Games — [s4e9]

Ultimately, House manages to keep three: , Kutner , and Thirteen , finally solidifying the team that would define the middle seasons of the show.

By the end of the episode, the "games" come to a crashing halt. Cuddy forces House's hand, leading to a shocking double-dismissal: [S4E9] Games

The patient of the week is Jimmy Quidd , a former punk rocker with a history of drug use who presents with a terrifying array of symptoms. While the candidates scramble to diagnose him, the episode features a standout guest performance by Jeremy Renner as the troubled musician. Ultimately, House manages to keep three: , Kutner

In a typical House twist, he fires her only to immediately "hire" her back when he realizes she is the missing piece of his puzzle. While the candidates scramble to diagnose him, the

As the doctors dig into his history, they discover his "mimicry"—a tendency to reflect the personality of whoever is in the room—leading to a memorable and revealing final confrontation between House and Cuddy. The "Final Four" Candidates