Not Cancer

Episode aired Sep 23, 2008
TV-14TV-14
44min

8.2/10

S5.E2

Years after receiving body parts from an organ donor, five out of six recipients die within a few months, but not from organ rejection. House and the team race against time to figure out why... Read allYears after receiving body parts from an organ donor, five out of six recipients die within a few months, but not from organ rejection. House and the team race against time to figure out why before the final surviving recipient, a young woman who received the donor's cornea, myst... Read allYears after receiving body parts from an organ donor, five out of six recipients die within a few months, but not from organ rejection. House and the team race against time to figure out why before the final surviving recipient, a young woman who received the donor's cornea, mysteriously dies as well. House retains a comical private investigator to investigate patient... Read all

8.2/10

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Omar Epps and Kal Penn in House M.D. (2004)

Hugh Laurie and Michael Weston in House M.D. (2004)

Peter Jacobson, Hugh Laurie, and Olivia Wilde in House M.D. (2004)

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Years after receiving body parts from an organ donor, five out of six recipients die within a few months, but not from organ rejection. House and the team race against time to figure out why before the final surviving recipient, a young woman who received the donor's cornea, mysteriously dies as well. House retains a comical private investigator to investigate patients, doctors, and his estranged friend, Wilson. —Lynne Boris Johnston

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Genres
- Drama
- Mystery
Certificate
- TV-14
Parents guide
- Add content advisory

Trivia
As of this episode Hugh Laurie takes on the role of Executive Producer.

Goofs
In the beginning montage when the boxer's head hits the mat, and you get a side view, there is blood coming from the ears. When the view changes to above him his head and neck are clean.

Quotes
Dr. Gregory House: How many friends do you have?
Lucas Douglas: Seventeen.
Dr. Gregory House: Seriously? Do you have a list?
Lucas Douglas: No, I knew this conversation was really about you, so I just gave you an answer so you could get back to your train of thought.

Connections
References ABC Afterschool Specials (1972)

Soundtracks
You Might Die Trying
(uncredited)
Performed by Dave Matthews Band

Top review

8/10

Cancer?

Is it or is it not cancer? The team must wrestle with this all through the episode. But the real fun comes from watching House interact with a quirky private eye (Michel Weston) he has hired to spy on everyone. The PI is so sharp, he even gets the goods on House, much to House's surprise. A running gag has the fast-talking detective constantly billing House for outrageous amounts, and House asking will he accept a check. Some of the more serious moments are on the squishy, gory side, which I thought the show's makers might lighten up on now that HOUSE runs at 8 p.m. They haven't. Wait until you what happens to Foreman and a leaky corpse. The now-departed Wilson has his moment with House.

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