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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 4 Episode 16 - Wilson's Heart (2)
    9.1/10(50 votes)

    #1 - Wilson's Heart (2)

    S4:E16

    In the aftermath of the bus accident, House struggles with his head injuries and short-term memory loss, and must deal with a concerned Wilson who believes his friend's health may be in danger.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Foster

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  2. undefined Season 4 Episode 17 - Unfinished Business
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Unfinished Business

    S4:E17

    The New Amsterdam team continues to deal with the consequences of their big night out. Max and Helen discuss options for their future. Martin finally learns Iggy's secret. Bloom helps Leyla avoid a life-changing situation. Reynolds and Dr. Malvo define their relationship going forward.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Foster

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  3. undefined Season 6 Episode 1 - Broken
    8.9/10(46 votes)

    #3 - Broken

    S6:E1

    House is detoxing at a mental hospital and being held against his will by his attending physician, so he concocts an escape plan, aided by his roommate and a visitor named Lydia.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Foster

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  4. undefined Season 4 Episode 15 - House's Head (1)
    8.7/10(59 votes)

    #4 - House's Head (1)

    S4:E15

    A bus accident leaves House with serious head trauma and partial amnesia. He comes to believe that a patient on the bus had a life-threatening disease and struggles to recall who it was, and what they had.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Foster

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  5. undefined Season 6 Episode 20 - Baggage
    8.7/10(34 votes)

    #5 - Baggage

    S6:E20

    During a session with Dr. Nolan, House recounts the case of a woman who arrives at the Princeton Plainsboro emergency room with an unexplained illness and no recollection of who she is. While trying to solve the mystery of the woman's illness, House must also help her piece together her identity.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Foster

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 4 - Boundaries
    8.6/10(14 votes)

    #6 - Boundaries

    S1:E4

    Max creates chaos when he volunteers New Amsterdam to take over for a short-staffed neighboring hospital; Frome has a crisis of conscience about the funding for a hospital garden; an eager resident learns a secret about Bloom.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Foster

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  7. undefined Season 8 Episode 11 - Nobody's Fault
    8.5/10(36 votes)

    #7 - Nobody's Fault

    S8:E11

    House and his team are placed under review after a staff member gets hurt.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Foster

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  8. undefined Season 5 Episode 19 - Locked In
    8.4/10(42 votes)

    #8 - Locked In

    S5:E19

    A man awakens in New York after a bicycle accident unable to move or communicate in any way. House, himself injured in a motorcycle mishap, occupies the hospital bed next to Lee and quickly annoys the doctors treating them both by insisting that Lee has “locked-in” syndrome.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Foster

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  9. undefined Season 7 Episode 19 - Last Temptation
    8.4/10(31 votes)

    #9 - Last Temptation

    S7:E19

    Masters faces a career crossroads on her last day as a medical student and struggles with the choice to continue on the path to become a surgeon or to accept the rare opportunity to join House’s team officially. Meanwhile, the team treats a 16-year-old girl who inexplicably collapsed days before embarking on an ambitious sailing tour around the globe. Despite the patient's life-changing diagnosis, the patient's family insists on getting her back on the seas in time for her potentially record-breaking launch. But to the team's surprise, including House, Masters makes a bold decision regarding the patient’s treatment.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Foster

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  10. undefined Season 4 Episode 5 - Mirror Mirror
    8.3/10(39 votes)

    #10 - Mirror Mirror

    S4:E5

    House deals with a patient who mirrors the personality of anyone he meets. Meanwhile, Foreman is put in charge of overseeing the fellowship candidates.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Foster

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  11. undefined Season 8 Episode 21 - Holding On
    8.3/10(36 votes)

    #11 - Holding On

    S8:E21

    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 in his head. Meanwhile, Foreman tries a different approach with House.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Foster

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  12. undefined Season 5 Episode 4 - Birthmarks
    8.2/10(39 votes)

    #12 - Birthmarks

    S5:E4

    While en route to his father's funeral, House must help the team with a differential diagnosis on a young Chinese girl who has collapsed under mysterious circumstances.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Foster

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  13. undefined Season 6 Episode 9 - Wilson
    8.2/10(33 votes)

    #13 - Wilson

    S6:E9

    When an old friend and former patient of Wilson’s exhibits paralysis in his right arm, Wilson puts himself on the case. House wagers Wilson that the patient’s symptoms are attributed to new cancer cells. Wilson accepts even though he is reluctant to believe the cancer has returned. With the help of the team, Wilson works to diagnose the patient more optimistic results, but when things take a turn for the worse, Wilson must address his inability to separate patient from friend. Meanwhile, Cuddy seeks advice in her search for real estate.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Foster

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  14. undefined Season 3 Episode 14 - Death Begins in Radiology
    8.2/10(4 votes)

    #14 - Death Begins in Radiology

    S3:E14

    Reynolds receives a dramatic offer. Max scours the hospital after he misplaces his wedding ring. Iggy contemplates a serious life change. Bloom learns some potentially life-changing news about Leyla.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Foster

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  15. undefined Season 2 Episode 17 - All In
    8.1/10(37 votes)

    #15 - All In

    S2:E17

    When a six-year-old boy is brought in with the same symptoms as another patient who died years ago under House's care, House believes the cases are identical and he can predict the course of the boy's illness. Meanwhile, the clinic hosts a poker night to benefit the oncology department.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Foster

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  16. undefined Season 3 Episode 6 - Bat Poop Crazy
    8.1/10(8 votes)

    #16 - Bat Poop Crazy

    S3:E6

    Before Halloween, Team Scorpion must infiltrate a deep, vast cave system in order to prevent a bat population from destroying the North America ecosystem. Also, the team dons costumes to stage photos from Halloween’s past for Walter’s upcoming immigration inspection.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Foster

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  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 21 - This Is Not the End
    8.1/10(10 votes)

    #17 - This Is Not the End

    S1:E21

    Max goes head-to-head with hospital administration when he comes up with a new plan for patients without insurance. Iggy struggles with an accusation brought against him. Sharpe navigates her role as deputy medical director.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Foster

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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 9 - DNR
    8.0/10(53 votes)

    #18 - DNR

    S1:E9

    House has to defend himself when he treats a patient who has legally chosen to refuse treatment.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Foster

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  19. undefined Season 8 Episode 2 - Transplant
    8.0/10(31 votes)

    #19 - Transplant

    S8:E2

    A surprising visitor makes House an offer he can't refuse by giving him the opportunity to help the Princeton Plainsboro team treat a unique patient in order to save the life of an organ recipient being treated by Wilson. Although House finds himself back on familiar ground, he quickly realizes that much has changed since he left, and he is forced to work on the case with smart yet timid resident Dr. Chi Park. After several inconclusive treatments and with time running out, House and Dr. Park are left with one last option to examine the patient's medical history that could compromise House's conditional agreement with the hospital. Meanwhile, House makes an effort to reconnect with Wilson despite a cold reception.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Foster

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  20. undefined Season 2 Episode 13 - White Out
    8.0/10(10 votes)

    #20 - White Out

    S2:E13

    The members of Team Scorpion brave subzero temperatures in Antarctica to save a United States Special Forces unit. Toby risks his life to save Happy.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Foster

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  21. undefined Season 3 Episode 21 - Rock Block
    7.9/10(9 votes)

    #21 - Rock Block

    S3:E21

    Team Scorpion must defy the orders of a foreign government after they retrieve an asteroid from space containing DNA strands that could have deadly consequences once exposed.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Foster

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  22. undefined Season 2 Episode 4 - Robots
    7.9/10(8 votes)

    #22 - Robots

    S2:E4

    Walter, Cabe and Happy are trapped with the crew in a top secret submarine when an explosion sends it to the bottom of the ocean with limited oxygen and a self-destruct function that will soon activate.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Foster

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  23. undefined Season 2 Episode 20 - Djibouti Call
    7.9/10(9 votes)

    #23 - Djibouti Call

    S2:E20

    While on a secret mission in Djibouti, Africa, with his new Homeland protégé, Tim Armstrong, Cabe is captured and Team Scorpion must save him.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Foster

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  24. undefined Season 1 Episode 13 - The Blues
    7.8/10(12 votes)

    #24 - The Blues

    S1:E13

    Max continues to work to solve underlying problems within the hospital despite his continuing struggles with treatment. Meanwhile, Reynolds makes the choice to do a costly surgery to determine an elusive diagnosis and Bloom must face her personal demons head-on.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:David Foster

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  25. undefined Season 2 Episode 4 - The Denominator
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    #25 - The Denominator

    S2:E4

    When Iggy and Kapoor discover a patient might be suffering from lead poisoning, they are forced to take on the city. Meanwhile, Max's unsolicited attempts to help a patient backfires.

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    Writer:David Foster

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David Foster Ratings Summary

"Wilson's Heart (2)" is the best rated episode written by David Foster. It scored 9.1/10 based on 50 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 5/19/2008 and is rated 0.1 points higher than their second-best episode, "Unfinished Business".