A sudden, mysterious epidemic of sick newborns sweeps through the hospital maternity ward. Final Diagnosis: Echovirus 11.
(played by Chi McBride), who donates $100 million to the hospital and becomes Chairman of the Board. Vogler’s corporate mindset clashes with House’s disregard for rules, leading to a mandate for House to fire one of his team members. Emotional Arc: The season concludes with the introduction of Stacy Warner
House is forced to save the man who replaced him in Stacy's life. He performs a dangerous medical test without consent to prove his diagnosis, setting up the emotional stakes for Season 2. Key Character Evolution in Season 1
An intensive care specialist eager to please House, often acting as his sounding board. index of house m.d. season 1
– An epidemic at a local hospital forces House to work under pressure while Vogler’s threats peak. Love Hurts
Cushing's Disease (a benign pituitary tumor causing cortisol overproduction).
A homeless woman with an unknown identity collapses at a rave, exhibiting erratic behavior and a high fever. Final Diagnosis: Rabies. A sudden, mysterious epidemic of sick newborns sweeps
Leprosy (Hansen's Disease) contracted from his father's hidden business travels.
: A nun comes to the clinic with bleeding hands and severe allergic reactions. House goes to war with Cuddy to prove he didn't trigger her condition with a massive epinephrine overdose. E06. The Socratic Method
The team debates Occam's razor (the simplest explanation is usually the best) versus House's preference for complex anomalies. Episode 4: "Maternity" Original Air Date: December 7, 2004 Key Character Evolution in Season 1 An intensive
The patient is forced to choose between terminating her pregnancy to save her own life or delaying treatment to save the unborn child. Vogler calls for a board vote to terminate House's employment. Episode 19: "Kids" Original Air Date: May 3, 2005
Leprosy (Hansen's disease) combined with anthrax exposure, contracted from his father's overseas business trips.
: House teaches a class by telling the stories of three patients, including the origin of his own leg injury.