Feature: Welcome to the End of the Thought Process: House M.D.

Much more than a "medical procedural," House, M.D. is the detailed character study of one of television's most complex characters. Join me as we explore the narrative arcs, characters, themes, and social commentary that weave in and out of House's universe each week.

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• House, MD: 20 Essential Episodes, Part 2

  Part two of this essential guide to House, MD.

  Opinion by Barbara Barnett — on Jan 06, 2009

• House, MD: 20 Essential Episodes, Part 1

  As House, MD approaches its 100th episode, here's part one of a new guide to the 20 most important episodes of the series.

  Opinion by Barbara Barnett — on Jan 04, 2009

• House, MD: 2008 in Review

  What did 2008 mean for the people at Princeton Plainsboro and House, MD? And what's in store for 2009?

  Opinion by Barbara Barnett — on Dec 23, 2008

• House in Love, Part 2: Cuddy - The Thin Line Between Love and Hate

  The relationship between House and Cuddy has long simmered in House, MD. Is it going to boil over?

  Opinion by Barbara Barnett — on Dec 15, 2008

• TV Review: House, MD - "Joy to the World"

  In this year's Christmas-themed episode, House treats a bullied teenager with a secret, while Cuddy finds joy.

  Review by Barbara Barnett — on Dec 10, 2008

• TV Review: House, MD - "Let Them Eat Cake"

  House treats a fitness guru with a weighty secret while 13 enters a clinical trial and Cuddy moves closer into House's personal space.

  Review by Barbara Barnett — on Dec 03, 2008

• Dr. Gregory House in Love, Part 1: Of Monster Trucks and Vindaloo Curry

  Is House capable of love? This two-part article explores the women in Dr. Gregory House's life.

  Opinion by Barbara Barnett — on Dec 01, 2008

• TV Review: House, MD - "Last Resort"

  House must diagnose a patient at gunpoint during a hostage crisis in this week's episode.

  Review by Barbara Barnett — on Nov 26, 2008

• TV Preview: House, MD Episode "Last Resort" Finds House Held Hostage

  A preview of next Tuesday's House, MD episode "Last Resort," including video clips.

  News by Barbara Barnett — on Nov 21, 2008

• TV Review: House, MD - "Emancipation"

  The team treats an emancipated minor while Foreman tries to emancipate himself from House in the aptly-titled "Emancipation."

  Review by Barbara Barnett — on Nov 20, 2008

• House Executive Producer Katie Jacobs on "Huddy" and More

  Katie Jacobs chatted with television writers about House, MD and her new episode, "Last Resort."

  Interview by Barbara Barnett — on Nov 12, 2008

• TV Review: House, MD - "The Itch"

  The team treat an agoraphobic patient, while House and Cuddy struggle with their feelings for each other in "The Itch."

  Review by Barbara Barnett — on Nov 12, 2008

• TV Review: House, MD - "Joy"

  Cuddy seeks the joy of motherhood, as House questions her motives and her methods in episode six of House, MD

  Review by Barbara Barnett — on Nov 02, 2008

• An Interview with House, MD's Lisa Edelstein (Dr. Cuddy)

  Lisa Edelstein discusses her House, MD character in a one-on-one interview with Blogcritics magazine.

  Interview by Barbara Barnett — on Oct 28, 2008

• TV Review: House, MD - "Lucky 13"

  In House, MD's latest episode, 13 confronts her terminal illness with recklessness and House frets Wilson.

  Review by Barbara Barnett — on Oct 22, 2008

• TV Review: House, MD - "Birthmarks"

  Tuesday night's House episode "Birthmarks" was a powerful exploration of relationships, as House's father dies.

  Review by Barbara Barnett — on Oct 16, 2008

• A Conversation with House, MD Writers Doris Egan and Dr. David Foster

  An interview with House writers Doris Egan and David Foster, discussing their latest episode "Birthmarks."

  Interview by Barbara Barnett — on Oct 15, 2008

• House, MD: A Little Speculation About Next Week's Episode, "Birthmarks"

  In next week's House, MD, House is confronted with the death of his father. How will he react to the news?

  Opinion by Barbara Barnett — on Oct 07, 2008

• TV Review: House, MD - "Adverse Events"

  House, MD's third outing of season three examines perception vs. reality as the team treats an artist in "Adverse Events."

  Review by Barbara Barnett — on Oct 02, 2008

• TV Review: House, MD - "Not Cancer"

  The second entry of season five finds House dealing with his own grief.

  Review by Barbara Barnett — on Sep 24, 2008