Production Team
Hugh Laurie’s contract on House expired once the eighth season was over, and Laurie confirmed that once House was over, he would be moving on to strictly movie roles. On February 8, 2012, in a joint statement issued by Fox and government producers David Shore, Katie Jacobs, and Hugh Laurie, it was revealed that the season can be the final for House. When Michael Tritter offers Foreman an opportunity to win early parole for his drug-addicted, incarcerated brother, Marcus, Foreman turns it down. Tritter sees this as hypocrisy, citing Foreman’s own felony document, and says that while Foreman tries being compassionate to beat back House’s coaching, he is truly simply as cold and methodical as his employer.
Recurring Characters
In the episode, House should diagnose Dr. Amber Volakis (Anne Dudek), one of the fellows he eradicated earlier within the season and, most importantly, his best good friend Dr. …