The episode explores the social weight of appearance. House argues that people are biologically repulsed by "ugliness," while the documentary crew manipulates footage to present House as a "caring" doctor, a portrayal he finds "horrific" and dishonest.
The episode features a stylistic shift, using black-and-white handheld footage for the documentary segments to contrast with the show's standard cinematography. UglyHouse M.D. : Season 4 Episode 7
Dr. Chris Taub, a former plastic surgeon, believes the heart issues are secondary to intracranial pressure caused by the deformity. House, however, suspects a systemic issue like juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. The episode explores the social weight of appearance
House fires Dr. Samira Terzi, the CIA doctor he recently hired. He realizes his attraction to her clouded his judgment, leading him to overlook her medical errors. Production Details Air Date: November 13, 2007. Director: David Straiton. House fires Dr
House investigates why a wealthy plastic surgeon like Taub is competing for a fellowship. He eventually uncovers that Taub signed a non-compete agreement after being forced out of his practice for having an affair with a nurse.
Just before his reconstructive surgery, Kenny suffers a heart attack, requiring an emergency pacemaker.
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