Season 5, Episode 3

Adverse Events

7.8/ 10September 30, 200844 min

A painter's undiagnosed illness affects his work, and House and his team must look at the man's paintings to determine what's wrong with him.

Directed by
Andrew Bernstein
Written by
Dustin Paddock, Carol Green

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