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House

2004·Show
176Episodes in8Seasons·TV-14
IMDb8.7Metacritic758.4Rotten Tomatoes89%95%
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House fingerprint

High energy, funny.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Family Dynamics6

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit and dark humor

  • Wit & Wordplay9
  • Dark Humor8
  • Satire & Parody5

World

Mystery, everyday modern life, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability8

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting10
  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Character Depth9

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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Episode ratings

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About

Everybody lies.

Dr. Gregory House, a drug-addicted, unconventional, misanthropic medical genius, leads a team of diagnosticians at the fictional Princeton–Plainsboro Teaching Hospital in New Jersey.
Medical Procedural MysteryCynical Genius ProtagonistSharp Witty DialoguePsychological DramaDark HumorDiagnostic Puzzle SolvingComplex Character DynamicsAnti-Hero NarrativeEmotional Melancholy

Crew

Directed by:
Greg Yaitanes, Deran Sarafian, David Straiton
Written by:
Pam Davis, Sara Hess, David Foster
Produced by:
Gerrit van der Meer, Marcy G. Kaplan, Liz Friedman
Composed by:
Jason Derlatka, Jon Ehrlich, Christopher Hoag

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about House

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream House legally?

HuluPrimePhilo

House is included with a subscription to Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, Philo, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is House worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85/100 (IMDb 8.7, Rotten Tomatoes 89%, and Metacritic 75). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is House rated?

TV-14Strong languageDrug useSexual contentDisturbing imageryViolence

It's rated TV-14 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language, drug use, sexual content, disturbing imagery, and violence.

How many seasons does House have?

8 seasons

It has 8 seasons with 176 episodes of about 44 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on House?

Critics82
Audiences89

Yes. Critics average 82 and audiences 89 out of 100, so both groups see House much the same way.

When did House air?

It ran from 2004 to 2012 and has ended.

What language is House in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch House?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for House in 137 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does House use?

Contrived ClumsinessShare the Male PainGroin AttackChubby ChefMoral MyopiaCountry MattersOnce for Yes, Twice for NoMercy KillPoor Communication KillsPatriotic FervorArtistic License – LawBack for the Finaleand 496 more

TV Tropes lists 508 storytelling tropes for House, including Contrived Clumsiness, Share the Male Pain, Groin Attack.