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House S3E23 — The Jerk
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House•Season 3•Episode 23

The Jerk

8.2/10 · 3,866 votesMay 15, 200744 min

Ranked #18 of 24 in Season 3•−0.2 vs season avg

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House treats a 16-year-old chess prodigy who gets everyone on the team annoyed with his behavior. Foreman is upset with House because he thinks his boss sabotaged his job interview with another hospital.

Directed byDaniel Sackheim
Written byLeonard Dick
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Hugh Laurie

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Gregory House

Lisa Edelstein

Lisa Edelstein

Lisa Cuddy

Robert Sean Leonard

Robert Sean Leonard

James Wilson

Omar Epps

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Eric Foreman

Jennifer Morrison

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Allison Cameron

Jesse Spencer

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Robert Chase

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Daniel Sackheim

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Leonard Dick

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Episode Summary

"The Jerk" is episode 23 of House season 3. It scored 8.2/10 from 3,866 votes, ranking #18 of 24 episodes this season (season average 8.4). Directed by Daniel Sackheim and written by Leonard Dick, it aired on May 15, 2007.

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