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He pops pills, watches soaps, and always, always says what's on his mind. He's Dr. Gregory House (Emmy nominee Hugh Laurie, Blackadder). Producers David Shore, Bryan Singer, Katie Jacobs, and Paul Attanasio haven't rewritten the hospital drama--at heart, it's a cross between St. Elsewhere, ER, and C.S.I.--but they've infused a moribund genre with new life and created one of TV's most compelling characters. More than any previous medical procedural, it resembles Attanasios underrated Gideon's Crossing, but House is lighter on its feet. As fascinating as he is, the show wouldn't work as well if it were all House all the time (that would be like Sherlock Holmes without Watson or Moriarty). Fortunately, he's joined by an intriguing cast of characters, portrayed by a combination of experienced vets (Omar Epps, Lisa Edelstein, Tony winner Robert Sean Leonard) and new faces (Jennifer Morrison, Jesse Spencer). Aside from the complicated cases they tackle each week, the sparks really fly when House's brilliant, if naīve charges are put to the test--and as the head of a teaching hospital, it's his job to test them (although his tough love approach is constantly landing him in hot water with Edelstein's administrator). From the first episode, House attracted a talented array of guests, including Robin Tunney ("Pilot"), Joe Morton ("Role Model"), and Patrick Bauchau ("Cursed") as Spencers father. In addition, Chi McBride and Sela Ward appear frequently (with Ward returning for the second season). Viewers who first watched these 22 episodes on Fox will be gratified to note that the music has survived the transition to disc, such as the Rolling Stones' "You Can't Always Get What You Want," as featured in both the pilot and season finale ("Honeymoon"). The only apparent omission is the credit theme (Massive Attack's "Teardrop") from the pilot. --Kathleen C. Fennessy

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(5 stars) - Great job
This is why I love this TV show. Great actors, great situation. I'm happy because there is no need to wait when local TV station'll make desision to show any of this episodes.

(5 stars) - Very pleased with the purchase and delivery service
One of the best series i've seen...Im looking forward to getting all the seasons as soon as possible, and the service from amazon was perfect, delivery right in time.

(5 stars) - An essential season - as they all have been
This is a show that hit the starting gate running at full speed and quickly found its pace - so all seasons of House MD so far are worth getting - even Season One - many shows that are successful still have fairly weak season one box sets but House MD is not one of them. I write this brief review to those who already love House and wonder what storylines are on which season. Season One hit the ground running - even the pilot is good. Much of the first season was involved in the unusual medical cases that was the premise for the series - but this first season was also the first case of "House vs Authority" as Vogler buys his way into the scheme of things with big bucks and House fights back in great style (an all time classic is here as House plays along with the Who in his mind as Vogler walks in and cuts the music off)- again I write this with the hope it will be helpful to those that want to find which season the great House story lines were written. Of all of the seasons - some of House's funniest ER sessions are here - this season had the Mob episode and the "Three Stories" episode with House teaching a class to avoid ER duty and was one of the first episodes to go into the more bizarre story lines - man bitten by rattlesnake or not etc the class constantly killing their patient- the team in bizarre situations in House's mind- on the negative side - bonus material is so-so - this season has double sided DVDs which are annoying - no informative booklet or whatnot so packaging gets a C- but I still give it 5 stars because this is a series that has not lost its way or jumped the shark yet (flirted with it when they tried the Cuddy romance in season 5 but that's another story - anyway it WAS the Vicodin). Hugh Laurie is a riot and if you can tolerate British humor (I say this with a smile) his BBC comedy stuff is also worth an Amazon search and is a great indicator of how well he can adapt his style from near slapstick British comedy to drama. Highly recommend all seasons of House MD.

(5 stars) - Easily one of the best
House season one is where it all begins. You get to know about Dr. Gregory House, and the addiction. I own seasons 1-5 and absolutely LOVE the show. I rarely get to watch it on television, but am a religious consumer to the DVD's of this show. Sorry. I got a little off topic. Anyways, this season is awesome. If you haven't got it yet, and you are thinking about getting it; here is my advice. Stop thinking, and get it. You will not be sorry.

(5 stars) - House - what else?
Not much you can say about this other than if you like House you'll like the DVDs. It is nice how there are no commercials, and they keep the theme music. I enjoyed it and bought season two. I'll be buying season three soon. I don't really watch many TV series, just house and a bunch of programs on Speed. Enjoy!!!

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