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House season 1 episode 6: The Socratic Method

Aired 21 December 200444 minRated TV-14

7.8TMDB · 63 votesMark watched

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What happens in “The Socratic Method”

The case of a schizophrenic mom with a deadly disease and her teenage son who have traded caretaking roles holds a special interest for Dr. House.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is episode 6 of 22 of season 1, so watch episodes 1 to 5 first.
  • It runs about 44 minutes.
  • Directed by Peter Medak, written by John Mankiewicz.
  • TMDB users rate it 7.8 out of 10 (63 votes).

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The official trailer for the series (no preview of this episode has been published).

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Cast and crew of this episode

Director
Peter Medak
Writer
John Mankiewicz
Guest stars
Aaron Himelstein as Luke PalermoStacy Edwards as Lucy PalermoJohn Prosky as Dr. BerginPat Musick as Trina WyattSonya Eddy as SallyLilas Lane as TerriDavid Vegh as ClarkVeronica Leigh as Wendy

Credits: TMDB.

More from House Season 1

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  11. E11
  12. E12
  13. E13
  14. E14
  15. E15
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  17. E17
  18. E18
  19. E19
  20. E20
  21. E21
  22. E22

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