House treats a man rendered mute after knee surgery. House correctly identifies it as a psychological/minor physical issue and "cures" him with a surreptitious Botox injection to the throat. Why It Is Highly Rated (8.5/10 on IMDb)
Billionaire Edward Vogler (Chi McBride) becomes Chairman of the Board after a $100 million donation. He immediately targets House’s expensive, unconventional department for elimination.
Because active bulimia often disqualifies patients from transplant lists, House knowingly lies to the committee. He even manipulates Wilson into assisting, leading to the famous quote: "Our friendship is an ethical responsibility" .
" Control " (S1E14) is a pivotal episode of House, M.D. that shifts the season's focus by introducing a major antagonist and exploring House's willingness to sabotage his career for a patient's life.
Carly, a high-powered CEO (played by Sarah Clarke), presents with sudden, intense leg pain and paralysis. After House discovers she has been self-harming and using Ipecac for bulimia—which caused severe muscle and heart damage—he realizes she needs a heart transplant.
