House (TV series) Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids House
An unofficial version of the series' logo.
Also known as	'House, M.D.'
Created by	David Shore
Starring	Hugh Laurie Lisa Edelstein Omar Epps Robert Sean Leonard Jennifer Morrison Jesse Spencer Peter Jacobson Olivia Wilde
Opening theme	"Teardrop" by Massive Attack "House End Credits"
Country of origin	United States
Original language(s)	English
No. of seasons	8
No. of episodes	177 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s)	Katie Jacobs David Shore Paul Attanasio Bryan Singer Russel Friend Garrett Lerner Thomas L. Moran
Running time	approx. 43 minutes
Release
Original network	FOX
Picture format	480i (SDTV), 720p (HDTV)
Original release	November 16, 2004 – May 21, 2012

House is a popular American medical TV show. It's a drama series that was created by David Shore. The show first aired in 2004 on the FOX network and ran until 2012. Many fans around the world enjoyed watching House, M.D.

The story takes place at a made-up hospital called Princeton-Plainsboro Teaching Hospital in New Jersey. The main character is Doctor Gregory House. He's a very smart doctor, but he can be grumpy and sarcastic. He often teases his patients and co-workers. Even though he has a unique way of doing things, Dr. House almost always figures out how to cure his patients because he's so good at solving medical mysteries.

How the Show Works
Main Characters of House
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How the Show Works

Nearly every episode of House follows a similar pattern. First, you see what happens right before a patient gets sick and is taken to the hospital. Then, Dr. House and his team of colleagues spend a lot of time doing tests. They come up with many different ideas about what might be wrong with the patient.

At the very end of the episode, Dr. House usually has a sudden idea or "aha!" moment. This helps him find the answer to the medical puzzle. Most of the time, the patient gets better after Dr. House finds the correct diagnosis and treatment.

Main Characters of House

This section introduces the most important doctors in the show.

Dr. Gregory House

Hugh Laurie plays Dr. Gregory House. He is the main character and an expert in diagnostic medicine. This means he's amazing at figuring out what's wrong when other doctors can't. House is often very rude and sarcastic. He loves to tease people. Even with his difficult personality, he is an excellent doctor. He always finds the right solution to the show's medical problems before anyone else. He also deals with ongoing pain in his leg. He leads the Department of Diagnostic Medicine at the hospital.

Dr. Lisa Cuddy

Lisa Edelstein plays Dr. Lisa Cuddy. She is in charge of all the medicine at Princeton-Plainsboro Teaching Hospital. She is a specialist in hormones, called an endocrinologist. Dr. Cuddy often has to deal with Dr. House's rudeness and his unusual ways of doing things. She is usually very patient with him because she knows he is the best doctor at her hospital.

Dr. James Wilson

Robert Sean Leonard plays Dr. James Wilson. He is an expert in cancer, known as an oncologist. Dr. Wilson is Dr. House's only true friend. He even tried to protect House's job once and almost got fired himself. He is Jewish.

Dr. Eric Foreman

Omar Epps plays Dr. Eric Foreman. He is a member of Dr. House's special diagnostic medicine team. Dr. Foreman is an expert in the human brain, which means he is a neurologist.

Dr. Allison Cameron

Jennifer Morrison plays Dr. Allison Cameron. She is also on Dr. House's diagnostic medicine team. Dr. Cameron is an expert in the human immune system, making her an immunologist. She is often seen as the kindest person on the team. She sometimes argues with House about what is right and wrong.

Dr. Robert Chase

Jesse Spencer plays Dr. Robert Chase. He is another member of Dr. House's diagnostic medicine team. Dr. Chase is an expert in intensive care, which means he helps patients who are very sick. He is from Australia, and Dr. House often makes jokes about his accent.

Dr. Remy "Thirteen" Hadley

Olivia Wilde plays Dr. Remy "Thirteen" Hadley. She joins Dr. House's team later in the series. She has a condition called Huntington's disease. She dated Dr. Foreman for a while and took part in his clinical trials, which were tests for a new treatment for Huntington's.

Dr. Chris Taub

Peter Jacobson plays Dr. Chris Taub. He is also a member of Dr. House's team. Before joining House, he was a plastic surgeon.

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Bryan Singer directed the first episode, called the pilot episode, and another episode named "Occam's Razor".
Hugh Laurie recorded his audition for the show while he was filming a movie in Namibia.
The Frist Campus Center building is used for the aerial views of the fictional Princeton-Plainsboro Teaching Hospital.
The original main characters of House, M.D.: Wilson, Cuddy, Chase, House, Cameron, and Foreman.