Doogie Kameāloha, M.D. is an American medical drama created by Kourtney Kang for Disney+. The series is a reboot of the popular ABC drama, Doogie Howser, M.D.. The first season debuted on Disney's subscription service, Disney+ on September 8, 2021.
On February 3, 2022 Disney+ announced that the series is renewed for a second season. It was confirmed on the streaming service’s Twitter. The second season debuted on Disney's subscription service, Disney+ on March 31, 2023.
Premise[]
Set in modern-day Hawai‘i, "Doogie Kamealoha, M.D." – a coming-of-age dramedy inspired by the hit medical series “Doogie Howser, M.D.” – follows Lahela “Doogie” Kamealoha, a 16-year-old prodigy juggling a budding medical career and life as a teenager. With the support of her caring and comical 'ohana (family) and friends, Lahela is determined to make the most of her teenage years and forge her own path. Guiding Lahela (and also complicating things) is her career-driven mother Dr. Clara Hannon who’s also her supervisor at the hospital, her doting father Benny who helps keep her connected to what matters most, her free-spirited older brother Kai, her gregarious younger brother Brian Patrick, her best friend Steph, her surfer crush Walter and her fellow hospital colleagues, Dr. Lee, Charles and Noelani.[1]
Cast and Characters[]
Starring[]
- Peyton Elizabeth Lee as Lahela "Doogie" Kamealoha
- Kathleen Rose Perkins as Dr. Clara Hannon
- Jason Scott Lee as Benny Kamealoha
- Mapuana Makia as Noelani Nakayama
- Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman as Charles Zeller
- Matthew Sato as Kai Kamealoha
- Wes Tian as Brian Kamealoha
- Emma Meisel as Steph Denisco
Recurring[]
- Ronny Chieng as Dr. Lee
- Alex Aiono as Walter Taumata
- Mele Apana as Auntie #1
- Leeann Ahlo as Auntie #2
- David S. Jung as Rip Tide
- Randall Park as Dr. Choi (Season 1)
- Al Harrington as Uncle John (Season 1)
- Jaki Lauper as Donna Rosenblatt
- Milo Manheim as Nico Alexander
Guest Starring[]
- Barry Bostwick as Will
- Clyde Yasuhara as Mr. Lim
- Marcos Rivera as Policeman #1
- Eddie Lee Anderson as Policeman #2
- Linda Castro as Amy
- Lehi Falepapalangi as Loto
- Amy Hill as Dr. Takushi
- Toby Meuli as Caleb
- Michael Hardyas Customer
- Shawn Mokuahi Garnett as Musician
- Regan Downie as EMT
- Wes Kane as Mr. Kahala
- Erin Wong as Parent #1
- Therese Olival as Parent #2
- Ailee Juarez as Mele
- Magic Johnson as himself (Season 1)
- Kylie Cantrall as Olivia (Season 1)
- Margaret Cho as Frankie (Season 1)
- Max Greenfield as Dr. Arthur Goldstein (Season 1)
Episodes[]
Season 1[]
| # | Title | Writer | Original airdate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Aloha - The Hello One" | Kourtney Kang | September 8, 2021 |
| Lahela is eager to experience some of life’s firsts, but professional responsibilities interfere. | |||
| 2 | "Love Is a Mystery" | Kourtney Kang | September 15, 2021 |
| Lahela is determined to solve professional and personal mysteries. An athletic young man named Caleb, who is visiting Hawaii to hike the famed Stairway to Heaven, has lost all feeling in his legs for no apparent reason, and tests results are inconclusive. While Lahela is over the moon after sharing a first kiss with Walter, she’s unsure of his true feelings. Lahela applies the scientific method to solve both enigmas and ultimately discovers that matters of the heart can't be explained by logic. | |||
| 3 | "License to Not Drive" | Kourtney Kang | September 22, 2021 |
| Now that Lahela has her driver’s license, she yearns for a little freedom — specifically, access to her mom’s car and a trip to Starbucks with her best friend, Steph. However, Clara is hesitant to hand over the keys. When Lahela’s patient, local celebrity weatherman Rip Tide, recommends that she take more risks and get behind the wheel of her own life, Lahela takes his advice quite literally. She takes the family car without permission. | |||
| 4 | "Lahela & Stitch" | Kourtney Kang | September 29, 2021 |
| Lahela wonders if it’s time to define her relationship with Walter. That thought is suddenly sidelined when Walter is rushed to the hospital for an appendectomy — that falls on Lahela to perform. After Clara’s work conflicts with yet another family milestone, she decides to go part-time, much to everyone’s surprise. However, a big announcement at the hospital may change her mind. Both Lahela and her mom confront the challenges of being strong, smart women in today’s world. | |||
| 5 | "Dunk Cost" | Kourtney Kang | October 6, 2021 |
| Clara is determined to lock down the Chief of Staff position. While she tries to win over the outgoing Chief of Staff, Dr. Choi, Benny learns that Lahela is pursuing a new passion. She’s intrigued with DripFlip, a website sneakerheads use to buy and sell limited-edition shoes for profit. He jumps at the chance to enjoy quality time with his daughter and impart wisdom from his stock-trading days. When Lahela takes it too far, Benny shares a lesson about balance and what’s most important in life. | |||
| 6 | "Career Babes" | Kourtney Kang | October 13, 2021 |
| Lahela struggles to figure out where she fits in; she’s not a normal doctor or a typical teen. She’s too young to attend Dr. Lee’s party with her medical colleagues, yet she’s hosting an alumni booth for career day at her former high school. When Lahela decides to join the popular dance team at the high school, tension builds with Steph. At the hospital, Lahela tries to reconnect two estranged sisters for a kidney transplant, and finally realizes where she’s fit in all along. | |||
| 7 | "Mom-Mentum" | Kourtney Kang | |
| Lahela is touched by the love between an elderly patient and his new bride, and can envision a future with Walter. But Noelani forces Lahela to question the long-term viability of a teen doctor and a surfer/skater, encouraging her to accept an invitation to a poetry reading from a young college-bound hospital volunteer. When all-business Clara learns she has to schmooze with colleagues to win the Chief of Staff job, Benny encourages her to show them her fun side by teaching her to “talk story.” | |||
| 8 | "Talk-Story" | Kourtney Kang | October 27, 2021 |
| Lahela is touched by the love between an elderly patient and his new bride, and can envision a future with Walter. But Noelani forces Lahela to question the long-term viability of a teen doctor and a surfer/skater, encouraging her to accept an invitation to a poetry reading from a young college-bound hospital volunteer. When all-business Clara learns she has to schmooze with colleagues to win the Chief of Staff job, Benny encourages her to show them her fun side by teaching her to “talk story.” | |||
| 9 | "Scutwork" | Kourtney Kang | November 3, 2021 |
| Lahela considers going with Walter on his Australian surf tour when a task at the hospital reminds her that time is precious. | |||
| 10 | "Aloha - The Goodbye One" | Kourtney Kang | November 10, 2021 |
| Lahela accepts a medic job on Walter’s pro surf tour in Australia but Benny and Clara refuse to let their 16-year-old live with her boyfriend and leave her medical residency for the summer. As the Chief of Staff announcement nears, Lahela circumvents Clara’s authority, requesting a sabbatical, and Benny insists Uncle John should be discharged early for the family’s King Kamehameha Day potluck. Walter offers to skip his tour and Lahela musters the strength to do what’s right, even if it’s hard | |||
Season 2[]
| # | Title | Writer | Original airdate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Hui Huo (Until We Meet Again) | Kourtney Kang | March 31, 2023 |
| Lahela is in for a challenge when the next patient to need her assistance has four paws. | |||
| 2 | Mythological Creatures | Kourtney Kang | March 31, 2023 |
| Lahela throws a party while Benny, Clara and Brian Patrick spend a magical night at the ranch. | |||
| 3 | Message From the Chief | Kourtney Kang | March 31, 2023 |
| While on a family vacation at Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa, Lahela struggles to take a break. | |||
| 4 | Black Cloud, White Cloud | Kourtney Kang | March 31, 2023 |
| Lahela captains her first overnight shift while Kai needs help asking Steph to the dance. | |||
| 5 | Dance Dance Evolution | Kourtney Kang | March 31, 2023 |
| At the Jellyfish Jam, Lahela wants a picture with Walter and Kai performs a dance for Steph. | |||
| 6 | Post-Kiss Bliss | Kourtney Kang | March 31, 2023 |
| Lahela and Nico spend a day together. Steph and Kai "hard launch" their relationship. | |||
| 7 | I’m Just A Mom | Kourtney Kang | March 31, 2023 |
| Lahela and Clara sing at the hospital talent show and Benny teaches the boys the art of wayfinding. | |||
| 8 | Crouching Tiger, Hidden Doctor | Kourtney Kang | March 31, 2023 |
| Lahela attends her high school reunion. Clara learns how to channel her inner martial artist. | |||
| 9 | Now What? | Kourtney Kang | March 31, 2023 |
| Lahela fights Nico's cancer. Clara decides to give a health talk at Brian Patrick's school. | |||
| 10 | Me | Kourtney Kang | March 31, 2023 |
| Lahela faces big choices: her medical specialty and her feelings for Walter and Nico. | |||
Promotional Material[]
Promotional Videos[]
Doogie Kamealoha, M.D. - Official Trailer - Disney+
Opening Title Sequence - Doogie Kamealoha, M.D. - Disney+
Doogie Kamealoha, M.D.- Disney+ Review-2
Doogie Kamealoha, M.D. Season 2 - Teaser - Disney+-2
Doogie Kamelaoha, M.D. Season 2 - Official Trailer - Disney+
Awards[]
| Award | Year | Category | Nominee(s) | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLAAD Media Awards | 2022 | Outstanding Kids & Family Programming | Doogie Kameāloha, M.D. | Nominated[2] |
| Children's & Family Emmy Awards | 2022 | Outstanding Young Teen Series | Doogie Kameāloha, M.D. | Nominated[3] |
| Children's & Family Emmy Awards | 2022 | Outstanding Guest Performance in Preschool, Children's or Young Teen Program | Randall Park as Dr. Choi | Nominated[3] |
| Children's & Family Emmy Awards | 2022 | Outstanding Writing for a Young Teen Program | Doogie Kameāloha, M.D. | Nominated[3] |
| Children's & Family Emmy Awards | 2022 | Outstanding Casting for a Live Action Program | Doogie Kameāloha, M.D. | Nominated[3] |
Trivia[]
References[]
- ↑ Official Disney+ Synopsis.
- ↑ https://www.etonline.com/2022-glaad-media-awards-the-complete-winners-list-183724
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 https://theemmys.tv/cafe-nominations-2022/