The Itch 

House takes time to dabble in Cameron and Chase's love life while he treats an agoraphobic patient she's brought to the team.

Director:

Greg Yaitanes

Writers:

David Shore (created by), Peter Blake

Stars:

Hugh Laurie, Lisa Edelstein, Omar Epps

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
Peter Jacobson	...	Dr. Chris Taub
Kal Penn	...	Dr. Lawrence Kutner
Olivia Wilde	...	Thirteen
Todd Louiso	...	Stewart Nozick
Jennifer Crystal Foley	...	Rachel Taub
Jack J. Bennett	...	Fireman
Yoyao Hsueh	...	EMT
Frank Noel	...	Hal
Marcus Eley	...	Larry Ruseckas

Storyline

Cameron's extremely agoraphobic former patient Stewart Nozick needs to be treated for an apparent seizure but refuses hospitalization, being too scared. House finds clever ways to trick him, but Cameron stupidly messes that up, which contributes to his worsening condition, while the diagnose also gets worse. Chase refuses to be used. Meanwhile Wilson tries to help House and Cuddy figure out how to proceed after their romantic evening.

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Plot Keywords:

knocking on a door | disabled character | acoustic guitar | gas explosion | microscope | 

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Genres:

Drama | Mystery

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Certificate:

TV-14

Did You Know?

Trivia

House: "We still need Trapper John." Referencing the surgeon of the M*A*S*H 4077th in the novel, and also in the movie, and two TV series, as played by Elliot Gould, Wayne Rogers, and Pernell Roberts. The character appeared in the original series in its first three seasons, and then was spun off into his own series, Trapper John M.D., which ran from 1979 to 1983.

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Goofs

When House uses the microscope at the patient's house, none of the lenses seems to be facing the sample under examination.

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Quotes

Dr. Lisa Cuddy: [to Wilson] You're an idiot. Trust me. Everybody will be happier if House and I aren't dating.

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Connections

References Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)

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Soundtracks

I'm In Love With a Girl
(uncredited)
Written by Alex Chilton
Performed by Big Star

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

11 November 2008 (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