4.14 Living the Dream
from The Futon Critic HOUSE IS CONVINCED AN ACTOR FROM HIS FAVORITE SOAP OPERA IS AFFLICTED BY A SERIOUS MEDICAL CONDITION ON "HOUSE" MONDAY, MAY 5, ON FOX Jason Lewis ("Sex and the City") Guest-Stars House is convinced one of the actors on his favorite soap opera (guest star Jason Lewis) "Prescription Passion" has a serious medical condition after observing his symptoms on television. House decides to intervene and take matters into his own hands, but both the actor and House's own team dismiss House's assessment and do not believe there is anything wrong with him. Meanwhile, much to House's delight, Amber and Wilson have their first argument, and Cuddy tries to keep up appearances when an inspector makes an unexpected visit to Princeton-Plainsboro in the "Living the Dream" episode of HOUSE airing Monday, May 5 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/ PT) on FOX. (HOU-414) (TV-14 D, L)

I love Amber. "Have you met me? I can take care of myself. You need to take care of you." Finally, someone looking out for Wilson. And the waterbed issue? Love it.

Okay, please tell me that they didn't establish that Chase and Cameron are not only heading departments, but heading departments they don't have any training or experience in. Please.

Hmmm, interesting. It was nice to see more of the Wilson/Amber relationship being fleshed out. And Amber actually seemed sweet tonight and like she was really encouraging Wilson to stand up for himself. That was cool. It didn't really seem like Wilson and Amber had a fight as the episode description stated. Nice meta with House holding the Emmy.

I love Amber so much right now. She really does love Wilson :wub:

I have to say that tonight really made me love Amber - and it was mostly that line Namaste. ETA - Also, I actually enjoyed having Cameron back, if only to snark back at House.

Amber/Wilson stuff was great but the rest of the ep was really boring. I normally like Cuddy, but she grated in this ep and don't get me started on Cameron. 13 quip about the nurse was cute, but she's so blah the rest of the time. At least I can say I like one girl on this show. Too bad it will never last.

Total WORD Namaste. Amber's officially back in my good graces. And that scene (you know before they started arguing) was surprisingly hot. Great relief after the awkward kisses of the last couple of episodes. Anyway, I'm so glad someone finally recognizes that Wilson needs to take care of himself.

That was the fight?! That's it? Blahh. I'm so happy we finally had W/A solo scenes, but if I ever see them make out again I will kill someone. Overall, I liked this episode -- lots of Huddy goodness! I especially loved the "sweet sauce" scene and their scene at the end. The "what are you wearing" was perfect, as well as House saying "Goodnight, Cuddy." It's crucial that he used her name, I tell you! :lol: Way to go, House, for calling that Cameron wants to be back, as well as way to go Cam for calling the 13 connection. TPTB obviously do listen to us. Interesting that House solved the case without solving the case, and even more interesting that he wants people to stop him. Best Taub line tonight - "Meaning doesn't mean that much." I guess that basically sums up all of S3. Favorite Foreman line - "People don't wake up from comas just because you give them drugs." Helllloooo! Did you not see SoaCG? Oh, and House with the Emmy. One day, baby, one day! Cannot wait for next week.

I'm still bowled over that Wilson had an actual sexy scene, and RSL didn't look completely awkward.

This episode was far more serious and had far more depth than I had anticipated. I now feel like this whole season has been very meta, especially with the references to acting and tv shows in this episode. House made a comment to the effect that he couldn't think of any tv shows which portray real life in an accurate way. (I love this, because it's a nice response to the fans who keep complaining that the show is too "unrealistic." What tv show is realistic? Suspend disbelief! It's art!) The hot lead actor of a successful (though cheesy) show is unhappy and feels unfulfilled, feels like he's not doing anything meaningful. (We had the nurses' strike last episode. The process of hiring a new team in the first 12 episodes. Etc.) It was nice to see Wilson and Amber actually making out. Upon first viewing, they were kind of hot together. Who knew. I think I need to watch this again before I can comment further.

please tell me that they didn't establish that Chase and Cameron are not only heading departments, but heading departments they don't have any training or experience in. I reallly, really, really wish I could. Speaking of Cam...actually, the less I say about her, the better. She bugged, I'll leave it at that. 13 didn't do much, but the nurse line was good. I like her hair pulled completely up like that. Cuddy wasn't herself tonight. She's been a doormat for a while now, but she just didn't seem to have any spark or spunk at all tonight. Overall, not as bad as I was expectinng it to be.

please tell me that they didn't establish that Chase and Cameron are not only heading departments, but heading departments they don't have any training or experience in. That confuses me. If they are implying that they head departments (which I agree, they seem to be doing), then why was it okay for Cameron to spend the entire episode with House? Shouldn't she have been making sure her own department was inspection-worthy? Overall, I thought it was a pretty boring episode. I want to like Amber, but I just can't. She grates. I did like the "have you met me?" line, perhaps mostly because I've said it myself.