S7 · E10
Carrot or Stick
What Happened Last Episode
• A subway hero collapsed mysteriously after rescuing a stranger from tracks.
• House and his team investigated the man's hidden medical condition.
• House deliberately avoided dinner with Cuddy and her mother.
• Cuddy confronted House about dodging her opinionated mother.
• The team ultimately diagnosed and treated the patient's underlying illness.
Key Characters
Gregory House
Secretly helped Cuddy's daughter Rachel get into a prestigious preschool.
James Wilson
Dating his ex-wife Sam and supporting House's post-recovery life.
Eric Foreman
Leads the diagnostic team solo while House stays unreachable with Cuddy.
Robert Chase
Deals with a humiliating photo of himself posted on a social-networking site.
Lisa Cuddy
Struggles to balance her role as hospital administrator with her relationship with House.
Chris Taub
Confronts his wife about her closeness with a man from her infidelity support group.
Thirteen
Has left the diagnostics team, her position now vacant and being filled.