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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• TV Review: House, MD - "Don't Ever Change"

  In the last pre-strike House, MD House treats a Hasidic woman who collapses at her wedding.

  Review by Barbara Barnett — on Feb 11, 2008

• TV Review: House, MD - "Frozen"

  House (Hugh Laurie) forms a rare attachment to his patient, a female psychiatrist (Mira Sorvino) stationed in Antarctica.

  Review by Barbara Barnett — on Feb 07, 2008

• Nearing the End Zone of the Writers Guild Strike?

  Is the three-month old WGA strike finally coming to an end? With any hope, we may know by the end of the week.

  News by Barbara Barnett — on Feb 04, 2008

• TV Review: House, MD - "It's a Wonderful Lie"

  The latest House episode, "It's a Wonderful Lie", explores House's unique relationship with the truth.

  Review by Barbara Barnett — on Jan 31, 2008

• Mira Sorvino Chats About Her Upcoming Role on House and Hugh Laurie

  Guest-starring in the post-Superbowl episode of House, MD, Mira Sorvino chatted about the series and its star Hugh Laurie.

  Interview by Barbara Barnett — on Jan 28, 2008

• Actress Olivia Wilde Talks House, MD As The Series Returns With New Episodes

  New episodes of House, MD return to FOX on Tuesday with "It's a Wonderful Lie."

  Interview by Barbara Barnett — on Jan 24, 2008

• TV Review: House, MD Season One Pilot (Revisited)

  House creator David Shore and Hugh Laurie nailed the tone and drama of the series right from the start!

  Review by Barbara Barnett — on Jan 10, 2008

• House, MD: A Fabergé Egg of a Series

  Hugh Laurie has referred to House, MD scripts as "Fabergé eggs," intricate and fragile. And he's so very right.

  Opinion by Barbara Barnett — on Jan 01, 2008

• TV Review: House, MD - "Merry Little Christmas"

  From the third season of House, MD, "Merry Little Christmas" is among the most heartbreaking of Christmas-themed episodes.

  Review by Barbara Barnett — on Dec 12, 2007

• Before He Was House, MD: Must-Sees for Hugh Laurie Fans

  A little guide to some of Hugh Laurie's pre-House, MD work to tide us over during the strike and the winter hiatus.

  Opinion by Barbara Barnett — on Dec 10, 2007

• TV Review: House, MD - "Games"

  Another incredibly dense and fast paced episode as House finally puts his permanent team into place.

  Review by Barbara Barnett — on Dec 05, 2007

• And Then There Were Three: House Has His New Team!

  After an eight-week reality show-like audition, Dr. Gregory House (Hugh Laurie) has chosen his team. Here are the results!

  Opinion by Barbara Barnett — on Nov 29, 2007

• TV Review: House, MD - "You Don't Want to Know"

  The master of medical sleight of hand treats a magician. House is skeptical at first, but the patient's illness is more than an illusion.

  Review by Barbara Barnett — on Nov 21, 2007

• TV Review: House, MD - "Ugly"

  A House, MD episode that left me breathless, counting the seconds until the show came back from commercial break.

  Review by Barbara Barnett — on Nov 15, 2007

• Patients Make Us Miserable: Dr. Gregory House and Bedside Manner

  Dr. Gregory House avoids patients like the plague. But what happens when he does interact with them? This guide explains.

  Opinion by Barbara Barnett — on Nov 14, 2007

• Doing My Bit in Support of the WGA

  As a fan of House, MD for its intelligent writing (and excellent acting), I'm doing my bit in support of the writers strike.

  Opinion by Barbara Barnett — on Nov 11, 2007

• TV Review: House, MD Episode 4x06--"Whatever it Takes"

  Like the best House, MD episodes, “Whatever it Takes” is simple on the outside but complex and beautiful within.

  Review by Barbara Barnett — on Nov 08, 2007

• TV Review: House, MD - "Mirror, Mirror"

  This is one episode that must be watched more than once to really appreciate.

  Review by Barbara Barnett — on Nov 01, 2007

• Dr. Gregory House: Romantic Hero

  Like Bronte’s Rochester, Gregory House is a Romantic Hero.

  Opinion by Barbara Barnett — on Oct 30, 2007

• TV Review: House, MD - "Guardian Angels"

  I want to take a moment to give you a bit of insight into my perspective on the show.

  Review by Barbara Barnett — on Oct 25, 2007