House m.d.
TV Show • 2004 • Drama
ReportThis tv show contains 58 potentially triggering events.
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In episode 3, Season 4, the dog dies at the end of the series from swallowing the pills.
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Dog dies in 97 Seconds due to drug intake.
Lab rats die and are shown being experimented on in a few episodes (Euphoria Part 2, Informed Consent, The Fix).
A dead cat is experimented on in Detox.
Lab rats die and are shown being experimented on in a few episodes (Euphoria Part 2, Informed Consent, The Fix).
A dead cat is experimented on in Detox.
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Steve McQueen is House's rat, which House does really care for. Unfortunately, House does end up having to use Steve for an experiment, which involves killing him. Not necessarily abuse, but could be seen as mistreatment. (Euphoria Part 2, season 2, episode 21)
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no. there is chicken fighting though, in one episode, where the patient gets sick from a chicken-transmitted disease.
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S1 E11, House autopsies a cat on-screen after it died of naphthalene (a toxin released by termites). It is a graphic autopsy.
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There are no dragons. This is a realistic show.
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S1 E7. Patient hallucinates spiders bursting out of her skin and crawling on her arm and bed.
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In 3 Stories (S1, E21), a snake is shown.
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Swarms of bugs occur in Detox (S1, E11), Dying Changes Everything (S5, E1), and Massage Therapy (S7, E4).
Mild bugs every so often throughout the show.
Mild bugs every so often throughout the show.
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House's leg pain is often accused of being psychosomatic, or all in his head, which does affect him, but I wouldn't exactly call it gaslighting.
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Parents are often accused of abusing their kids.
A teen is abused by her drug addicted mother (S8, E10), but nothing is shown.
A dad is very intensely accused of abusing his children, and some bloody clothes are shown, but it is proved false (S3, E19).
Chase was abused by his alcoholic mother. It is talked about throughout the series but not in detail.
House was abused by his father. It is talked about throughout the series but not in detail.
A teen is abused by her drug addicted mother (S8, E10), but nothing is shown.
A dad is very intensely accused of abusing his children, and some bloody clothes are shown, but it is proved false (S3, E19).
Chase was abused by his alcoholic mother. It is talked about throughout the series but not in detail.
House was abused by his father. It is talked about throughout the series but not in detail.
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In S5, E1, Dying Changes Everything, the patient lies about having been domestically abused, but it is proven false.
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Vague spoilers: it is implied that House's father was abusive towards him. Whether you can attribute all of House's abusive actions to that is debatable, but it's something to be aware of
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House is addicted to Vicodin (Hydrocodone with Acetaminophen) throughout the series. He is often observed taking the pills.
There are a few other addicted patients, but if you can't handle addiction, I wouldn't watch the show.
There are a few other addicted patients, but if you can't handle addiction, I wouldn't watch the show.
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House uses Vicodin, some patients use alcohol, marijuana, Vicodin, heroin, or cocaine.
Cameron is once observed taking crystal meth, and Thirteen takes drugs at one point.
Drug use is prevalent throughout the show.
If drugs or addiction is a problem for you, I wouldn't watch the show.
Cameron is once observed taking crystal meth, and Thirteen takes drugs at one point.
Drug use is prevalent throughout the show.
If drugs or addiction is a problem for you, I wouldn't watch the show.
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While House is typically accused of being a drug addict, he is also an alcoholic. He is often observed drinking Scotch at bars, his own apartment, and work.
S5, E4, Birthmarks, the patient is an alcoholic.
S5, E15, Unfaithful, the patient is accused of being an alcoholic.
There are several others, but these are the most notable in my memory.
I'd avoid the show if people chronically using alcohol is an issue for you.
S5, E4, Birthmarks, the patient is an alcoholic.
S5, E15, Unfaithful, the patient is accused of being an alcoholic.
There are several others, but these are the most notable in my memory.
I'd avoid the show if people chronically using alcohol is an issue for you.
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Throughout the show, psychotic patients are restrained by staff.
In S2, E24, No Reason, House is restrained to his bed.
In S6, E1, Broken, House is restrained to his bed.
In S7, E22, After Hours, the patient is handcuffed to her bed.
There might be a few others.
In S2, E24, No Reason, House is restrained to his bed.
In S6, E1, Broken, House is restrained to his bed.
In S7, E22, After Hours, the patient is handcuffed to her bed.
There might be a few others.
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S3, E12, One Day One Room.
Nothing is shown.
Nothing is shown.
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House shaves his face a few times. Most notable is S5, E16, The Softer Side, where he shaves his face in his bathroom.
As for cutting, some patients do self harm, but none are shown in the act, and no bloody or bleeding cuts are shown (some are shown scabbed or fully healed).
A main character cuts themself in S3, E10, Merry Little Christmas. The cutting is not shown, but the cuts are shown while bloody or bleeding.
As for cutting, some patients do self harm, but none are shown in the act, and no bloody or bleeding cuts are shown (some are shown scabbed or fully healed).
A main character cuts themself in S3, E10, Merry Little Christmas. The cutting is not shown, but the cuts are shown while bloody or bleeding.
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Nothing graphic, it was just discussed. No known characters get crushed, but a patient is rescued from that.
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S3, E18, a young girl presents with cuts there.
They obviously are not shown.
They obviously are not shown.
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A main character comes very close in the last episode of S8, and it is implied that their cause of death is burning alive, but it is later proved false.
In S3, E11, Words and Deeds, a firefighter presents with skin grafts due to being burnt in the past.
Nobody dies from it.
In S3, E11, Words and Deeds, a firefighter presents with skin grafts due to being burnt in the past.
Nobody dies from it.
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S1E2. Patient hallucinates House using large scissors to cut off his big toe. The mutilation is not shown, but there is the sound of scissors closing.
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Many tests are performed on eyes, some of which show needles being placed into the eyes. There is no blood, and it is all performed in a surgical setting with no lasting trauma to the eye.
In S2, E24, No Reason, the patients eye pops out. It's really gross.
In S2, E24, No Reason, the patients eye pops out. It's really gross.
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It's a medical show, many procedures are shown throughout the series.
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This one is debatable.
It is a medical show, so surgery and surgical wounds are prevalent. If that bothers you, this show is definitely not your thing.
Sometimes patients present with open wounds, which can get pretty gory.
TLDR, if you can handle surgical scenes and mild gore, the show should be ok. If blood freaks you out, not the show for you.
It is a medical show, so surgery and surgical wounds are prevalent. If that bothers you, this show is definitely not your thing.
Sometimes patients present with open wounds, which can get pretty gory.
TLDR, if you can handle surgical scenes and mild gore, the show should be ok. If blood freaks you out, not the show for you.
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No one dies of it. But there are frequent reactions in which the patient's airway closes and they have to be intubated.
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housemdfanatic
Many patients struggle to breathe, too many to count.
If this is an issue, either watch with caution or skip the series.
If this is an issue, either watch with caution or skip the series.
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It's a medical show. Bones are broken many times.
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In S1, E21, 3 Stories, amputation is heavily discussed, and an amputation alternative is done against the patient's will.
!! In S6, E22, Help Me, a girl is trapped under a building. Amputation is the only solution. The amputation is shown in process. It is pretty graphic. !!
In S7, E19, Last Temptation, a girl gets her arm amputated against her will. The amputation is not shown in process, only the aftermath.
!! In S6, E22, Help Me, a girl is trapped under a building. Amputation is the only solution. The amputation is shown in process. It is pretty graphic. !!
In S7, E19, Last Temptation, a girl gets her arm amputated against her will. The amputation is not shown in process, only the aftermath.
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I don't remember any episodes where teeth are chipped, broken, or damaged, but some teeth do fall out or are stained.
Teeth falling out occurs in S8, E14 Love Is Blind.
Teeth falling out occurs in S8, E14 Love Is Blind.
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No death, but a girl does fall from a second-floor railing, becoming unconscious and breaking bones.
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Many seizures take place throughout the show.
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In S3, E7, Son of a Coma Guy, the man hangs himself so his heart can be donated.
The hanging is not shown, but it is discussed, and a thump is heard.
The hanging is not shown, but it is discussed, and a thump is heard.
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s6e16 "Lockdown": the hospital is put on lockdown as an infant is missing. it is a major plot throughout the episode. in the end, the baby is found safe and was taken by accident and without malicious intent
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A teenage model is extremely sexualized. Another teenage girl stalks Dr. House because some fungi pores in her brain make her attracted to him, and there are many sexualized shots of her. Dr House is pretty known for having the worst bedside manner on earth, and treats various minors where he asks them about their sexual health rather crudely. (Pregnant 12-year-old, a teenager trying to get birth control, and various others)
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Several child patients die.
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Yeah lol
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Yes at the end of season 8 but it is not shown on screen
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House overdoses on pills and other medications throughout the show, other patients overdose as well.
If overdose or drugging is a problem, I'd skip the show or watch with caution.
If overdose or drugging is a problem, I'd skip the show or watch with caution.
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Some patients who die are/were parents.
The only notable one I remember was S7, E5, Unplanned Parenthood.
The only notable one I remember was S7, E5, Unplanned Parenthood.
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it's a repeating plot point that someone gets an STD because of cheating and/or a cheating partner.
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House is drugged (by Cuddy) and driven somewhere (by Wilson).
That's the only kidnapping I can remember.
That's the only kidnapping I can remember.
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There's a few, but I can't remember which episodes.
One time, Cuddy showered a young patient off who was overheating.
House is shown several times taking baths to help with his leg, and once he takes a bath with his girlfriend.
One time, Cuddy showered a young patient off who was overheating.
House is shown several times taking baths to help with his leg, and once he takes a bath with his girlfriend.
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S8, E6, the patient is a clown.
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S8, E18, the grandfather and mother claim that the child is possessed. After an exorcism ritual, he is magically cured.
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In S3, E6, Que Sera Sera, the patient's fart is what signifies that he is still alive.
In S8, E18, Body and Soul, Park farts in the elevator.
There is lots of spitting and coughing up fluids in the show.
In S8, E18, Body and Soul, Park farts in the elevator.
There is lots of spitting and coughing up fluids in the show.
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Again, medical show. Some patients do defecate or urinate on themselves.
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Vomiting is very prevalent throughout house, however there is a helpful guide I found (I thought I had found it here, but it doesn't seem to be here anymore).
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hSlT_ov4WlwB3M316-DDtDrUuxPQ2-UbckIZfUKWya4/edit
This lists all the timestamps where someone vomits or coughs up liquid.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hSlT_ov4WlwB3M316-DDtDrUuxPQ2-UbckIZfUKWya4/edit
This lists all the timestamps where someone vomits or coughs up liquid.
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No spoilers !! But it is one of the main topics of season 8 and the first few episodes are in a prison
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House hates cops. Cops, parole officers, etc, are typically not his friends, so.. No. No copaganda.
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It's mentioned but off screen, so no visual or audio
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Cancer is often included in the DDX, and some patients do have cancer.
A main character is diagnosed with cancer at the end of the show. They do not die from it, but it is implied that they do at the end of the show.
A main character is diagnosed with cancer at the end of the show. They do not die from it, but it is implied that they do at the end of the show.
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Broken Part 1 and Part 2 both take place in a psychiatric hospital.
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Medical show!!
Syringes and needles nearly every episode. Used on patients, doctors, themselves.
Syringes and needles nearly every episode. Used on patients, doctors, themselves.
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99% of the show takes place in a hospital.
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Yes, there was an episode with that one autistic kid with the worms and i guess he was at least a little bit abused (or mishandled) by his parents because of his autism. This includes things like screaming at him, making him do things he doesn't want to etc.
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Patients frequently experience psychosis which causes them to punch, choke, or stab doctors.
This is a big deal in S8, E11, Nobody's Fault, when a patient's psychosis causes a near fatal stabbing.
This is a big deal in S8, E11, Nobody's Fault, when a patient's psychosis causes a near fatal stabbing.
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Heart monitor reacts to critical heart rate.
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s8 e7, "Dead & Buried": there is a patient with D.I.D., however I'm not able to judge it's accuracy
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A main character commits suicide in S5, E20, Simple Explanation.
Their body is not shown, but their blood is. Their body is discovered by 2 other characters. I'd skip this one if that's not something you can handle.
Their body is not shown, but their blood is. Their body is discovered by 2 other characters. I'd skip this one if that's not something you can handle.
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S1, E14, Control. Patient takes Ipecac to encourage her bulimia.
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In Help Me, the whole episode takes place in a very cramped space.
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in Season 1 episode 14 we find out the patient self harmed and wounds are shown
in Season 3 episode 10 House himself self harms by cutting to deal with withdrawal, Dr Cameron finds him and bandages his wounds
in Season 3 episode 10 House himself self harms by cutting to deal with withdrawal, Dr Cameron finds him and bandages his wounds
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Chase says "If I became a burden like that, I'd kill myself," or something along those lines.
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S1 E10, Histories. The intro has INTENSE flashing lights.
S5, E22, House Divided. During the bachelor party, there are some flashing lights.
There are also some seizure tests performed which involve flashing lights.
If you have photosensitive epilepsy, I'd do more research.
S5, E22, House Divided. During the bachelor party, there are some flashing lights.
There are also some seizure tests performed which involve flashing lights.
If you have photosensitive epilepsy, I'd do more research.
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Medical show, lots of babies being born and cared for.
At one point, during surgery, a main character is on the phone and their baby starts crying incessantly.
At one point, during surgery, a main character is on the phone and their baby starts crying incessantly.
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Some patients' miscarriages lead to their diagnosis.
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The topic of abortion, birth, and miscarriage comes up every so often.
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Yes but not shown on screen, just mentioned
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Medical show. Babies and childbirth do occur.
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Many patients die. I assume some were gay.
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Don't make me remember the asexual episode
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House is a jerk to everyone, including Jewish people.
Since Taub is a main character who is Jewish, antisemitism does come up.
I believe Cuddy and Wilson are also Jewish, if my memory serves me correctly. Most antisemitic comments are focused on Taub's nose.
Since Taub is a main character who is Jewish, antisemitism does come up.
I believe Cuddy and Wilson are also Jewish, if my memory serves me correctly. Most antisemitic comments are focused on Taub's nose.
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I don’t remember what episode, but there is an episode where the patient is rromani, & the g slur is used.
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S3, E6, Que Sera Sera.
House often makes fun of fat people.
House often makes fun of fat people.
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Kutner even calls a patient a shemale at one point.
The show took place in 2006, so transgender and transsexual people weren't as prevalent.
The show took place in 2006, so transgender and transsexual people weren't as prevalent.
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yes 😭
it's mostly in one episode (can't remember which though)
it's mostly in one episode (can't remember which though)
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House has sexual relationships with his girlfriends and his wife, and lots of hookers.
Chase has tons of sex with women.
Thirteen has some sexual relationships, as does Foreman, Taub, Cameron, and even Park.
Chase has tons of sex with women.
Thirteen has some sexual relationships, as does Foreman, Taub, Cameron, and even Park.
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kind of. there is nudity but nothing graphic is shown.
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House objectifies every woman he has ever seen.
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Medical show. Several strokes are shown.
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I guess House has chronic pain, if that counts. I think some patients also had chronic illnesses
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S8, E10, and S1, E10.
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It does and it doesn't. I'd say it's bittersweet.
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A main character drives their car into another main character's house. S7 E23
A mom gets distracted and crashes her car. S3, E14
A mom gets distracted and crashes her car. S3, E14
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Tracheotomy
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housemdfanatic
S2 E24, a main character is shot.
S5 E9, a patient holds hostages and shoots one.
S5 E9, a patient holds hostages and shoots one.
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