It's a Tough Job... But Why Does My Father Have to Do It? (1993) Poster

Doogie Howser, M.D.: Season 4, Episode 15

It's a Tough Job... But Why Does My Father Have to Do It? (13 Jan. 1993)

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Vinnie is upset when his not yet divorced father starts dating another woman. David is offered the position of Head of Family Medicine at the hospital.

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Vinnie is upset when his not yet divorced father starts dating another woman. David is offered the position of Head of Family Medicine at the hospital.

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