Dec

24

Monday Move

Posted by Larry

December 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment

As I’m sure many of you know, House will be moving to Mondays at 8:00 PM Eastern when the winter hiatus ends on January 19, 2009.   This will precede 24 which is returning to Fox’s Monday schedule.    House’s previously occupied spot on Tuesday nights at 8 is going to American Idol while the old 9PM spot will stay with Fringe.

It’s a little odd to see a hit show move around as much as House does.   For comparison sake, CSI on CBS has been in a steady timeslot for all but half of their first season.   It’s a risky move that could cause the show to lose viewers, something they’ve already done this season thus far.

What do you all think of this switch?

Dec

3

Last Resort

Posted by Larry

December 3, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The 9th episode of Season 5 was titled “Last Resort”.  It involved a hostage situation and was an extended episode in a sweeps stunt.  It was a terrific episode with some edge of your seat moments but also some absurd moments that will just make you shake your head.    If you missed it or just want to see it again - it can be seen online here:

Nov

26

Emancipation

Posted by Larry

November 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Episode 8 of Season 5 titled Emancipation is now online.   Here it is:

Nov

19

“The Itch” Online

Posted by Larry

November 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Last week’s episode “The Itch” is now available online for those of you who missed it or just want to see it again. Here it is:

Nov

12

Review of “The Itch”

Posted by Larry

November 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment

This week’s Patient of the Week was a man who was very ill but afraid to leave his home for treatment.   The most interesting part of the episode however from my point of view was the screentime for seemingly forgotten Chase and Cameron.   Ever since the start of Season 4, both of these characters have seen minimal airtime so it was refreshing to see them on screen like the first three seasons of House.

During the course of treatment on the patient, they attempted to transfer him to the hospital for a procedure but Cameron in her typical manner awoke the patient sending him into a frenzy when he realized he was at the hospital.  The patient went back home still needing treatment.  At this point, it was decided to do the procedure at his home despite the sterilaztion issues.  However even after the procedure that involved setting the patient on fire, the issues still remained.

Soon after, House while in the patient’s bedroom with Cameron and the agoraphobic man figured it out.  He said the patient has some bullent fragments from the robbery that set off his agoraphobia in the first place.  He slices the man open and removes the fragments quickly.  Problem solved and House cracks some typical House rude epitaphs while heading out of there.

Going on during the episode were other stories which included Cameron and Chase at ends and looking headed towards splitsville before reconciling their issues.  There were also some reactions to the House/Cuddy kiss from the last episode with Wilson checking in for updates.   House cracked jokes about it in a manner we’d all expect.

The episode ends with House going near Cuddy’s house before turning the other way and leaving while the patient leaves his house and heads for a walk.

I thought this was a pretty good episde.  As I mentioned earlier, it was great seeing more of Chase and Cameron on screen again.  What did you all think of it?

Nov

6

“Joy” Now Online

Posted by Larry

November 6, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Fox waits 8 days to add episodes these days it seems.  “Joy” is finally online for those who missed it or for those of you who want to see it again:

Oct

29

Review of “Joy”

Posted by Larry

October 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The sixth episode of the fifth season of House was on last night and it continued a recent trend of good episodes after a relatively slow start to the season.  The title of the episode was Joy and it featured two patients of the week.  All week long, Fox ran promos saying this is an episode you just can’t miss.  Well, I wouldn’t have went that far but it definitely was a great episode especially for long-term House viewers.

The episode started off with a man surrounded by numerous coffee machines.   This in itself would be strange but even stranger was the way the man was acting.   I was anticipating a House style fake out when his daughter entered the picture, figuring they’d show us a man with a potential illness and then have the daughter fall ill.   That was not the case however, as the man showed signs of memory loss and appeared to be in some kind of trance as we hit the opening credits.

After the credits rolled, the team began to diagnose the man’s illness which included the fact he was sleep walking and also snorting cocaine while asleep.   Doesn’t sound like healthy behavior to me.    The team determined the man needs a kidney transplant and his daughter agreed to donate hers to the cause.   Once she did however, she showed the the same symptoms including sleep walking.   House figured out that they were actually faking their identities, and were actually of Arab descent and not the caucasian descent they would appear to be.  They were both inflicted with a Mediterranean disease.   With some medicine and a kidney transplant both father and daughter would be fine.

While this was going on, there was another patient involved in this episode.  A pregnant woman who decided to give Cuddy her baby upon birth.    When House hears this, he begins to try and convince Cuddy it’s a bad decision and that she isn’t ready to be a mother.   Cuddy doesn’t listen however and continues to plan to adopt the baby.   The mother then became ill and the baby needed to be delivered prematurely via a cesarian section.   House continued to try and convince Cuddy it was a bad decision even during the procedure.   She continued to disregard him and both of their attentions turned to the baby who was not crying upon birth.   While they feared the worst, the baby began to cry and relief could be seen on everyone’s face.

Cuddy went home and started to paint her nursery in anticipation of finally being a mother.    When Cuddy returned to the hospital, she spoke with the birth mother who informed her she had decided to keep the baby after all.   This was a devastating blow to Cuddy of course and she goes home to be alone.   To everyone’s surprise, House showed up to console her while informing her she can find another baby to adopt and would make a great mother.   This contradicted everything he had said to her all episode long once again showing House has an emotional side even if he keeps it hidden.     Cuddy pointed out the fact, he was contradicting himself and he kisses her sending shockwaves through many fans worldwide.

Overall, I give this episode an A-.   It moved the story along and was well put together.  What did you all think of it?

Oct

29

Welcome To House’s House

Posted by Larry

October 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment

I’m the new blogger for House here on ContentQuake.  You can look forward to array of posts about one of the best TV shows that’s on the air today.   If you have anything you’d like to see here, chime in and let me know.  I’m open to all of your suggestions.  Thank you for reading.