House
(2004–2012)
A 38-year-old mother, apparently suffering from thrombosis, alcoholism and schizophrenia, has only her underage 15-year-old son as caregiver.
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Title: The Socratic Method (21 Dec 2004)
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Cast
| Episode cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| 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 | |
| Stacy Edwards | ... | Lucy Palmeiro | |
| Aaron Himelstein | ... | Luke Palmeiro | |
| Al Espinosa | ... | Dr. Wells | |
| John Prosky | ... | Dr. Bergin | |
| Sonya Eddy | ... | Sally | |
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Pat Musick | ... | Trina Wyatt |
| David Vegh | ... | Clark | |
| Lilas Lane | ... | Terri | |
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Veronica Leigh | ... | Wendy |
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When it appears that Lucy Palmeiro, a schizophrenic mom with deep vein thrombosis, is lying about her alcohol intake, Dr. House is the lone voice of reason. Under the scrutiny of her hyper-vigilant teenage son, House takes Lucy off all her medications and secretly sends Foreman and Chase to search her apartment for clues. Written by Anonymous
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schizophrenia | thrombosis | search | slapping oneself | misdiagnosis |Parents Guide:
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Written by Patty S. Hill and Mildred J. Hill (as Patty and Mildred J. Hill) in 1893 as "Good Morning to All" and published in its final form in 1912
Played by Hugh Laurie on piano
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Hugh Laurie actually has an English accent, as he is from Oxford, England. In "The Socratic Method" there is a moment where House pretends to have an English accent while on the phone. Hugh Laurie was able to use his own accent (or an accent close to his own) for this moment. See more »Goofs
At the end of the scene where House and Foreman are arguing, where house says "Lets see who's right before she bleeds to death," the other doctors walk out. The camera zooms in towards House; however, if you look at the glass wall to the right you can clearly see the reflection of the camera crew. See more »Quotes
Dr. Allison Cameron: [House and Foreman are yelling at each other in the next room] I think they're choosing a movie.See more »
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Happy Bithday to YouWritten by Patty S. Hill and Mildred J. Hill (as Patty and Mildred J. Hill) in 1893 as "Good Morning to All" and published in its final form in 1912
Played by Hugh Laurie on piano
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EnglishRelease Date:
21 December 2004 (USA) See more »Filming Locations:
Stage 10, 20th Century Fox Studios - 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA See more »Company Credits
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SOCRATIC METHOD is one of the first season's more intense episodes, in which a mother with serious health problems is thought to have substance problems. Her son is like a parent to her, protecting her at every turn. House suspects something far more peculiar going on, and has his team check out the woman's home for possible contributing factors. This is the kind of episode that has hooked me on this show. It plays like a medical episode of LAW & ORDER, which is the highest compliment I can give any TV series. The acting is first rate, the drama is high, and the action is compelling. And we get to see the House team in a different light in this episode.