Ep 15. Unfaithful

House season 5 episode 15, titled "Unfaithful", follows the team as they take on a difficult case involving a married man who collapses while having an affair. When they start to investigate, they gather evidence that the patient may have been exposed to an environmental toxin, which complicates the diagnosis.

The case is particularly challenging as the patient, named Ethan, is uncooperative and evasive with the team. He is also emotionally distressed, having to deal with the guilt of cheating on his wife and possibly endangering his unborn child.

As the team races against time to uncover the root of Ethan's illness, they also delve into the complex issues surrounding his personal life. The patient's infidelity raises ethical questions about the boundaries of medicine and the morality of adultery. Meanwhile, House's own struggles with relationships and fidelity are put under the microscope as he provides commentary and advice to the team.

Throughout the episode, tensions rise as the team struggles to gain Ethan's trust while balancing the delicate dynamics of interpersonal relationships. The situation is further complicated by the revelation of a shocking secret that threatens to destroy Ethan's marriage and puts the team's diagnosis in jeopardy.

As the team works tirelessly to uncover the truth, the episode showcases the complex and layered nature of human relationships. The show's trademark mix of medical drama, ethical dilemmas, and interpersonal conflicts makes for a riveting and thought-provoking episode that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats until the very end.