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House

Holding On

  • Episode aired May 14, 2012
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 45m
IMDb RATING
9.0/10
2.5K
YOUR RATING
S8.E21
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Hugh Laurie in House M.D. (2004)
  • Drama
  • Mystery
A patient's illness has its roots in the body and mind. Wilson, and House, tries to come to term with the cancer.A patient's illness has its roots in the body and mind. Wilson, and House, tries to come to term with the cancer.A patient's illness has its roots in the body and mind. Wilson, and House, tries to come to term with the cancer.
IMDb RATING
9.0/10
2.5K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Miguel Sapochnik
  • Writers
    • David Shore
    • Russel Friend
    • Garrett Lerner
  • Stars
    • Hugh Laurie
    • Omar Epps
    • Robert Sean Leonard
Top credits
  • Director
    • Miguel Sapochnik
  • Writers
    • David Shore
    • Russel Friend
    • Garrett Lerner
  • Stars
    • Hugh Laurie
    • Omar Epps
    • Robert Sean Leonard
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    • 3User reviews
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    Robert Sean Leonard in House M.D. (2004)
    Hugh Laurie and Skylar Astin in House M.D. (2004)
    Hugh Laurie, Charlyne Yi, Moira Squier, and Skylar Astin in House M.D. (2004)
    Hugh Laurie in House M.D. (2004)
    Hugh Laurie in House M.D. (2004)
    Omar Epps and Hugh Laurie in House M.D. (2004)
    Hugh Laurie and Skylar Astin in House M.D. (2004)
    Hugh Laurie and Skylar Astin in House M.D. (2004)
    Hugh Laurie in House M.D. (2004)
    Peter Jacobson, Hugh Laurie, Odette Annable, and Charlyne Yi in House M.D. (2004)
    Peter Jacobson and Odette Annable in House M.D. (2004)
    Peter Jacobson, Odette Annable, and Charlyne Yi in House M.D. (2004)

    Top cast

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    Hugh Laurie
    Hugh Laurie
    • Dr. Gregory Houseas Dr. Gregory House
    Omar Epps
    Omar Epps
    • Dr. Eric Foremanas Dr. Eric Foreman
    Robert Sean Leonard
    Robert Sean Leonard
    • Dr. James Wilsonas Dr. James Wilson
    Jesse Spencer
    Jesse Spencer
    • Dr. Robert Chaseas Dr. Robert Chase
    • (credit only)
    Peter Jacobson
    Peter Jacobson
    • Dr. Chris Taubas Dr. Chris Taub
    Odette Annable
    Odette Annable
    • Dr. Jessica Adamsas Dr. Jessica Adams
    Charlyne Yi
    Charlyne Yi
    • Dr. Chi Parkas Dr. Chi Park
    Olivia Wilde
    Olivia Wilde
    • Thirteenas Thirteen
    Skylar Astin
    Skylar Astin
    • Derrickas Derrick
    Natalie Dreyfuss
    Natalie Dreyfuss
    • Courtneyas Courtney
    Jacob Zachar
    Jacob Zachar
    • Mikeyas Mikey
    Derek Mio
    Derek Mio
    • Floydas Floyd
    Enzo Cilenti
    Enzo Cilenti
    • Matt Johnsonas Matt Johnson
    Moira Squier
    Moira Squier
    • Jenas Jen
    Michael Christian Alexander
    Michael Christian Alexander
    • Manas Man
    • (as Michael C. Alexander)
    Pat McNeely
    • Womanas Woman
    David Danino
    • Janitoras Janitor
    • (as David Waknine)
    Brayden Brooks
    • 6 Year Old Christopheras 6 Year Old Christopher
    • Director
      • Miguel Sapochnik
    • Writers
      • David Shore
      • Russel Friend
      • Garrett Lerner
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    Storyline

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    A patient's illness has its roots in the body and mind. Wilson, and House, tries to come to term with the cancer.
    • crying man
    • disabled character
    • ceiling collapse
    • applause
    • reference to machiavelli
    • 1 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Mystery
    • Certificate
      • TV-14
    • Parents guide
      • Add content advisory

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      According to a diploma on the wall, Wilson's full name is James Evan Wilson. So he, a Jewish doctor, has for initials the letters J.E.W.
    • Goofs
      When Dr. Park does the spinal tap her syringe is filled 1/3 of the way with air before injecting it into the patients back. If she injected that much air into the spinal fluid it would be fatal.
    • Quotes

      Dr. Chris Taub: You know he just doesn't want to live in pain.

      Dr. Gregory House: Life is pain! I wake up every morning in pain! Work is pain! You know how many times I just wanted to give up? How many times I've thought about ending it?

    • Connections
      References Touch of Evil (1958)
    • Soundtracks
      Blunt
      (uncredited)
      Administered by Bob Mair

    User reviews3

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    Do Those Imbeciles Who Downgrade Their Reviews Based On Characters' Actions...
    Even realize that the traits of the characters are just the very definition of DRAMA?! Yeah, House is a Narcissistic jerk! Yes, almost every episode is based on his manipulation and / or abuse of his relationships to other (more sympathetic) characters.

    So as to my opinion of this episode, just 9/10... Giving it the rare "ten" because I need to balance out those who don't understand the difference between drama and life.
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    • atomicis
    • Feb 1, 2022

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 14, 2012 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Stage 10, 20th Century Fox Studios - 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Heel & Toe Films
      • Shore Z Productions
      • Bad Hat Harry Productions
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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