House Season 5, Ep. 20 "Simple Explanation"

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House and the team work to keep a husband and wife alive but are forced to make a difficult decision as both patients' conditions deteriorate. Meat Loaf Guest-Stars.
  • Directed by: Greg Yaitanes
  • Runtime: 45 minutes
  • Original air date: April 06, 2009
  • Network: FOX
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20. Simple Explanation
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House and the team work to keep a husband and wife alive but are forced to make a difficult decision as both patients' conditions deteriorate. Meat Loaf Guest-Stars.
 
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Episode 20, "Simple Explanation"
Synopsis: House and the team work to keep a husband and wife alive but are forced to make a difficult decision as both patients' conditions deteriorate. Meat Loaf Guest-Stars.
Original air date: April 6, 2009
Runtime: 45 minutes
ASIN: B00261JTRQ
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #24,934 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
House Season 5
Synopsis: House is an innovative take on the medical drama in which the villain is a medical malady and the hero is an irreverent, controversial doctor who trusts no one, least of all his patients.
Starring: Hugh Laurie, Lisa Edelstein
Supporting actors: Omar Epps, Robert Sean Leonard, Jennifer Morrison, Jesse Spencer, Peter Jacobson, Kal Penn, Olivia Wilde, Erika Flores, Andy Scott Harris, Saige Ryan Campbell, Tammy Dahlstrom, Sam Gregory, Bobbin Bergstrom
Season year: 2009
Genre: Drama, Mystery
Executive producer: Paul Attanasio
Network: David Shore
ASIN: B001G0ES6K
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4.6 out of 5 stars
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4.6 out of 5 stars
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“ Every time he might be happy, it doesn't happen. ” Penny J. Kroh  |  4 reviewers made a similar statement
“ I would recommend this to everyone who likes drama and doesn't mind all the medical technical jargon. ” Fiona Maitland  |  3 reviewers made a similar statement
“ Very creative writing. ” Shannon Fisher  |  2 reviewers made a similar statement
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The Only Ending in Town June 26, 2009
By Penny J. Kroh
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BOTH SIDES NOW ends Season 5 of HOUSE the only way it can--badly for House. Every time he might be happy, it doesn't happen. His Sherlockian use of drugs has finally caught up to him, since he is experiencing hallucinations. His diagnostic mind is hurting from his over-indulgence. But at least one thing is learned--he DOES want to be happy. His imaginings tell us that. He likes Lisa Cuddy: This is NOT a bad thing. My mind is already wondering where this will lead the writers in Season 6 of this groundbreaking show.
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5.0 out of 5 stars House Episode 24, season 5 May 13, 2009
By David Paul
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What looked like positive solutions for House's current problems turn tables. House's mental instability causes major misdiagnoses of his patients. Chase and Cameron previously caught cold-feet on an impending marriage in the last episode; thus the conclusion of their relationship is exemplified in this episode.
In recent episodes House's medical career appears to be at stake due to his diminishing mental faculties. One has to wonder if House will continue or not.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Can't wait for more September 23, 2008
By Algadget
Wow! Kudo's to the writers cast and crew! House gets better and better with every season and every episode. Our whole family hopes it lasts as long as The Simpsons. We look forward to every new episode and own every season on DVD.
Thanks for hours of drama, suspense, laughter and tears.
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