Chasing Zebras

The Unofficial Guide to House, M.D.

Ebook

"I look for zebras because other doctors have ruled out all the horses." - Dr. Gregory House

Medical students are taught that when they hear hoofbeats, they should think horses, not zebras, but Dr. House's unique talent of diagnosing unusual illnesses has made House, M.D. one of the most popular and fascinating series on television. In Chasing Zebras: The Unofficial Guide to House, M.D., Barbara Barnett, widely considered a leading House expert, takes fans deep into the heart of the show's central character and his world, examining the way this medical Sherlock Holmes's colleagues and patients reflect him and each other; how the music, settings, and even the humor enhance our understanding of the series' narrative; what the show says about modern medicine, ethics, and religion; and much more.

Complete with an episode-by-episode guide and numerous interviews with cast members, producers, and writers, Chasing Zebras is an intelligent look at one of television's most popular shows.

Table of contents

Table of contents
Front Cover 1
Copyright 5
Table of Contents 8
Preface 12
Introduction 14
Differential Diagnosis 22
Words on the Page 36
From Bach to Eddie Van Halen 48
House’s Haunts 54
God, Religion, and Hypocrisy 62
Mad, Bad, and Dangerous to Know 64
Broken 92
Doing the Right Thing 100
Boy Wonder Oncologist 106
Smart, Funny, and Full of Sass 118
An Overcapacity for Caring 128
His Father Made a Phone Call 138
Like House, But Nicer 144
The Enigmatic, Unlucky 13 152
“Some People Take Pills; I Cheat” 156
The Tragedy of Lawrence Kutner 160
Guide to the Guide 164
Season 1 170
Season 2 206
Season 3 246
Season 4 288
Season 5 324
Season 6 368
Appendix A 422
Appendix B 424
Acknowledgements 429
Back Cover 431