Ep 17. Fetal Position
- TVPG
- April 3, 2007
- 43 min
-
8.4 (3,262)
House season 3 episode 17, "Fetal Position," follows the team as they tackle the case of a pregnant woman, Alison, who collapses during a yoga class. The woman is rushed to the hospital where it is discovered that her fetuses are sick and she must undergo a risky treatment to save them. While treating Alison, House and the team struggle to determine what is causing her illness since her symptoms are inconsistent with any known diseases.
Throughout the episode, House clashes with a new doctor on his team, Dr. Amber Volakis. He views her as a threat to his leadership and is apprehensive about her intentions. However, as they work together on the case, House begins to see her value and starts to trust her medical judgment.
As the team works to solve the case, they discover secrets about Alison's personal life that may be linked to her illness. Meanwhile, House begins to experience intense pain in his leg and takes drastic measures to alleviate it. Amidst all of this, Wilson has his own personal crisis that threatens to unravel his friendship with House.
The episode features great performances by the show's talented cast, particularly Hugh Laurie as Dr. House and Anne Dudek as Dr. Amber Volakis. The tension between House and Amber adds a compelling dynamic to the episode, and the mystery surrounding Alison's illness keeps viewers engaged.
Overall, "Fetal Position" is a strong episode that showcases the best of House's medical mystery solving and complex character relationships. Fans of the show will not be disappointed.