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List Price: $59.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (based on 259 reviews)
Sales Rank: 37
Category: DVD
Actors: Hugh Laurie, Lisa Edelstein, Omar Epps, Robert Sean Leonard, Jennifer Morrison (ii), Jesse Spencer
Publisher: Universal Studios
Studio: Universal Studios
Manufacturer: Universal Studios
Label: Universal Studios
Format: Ac-3, Box Set, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Subtitled, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: DVD
Running Time: 972 minutes
Number Of Items: 3
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.6 x 0.9
ISBN: 1417070323
UPC: 025192849121
EAN: 0025192849121
ASIN: B0009WPM1Q
Release Date: August 30, 2005
Theatrical Release Date: November 16, 2004
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com
He pops pills, watches soaps, and always, always says what's on his mind. He's Dr. Gregory House (Emmy nominee Hugh Laurie, Blackadder). Producers David Shore, Bryan Singer, Katie Jacobs, and Paul Attanasio haven't rewritten the hospital drama--at heart, it's a cross between St. Elsewhere, ER, and C.S.I.--but they've infused a moribund genre with new life and created one of TV's most compelling characters. More than any previous medical procedural, it resembles Attanasio's underrated Gideon's Crossing, but House is lighter on its feet. As fascinating as he is, the show wouldn't work as well if it were all House all the time (that would be like Sherlock Holmes without Watson or Moriarty). Fortunately, he's joined by an intriguing cast of characters, portrayed by a combination of experienced vets (Omar Epps, Lisa Edelstein, Tony winner Robert Sean Leonard) and new faces (Jennifer Morrison, Jesse Spencer). Aside from the complicated cases they tackle each week, the sparks really fly when House's brilliant, if naive charges are put to the test--and as the head of a teaching hospital, it's his job to test them (although his tough love approach is constantly landing him in hot water with Edelstein's administrator). From the first episode, House attracted a talented array of guests, including Robin Tunney ("Pilot"), Joe Morton ("Role Model"), and Patrick Bauchau ("Cursed") as Spencer's father. In addition, Chi McBride and Sela Ward appear frequently (with Ward returning for the second season). Viewers who first watched these 22 episodes on Fox will be gratified to note that the music has survived the transition to disc, such as the Rolling Stones' "You Can't Always Get What You Want," as featured in both the pilot and season finale ("Honeymoon"). The only apparent omission is the credit theme (Massive Attack's "Teardrop") from the pilot. --Kathleen C. Fennessy
Description
Go deeper into the medical mysteries of House, TV's most compelling new drama, as all 22 Season One episodes and exclusive bonus features come to DVD! Hugh Laurie stars as the brilliant, but sarcastic Dr. Gregory House, a maverick physician who is devoid of bedside manner. While his behavior can border on antisocial, Dr. House thrives on the challenge of solving the medical puzzles that other doctors give up on. Together with his hand-picked team of young medical experts, he'll do whatever it takes in the race against the clock to solve the case. Check out each gripping episode featuring some of TV's hottest guest stars, including Carmen Electra, Chi McBride, Scott Foley and Sela Ward. It's the intriguing new series TV Guide's Matt Roush hails as "the uncommon cure for the common medical drama."
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Customer Reviews: Read 254 more reviews...
 "Hello, sick people and their loved ones!" July 25, 2006
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
With the amount of medical shows that have popped up over the years, one would think that they've run out of ideas already. HOUSE, M.D. is proof that that's not so. It's an addictive, intriguing, and well-made, albeit formulaic series about a rude, sarcastic man who happens to be the greatest doctor alive. His name is Gregory House, and thanks to Hugh Laurie's performance, he is one of the most fun and interesting characters in TV history.
The problem with the show is that each episode follows the same formula. Random person becomes sick and is taken to the hospital. House and his team struggle to find out what's wrong with the person. The team comes up with an answer and gives the person what they believe is the cure. But the cure's not the cure - the person gets worse. Running out of time, House must find the answer - and quick. This formula makes the episodes somewhat predictable, but the oddity of the uncommon diseases will keep the viewer coming back for more.
Of course, everyone knows the real reason that people watch this show: Hugh Laurie. The fact that Laurie has yet to win an Emmy is undeniable proof that the Emmy Awards are as ridiculous as the Academy Awards. Laurie is utterly fantastic as House. His rudeness is actually quite amusing, and his sarcastic remarks are often hilarious, while his direct approach to things and apparent lack of humanity is frequently appalling. What makes House such a great character is that beneath his foul manners and cruelty, there's a lot of humanity; some of the show's finest moments are when this humanity emerges. I would say that Hugh Laurie's performance as House is undoubtedly the greatest performance on television today. The supporting cast is great as well, particularly Lisa Edelstein as Dr. Lisa Cuddy, the head of Princeton-Plainsborough Teaching Hospital who is forced to put up with House's antisocial antics but who secretly has a lot of respect and support for him. Robert Sean Leonard plays Dr. James Wilson, House's one true friend, a real nice guy who has some wonderful interactions with House. House's team of interns, including Omar Epps, Jesse Spencer, and Jennifer Morrison, are also great, especially Morrison as a rather naiive young woman with a kind heart.
The writing is excellent. The characters seem like real people; this works especially well in making us care for the patients. House's witticisms are delightful. The best writing comes from series creator David Shore. The season's penultimate episode, "Three Stories", is brilliant. In the episode - written by Shore - House is forced to give a lecture to a group of young medical students; the result is an episode that is at times very funny and, towards the end, extremely moving. It is one of the best things I've ever seen on TV. Shore deservedly won an Emmy for his work on that episode.
There are currently two major medical shows that are relatively new: GREY'S ANATOMY and HOUSE, M.D. At the light end of the medical show spectrum we have GREY'S ANATOMY, while HOUSE is at the dark end. Though the show is far darker than GREY'S ANATOMY - which is also an excellent show, by the way - HOUSE is very fun and frequently very funny. It is certainly one of the best shows on television. The first season of HOUSE, M.D. is outstanding, and you know what? Season two is even better. Don't hesitate to give this show a shot.
House, M.D. is so "sick!" (that's a good thing) :) July 24, 2006
I love this freakin' show! It's so wonderfully amazing! Hugh Laurie is great in the role of Dr. House, a sarcastic diagnostician who seems to be miserable all the time. He is so fantastic and funny! I can't wait to buy the second season on DVD! BUY THIS SHOW...YOU WON'T REGRET IT!!!
-Dr. Saico
Simply the best July 24, 2006
The character of Gregory House is based on that of Sherlock Holmes. And he has the potential to become as worldwide famous throughout the ages as Holmes is. That happens because such characters are simply addictive: House is the guy who is constantly insulting you, making you look like an idiot and always throwing in your face that he's smarter than you, and yet you can't help but love him.
He is willing to do whatever it takes to find out what is wrong with his patients, whether that means breaking into their homes to find out their living habits, over-stimulating a patient's pancreas up to almost killing him, or simply confronting the patient until he gets scared enough to tell the truth, he'll do whatever's necessary to save them.
Rather than a doctor, he is a detective: he is presented with a case and has a limited time to solve it before the patient dies, and solves it the way a detective would, by finding out what other people (especially patients) are lying or hiding.
I think the popularity of House comes from the fact that, even though we're too ashamed to admit it, he is the type of person we all wished we could be a bit more. Who amongst us wouldn't sometimes wish to jump into our boss's office and shout "You're an idiot"? Who wouldn't want to go through life not caring so much about the insignificant details that keep making us miserable for no reason? Who wouldn't want to be confident enough to make a choice and stick to it, even if that meant going against everyone else, and in the end actually being right?
 I Heart House July 21, 2006
I love House, but the special features section is a bit sparse. Otherwise, a great addition for anyones collection.
 Do not buy if you have a 16/9 TV July 17, 2006
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
The video contained on this DVD set is NOT anamorphic. It will not fill the screen of your 16/9 tv properly without zooming on the image. A very sloppy release. My review is not a statement on the show itself but on this poor dvd release.
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