Ep 4. Massage Therapy
- TV14
- October 11, 2010
- 43 min
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7.8 (2,343)
In the fourth episode of season seven of House, titled "Massage Therapy," House and the team take on a difficult case when a woman named Alice, who has just completed her first session of deep tissue massage, suddenly becomes paralyzed. The team struggles to find a diagnosis for Alice, as her symptoms seem to be unrelated and she has a history of anxiety and depression.
Meanwhile, House's personal life takes center stage as he continues to deal with the aftermath of his breakup with Cuddy. He seeks out the help of his therapist, Dr. Nolan, but their sessions prove to be challenging as House is resistant to opening up about his feelings.
As the team works to solve Alice's case, they are faced with a number of obstacles. Foreman and Taub struggle to work together, as Foreman takes a more aggressive approach while Taub is more cautious. The team also has to navigate Alice's complicated relationships with her family and her massage therapist, who may have played a role in her paralysis.
Throughout the episode, House grapples with his emotions and struggles to come to terms with his breakup with Cuddy. He turns to Wilson for advice, but their conversation quickly becomes heated as House refuses to take responsibility for his actions.
In the end, the team is able to piece together Alice's condition and provide her with the treatment she needs to recover. House finally makes a breakthrough in therapy and begins to open up about his feelings towards Cuddy.
Overall, "Massage Therapy" is a compelling episode that balances a complex medical case with the personal struggles of its main characters. With strong performances from the cast and an engaging storyline, it is a standout episode in the seventh season of House.