House, Last Temptation

In this fiery season seven premiere, House engages in a battle of wits and wills against the attending physician in charge of his detox program. When House starts to lose, he resorts to blackmail.

A seemingly healthy 14-year-old collapses during a skateboarding exhibition; House and Cuddy face the challenge of handling their romantic relationship at work.

A children's novelist tries to kill herself, but is thwarted when she has a seizure. House, a fan of the books, puts her on psych hold but has to deal with a patient who is eager to die rather than be cured.

House and his team make unexpected discoveries about a female patient admitted to the hospital after uncontrollable vomiting; House and Cuddy are forced to face the reservations in their relationship.

A newborn experiences breathing problems and liver failure; House requests a female doctor be hired for the team; Cuddy asks House to baby-sit.

House chooses a third-year medical student when Cuddy forces him to hire a female team member; a politician's campaign manager mysteriously falls ill with liver failure and temporary paralysis.

When a 200-year-old medicine jar shatters in a teenager's palm, she is admitted to the hospital with symptoms closely linked to smallpox; House must make a dangerous decision that risks his life.

A man becomes a patient after re-enacting the Crucifixion; Taub questions his wife about her relationship with a member of an infidelity support group; Wilson's relationship with Sam takes a turn.

After saving a stranger who fell onto subway tracks, a man suddenly collapses despite appearing to be unscathed; House tries to avoid a dinner with Cuddy and her opinionated mother (Candice Bergen).

A boot-camp trainee and his drill sergeant exhibit the same peculiar symptoms; an indecent photo of Chase is posted online. House helps prepare Rachel for enrollment at a prestigious preschool.

After Cuddy's mother complains of unusual symptoms, she is admitted to the hospital; Masters questions her principles.

When a waitress with a perfect memory suffers temporary paralysis, her older sister visits her in the hospital, which triggers high-stress levels and even more health complications.

House shares explicit medical stories with students at a school's career day; two fifth-graders try to help House understand how his antics prevent him from showing Cuddy how he feels.

A patient has a severe rash after being exposed to caustic chemicals at work; House must choose between attending a charity event to support Cuddy and staying with his patient.

Cuddy receives news that forces her to re-evaluate her priorities; a teenage patient's suspicious body scars suggest his illness is more than physical.

A professional bull-rider needs risky open-heart surgery after being attacked by the animal; Masters develops a crush on a patient, surprising Taub.

A young homeless man and former drug addict is found in a park with scars and burn marks on his chest; Cuddy expresses her guilt to Wilson.

After learning that Thirteen spent time in prison, House tries to figure out why she was incarcerated; the team makes a discovery about a teacher who has severe respiratory problems.

Masters must decide if she wants to be a surgeon or officially join House's team; a 16-year-old collapses days before embarking on a sailing tour of the globe.

A lottery winner experiences partial paralysis while looking for a long-lost love; medical licenses are jeopardized when Cuddy's mother (Candice Bergen) threatens to sue the hospital.

House and Wilson disagree on the outcome of a boxing match they bet on; the team suspects House of having another drug problem.

Thirteen turns to Chase when a friend comes to her in need of medical attention and can't be taken to the hospital; House gets devastating news.

A known performance artist collapses during a performance. She ends up with House's team, which is what she wanted. House is more self-destructive and irresponsible than usual. Cuddy's sister finds a date for her.