Skin Deep 

The search for the cause of a supermodel's symptoms causes intense feelings among the team, as new facts are revealed. Meanwhile, House experiences increasing pain in his leg.

Director:

James Hayman (as Jim Hayman)

Writers:

David Shore (created by), Russel Friend (teleplay by)

Stars:

Hugh Laurie, Lisa Edelstein, Omar Epps

Cast

Episode cast overview:
Hugh Laurie	...	Dr. Gregory House
Lisa Edelstein	...	Dr. Lisa Cuddy
Omar Epps	...	Dr. Eric Foreman
Robert Sean Leonard	...	Dr. James Wilson
Jennifer Morrison	...	Dr. Allison Cameron
Jesse Spencer	...	Dr. Robert Chase
Tom Verica	...	Martin Robinson
Cameron Richardson	...	Alexandria 'Alex' Robinson
James DuMont	...	George (as James Dumont)
Stephanie Venditto	...	Nurse Brenda Previn
Karis Campbell	...	Pregnant Woman
Donzaleigh Abernathy	...	Brady
John Burke	...	Austin

Storyline

Rising supermodel Alex's father Martin brings her in after a violent episode and collapse during her latest fashion show. House diagnoses heroin, but his excessive treatment makes things worse. Then he deduces sexual abuse, without proof. It's only the start of several shocking discoveries. Meanwhile his own leg pains are the object of dispute.

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Plot Keywords:

fashion show | abuse | suspected child abuse | disabled character | playing piano | 

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Genres:

Drama | Mystery

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Certificate:

TV-14

Did You Know?

Trivia

This is the first time we actually see House's damaged thigh

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Goofs

Dr. House says that no one can touch Alex for three years since she's fifteen, but the age of consent in New Jersey is sixteen.

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Quotes

Dr. Eric Foreman: [to House] Why would your mind go to abuse so fast?
Dr. Gregory House: I had a funny uncle.
Dr. Eric Foreman: You were abused?
Dr. Gregory House: What? No. Why would your mind go to that so fast? I just had a funny uncle. Great stories. Always filthy.

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Connections

References The Lion King (1994)

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Soundtracks

Dance With You
(uncredited)
Written by Wayne Jones and Jon Ehrlich

User Reviews

Split personality

Real-life model Cameron Richardson plays a teen model who exhibits aggressive behavior and collapses on a runway during a fashion show. From there, it's all downhill in an episode that allows House to fully acknowledge his lecherous side. Surprise after surprise awaits the team, as the model goes from bad to worse both in body and mind. Richardson is extremely fetching as the sickly waif who may not be all she appears. For the astute viewer, the ultimate revelation will have been guessed halfway through. Still, a good show and no harm done. House's leg pains appear to be increasing, which will lead in coming episodes to a Holmesian solution, if you Sherlock Holmes fans out there get my drift. It is worth nothing this episode gets about as close to nudity as this series is ever likely to, and this gratifying display of flesh is put on by none other than Richardson, in a moment of angry confrontation with House.

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

20 February 2006 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Stage 10, 20th Century Fox Studios - 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Heel & Toe Films, Shore Z Productions, Bad Hat Harry Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

44 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1