House: An Over-view of One of America's Favorite Television Dramas

"We could let the patient die and figure out what killed him later?" For any other doctor, that statement would be part one of a medical license being revoked. But, for Gregory House (Hugh Laurie) it lights a spark in the minds of his colleagues, Foreman, Chase and Cameron. He's known for his sarcasm, wit, and hateful demeanor. Although he seems to be unloving and unloved, he does have a friend who he confides in often. Dr. Wilson, an oncologist, knows first hand what Dr. House is all about, though, even he is surprised by House's actions. Dr. House's bedside manner leaves something to be desired.

If he could only get away with never actually speaking to his patients, Dr. House's day at the office would be a walk in the park. He's rude. He's crude. His brutal honesty borders on the edge of psychotic and unethical. But, Dr. House is pure excellence in infectious diseases. He leaves his patients with a combination of gratefulness and hatred. His appearance is anything but the way a doctor should be. He's barely Shaved, rough, and dealing with his own physical pain, he uses a cane, and pops pain medication like he's eating candy. As he clashes with his boss, Dr. Lisa Cuddy, impatiently bullies his team of gifted young doctors and treats his reluctant time in the clinic as an excuse for random rudeness toward shell-shocked patients, House becomes a larger-than-life antihero. Look passed his rough exterior to find a spiritually broken man who's seen his share of hard times and disappointments. You just might find yourself falling in love with Dr. House.