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House: Whatever It Takes

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Based on practically no information and no medical history about a mystery patient sent by the CIA, House is using some unorthodox methods to diagnose and treat him. Meanwhile the remaining candidates are questioning Foreman's judgment. Read full recap »

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Writers:: Peter Blake (IV)Thomas L. Moran Thomas L. Moran

Director:: Juan J. Campanella

Stars:: Robert Sean Leonard (Dr. James Wilson); Jennifer Morrison (Dr. Allison Cameron); Jesse Spencer (Dr. Robert Chase); Lisa Edelstein (Dr. Lisa Cuddy); Omar Epps (Dr. Eric Foreman); Hugh Laurie (Dr. Gregory House)

Recurring Role:: Bobbin Bergstrom (Nurse); Edi Gathegi (Cole); Andy Comeau (Brennan); Kal Penn (Kutner); Peter Jacobson (Taub); Olivia Wilde (Thirteen); Anne Dudek (Amber)

Guest Star:: Nick Warnock (Reporter); Chad Willett (Brian Smith); Amy Dudgeon (Casey); Joel Bissonnette (John); Holmes Osborne (Curtis); Michael Michele (Dr. Samira Terzi); Thomas F. Wilson (Lou)

Even though House concluded that John had been in Brazil, the "devil dance" that John mentions is not seen there, but actually does take place in Bolivia. edit »
When John mentions spending 40 days with a woman, House says Carnaval in Bolivia only lasts 8 days, and concludes that John was in Brazil. Carnaval in Brazil does not last 40 days, it takes place 40 days before Easter. edit »
Trivia: When Amber calls, House's cell shows "cutthroat bitch." edit »
Trivia: Dr. House's ringtone is "Whatta Man" by Salt-n-Pepa featuring En Vogue. edit »

Music: I Idolize You by Lizz Wright, One Big Holiday by My Morning Jacket, What A Man by Linda Lyndell edit »
This is the first episode that aired in Australia with the original American theme song "Teardrop," performed by Massive Attack. edit »
International Air Dates:
Australia: November 07, 2007
Brazil: December 27, 2007
Italy: March 16, 2008 on Canale 5
The Netherlands: March 20, 2008 on SBS 6
United Kingdom: April 24, 2008 9pm on five
Bulgaria: May 1, 2008 on NTV
Israel: May 11, 2008 on HOT 3/YES Stars 3
Denmark: May 10, 2008 on SBS Net
The Czech Republic: October 6, 2008 on TV Nova
Germany: September 30, 2008 on RTL
Hungary: October 1, 2008 on TV2 edit »

Dr Terzi: This is Dr. Sidney Curtis from the Mayo Clinic. He's also agreed to help with the diagnosis.
Curtis: Dr. House.
House: "Curtis on Immunology" Sidney Curtis?
Curtis: Oh, you've read it?
House: Nope! But it is keeping my piano level. edit »
House: If I have to walk somewhere, there better be at least five girls involved. And they�d better be working their way through college. edit »
House: Does the "I" in CIA stand for irony? edit »
House: My friends call me "The Cane." Even before I messed up my leg. edit »
(Talking about the CIA agent)
Kutner: Who's your friend?
House: We use the term "life-partner." edit »

House: That poisoned lipstick that Ginger used to kiss Gilligan.
Referencing the 1964-1967 CBS series Gilligan's Island starring Bob Denver as Gilligan and Tina Louise as Ginger, as two of seven castaways stranded on a desert island. edit »
Dr. Terzi: X-Files is the next wing over.
Referencing the Fox series that ran from 1993 to 2002, and starred David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson as FBI agents investigating the supranatural. edit »
House: Looks a lot better on 24.
Referencing the popular Fox series starring Kiefer Sutherland as Jack Bauer, elite anti-terrorist American agent. edit »

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SMGslayer97
member since: Jun 16, 2005
Whatever It Takes
The Bottom Line: "Filler episode"
It's almost felt like a little bit of a filler. ...Continue »
07/30/08 01:03pm | report abuse
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CRaivios
member since: May 21, 2008
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The Bottom Line: "Silly"
And I thought I was done being surprised at the endings. ...Continue »
07/10/08 08:29pm | report abuse
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AvatarBlue
member since: Jun 21, 2007
Whatever It Takes
The Bottom Line: "Adventurous"
Doesnt really come together ...Continue »
05/11/08 09:07am | report abuse
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Claudya07
member since: Mar 3, 2008
Whatever It Takes
The Bottom Line: "Not my favorite storyline"
This episode is really bad. ...Continue »
03/02/08 12:05pm | report abuse
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cavanagh15
member since: Dec 26, 2004
Whatever It Takes
The Bottom Line: "Exciting"
Review ...Continue »
11/17/07 11:21pm | report abuse