House, M.D. (Season 1)

[oceanflower]

Discuss the first season of House. Which is your favorute episode so far? Who is your favorite character? Do you think Dr. House and Dr. Cameron should get together? And anything else you'd like to talk about....but don't talk about Season 2 in this thread, as many people are still watching Season 1. There's a separate thread for Season 2. (http://www.literatureforums.net/vb3/showthread.php?t=4006)



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washingtonpost.com (http://www.washingtonpost.com/)
The 'House' That Laurie Built
By Michael O'Sullivan
Washington Post Staff Writer
Friday, September 2, 2005; WE37

Hugh Laurie, who can be heard on the big screen as the voice of Gutsy the pigeon in the feature-length kiddie cartoon "Valiant," is up for an Emmy Award this month for outstanding lead actor in a drama series. What's perhaps more interesting to note than the British-born, Cambridge-educated actor's nomination is the fact that the television series in which he stars, "House, M.D.," did not get a similar nod from the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for outstanding drama series.

That isn't to say that the medical-mystery drama -- whose first season has just come out on DVD from Universal Studios Home Entertainment, and whose second season premieres Sept. 13 on Fox -- didn't deserve one. The show, each episode of which centers on the efforts of Laurie's Dr. Gregory House to diagnose a difficult medical condition, more than holds its own in a crowded field of "C.S.I."-style competitors. But what makes "House, M.D." unique, and propels the show forward, is Laurie's portrayal of the caustic, misanthropic, eye-rolling, pain-pill-popping and piano-playing medical genius who has been known to prescribe cigarettes to a patient suffering from inflammatory bowels.

Like other great TV eccentrics -- Tony Shalhoub's obsessive-compulsive detective Adrian Monk comes most immediately to mind -- Laurie's performance goes way beyond mere shtick, with each episode peeling away a little more of House's anger to reveal his broken humanity, in a way that, say, Ted Danson's similar character on "Becker" never really did.

The three-disc, 22-episode set includes a handful of mostly lukewarm extras, in which the cast (which includes Omar Epps and Robert Sean Leonard) and crew (e.g., director-producer Bryan "X2" Singer) sing the show's praises. And although a tour of the set is nice, the place it's most tempting to go is inside the title character's head. But the question of what exactly makes House tick, and what is going to tick him off next, is the mystery that keeps "House, M.D." so haunting.

[TariNumenesse]

Like other great TV eccentrics -- Tony Shalhoub's obsessive-compulsive detective Adrian Monk comes most immediately to mind -- Laurie's performance goes way beyond mere shtick, with each episode peeling away a little more of House's anger to reveal his broken humanity, in a way that, say, Ted Danson's similar character on "Becker" never really did.

That is so true. Every week we do discover a little more about House, and each week Laurie reveals that little bit more beautifully. I think that there could be no one more deserving of that Emmy. (Though I don't really know who else is nominated.)

Well, having watched the episode last night, I am getting more and more excited about what is to come in the rest of series one. The episode aired in Australia last night was about the baseball player who had the drugs problem, though what I liked about this episode was that for once, instead of focussing more on the patient, we had a bit of relationship building and discovery about House himself. It was an excellent follow up to the episode in which House went without his pills.

As for series two, please don't talk too much about it, as here in Australia we are still in series one! At least mark the start of your posts with WARNING: SERIES TWO SPOILERS! :)

[Star_Anise]

Yes, I really liek how the focus of the show has shifted from primarily being about the patients and their "mystery" illnesses, to House himself, and what we learn through his relationships. Laurie is fantastic, in that he can make the shift from caustic to fragile without making me want to throw up - instead, feeling his humanity. This is quite a feat!

I dug the last episode for another reason too - my brother has Addison's disease, so I have an idea of how hard it is to diagnose.

Bring on more House!

[oceanflower]

I went out yesterday and bought the series 1 DVD set. My arthritis was acting up all night, so I got to watch the first 4 episodes...I'm hooked! I've always loved Hugh Laurie as Bertie Wooster in the hilarious Jeeves and Wooster series (I own the whole DVD set), so I wasn't sure how I was going to take to him in this completely different role...and using an American accent, yet! He's such a fabulous actor, though, that I never once thought of Bertie Wooster, and I just love him as the most peculiar but strangely vulnerable Dr. House. I can't wait to watch the rest of the episodes over the weekend...I have to watch 12 more to complete series 1 before series 2 premiers on Tuesday evening.

[eflo]

Heh...when I saw this thread...I was thinking House, Maryland. ...and I thought....hmm...never heard of it. Then, when I learned it was a TV show, I thought...hmm...never heard of it. How come it's been on for a few seasons, and I've never heard of it? :confused:

[oceanflower]

A week ago I'd never heard of it either. Today. I'm addicted to it.

[oceanflower]

Heh...when I saw this thread...I was thinking House, Maryland.

Oops...that was my spelling error. All fixed now. :)

[Star_Anise]

Watch it, eflo. Then you will understand. Only then will you know why we hace this thread - and why I'm cursing myself for agreeing to work again next Wednesday (House night, which means I'll miss it). Ugh!

[oceanflower]

Like other great TV eccentrics -- Tony Shalhoub's obsessive-compulsive detective Adrian Monk comes most immediately to mind -- Laurie's performance goes way beyond mere shtick, with each episode peeling away a little more of House's anger to reveal his broken humanity, in a way that, say, Ted Danson's similar character on "Becker" never really did.

That is so true. Every week we do discover a little more about House, and each week Laurie reveals that little bit more beautifully. I think that there could be no one more deserving of that Emmy. (Though I don't really know who else is nominated.)

Well, having watched the episode last night, I am getting more and more excited about what is to come in the rest of series one. The episode aired in Australia last night was about the baseball player who had the drugs problem, though what I liked about this episode was that for once, instead of focussing more on the patient, we had a bit of relationship building and discovery about House himself. It was an excellent follow up to the episode in which House went without his pills.

As for series two, please don't talk too much about it, as here in Australia we are still in series one! At least mark the start of your posts with WARNING: SERIES TWO SPOILERS! :)

So what's the latest episode that's aired in Australia?...because I've already watched the baseball player episode ans the addison's disease episode on my dvd set, and I've still got one more dvd to watch (on both sides). Is season 1 still running right now? Does this mean that I won't have anyone to discuss season 2 with (it starts on Tuesday here in the USA)? Oh, the cruel irony!

[Jezebel]

Oh no Liz, don't worry I will be watching season two (it is marked on my calendar) and would love a House discussion thread. I am addicted as well :)

[oceanflower]

Oh, good Denise! Perhaps I'll turn this thread into a "Season1" thread, and start a separate thread for season 2..that way you and I won't ruin it for the others. (Sound like a good idea, everyone?)

[TariNumenesse]

So what's the latest episode that's aired in Australia?...because I've already watched the baseball player episode ans the addison's disease episode on my dvd set, and I've still got one more dvd to watch (on both sides). Is season 1 still running right now? Does this mean that I won't have anyone to discuss season 2 with (it starts on Tuesday here in the USA)? Oh, the cruel irony!

We are just about to see the one about Chase and his Dad. I know nothing else about it yet. We are so far behind...this time next year we'll be halfway through series two.

For some reason the Aussie TV stations didn't think that House would be successful, but it has really taken off here. After all, it's got Jesse Spencer in it, an Aussie through and through and former heart throb of Neighbours. The concept is also really good - so sick of CSI - something a bit different. I wasn't going to miss it. However, the newspapers and TV stations still can't understand how it has been so successful. They are very confused. :D

[oceanflower]

I've only got two more episodes of season 1 to watch on dvd, which I'm going to do this morning. Tonight is the season 2 premier....yeah!! I've begun a separate season 2 thread, and re-named this one "season 1." It looks like Denise and I will be the only ones discussing season 2.

[TariNumenesse offline]

Excellent thinking, Liz! We Aussies will catch up eventually. (By which time you'll be on series three...)

[Star_Anise]

So what was the last episode like, Tari? As mentioned, I had to sacrifice my Wednesday to the work monster, so tell me if I missed a great episode or just a really good one.

[TariNumenesse]

Lots of Chase, House meddling in Chase's life, Wilson flirting again, Foreman sinking to the background, and shocking revelations about Chase and his dad... :o ! House knows something Chase doesn't know...

I can't believe you missed it. You will be able to catch up, I suppose, but if a certain event takes place than you may be a little confused. Can you possibly get a hold of it?

It was a good episode. Not as good as the one where he stopped taking drugs, but focussing even more on the relationships now.

We're just over halfway there now, I think!

[Star_Anise]

Lots of Chase, House meddling in Chase's life, Wilson flirting again, Foreman sinking to the background, and shocking revelations about Chase and his dad... :o ! House knows something Chase doesn't know...

I can't believe you missed it. You will be able to catch up, I suppose, but if a certain event takes place than you may be a little confused. Can you possibly get a hold of it?

It was a good episode. Not as good as the one where he stopped taking drugs, but focussing even more on the relationships now.

We're just over halfway there now, I think!

I don't think I can get a hold of it - I can't record it from home, and none of my friends did so, therefore...:o. Can't you fill me in on anything really important? Pretty please? Sounds like such a good episode *kicks self*.

[TariNumenesse]

Sorry, Star, I intended to tell you what happened before this week's episode, but it didn't happen. Basically, Chase's dad left Chase and his mother when his mother was dying. Chase couldn't forgive him, and the reason he came back was because he has cancer and wanted to mend things with Chase. Chase eventually saw him and began to talk to him again. I don't think anything else of great importance happened.

Did you see last night's episode? Do you think that House and Cameron are going to get together?

I am so upset that Laurie didn't win the Emmy. :bad:

[oceanflower]

I am so upset that Laurie didn't win the Emmy. :bad:

He completely deserved to win! Who votes for the Emmy Awards, anyway? Other actors and actresses? Because I don't think the Emmys necessarily reflect the choice of the audience. :bad: :bad: :mad:

[oceanflower]

Sorry, Star, I intended to tell you what happened before this week's episode, but it didn't happen. Basically, Chase's dad left Chase and his mother when his mother was dying. Chase couldn't forgive him, and the reason he came back was because he has cancer and wanted to mend things with Chase. Chase eventually saw him and began to talk to him again. I don't think anything else of great importance happened.
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Of possible importance in a future episode (no, that's not a spoiler...it hasn't come up in another episode so far) is that the elder Dr. Chase revealed to Dr. House that he is in the final stages of cancer. Dr. House intended to tell young Dr. Chase about this against the wishes of old Dr. Chase, but changed his mind. The young Dr. Chase decided at the last minute to see his father, and met him as he was on his way to the airport to leave for Australia. They embraced. Young Dr. Chase said he would try to visit Australia in the next year. This was very poignant since the old Dr. Chase will be dead by then, however old Dr. Chase still doesn't reveal his cancer to his son. Young Dr. Chase still has no idea that his father is dying.

[Scheherazade]

Having watched only couple of episodes, I will drop my half a cent too.

I like the show. I like the cast. I like the fact that they are dealing with unusual illnesses. However, I think Laurie is a little over doing it. He needs to relax a little more. Maybe he will feel more at home next season.

[oceanflower]

I thinki t's central to the show that House is very un-relaxed person. In the beginning of the first season you know very little about Dr. House. Without spoiling anything for you folks who are behind the USA epsisode-wise, several reasons why House is the way he is will be revealed. I don't think I'd enjoy a relaxed House, myself. If he gets too comfortable or "at home," he'll just be another run-of-the-mill character like all the other detectives or doctors on other programs. I do think you have to watch more than one or two episodes to appreciate (or not appreciate) the show, and those should viewed in some degree of chronological order, becasue even though the cases are always new there is a definite, sometimes subtle, progression in character development from one episode to the next.

[Scheherazade]

I thinki t's central to the show that House is very un-relaxed person. In the beginning of the first season you know very little about Dr. House. Without spoiling anything for you folks who are behind the USA epsisode-wise, several reasons why House is the way he is will be revealed. I don't think I'd enjoy a relaxed House, myself. If he gets too comfortable or "at home," he'll just be another run-of-the-mill character like all the other detectives or doctors on other programs. I do think you have to watch more than one or two episodes to appreciate (or not appreciate) the show, and those should viewed in some degree of chronological order, becasue even though the cases are always new there is a definite, sometimes subtle, progression in character development from one episode to the next.I did not mean the character House but Laurie himself. I like the character House and I can see that he has 'some' issues, which makes him both endearing and both annoying but I don't think Laurie is very comffy in House's shoes yet.

[Star_Anise]

Sorry, Star, I intended to tell you what happened before this week's episode, but it didn't happen. Basically, Chase's dad left Chase and his mother when his mother was dying. Chase couldn't forgive him, and the reason he came back was because he has cancer and wanted to mend things with Chase. Chase eventually saw him and began to talk to him again. I don't think anything else of great importance happened.

Did you see last night's episode? Do you think that House and Cameron are going to get together?

I am so upset that Laurie didn't win the Emmy. :bad:

Thank you so much, Tari, I would have hated for this to come to return in an epsiode and for me to have no idea what was going on.

Yes, I am very disappointed he didn't win the Emmy. Have I mentioned House is the only TV I watch? :p

I definitely saw last night's episode...and I can't say I can see anything happening between House and Cameron. It's possible, and I can see why, but....it just doesn't seem right. But then again, House was a very naughty boy, wasn't he? His decision to lie to the transplant board had me on the edge of my seat. However, I didn't believe him at all when he told Cameron he didn't like her. It hurt to hear it, that's for sure.

[oceanflower]

I did not mean the character House but Laurie himself. I like the character House and I can see that he has 'some' issues, which makes him both endearing and both annoying but I don't think Laurie is very comffy in House's shoes yet.

How do you feel about his American accent? A British viewer on an R.E.M. forum I visit can't get used to hearing it. I've heard Hugh Laurie's extremely British accent from watching and loving him as Bertie Wooster in the Jeeves and Wooster British series, and before I saw the show I wondered how he was going to pull off an American accent. As an American I must say that his accent is seemless... I completely forget that he's British. :)

[Scheherazade]

Laurie is British??!!!!?!?!!??

;)

[TariNumenesse]

Thank you so much, Tari, I would have hated for this to come to return in an epsiode and for me to have no idea what was going on.

Yes, I am very disappointed he didn't win the Emmy. Have I mentioned House is the only TV I watch? :p

I definitely saw last night's episode...and I can't say I can see anything happening between House and Cameron. It's possible, and I can see why, but....it just doesn't seem right. But then again, House was a very naughty boy, wasn't he? His decision to lie to the transplant board had me on the edge of my seat. However, I didn't believe him at all when he told Cameron he didn't like her. It hurt to hear it, that's for sure.

I think Cameron has a bit of a thing for House, but I doubt that it will be acted upon. I was quite upset when House said that he didn't like her, but we all know that he is lying. It is not possible that he dislikes everyone!

I was on the edge of my seat when he lied to the transplant board as well. I feel sorry for Wilson...he never knows what to do when it comes to House.

[oceanflower]

Anout that translpant....why did House seem so sympathetic and concerned (in an emotional way, not professional way) about the transplant patient? He's not ususally that way with his patients.

[Star_Anise]

Anout that translpant....why did House seem so sympathetic and concerned (in an emotional way, not professional way) about the transplant patient? He's not ususally that way with his patients.

I was wondering that myself, as this seemed to be an episode where the emphasis was so much more clearly placed on the personal relationships of the characters, rather than the balance that is usually found between this and the case they are investigating. All he did was get her to tell him she wanted to live...perhaps a comparison can be found in the way House sabotages himself, and the relationship this bears to his desire to live...I don't know, I'm just wondering.

[TariNumenesse]

Star, Star, Star, where are you? Have you been watching House the past two weeks? Have you been seeing the explosive action? House likes Cameron!!!!! Cameron likes House!!!!! What's gonna happen now?

I love Wilson. I feel so sorry for him. But every time I watch the show I want to watch Dead Poets Society, thanks to him. :)

[Star_Anise]

I have been watching it when I can, Tari, but I've missed at least two episodes (would have been only one of they hadn't decided to show an episode last Thursday. Grrr!). The last episode I caught was the one where House had to decide whether or not to give that speech. So, has Cameron left, because that bit confused me. I'm sure I've missed so many important bits, but I do still feel that anything between House and Cameron is doomed, and I also have the feeling that things can't stay as they are between House, Cutty and Vogler. One of them must go, and it won't be House.

Thoughts, Tari? Anything really important I've missed?

[oceanflower]

Star, Star, Star, where are you? Have you been watching House the past two weeks? Have you been seeing the explosive action? House likes Cameron!!!!! Cameron likes House!!!!! What's gonna happen now?

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It's obvious that Cameron likes House...but are you sure that House has reciprocal feelings?

[oceanflower]

http://www.house-online.org/images/hugh13.jpgI

I posted this in the Season 2 thread, but its so great I had to share it with you Season 1 folks.:D

[Star_Anise]

I just stopped in as a break from my studying, Liz, and am I glad I glanced at this thread! That'll sustain me for a while. I just have to think of all the House I'll be able to watch when I'm done!

[TariNumenesse]

How Dare They!!!!! :mad: :bad: Here I Am Looking Forward To "date With Cameron" Show, And The Stupid Tv Channel Goes And Puts A Repeat On! And They Have One Scheduled For Next Week As Well!!!! I Am Outraged!!!!! :mad: How Dare They Do That To Us? And The Tv Guide Says Clearly The New One As Well!!!! They Do This With Every Single Successful Tv Show!!!! Very, Very Angry!!!! :mad: :mad: :mad: :bad: :bad: :bad:

[oceanflower]

I feel your pain, Tari. Here in the USA season 2 was cancelled for the entire month of October because of professional baseball playoffs....Insanity, I tell you! INSANITY!! I'm having withdrawal symptoms! :p

[Star_Anise]

Not happy, people, not happy - needed my House medicine this week and it was a damned repeat!!!! GRRR!!!

But, on the upside, it means I'll be able to catch up on the two epsiodes I missed before they air any new ones. So, until then, no new theories to put forward.

[TariNumenesse]

I feel your pain, Tari. Here in the USA season 2 was cancelled for the entire month of October because of professional baseball playoffs....Insanity, I tell you! INSANITY!! I'm having withdrawal symptoms! :p

House replaced with baseball?!?!?! Who watches baseball?

[Star_Anise]

Ok, I'm all caught up, have now seen every epsiode that has aired here (although, curse my luck, will miss next week's, the one with the BIG DATE!!!).

I can't believe Cameron - but I am also loving what we're learning about Dr Wilson. Certainly becoming a favourite character of mine. And I could so see that Vogler couldn't last.

On a side note, my love for House has spread to my friends - I've got at least three other people thanking me for introducing them to Dr House!

[TariNumenesse]

Ok, I'm all caught up, have now seen every epsiode that has aired here (although, curse my luck, will miss next week's, the one with the BIG DATE!!!).

I can't believe Cameron - but I am also loving what we're learning about Dr Wilson. Certainly becoming a favourite character of mine. And I could so see that Vogler couldn't last.

On a side note, my love for House has spread to my friends - I've got at least three other people thanking me for introducing them to Dr House!

Yay for Star, all caught up! :)
Dr Wilson was always one of my favourite characters. I just knew that there were a lot of layers that needed to be peeled back, especially after he told House about his brother who just disappeared. And yeah, Vogler would never last.
Well done on introducing your friends to House! I did that with some of my friends as well - it's so satisfying, no?


It's obvious that Cameron likes House...but are you sure that House has reciprocal feelings?

I meant to say this earlier, but Liz, don't ruin our happy feelings just because you have the second series. Leave us our happiness while we can have it! ( :p )

[oceanflower]

Yay for Star, all caught up! :)
Dr Wilson was always one of my favourite characters. I just knew that there were a lot of layers that needed to be peeled back, especially after he told House about his brother who just disappeared. And yeah, Vogler would never last.
Well done on introducing your friends to House! I did that with some of my friends as well - it's so satisfying, no?



I meant to say this earlier, but Liz, don't ruin our happy feelings just because you have the second series. Leave us our happiness while we can have it! ( :p )

:confused: I'm not ruining anything. I have an episode guide from season 1 on my desk so I am careful not to give anything away about future episodes. I was asking an hypothetical question I myself asked when I was as far along in the episodes as you are. When I was where you are now, I din't think House liked Cameron as much as she liked him. She "asked" him on the date, not the other way around. Sorry, just wanted to particpate int the Episode 1 discussion, as well.

BTW....You'll see when you get to the " Episode 2" thread that I've gone to great lenghths to prevent anyone from reading "spoilers."

[TariNumenesse]

Well, fellow season one watchers, what did you think of the final? And what of the revelation of how House gained the limp?

I think the teaching episode is my favourite so far. It was very well done, very subtle, and enlightening. Excellent way to explain the past to us.

[TariNumenesse]

:confused: I'm not ruining anything. I have an episode guide from season 1 on my desk so I am careful not to give anything away about future episodes. I was asking an hypothetical question I myself asked when I was as far along in the episodes as you are. When I was where you are now, I din't think House liked Cameron as much as she liked him. She "asked" him on the date, not the other way around. Sorry, just wanted to particpate int the Episode 1 discussion, as well.

BTW....You'll see when you get to the " Episode 2" thread that I've gone to great lenghths to prevent anyone from reading "spoilers."

Sorry Liz, just trying to make a pathetic joke...I didn't mean anything by it. I know that House doesn't really like Cameron, but I just want him to like someone, and now that I know he does, I'm happy. During last night's episode I just wanted to give him a big hug. :)

[oceanflower]

Well, fellow season one watchers, what did you think of the final? And what of the revelation of how House gained the limp?

I think the teaching episode is my favourite so far. It was very well done, very subtle, and enlightening. Excellent way to explain the past to us.

I'm ambivilent about this episode. I didn't particularly like the way they presented the facts behind House's limp, etc... I found it to be the most boring episode presentation-wise, although the facts were defiintely the most important. I think I would have enjoyed it more if it had been presented in the usual format, as a "present the case/solve the case" episode as they usually do, but this time with House as the patient...a flash-back without the lecture bit. And I remember still wondering after this epsisode: "Does he still care about Stacey? How much? Does Cameron still have a chance? (Who are you rooting for? I was rooting for Cameron. :) )

[TariNumenesse]

I'm ambivilent about this episode. I didn't particularly like the way they presented the facts behind House's limp, etc... I found it to be the most boring episode presentation-wise, although the facts were defiintely the most important. I think I would have enjoyed it more if it had been presented in the usual format, as a "present the case/solve the case" episode as they usually do, but this time with House as the patient...a flash-back without the lecture bit. And I remember still wondering after this epsisode: "Does he still care about Stacey? How much? Does Cameron still have a chance? (Who are you rooting for? I was rooting for Cameron. :) )

Sooo rooting for Cameron.
I thought the presentation of the episode was a nice break from the usual format. I particularly liked the way Chase, Foreman, Cameron and Wilson came in throughout and commented on the lesson. It was good to see it told through House's eyes, in the way he would present it to a stranger.

On another note, the DVD set for season 1 is coming out in a week. I hope it doesn't cost too much, I'm on a budget!

And I missed Hugh Laurie on Parkinson yesterday. :(

[Star_Anise]

Ok, so I've finally seen every episode in season one (took me long enough, I know). Now I just have to survive until season two begins...:(


I'm ambivilent about this episode. I didn't particularly like the way they presented the facts behind House's limp, etc... I found it to be the most boring episode presentation-wise, although the facts were defiintely the most important. I think I would have enjoyed it more if it had been presented in the usual format, as a "present the case/solve the case" episode as they usually do, but this time with House as the patient...a flash-back without the lecture bit. And I remember still wondering after this epsisode: "Does he still care about Stacey? How much? Does Cameron still have a chance? (Who are you rooting for? I was rooting for Cameron. :) )

I loved this episode. It was great - and it was possibly the only way we could learn all the facts about House's leg - by him presenting it as a diagnostic/treatment challenge, to seemingly impartial third parties.

The final episode was alos well written, and now we know there'll definitely be some interesting developments.

[Jezebel]

I'm ambivilent about this episode. I didn't particularly like the way they presented the facts behind House's limp, etc... I found it to be the most boring episode presentation-wise, although the facts were defiintely the most important. I think I would have enjoyed it more if it had been presented in the usual format, as a "present the case/solve the case" episode as they usually do, but this time with House as the patient...a flash-back without the lecture bit. And I remember still wondering after this epsisode: "Does he still care about Stacey? How much? Does Cameron still have a chance? (Who are you rooting for? I was rooting for Cameron. :) )


I liked this episode, I thought it was an interesting way of presenting House's history. I don't think I would have liked it as much if it was done in the more straight forward format.

I seem to be in the minority, I am rooting for Stacey. I can't stand Cameron and I think she is all wrong for House.

[Star_Anise]

I seem to be in the minority, I am rooting for Stacey. I can't stand Cameron and I think she is all wrong for House.

I'm not a Cameron supporter at all - she's all about good intentions, and well, if wishes were horses... I think House certainly had a point with what he said on their date - although he was of course harsher in his delivery than he needed to be. Stacey is not close to my heart either. She's no good for House, more to the point, he does need to move on from her. Easy enough to say, hey?