Ep 11. Joy to the World

In House season 5 episode 11 titled "Joy to the World," the episode kicks off with a seemingly healthy pregnant woman named Mary who has just given birth to her first child. However, things quickly go south when she experiences a stroke during childbirth.

Dr. House and his team are called in to treat her and discover that this unexpected stroke was not the only surprise in store for Mary and her family. As they dig deeper, they uncover a string of secrets that lead them to a devastating diagnosis and a heartbreaking decision for Mary and her husband.

Meanwhile, the rest of the team is dealing with their own personal issues. Foreman is trying to come to terms with the death of his father and how it has affected him emotionally. Meanwhile, Taub is struggling with the decision whether or not to leave his wife and children for a new job opportunity.

As the episode progresses, House continues to push his team to solve the medical mystery of Mary's illness. With each setback, House becomes increasingly desperate to find a solution, putting his team and his own job in jeopardy.

Finally, everything comes to a head in a climactic scene that will leave viewers on the edge of their seats and wondering what will become of the team and their patient. Will House and his team be able to save Mary and her family from the devastating diagnosis they have just received? Or will their efforts be in vain, leaving Mary and her husband to make the hardest decision of their lives?

"Joy to the World" is a powerful episode of House that explores themes of love, loss, and the lengths we will go to save the ones we care about. With its gripping plot, strong performances, and emotional storyline, this episode is not to be missed by fans of the series or medical dramas in general.