For those searching their hard drives or Plex servers, corresponds to the fifteenth episode of Season 1, officially titled: "Mob Rules."
Joey's brother, Bill (who is also his lawyer and has mob ties), attempts to keep Joey in the hospital to prevent him from testifying. Meanwhile, the new hospital board chairman, Edward Vogler, pressures House to discharge the patient because he believes Joey is faking his symptoms to avoid legal trouble. House MD S01 - 15.mkv
Created by David Shore, "House MD" premiered on November 16, 2004, on Fox and ran for eight seasons, with a total of 177 episodes. The show's protagonist, Dr. House, played by Hugh Laurie, is a brilliant and unconventional doctor who leads a team of diagnosticians, including Dr. James Wilson (Robert Sean Leonard), Dr. Allison Cameron (Jennifer Morrison), and Dr. Eric Foreman (Omar Epps), among others. The show's unique blend of medicine, mystery, and humor, coupled with its complex characters and relationships, quickly gained a loyal fan base. For those searching their hard drives or Plex
. This rare genetic disorder caused Joey's body to be unable to process protein properly, leading to toxic ammonia buildup whenever he ate red meat. The condition was exacerbated by Joey taking The show's protagonist, Dr
The team eventually identifies the true cause: Ornithine Transcarbamylase (OTC) Deficiency , a rare genetic urea cycle disorder triggered by Joey’s high-protein "mobster diet" and Chinese herbal medicine he was using to quit smoking. The Vogler Conflict and Internal Betrayal
Joey suddenly wakes up on his own, which leads most of the team and Vogler to want to discharge him. House, however, refuses to release him because he cannot explain why the patient fell into a coma and then recovered so rapidly.
Hugh Laurie (House), Lisa Edelstein (Cuddy), Omar Epps (Foreman), Robert Sean Leonard (Wilson), Jennifer Morrison (Cameron), and Jesse Spencer (Chase). British Doctor Reacts to House MD Treating Mob Boss (S1E15)