"House M.D." (2004) TV series 2004-????

Creator:

David Shore

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6

Genre:

Drama | Mystery

Tagline:

Genius has side effects. [UK]

Plot:

An antisocial maverick doctor who specializes in diagnostic medicine does whatever it takes to solve puzzling cases that come his way using his crack team of doctors and his wits.

Plot Keywords:

Doctor | Medical Doctor | Pain | Maverick Doctor | Medicine

Awards:

Won 2 Golden Globes. Another 29 wins & 67 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Thur. Nov. 12	8:00 PM	USA	97 Seconds	#4.3
Thur. Nov. 12	9:00 PM	USA	Under My Skin	#5.23

Cast

Hugh Laurie	...	Dr. Gregory House (118 episodes, 2004-2009)
Robert Sean Leonard	...	Dr. James Wilson (118 episodes, 2004-2009)
Lisa Edelstein	...	Dr. Lisa Cuddy (116 episodes, 2004-2009)
Omar Epps	...	Dr. Eric Foreman (116 episodes, 2004-2009)
Jennifer Morrison	...	Dr. Allison Cameron (116 episodes, 2004-2009)
Jesse Spencer	...	Dr. Robert Chase (116 episodes, 2004-2009)
Bobbin Bergstrom	...	Nurse / ... (73 episodes, 2005-2009)

Also Known As:

House (South Africa: English title) (USA) (short title)
Doctor House (USA) (alternative spelling)
Dr. House (USA) (alternative spelling)

Runtime:

Norway:45 min (excluding commercials)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo | Dolby Digital (Dolby 5.1)

Certification:

Argentina:13 | Finland:K-11 (DVD) (season 1) (self applied) | Spain:13 | UK:12 (Some episodes) | Ireland:12 (Some episodes) | UK:15 (Some episodes) | Ireland:15 (Some episodes) | USA:TV-14 (Most episodes) | USA:TV-PG (Some episodes) | Singapore:M18 (season 1) | Germany:16 (DVD rating) (season 1) | Germany:12 (TV rating) (Primetime) | Germany:16 (TV rating) (some episodes) (Primetime) | Netherlands:12 | South Korea:15 | Chile:14 | Singapore:NC-16 (season 2) (season 3) (season 4) | Japan:Unrated | South Africa:PG | Norway:11 (TV rating) | Canada:PG | UK:18 (one episode) | Australia:M

Filming Locations:

20th Century Fox Studios - 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Heel & Toe Films

Trivia:

One of the promotional posters features Hugh Laurie wrapped in two snakes with a pair of wings behind him, a recreation of the Greek Caduceus symbol. Foreign fans might be confused by this, because the correct symbol is the rod of Asclepius, the healer, a similar symbol having only one coiled snake and no wings. However, within the US, the Caduceus is as commonly used as the more correct Rod of Asclepius, as its use was popularized around the turn of the century. As the Caduceus is actually the symbol of merchants and thieves, its use has long been a point of controversy and satirical humor within the US medical community.

Goofs:

Revealing mistakes: With, very, very few exceptions, characters in the series don't wear eye protection when performing surgery. It is standard practice throughout hospitals in the United States to do so.

Quotes:

[to Cuddy]
Dr. Gregory House: Relax, I have just the thing to cheer you up... we're being sued!

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Los Serrano: La mano amiga (#6.23)" (2007)

Soundtrack:

Teardrop

Finally, a network show I like. .

So I like medicine and mysteries and watched CSI the first couple of times but got bored quickly with the repetitive format and self-important characters. Nowadays there's usually not that much in the way of mystery shows on (US) TV anymore--cop shows, sure, but mysteries? And while ER is certainly a quality show, I never really cared that much for it either--too much like a daytime soap but with blood. "House," however, seems a nice combo of medicine, mystery, and character. Hugh Laurie's Dr. House is someone you feel guilty loving because he's so arrogant and callous, but he keeps you entertained because you can't wait to hear what he'll say next. House loves to tell the truth as he sees it, cutting through the nice happy lies that your average urban US adult tells and believes, never mind the hurt feelings he might leave lying bleeding by the roadside. But of course, his character *may* hide a heart of gold, so in the end he's trying to do the right thing. Sure, it's a formula, and House is even a stock character maybe, but it works.

If the creators/writers are smart, they'll allow a little character development, especially amongst the excellent supporting cast, but not ruin it by changing House or allowing him a romance with either of his female costars. Keep that sexual tension going!

For fun, catch Hugh Laurie--who is British by the way--sometime on one of the seasons of Black Adder (usually rebroadcast on PBS, but also available at better video rental shops). He plays a complete idiot and is as convincing in that role as he is as the brilliant and misanthropic Dr. House. . .