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House 2004

“Everybody lies.”

★ 8.6/10 · 7,697 votes TV-14 Drama 8 seasons · 176 eps Ended
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What is House?

House is an American medical drama television series created by David Shore for the Fox network. The program aired for eight seasons, beginning on November 16, 2004, and concluding on May 21, 2012.

Type
TV series
Year
2004
Status
Ended
Episodes
176
Runtime
44 minutes
First aired
Nov 16, 2004
Last aired
May 21, 2012
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
FOX
Genres
Drama
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House is an American medical drama television series created by David Shore for the Fox network. The program aired for eight seasons, beginning on November 16, 2004, and concluding on May 21, 2012. Also known as House, M.D. or Dr. House in various international markets, the series stars Hugh Laurie as the title character. Dr. Gregory House is depicted as a drug-addicted, unconventional, and misanthropic medical genius. He serves as an antisocial maverick doctor specializing in diagnostic medicine, leading a team of diagnosticians at the fictional Princeton-Plainsboro Teaching Hospital located in New Jersey. Using his wits and a crack team of doctors, he does whatever is necessary to solve the puzzling medical cases that come his way. The cast includes Omar Epps, Robert Sean Leonard, and Jesse Spencer. Production for the series included filming at the University of Southern California for the third-season episode titled Half-Wit, which featured guest appearances by Dave Matthews and Kurtwood Smith.

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Should you watch it?

“A misanthropic medical genius leads a diagnostic team to solve the most puzzling cases at a hospital.”

Reasons to watch
  • compelling lead character
  • intricate medical mysteries
Keep in mind
  • cynical tone may not suit all viewers

Watch it if you enjoy character-driven medical dramas featuring unconventional protagonists.

The series features a protagonist who is a drug-addicted, misanthropic doctor.

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Episode guide

Season 1 · 22 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 24 episodes
Season 3 · 24 episodes
Season 4 · 16 episodes
Season 5 · 24 episodes

Frequently asked questions

What is the show about?

It follows a misanthropic medical genius who leads a team of diagnosticians at a teaching hospital.

Who created the series?

The series was created by David Shore.

When did the series air?

The show aired for eight seasons between 2004 and 2012.

Who stars in the series?

The cast includes Hugh Laurie, Omar Epps, Robert Sean Leonard, and Jesse Spencer.

Where is the show set?

The series is set at the fictional Princeton-Plainsboro Teaching Hospital in New Jersey.