
S4 · E14
Living the Dream
What Happened Last Episode
• House diagnosed a patient whose symptoms masked a deeper condition.
• House repeatedly avoided giving Cuddy's mandatory performance reviews.
• Amber and House fought over time spent with Wilson.
• Wilson struggled to balance his friendship with House and Amber.
• House ultimately confronted the patient's hidden underlying illness.
Key Characters

Gregory House
Kidnapped a soap opera actor to diagnose and treat him against his will.

James Wilson
Dating Amber Volakis, House's former fellowship candidate known as "Cutthroat Bitch."

Eric Foreman
Leads the remaining fellowship candidates but faces open challenges to his authority.

Robert Chase
Fired by House at the end of last season, no longer on the team.

Lisa Cuddy
Unaware House is running a secret hiring competition and treating a hidden patient.

Chris Taub
Hired as a permanent member of House's new diagnostic team.

Thirteen
Hired as a permanent member of House's new diagnostic team.

Lawrence Kutner
Hired as a permanent member of House's new diagnostic team.