Wilson

Episode aired Nov 30, 2009
TV-14TV-14
43min

8.9/10

S6.E9

When an old friend and former patient of Wilson's experiences paralysis in his right arm, Wilson puts himself on the case. House wagers Wilson that the patient's symptoms result from new can... Read allWhen an old friend and former patient of Wilson's experiences paralysis in his right arm, Wilson puts himself on the case. House wagers Wilson that the patient's symptoms result from new cancer cells. Wilson accepts even though he is reluctant to believe the cancer has returned. ... Read allWhen an old friend and former patient of Wilson's experiences paralysis in his right arm, Wilson puts himself on the case. House wagers Wilson that the patient's symptoms result from new cancer cells. Wilson accepts even though he is reluctant to believe the cancer has returned. With the help of the team, Wilson works to find a more optimistic diagnosis, but when thin... Read all

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Robert Sean Leonard and Joshua Malina in House M.D. (2004)

Robert Sean Leonard and Lisa Edelstein in House M.D. (2004)

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Robert Sean Leonard and Hugh Laurie in House M.D. (2004)

When an old friend and former patient of Wilson's experiences paralysis in his right arm, Wilson puts himself on the case. House wagers Wilson that the patient's symptoms result from new cancer cells. Wilson accepts even though he is reluctant to believe the cancer has returned. With the help of the team, Wilson works to find a more optimistic diagnosis, but when things take a turn for the worse, and Wilson must address his inability to separate patient from friend. Meanwhile, Cuddy seeks advice in her search for real estate. —FOX Publicity

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

Trivia
Towards the end of the episode, Wilson says "I'm not here for an argument, House", to which House replies "no, right, that's 12A".

This is a nod to Monty Python's 'Argument Clinic' sketch where Michael Palin's character says he is looking for an argument but is in the wrong room and it told "you want room 12A, next door."

Goofs
While operating on Wilson's patient Chase says that inspection of the lungs indicates that he has PCP Pneumonia, then says he doesn't have a fungal infection, which is what they were looking for. However PCP Pneumonia is a fungal infection, it is short for Pneumocystis Pneumonia and is an infection caused by the yeast like fungus Pneumocystis jirovecii. This fungi is normally harmless in healthy people but those with compromised immune systems, such as people with HIV/AIDS, cancer patients receiving chemotherapy, or people on immune suppressants, are susceptible to the fungus invading their lungs.

Quotes
Dr. James Wilson: The operation is in 2 hours. I'd like you to be there.
Dr. Gregory House: [Long pause] No.
Dr. James Wilson: What? Why?
Dr. Gregory House: Because if you die, I'm alone.

Connections
References The Odd Couple (1968)

Soundtracks
Faith
(uncredited)
Written by George Michael
Sung and Played by Hugh Laurie
(sung by House, waking Wilson in the opening scene)

Top review

9/10

best one all season

you know it's hard to see house going anywhere with a story especially after having watched the previous episode which focused more on houses necessity to be vindictive rather than the patient itself. which brings me to the point that the writers have got the show back on track with this truly engaging episode that i thought was the best i've seen all season for its unique approach for the first time(watch it to see what i mean) and its focus more on the case than on the personal issues of the characters of the show. i know now that my worries about house md becoming a soap opera are unfounded and that the MD in house MD is indeed necessary to be there instead of the show becomes "the life and lies of gregory house". big thumbs up, i hope it goes like this for the rest of the season, and once again robert sean leonard proved that even if hes a supporting actor he can truly act and act he does, making us love Wilson the character even more and lending it more focus and elaboration than previously imagined.

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