S7 · E16
Out of the Chute
What Happened Last Episode
• Cuddy received a serious health scare and reassessed her life priorities.
• House struggled to focus, consumed by worry over Cuddy's condition.
• The team treated a teenager with mysterious and worsening symptoms.
• Body scars on the patient hinted at deeper issues beyond physical illness.
• Cuddy broke up with House after confronting what truly mattered to her.
Key Characters
Gregory House
Spiraling after his breakup with Cuddy, spending recklessly and jumping off a hotel balcony.
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
Broken up with House, watching him self-destruct in the aftermath.
Chris Taub
Confronts his wife about her closeness with a man from her infidelity support group.