House

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Season 1
  • Network: FOX
  • Series Premiere Date: Nov 16, 2004
Season #: 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 30
  3. Negative: 1 out of 30
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Critic Reviews

  1. Philadelphia Inquirer
    Reviewed by: Jonathan Storm
    Mar 11, 2013
    30
    Not only will reality-show fans be disappointed, so will anybody looking for a little humanity sprinkled in with the enormous overdose of pretentious claptrap. [16 Nov 2004, p.F1]
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Awards & Rankings

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#11 Best TV Season of 2004
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#2 Most Discussed TV Season of 2004
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#4 Most Shared TV Season of 2004

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User Score
8.8

Universal acclaim- based on 235 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 223 out of 235
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 235
  3. Negative: 9 out of 235
  1. chekovsgun
    Feb 15, 2015
    8
    Hooks you in right away with Hugh Laurie's top-notch performance and the interesting cases he's handed. Truly fascinating at times, it'll atHooks you in right away with Hugh Laurie's top-notch performance and the interesting cases he's handed. Truly fascinating at times, it'll at times have you shaking your head at its brilliance. Oh, and it's pretty funny at times too. Watching the later seasons really makes me pine for the level of quality that this show was at when it began. Kick back and enjoy some great television. Pretty sure you've got at least 50 episodes or so before this begins its transformation into a **** soap opera.… Full Review »
  2. Krono
    Mar 1, 2013
    9
    House MD centers around a misanthropic, cynical and egotistical jerk named Greg House who has flash epiphanies that allow him to diagnoseHouse MD centers around a misanthropic, cynical and egotistical jerk named Greg House who has flash epiphanies that allow him to diagnose difficult cases. Each episode follows a simple formula of symptom, false diagnoses, epiphany and correct diagnosis. The personal lives of the doctors and patients are analyzed and discussed using cunning insights and witty dialogue. There are a lot of funny moments with House deriding people or being sarcastic. The magic of the show is that it has a simple and effective procedural structure and completely unpredictable dialogue. This is one of the best shows of recent years.… Full Review »
  3. sChandi
    Jan 25, 2011
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. House is losing its charm! Story lines are becoming redundant. I used to like this show...What happened?
    It seems like they love connection between House and Cuddy knocked things overboard for me, at that point I grabbed my life vest and jumped off the House Boat. I haven't stopped watching it completely, just not as often as I used to. After 13 left, and they killed off Kutner (Kal Penn) the boat start capsizing.    … Full Review »
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