House

Guardian Angels

Season 4, Episode 4, Aired 10/23/07

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House finds that some of his own fellowship students will do whatever it takes, when they deal with a woman who believes she can talk to the dead.

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Hugh Laurie

Dr. Gregory House
Jesse Spencer

Dr. Robert Chase
Jennifer Morrison

Dr. Allison Cameron

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9.0

"Superb"

By DonStants2, Jul 10, 2009 Report Abuse

Although this was a good episode, it is fair to say that the last two have dropped in standard. The case was quite weird in this one, with the whole "ghost" thing- it didn't feel like a House episode, and thats what let it down. Gone were the interesting medical mysteries, and in its place was House's game.

Cameron and House have a bet that the mormon, Cole, wouldn't beat House up. House ridicules him and finally Cole snaps and punches him- leading to House having some form of respect for him. It was a tiny part of the story, but not brilliant.

I also miss many of House's witty remarks- there were a few, but his scene with Wilson was very short in this episode, and, although he had some nice scenes with Cameron, there wasn't enough effective one liners. Furthermore, Cuthroat **** screwing with Thirteen annoyed me- I don't like Amber as a character that much.

To top my list of annoyances, House fired Scooter! I loved that guy! Nevertheless, the episode had some good, redeeming qualities. House was his normal, sarky self, and his idea to talk to the hallucination was a classic one. It was also interesting seeing Foreman, and the twist at the end that Foreman is coming back, saved this episode for me.

Overall, a good episode, but certainly the worst this Season so far, and probably one of my least favourites of all the other Seasons as well- the Season, so great with its opening, seems to be on the slip.moreless

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A House version of Ghost Whisperer.

9.0

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By Canogaparkcindy, Nov 11, 2008 Report Abuse

Well it seems like Amber & Thirteen are getting more competitive on account that they hate each other, looks like the team will do anything, even dig up a grave. The patient could somehow see the dead which was the strange part of the episode. Is there a sickness that could do that? Pretty scary. Bosley was fired! Yes! I really hated that guy. Cameron makes a bet with House like the good old days, that one of his teammates will physically assault him and she wins of course, I like how they didn't just kick off the old team. Cameron is getting some air time which I like.moreless

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What will they think of next?

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By CRaivios, Jul 28, 2008 Report Abuse

OK, I know I have already said that a previous episode has taken the cake, but this one was way out there!

A woman who worked at a funeral home is having hallucinations. She sees the patient that died in the previous episode, as well as her dead mother. Yes, there is stumbling around to find the correct diagnosis, but the right one is arrived at in the end.

Roses must have been too expensive, so peonies are handed out, ala the ABC reality show The Bachelor, to the doctors who will remain next week. I thought there were 10, but apparently, there will be only seven next week.

SPOILER ALERT: If someone has not seen this episode and wants to be surprised, please do not read past this point.

The writers have gone over the edge. Sure, it is weird to have someone hallucinating, but to have doctors rob a grave is too much, even for this show.

Foreman is a pariah because he pulled a "House" at another hospital and got fired after a month. After trying to find another job, he comes back to Cuddy to get his old job back.moreless

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Bye, bye Bosley.

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By SMGslayer97, Jun 05, 2008 Report Abuse

I have got to give House kudos for the POW (patient of the week), a girl who see's dead folks. Very Halloween, and very creepy. I mean there was no chance that it was real but still. The fellows were at their most interesting. Cut throat was as usual a witch with B. I'm growing more and more displeased with this Thirteen broad. They are trying to hard to make her a Cameron 2.0 and now they are throwing a little Cuddy in their as well, i.e. House's appreciation of her certain aspects of her being (though this was only shown in the promo for next weeks episode). Surgeon and Bosley were clashing throughout the entire episode, apparently Surgeon didn't like the fact that Bosley wasn't a real doctor yet managed to be the smartest fellow there. But that's not the reason he was fired. Poor Bosley. I was sure they were letting that other one go, and no not Kumar...the one that had next to nothing to do in the episode. Poor, poor Bos.

I am glad that they snuck in lots of Cameron but it just reminds me once again that House seems determined to notice everyone but her, I hate that. House and Cameron's little bet was very entertaining, I especially loved that Big Love punched House! That was excellent.moreless

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Witty and fast paced

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By AvatarBlue, Apr 26, 2008 Report Abuse

An interesting storyline gives this episode a strong base from which the characters that House is recruiting get to play with the big guy some more. Each one is further developed before one of which is dumped. Personally, I thought the one interesting guy (except the mormon) shouldnt have been let go. Frankly, so far the women have the best character personalities. Hopefully well see a bit more of their traits in the next few episodes. However, the way he went was handled logically and with resonance.

As for Foreman.... Im not too sure I want to see his character return! His last few scenes have been grating to say the least. Ok so no one will hire him and the points been made - I really hope we get to see him duel w/ house again as before!

This episode doesnt really stand out against the best of the last season, or in fact the last two episodes in this season - but it is of a high quality and is good enough as setup for what hopefully is to come.moreless

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Trivia
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- When House goes into Wilson's office, he lies down on the couch with his legs crossed and suspended on the arm of the couch. He crosses his good leg (left) over his bad leg (right). Given that he is in constant pain and has significant muscular weakness, it is unlikely that his right leg could take the full weight of his left. Edit
- House is talking via the phone to his group when Cole says that he has to be home by 6. Just as he leaves the clock on the wall shows the time of 5.45. The next shot shows House in his office as he hangs up the phone. His watch shows the time as 5.30. Edit
- It's unlikely that the fellows would have been able to dig up the corpse without permission to do a biopsy, as it's generally standard procedure to bury the dead in three-inch thick concrete vaults to prevent the spread of disease. Edit
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- For this episode, the show was nominated for a Primetime Emmy for "Outstanding Music Composition For A Series (original Dramatic Score)" in 2008. Edit
- International Air Dates: The Netherlands: March 6, 2008 on SBS6 Australia: October 24, 2007 Italy: March 09, 2008 on Canale 5 United Kingdom: April 03, 2008 0pm on five Bulgaria: April 24, 2008 on NTV Israel: April 27, 2008 on HOT 3/YES Stars 3 Denmark: April 26, 2008 on SBS Net The Czech Republic: September 22, 2008 on TV Nova Germany: September 16, 2008 on RTL Hungary: September 17, 2008 on TV2 Greece: October 11, 2008 on Star Sweden: March 10, 2009 on TV4 Poland: March 26, 2009 on TVP2 Edit
- Music: "All My Life" by DJ Harry Edit
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- Amber: You mean it appeared normal to the doc in the ER. House: Way to get right back on that horse, Thirteen. Thirteen: No, that was Amber. House: Nice try, Cutthroat Bitch. That was the worst Thirteen imitation I've ever heard. Edit
- House: That is just great. Henry: What is? Taub: Which one of us is? House: Both of you. Together. Fighting. Passionate to prove the other wrong. Couldn't care less about the patient, but it all works out the same. Amber: I hate Thirteen. House: Not as productively. Edit
- Dr. Cuddy: How many of them agreed to dig up a grave? House: Six. But don't worry, the one who didn't didn't stand on principle. He just had a diaper to change. I really think there are no bad choices in this group. Edit
Allusions
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- Presenting Roses: Referencing the ABC show The Bachelor, a dating type reality show that would put 1 man with 25 women, for the hopeful ultimate ending in them finding true love. For elimination purposes, at the end of each episode the bachelor would give a rose to each contestant that would be returning. Not receiving a rose meant you were not picked and would be going home. Edit
- House: Big Love, have I humiliated you in the last half hour? Referencing the HBO series Big Love (2006), starring Bill Paxton as a polygamist dealing with three wives and his family's business. Anne Dudek, who plays Amber, has a recurring role on Big Love. Edit
- House: Good morning, Angels. This and other lines referencing the TV series Charlie's Angels (1976), which featured John Forsythe as the mysterious Charlie, who always addresses his female Angel agents by speakerphone. He also refers to Dobson as "Bosley," the male sidekick of the three angels who Charlie usually gave directions to pass on to the angels. Edit