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House S8E21 — Holding On

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House•Season 8•Episode 21

Holding On

9.0/10 · 4,072 votesMay 14, 201244 min

Ranked #4 of 22 in Season 8•+0.8 vs season avg

The team takes on the case of Derrick, a 19-year-old college student who had a mysterious nose bleed during cheerleading practice, and discovers that his health issues are likely both physiological and psychological. Possibly suffering from schizophrenia, Derrick claims to hear his deceased brother’s voice

Directed byMiguel Sapochnik

Written byGarrett Lerner, Russel Friend, David Foster

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Seasons8

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Cast7

Hugh Laurie

Hugh Laurie

Gregory House

Robert Sean Leonard

Robert Sean Leonard

James Wilson

Omar Epps

Omar Epps

Eric Foreman

Jesse Spencer

Jesse Spencer

Robert Chase

Odette Annable

Odette Annable

Jessica Adams

Peter Jacobson

Peter Jacobson

Chris Taub

Lo Mutuc

Lo Mutuc

Chi Park

Crew10

G

Garrett Lerner

Writer

R

Russel Friend

Writer

D

David Foster

Writer

S

Shaun Vickers

Stunts

C

Chad Mochrie

Editor

Miguel Sapochnik

Miguel Sapochnik

Director

Shauna Galligan

Shauna Galligan

Stunts

L

Lauren Mary Kim

Stunt Double

C

Candace Hollinger

Utility Stunts

A

Anthony Gaudioz

Director of Photography

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Episode Summary

"Holding On" is episode 21 of House season 8. It scored 9.0/10 from 4,072 votes, ranking #4 of 22 episodes this season (season average 8.2). Directed by Miguel Sapochnik and written by Garrett Lerner, Russel Friend, David Foster, it aired on May 14, 2012.

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