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S3.E15
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Half-Wit

  • Episode aired Mar 6, 2007
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 44m
IMDb RATING
9.0/10
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Hugh Laurie and Dave Matthews in House (2004)
  • Drama
  • Mystery
House struggles to find out why a pianist savant is losing his ability to play. Ultimately, a decision must be made as to how much brain is necessary for a normal quality of life.House struggles to find out why a pianist savant is losing his ability to play. Ultimately, a decision must be made as to how much brain is necessary for a normal quality of life.House struggles to find out why a pianist savant is losing his ability to play. Ultimately, a decision must be made as to how much brain is necessary for a normal quality of life.
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3.3K
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  • Director
    • Katie Jacobs
  • Writers
    • David Shore
    • Lawrence Kaplow
    • Pam Davis(staff writer)
  • Stars
    • Hugh Laurie
    • Lisa Edelstein
    • Omar Epps
Top credits
  • Director
    • Katie Jacobs
  • Writers
    • David Shore
    • Lawrence Kaplow
    • Pam Davis(staff writer)
  • Stars
    • Hugh Laurie
    • Lisa Edelstein
    • Omar Epps
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    Kurtwood Smith and Dave Matthews in House (2004)
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    Kurtwood Smith, Omar Epps, Hugh Laurie, and Dave Matthews in House (2004)
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    Dave Matthews in House (2004)

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    Hugh Laurie
    Hugh Laurie
    • Dr. Gregory Houseas Dr. Gregory House
    Lisa Edelstein
    Lisa Edelstein
    • Dr. Lisa Cuddyas Dr. Lisa Cuddy
    Omar Epps
    Omar Epps
    • Dr. Eric Foremanas Dr. Eric Foreman
    Robert Sean Leonard
    Robert Sean Leonard
    • Dr. James Wilsonas Dr. James Wilson
    Jennifer Morrison
    Jennifer Morrison
    • Dr. Allison Cameronas Dr. Allison Cameron
    Jesse Spencer
    Jesse Spencer
    • Dr. Robert Chaseas Dr. Robert Chase
    Dave Matthews
    Dave Matthews
    • Patrick Obyedkovas Patrick Obyedkov
    Kurtwood Smith
    Kurtwood Smith
    • Dr. Obyedkovas Dr. Obyedkov
    Ingrid Sanai Buron
    Ingrid Sanai Buron
    • Nurse Bevas Nurse Bev
    Kendra Cover
    Kendra Cover
    • Patientas Patient
    Scott Weintraub
    • Stage Manageras Stage Manager
    Tyler Patton
    Tyler Patton
    • Neurosurgeonas Neurosurgeon
    Bobbin Bergstrom
    • Nurseas Nurse
    Alex Gary
    • Kidas Kid
    • (uncredited)
    Alexander Hall
    Alexander Hall
    • Doctoras Doctor
    • (uncredited)
    Dru Mouser
    Dru Mouser
    • Arleneas Arlene
    • (uncredited)
    David Pearl
    David Pearl
    • Concert Hall Patronas Concert Hall Patron
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Katie Jacobs
    • Writers
      • David Shore
      • Lawrence Kaplow
      • Pam Davis(staff writer) (uncredited)
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Hugh Laurie was nominated for the Emmy of Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his performance as Dr. Gregory House in this episode.
    • Goofs
      House says "dude can't button a shirt" referring to the "half wit" But was not in the scene that shows the "half wit" not being able to button his shirt.
    • Quotes

      Dr. Gregory House: One small feel for man, one giant ass for mankind.

    • Crazy credits
      Opening credit sequence is skipped for the first time since the Pilot; only a short title card with House MD on it is shown, all the other credits play out during scenes.
    • Connections
      Featured in The 59th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (2007)
    • Soundtracks
      Rainy Day Lament
      (uncredited)
      Written and performed by Joe Purdy

    User reviews5

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    Top review
    10/10
    Love this episode
    Dave Matthews amazes me with how incredibly talented he truly is!! Every time I see him I'm just in awe.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 6, 2007 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Bovard Administration Building, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Bad Hat Harry Productions
      • Heel & Toe Films
      • NBC Universal Television
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    • Runtime
      44 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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