House 8x09 Better Half

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4.19/5 (16 votes)

First Aired: Jan. 23, 2012 on FOX

Summary: When an Alzheimer's patient taking part in a drug trial begins vomiting violently and throwing temper tantrums, a deep conflict with his wife begins to appear.

Main Characters in this Episode

Guest Stars

Natalie Tavares	played by Melanie Lynskey
Kayla	played by Corri English
Andres Tavares	played by Ivo Nandi
Nurse Regina	played by Tracy Vilar
Dr. Banerjee	played by Roma Chugani
Randy	played by Brian Skala
Joseph	played by Ryan Alosio
Mr. Laffont	played by Ian Gregory

Episode Quotes

Dr. Gregory House: With great power comes great micromanaging.

Dr. Jessica Adams: Thirty?
Dr. Chi Park: [shrugs] Everybody lies.
Dr. Jessica Adams: Higher or lower?

Dr. Jessica Adams: Sex releases oxytocin. It's the neuromechanical basis for bonding.
Dr. Gregory House: And that's why men always marry their right hands.
Dr. Jessica Adams: It's different for girls.
Dr. Chi Park: No, it's not. I've tapped over thirty guys and never want to see most of them again. [House looks up from microscope, and Adams looks at Park] I live next door to a Jewish frat.