After Hours

Season 7, Episode 22, Aired
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Thirteen receives a visit from her former cellmate, and soon discovers that she is using drugs again. Unwilling to send her back to jail by taking her to the hospital and risking exposure, Thirteen asks Chase for help. Meanwhile, House and Taub both receive shocking news.
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  • 3 Jump the Shark momements in one episode....a series low water mark.....

    2.0
    "Terrible"
    By CortJensen, Nov 21, 2011
    Really 13 working on a convict (a before to unmentioned friend from prision on her couch who is A> Bleeding out form a knife wound B> Hep C postive....
    House operating on his own leg despite the fact that having at least 3 of his friends do it (Like 13 who knows he is on the drug and not adverse to home surgery)....WTH
    Taub preg. storyline...sigh

  • Wow. Intense, to say the least.

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    By AustinMak, Sep 10, 2011
    Season 7 may have been the weakest season of House yet, if a large spread of mediocrity punctuated by decent but unconventional episodes like Bombshells, and the phenomenal The Dig.

    Like the past few episodes, After Hours is an episode about dealing with pain, weakness and the defense mechanisms people put up to deal with that. With 45 minutes for three large plot lines, the stories themselves are relatively simple and quickly resolved. But the emotional impact of each of them (even Taub's, whose issues keeping it in his pants have typically bored me this season) make it work.

    I've missed Thirteen's scenes with Chase from late season 6. Wilde and Spencer have surprisingly good chemistry, and that shone through during Thirteen's plot line with her sick friend. It's good to see Chase stepping up in a way that involves acting like a friend and an actual human being rather than his adventures with New Bar Girl of the Week. While I'm typically not the kind of person pushing for any kind of romantic entanglement on a TV show, but Chase and Thirteen work together in so many ways that Chase and Cameron or Thirteen and Foreman didn't. I'm going to forget this show's history of repeatedly destroying relationships stupidly. If those two ever happened, I completely wouldn't mind.

    Taub and Foreman's C-plot has deals with the ramifications of Taub's recent lifestyle and his 20-something girlfriend Ruby. (Yeah, how the hell does he get those?) I don't really know what to say about this, but it surprisingly wasn't bad. While the gratuitous stripper shots could have been removed to make room for the other two storylines (no, I'm not gay but there are priorities in a TV show), it's good to see Taub finally step up and be a man. Shame it took that long to get there, but I guess guns in your faces and impending death will do that to you.

    And then, there's House's A plot. When I saw the previews of it, with everybody saying that it was gruesome and sickening, I just kind of laughed them off. But they actually were right. Hugh Laurie's acting was spot on and I actually felt his pain as he cut into his own leg. And while I've never been a fan of House's relationship with Cuddy, it's still good to see House's closest friends at his side when he needs him most. Wilson, you're the best. And Rachel Cuddy was absolutely adorable.

    Oh, and while most people don't judge television episodes on artistic merit, the Director of Photography for "After Hours" seriously needs to win an award for this episode. The lighting, the camera angles, and the soundtrack were all spot on. I might not be one of those professional reviewers, but if I was, I'd give this episode an 8 just from the artistic value alone.moreless

  • A fairly average episode saved by a great last 3 minutes.

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    By ActiveSparkles, Sep 10, 2011
    Not sure where my views differ from the majority of reviews on this episode, but I really didnt think it was anything that special. 3 different storylines, 2 of a certain interest and one of complete absurdity (I am looking at house operating on himself)

    I think house is suffering from its own success, as most shows do eventually. It has set a bar so high for drama and interest that is struggling to jump high enough. It is lacking the simplicity that hooked me in the first place. And don't get me wrong, I am still enjoying watching house to a certain extent, but its my the TV highlight you would look forward to that it once was to me. But as stated in the summary, I thought the last 3 minutes of the show pulled it up a great deal. They really have a way of doing music packages on this show that is something quite special. overall, enjoyable in places. Dragged in others. and yet again more endless scenes of people questioning peoples motives and then being questioned on their own motives.moreless

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    By ultimateTVfan, May 29, 2011
    Perfect. That should be enough to describe this episode but since reviews have to be longer I'll say some more.
    Where else than on House can you see a guy trying to operate himself? I have to say that Hugh Laurie did an amazing job in that scene. I always thought he was a great actor and this just proves it. It felt very real to me, that might have been the reason I found it a little disgusting yet had to keep watching.
    At the end House agreed with Wilson that something has to change, I don't think he will though. We've heard him say that before but House wouldn't be House if he didn't do reckless stuff like that. His character also has to be in pain for the sake of the show. A happy House that doesn't insult people as much would just kill the show. I think the writers realize this and they ended the relationship with Cuddy because of this.
    I also enjoyed the side stories. I love that 13 is back, I think she's very interesting. Perhaps because she's almost as tormented as House which makes her actions more interesting. Personally I also think that Chase and 13 will get closer. One more thing I would like to say is I never expected Taub to become a father, he really doesn't seem the type.
    But to conclude, a compelling episode, I enjoyed watching it and can't wait for the season finale!moreless

  • An episode that shows that a long-running series can still be top quality.

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    By GooBall1, May 24, 2011
    There were three issues focused on, which is already a daunting task. But it was handled brilliantly. They trusted that long-time fans would understand many of the complexities of the issues, and left out a lot of unnecessary exposition. It paid off.

    I'll break down the three issues:

    Taub/Foreman

    My two least favourite characters, and not surprisingly, it was my least favourite issue. It was still good, but Foreman seemed out of place having the most light-hearted attitude this episode. And having Taub stick around to talk to the stripper was understandable, given his mentality, but having the stripper pull a gun on him was obviously forced drama and felt a little over-the-top.

    House/Cuddy

    Speaking of over-the-top, there are some things House does that are reckless. Then there are some things that are stupid as hell. Performing self-surgery on his leg was the latter. Thankfully, they redeemed themselves by having House call for help. Unfortunately, the person that answered his call was Cuddy, who's face is forever frozen with an expression of exasperation.

    Chase/13

    This was the gem in this episode. Personally, I think Chase is the most under-rated character on the show, and this episode highlighted many of his strengths, and alluded to much of his depth. 13, who I originally didn't want to return, was just as amazing. The episode began in typical 13 fashion, with putting the spotlight on her drama and having her stubbornness get in the way of rational decisions, leading to, of course, more drama for her to make more irrational decisions about. Chase however, would have none of it, and was there to keep things from getting out of hand.
    The best part? The episode never says anything outright, but watch again the scene near the end when 13 and Chase are in the locker room. These two have much more in common than good looks. 13's face after Chase said they should grab a coffee summed up everything perfectly.

    The show isn't perfect, but it's one of the very few shows on TV that seem to care about maintaining high standards. This show demonstrates that not only can a show be both well-written and popular, but it can also last. An episode like this would not have been possible without the characters who've accumulated as much depth as they have. It certainly gives me faith that next season will also be spectacular.moreless
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    • House: There are no cars coming. Just go. Rachel: The light is red, ye bloody scallywag. Dr. Cuddy: Stop with the pirate talk. House: If you don't want Brownbeard to end up with two wooden legs, better get your ma to move this ship, you mangy bilge rat. Dr. Cuddy: Of course... you showed her that filthy cartoon. What kind of idiot lets a three-year-old watch that? House: If you want to lecture me on my poor judgment, there seems to be more relevant examples.

    • Darrien: I told you I couldn't go back. I shouldn't have trusted you. I never liked you. I killed time with you 'cause I was locked in a cage. You were a distraction. Someone to talk to so I didn't have to think about... everything else. Thirteen: You're lashing out... I get it. But in a month, you'll thank me. Or maybe you won't, I don't know. But... I know I saved your life.

    • Dr. Wilson: You're an ass. House: What, for trying to walk on a freshly mangled leg? Performing surgery on myself? For thinking I could solve my emotional problems with rat medicine? If you're gonna nag, at least have the decency to be specific.

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    • House: Now, even if those implants were made of adamantium... Referencing the fictional metal first mentioned in Avengers #66 (1969). It is all but indestructible, the second-hardest substance in the Marvel Universe. There are several lesser forms of adamantium that are less expensive and easier to forge, but are less durable as well. Adamantium is best known as the substance merged with Wolverine's bones and claws.

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