind.

I guess 45 years with the
same person can do that to you.

What is that disgusting noise?

Doogie: I'm brushing my
teeth, my little wanda bear.

You coming to bed?

I was looking forward to it.

Forget it. We did
that last month.

My back is k*lling me.

What a surprise, vinnie.

You've been climbing through
that window for the last 47 years.

- Use the door.
- Yeah, yeah. Look,

I just came by to tell
you that janine and I

Are celebrating our 30th
anniversary in style tonight.

I think I can finally kiss
my virginity goodbye.

Men are all alike.

Excuse me.

Has anyone seen my teeth?

They're in your mouth, mom.

Oh... So they are.

You know, you're a very old
and beautiful woman, mrs. H.

Thank you.

Who are you?

Come on, everybody.
The fish are biting.

David, not now.

Time for his medication.

- Aren't they ever
gonna move out?
- Come.

Vinnie, it's late.

Would you get the
hell out of here?

I wanna be alone with my wife.

- Ha.
- Why?

Okay, I'm going.

Oh god, ouch.

Jack?

- How are you doing?
- I'm fine.

Can I take a look?

Oooh...

It is kinda sexy.

Listen, it was sweet of you
sticking up for me like that.

No one has ever
defended my honor before.

Forget it.

I just can't believe
you'd even consider

Dating a creep like russo.

The guy uses women
like handi wipes.

You're right, I
agree. Russo's a jerk.

But since when did you start
caring about who I go out with?

Hey, I don't care.

If you don't think you deserve
any better, it's fine with me.

- Jack, what's going on here?
- Nothing.

You're taking this a
little too personally.

You're acting like...
Like a scorned lover.

Wait a minute.
That's it, isn't it?

Mcguire, you're jealous.

- Get outta here.
- You are.

That's what this is all about.

You like me, jack.
You just can't admit it.

You are way off here, spaulding.

Look, don't get me
wrong. I'm flattered.

- I think it's cute.
- Oh please.

We're... Friends, we're
co-workers, that's it.

Fine, fine.

We're friends.

Look... Dr. Mcguire,

If you would ever
want to discuss this...

Over dinner, maybe a movie...

I'm available.

Just as friendly
colleagues, of course.

God, I'm good looking. If I
was a woman, I'd want me.

Hey, come on, get dressed.

I'm not sure I even wanna
go to this dance, vin.

I think you're making this thing
with wanda much bigger than it is.

Doog, relationships
are like ships at sea,

Rising and falling
with each wave.

Sometimes there's stormy seas,
other times you've got calm waters.

Vinnie, you and janine have
been going out for three weeks.

Suddenly you're the
jacques cousteau of love?

This is serious. Our relationship's
become kind of ordinary.

Janine says you haven't
called wanda in two days.

What's the point? I call
her, she calls me, we go out,

Years go by, we settle down and
end up miserable. Who wants that?

With a babe like wanda? You
wouldn't have to twist my arm.

You actually thinking
about breaking up?

I don't know.

I guess, if she
feels the same way.

- Find out for me then.
- You want me to call wanda?

No, janine. She's
the next best thing.

Right. If wanda thinks
it, janine knows it.

- Hello.
- Buon giorno, janina.

Buon giorno, vincenzo.

I was just thinking about you.

Yeah? What were you thinking?

That I was this incredible stud

And you were thrilled
I came into your life?

- No, that wasn't it.
- Look, I was wondering,

- Has wanda said anything
to you about her and doogie?
- Not really...

He's asking about
you and doogie.

Has he said anything to you?

Well, uh, he did say something
about being kind of bored.

No, I didn't say bored.

Well, I don't think wanda knows

What she feels anymore.

Ask if there's someone else.

- Janine, do you think wanda's
seeing someone else?
- No!

Is doogie?

Are you kidding?

You think she still loves him?

I don't know, vinnie.

How about doogie,
he still love her?

I don't know either, janine.

- Canfield.
- Hostess: yes,
party for four.

- Canfield: excuse me.
- Right this way.

- Dr. Mcguire.
- Dr. Canfield, hi.

I'm meeting a friend for dinner.

Well, that's what most
people do at a restaurant.

Good one. Well,
actually, it's not a friend.

It's nurse spaulding. We're
going to discuss a case.

That's... Good, jack.

Hi, jack. Hi, dr. Canfield.

Canfield: well, hello, curly.

Have a nice dinner, dr. Mcguire.

Jack: so I had to decide
where to do my residency,

Here or bellevue.
And after carefully

Weighing all the
factors, I chose eastman.

What made up your mind?

Bellevue turned me down.

Well, their loss is our loss.

Careful, we might be having a
little too much fun for colleagues.

Okay, enough.

What do you want me to say?

I'm glad we did this.

I like you, all right?

Oh, jack, stop, please,
you're embarrassing me.

Give me a break, curly.

You've never made it very easy
for me to tell you how I felt.

Okay, you're right.

I might have misjudged you.

You've been a perfect
gentleman tonight.

Maybe you're not the
operator I thought you were.

I haven't exactly tried to
live that reputation down.

I guess it started to
get in the way, huh?

Can I tell you something?

I like this jack
mcguire a lot more.

Waiter: your check, sir.

- I got this.
- Huh-uh, we split it.

This wasn't a date, remember?

This was really fun,
curly, I had a good time.

- Yeah, me too.
- Look...

I was wondering,
what would you say

If I asked you out
on a real date?

Like where you pick me up and
we're all nervous and stuff?

Then when it's over you
try and kiss me good night?

Yeah.

I'd say... Sure.

- I'd love to.
- Great. How about
tomorrow night?

It sounds perfect.

- Here you go.
- Thank you.

Wait.

- You think so?
- Look.

Now all you have
to do is pick me up.

- Excuse me.
- Sure.

Good to see you're not
working too hard, dr. Mcguire.

♪ You find the answer ♪

♪ Any day, yeah ♪

♪ With every b*at of my heart ♪

♪ I keep getting
closer to you, oh ♪

♪ With every b*at of my heart ♪

♪ Now I know ♪

♪ We're getting closer to love ♪

♪ With every b*at of my heart ♪

♪ With every b*at
of my heart... ♪

- Wanda...
- Doogie...

- You go first.
- No, you.

- Wanda, I've been thinking.
- Yeah, me too.

I guess we've been thinking
about the same thing, huh?

Probably.

I've been thinking a lot
about mike and andrea.

- Why?
- 'Cause they
just broke up.

They broke up...

They were so tight, I thought
they be together forever.

Me too. Now they say
they hate each other.

I don't want that to
happen to us, doogie.

Yeah, neither do i.

I mean, we can still
be friends, can't we?

Yeah, sure.

Friends.

So I guess this means we're
officially broken up, huh?

Yeah... I guess.

Let's not tell
anyone tonight, okay?

Okay.

What do we do now?

I don't know.

- You want to dance?
- ♪ If you don't know me
by now... ♪

Sure.

♪ If you don't know me ♪

♪ You will never,
never, never know me ♪

♪ No, you won't ♪

♪ If you don't know me by now ♪

♪ You will never,
never, never know me ♪

♪ Oooh ♪

♪ We all got ♪

♪ Our own funny moods ♪

♪ I've got mine ♪

♪ Woman, you got yours too ♪

♪ Just trust in me ♪

♪ Like I trust in you ♪

♪ As long as we've
been together ♪

♪ It should be so easy to do ♪

♪ If you don't know me by now ♪

♪ If you don't know me... ♪
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