Last Temptation

Season 7, Episode 19, Aired
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House and the team treat a teenage girl who collapses just before embarking on a potentially record-breaking boating trip around the world. Meanwhile, Masters must decide if she wants to continue her schooling in order to become a surgeon or accept an offer to stay on House's team permanently. When their patient refuses a life-saving treatment that will keep her from setting the record, Masters makes a shocking decision.moreless
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    7.5
    "Good"
    By thefanof, Nov 13, 2011
    "Last Temptation" focuses on Masters, in what will be her last episode on House. I have not really been a fan of this character, but she did provide a much needed female character during Thirteen's absence. I liked this episode that focused primarily on her though, as House usually hits a homerun when they do these episodes from the viewpoint of one particular person.

    It was not the most exciting episode ever, but it was well-written, had a good medical case, and some nice exchanges with House. I could have done without the chicken however.

    Good episode though. House is starting to reclaim its thrown as Monday's best show.moreless

  • A fitting ending to a character that is often overlooked by House fans.

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    By MatthewSmith16, Oct 30, 2011
    For many House fans an episode centric on Masters might prove too much. But I find her character rather earnest and appealing because she is such a contrast to House, and to his egotistical, eccentric way of dealing with cases. I like this story because it pushes her character to the limits, and how she lies to save the patient's life. In the backdrop you have the rather amusing Hilson (House/Wilson) love affair involving chickens.As a long-time companion she might have become a problem with writers on the show, because it becomes rather repetitive if you argue the whole ethics/morality in every issue they appear. But this episode rather nicely rounds off her story, and is one of the finest stories of the season.moreless

  • a new definition of hypocrisy

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    By baghban, Jun 22, 2011
    this was a great episode despite the fact that it focused on Masters and her dilemma.

    I really missed to see House and Wilson interact with each other the way they did this week. It was great, funny, very enjoyable to watch. House once more proved that one can be smart, or even considered a genius, but that doesn't mean that he&she is actually a genius. I know that this sentence doesn't make sense if you are just reading it. It makes sense if you watch this episode. House proved that Masters is a hypocrite and EVERYBODY LIES. A lie is a lie, even if you lie to yourself, and that is even worse than lying to someone else and this episode & ending is a proof of that. I do hope that the rest of this seasons episodes will be as enjoyable as this one.moreless

  • All about Masters.

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    By greysncis2010, Jun 07, 2011
    Episode tonight is all about making decisions - decisions that will change lives. For Masters, House kind of forced her to do something that is out of character - to lie to have her way. She manipulated the situation but at the end she didn't feel any better. In fact she felt worse. The decision of Masters to lie is a tough one. If she didn't lie, the patient dies but she gets to keep her honesty.. but it won't make her a great doctor. But in lying, though she saved the life, she felt bad. It didn't help at all. Such is life - one just has to make a decision and live with the consequences.moreless

  • Should I Stay Or Should I Go?

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    By Neksmater, Jun 07, 2011
    This week's offering of House splendidly showed us the final days of student Masters to intern Masters and whether she had a place on House's team or not. Showing the days from her perspective, while the team treats a young girl who wants to break the record of youngest person to sail around the world, gave this part of the season a much needed adrenaline boost. Before 13's return it was all post break up this and post break up that with House. But in the vain of Season Six's "5 to 9" and "Wilson" the narrative story seen through her eyes gave her ultimate return the pack it needed. Also kudos to the writers for going back to prankster House and Wilson with their chickens. I will miss these childish antics since it's recently been announced that Robert Sean Leonard will be leaving the show after this season :(.moreless
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    • We see that Martha Masters has a roommate. However, earlier this season in "Small Sacrifices," she said that she lived alone.

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    • Masters: She could die. House: Pretty sure the law of the land states that everyone has the right to be an idiot. I think it's the Second Amendment.

    • Dr. Foreman: I'm glad you're gonna be sticking around after today. Masters: Really? You want me to stay? Dr. Foreman: It's good to add a different perspective to the department. Someone who still remembers there are rules other than House's. Masters: If I don't play by House's rules, he won't let me in. Dr. Foreman: Find a way around them. Masters: I'd have to lie to him, which is still lying. Thirteen: Lying about a lie, that's practically telling the truth.

    • Thirteen: Thank you, House, for respecting my privacy. What a perfect reminder that I'm back. Dr. Foreman: I didn't even know you had a problem. House: Loved ones are always the last to know. Loved ones and robotic, estranged ex-boyfriends.

    • House: Masters, there's no hurry. There's no wrong choices. At least, that's what they tell people who make crappy choices.

    • Dr. Cuddy: Working with House is great. And it sucks. Often simultaneously.

    • Masters: Why are you lying about rehab? Thirteen: Because the real reason I was gone is not something I want to share. Masters: Couldn't you just say that? Should be enough for Foreman and the others. Thirteen: How long have you worked here. House's people have personalities that range from nosy to "pardon me while I do this cavity search."

    • Donovan: You're back with House. Masters: Mm. Just this one case. I'm not staying. Cruz: I would kill for a chance to work with him. Like, literally skin you and wear you as a disguise. (Masters and Donovan stare)

    • Masters: Isn't that House's chicken? Dr. Wilson: Disgusting beasts. I don't know why I ever agreed to this bet. Masters: So call it off. Dr. Wilson: And lose $20?

    • Masters: I broke the rules because I believed I was right. House: You were right. Masters: Then why don't I feel good or satisfied? Instead, I just feel like throwing up. House: And you're following me to ask how I break the rules and maintain my rosy demeanor. Masters: I didn't do it to be happy. I just thought I would be. House: You can't always get what you want.

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    • Music: You Can't Always Get What You Want (The Rolling Stones)

    • International Airdates:
      Canada: April 18, 2011 on Global
      UK: April 28, 2011 on Sky One
      Germany: November 15, 2011 on RTL
      Poland: January 12, 2012 on TVP2
      Czech Republic: February 20, 2012 on TV Nova

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