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

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

Did You Know?

Trivia

Cameron Richardson plays a 15 year old supermodel, at the time of airing she was actually 26.

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Goofs

When Alex falls on the runway in the first scene, she falls face forward. However, immediately after she is lying on her back.

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Quotes

Dr. Allison Cameron: [during a team meeting in room to discuss the patient] Labs show valium and heroin in her urine.
Dr. Robert Chase: A supermodel on smack. Shocker.
[gets up]
Dr. Gregory House: [looks away] Oh, Alex. I expected so much more from you. Heroin chic is so five years ago.
Dr. Eric Foreman: Okay. Let's start crossing out withdrawal symptoms.
Dr. Allison Cameron: A positive test means she tried it once. Doesn't mean she's an addict. She's only 15.
Dr. Eric Foreman: There's no age limit on addiction.
Dr. Gregory House: He's right.
[dramatically swallows some Vicodin pills]
Dr. Robert Chase: She's never menstruated. Sounds like a ...
[...]

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Connections

References Jerry Maguire (1996)

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Soundtracks

Desire
(uncredited)
Performed by Ryan Adams

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.