House: Season 3

2006
24 episodes
44m

In the Season 2 finale, House suffered multiple gunshot wounds inflicted by a former patient's husband determined to carry out retribution for House's treatment of his wife's case. In a shocking surprise to his co-workers, House comes through the ordeal with a slightly new perspective on his treatment of patients — but will it affect how he makes medical decisions? And will it last?

Season 3 of House premiered on September 5, 2006 and has 24 episodes, from "Meaning" to "Human Error". The last episode aired on May 29, 2007.

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In the United States, you can stream House on Hulu, Amazon Prime Video and Philo. You can also buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. It is on streaming services in 137 countries.

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Episodes

Episode 1MeaningAired September 5, 2006
After recovering from his gunshot wounds, House works feverishly on two cases at the same time: a paralyzed man who drove his wheelchair into a swimming pool and a woman who became paralyzed after a yoga session.
- 44m
- Directed by Deran Sarafian
- Written by David Shore, Garrett Lerner, Russel Friend and Lawrence Kaplow
Guest stars
- Clare Kramer Caren Krause
- Terry Rhoads Artie
- Edward Edwards Richard McNeil
- Kathleen Quinlan Arlene McNeil
- Carter Jenkins Mark McNeil
- Remy Thorne Kid
- Eamon Hunt Surgeon
- Bobbin Bergstrom Nurse
Episode 2Cane & AbleAired September 12, 2006
House and the team treat a young boy who claims there is a tracking device in his neck and believes he has been the subject of alien experimentation. Cameron is outraged when she learns Cuddy and Wilson have been lying to House about the diagnosis on his last case.
- 44m
- Directed by Daniel Sackheim
- Written by Russel Friend, Garrett Lerner, Lawrence Kaplow and David Shore
Guest stars
- Sheryl Lee Stephanie Green
- Edward Edwards Richard McNeil
- Skyler Gisondo Clancy Green
- Johnny Sneed Todd Green
- Bobbin Bergstrom Nurse
- Stephanie Venditto Nurse Brenda Previn
Episode 3Informed ConsentAired September 19, 2006
House puts a well-known medical researcher through a battery of tests to determine why he collapsed in his lab. When the team is unable to diagnose the problem, the doctor asks the team to help him end his life. House is forced to use his cane again after the ketamine has worn off as he deals with a clinic patient's teenaged daughter who has a crush on him.
- 44m
- Directed by Laura Innes
- Written by David Foster
Guest stars
- Leighton Meester Ali
- Joel Grey Ezra Powell
- William Charlton Mark
- Bobbin Bergstrom Nurse
- Stephanie Venditto Nurse Brenda Previn
Episode 4Lines in the SandAired September 26, 2006
When doctors are unable to diagnose why a severely autistic boy screams loudly for no apparent reason, House takes the case. As the boy's condition worsens, it becomes obvious that House relates to the boy because he has no social niceties.
- 44m
- Directed by Newton Thomas Sigel
- Written by David Hoselton
Guest stars
- Leighton Meester Ali
- Geoffrey Blake Dominic Kelvey
- Heather Kafka Sarah Kelvey
- Kat Sawyer-Young Laura Smith
- Johnny Crear Thomas Williams
- Ron Perkins Ron Simpson
- Braeden Lemasters Adam Kelvey
- Bobbin Bergstrom Nurse
Episode 5Fools for LoveAired October 31, 2006
House takes the case of a young woman who has been rushed to the hospital with problems breathing and severe stomach pain after she and her husband were robbed. After her husband collapses, the team believes the couple's illnesses are related. Meanwhile, Michael Tritter, a clinic patient, causes problems for House that could have serious ramifications.
- 44m
- Directed by David Platt
- Written by Peter Blake
Guest stars
- David Morse Michael Tritter
- Jurnee Smollett-Bell Tracy
- Raviv Ullman Jeremy
- Scott Rinker Bobby
- Sam Ayers Large Man
- Brett Wagner L.K.
- Rod Damer Counterman
- Carissa Kosta Waitress
Episode 6Que Será SeráAired November 7, 2006
The team encounters logistical problems while trying to run tests on a 600-pound man due to his extremely large size. Meanwhile, House spends the night in jail after being arrested by Detective Tritter for various charges, including resisting arrest.
- 43m
- Directed by Deran Sarafian
- Written by Thomas L. Moran
Guest stars
- David Morse Michael Tritter
- Pruitt Taylor Vince George
- Kadeem Hardison Lawyer Howard Gemeiner
- Ryan Thomas Brockington Rookie
- Mary Elizabeth Ellis Sophie
- Cooper Thornton John
- Damien Dante Wayans Haller
- Denver Dowridge Garcia
Episode 7Son of Coma GuyAired November 14, 2006
House decides to awaken a comatose patient so he can question the man regarding the family history of his son, who may have a genetic condition and the father is the only living relative. Meanwhile, Wilson confronts House about the stolen prescription pad as Tritter approaches Cameron, Chase, and Foreman in an attempt to divide the team and reveal their loyalties.
- 44m
- Directed by Dan Attias
- Written by Doris Egan
Guest stars
- David Morse Michael Tritter
- John Larroquette Gabriel Wozniak
- Zeberiah Newman Kyle Wozniak
- Holly Kaplan Mrs. Shaffer
- Jonathan Strait Fake House
- Bobbin Bergstrom Nurse
Episode 8Whac-A-MoleAired November 21, 2006
An 18-year-old teenager is brought to the hospital after having a heart attack. House reviews the boy's file and believes he has the diagnosis. He then turns the case into a game by sealing his opinion in an envelope and challenging Cameron, Foreman, and Chase to guess House's diagnosis on their own. Meanwhile, Tritter's actions against Wilson continue to strain the oncologist's relationship with House and destroy his ability to practice medicine.
- 44m
- Directed by Daniel Sackheim
- Written by Pam Davis
Guest stars
- David Morse Michael Tritter
- Alan Rosenberg Bruce Steinerman
- Patrick Fugit Jack Walters
- Tanner Blaze Will Walters
- Cassi Thomson Kama Walters
- Dustin Seavey Rodent
- Mandy June Turpin Beth
- Dorothea Harahan Paramedic
Episode 9Finding JudasAired November 28, 2006
House takes the case of a young girl who has been diagnosed with pancreatitis. When he takes her divorced parents to court to force them to allow treatment because they can't agree, the judge awards guardianship of the girl to Cuddy. Meanwhile, Tritter continues his strategy to force House to admit to his drug use by offering one of the team members a deal.
- 44m
- Directed by Deran Sarafian
- Written by Sara Hess
Guest stars
- David Morse Michael Tritter
- Paula Cale Edie Ex-Hartman
- Chris Gartin Rob Hartman
- Alyssa Shafer Alice Hartman
- Jodi Long Judge
- Jordana Capra Wealthy Wife
- Bobbin Bergstrom Nurse
Episode 10Merry Little ChristmasAired December 12, 2006
Wilson arranges for House to make a deal with Tritter, but House refuses. Meanwhile, Cuddy cuts House off Vicodin and removes him from the team's case: a 15-year-old little person who entered the hospital with a collapsed lung and anemia.
- 44m
- Directed by Tony To
- Written by Liz Friedman
Guest stars
- David Morse Michael Tritter
- Meredith Eaton Maddy Ralphean
- Shyann McClure Little Girl
- Teddy Vincent Mrs. Zebalusky
- Kacie Borrowman Abigail Ralphean
- Michael Medico Clinic Doctor
- Marco Pelaez Hospital Pharmacist
- Bobbin Bergstrom Nurse
Episode 11Words and DeedsAired January 9, 2007
House splits his time between treating a firefighter for uncontrollable shivering, giving Tritter a piece of his mind, and handling his trial for forging prescriptions.
- 44m
- Directed by Daniel Sackheim
- Written by Leonard Dick
Guest stars
- David Morse Michael Tritter
- Meagan Good Amy
- Kadeem Hardison Lawyer Howard Gemeiner
- Tory Kittles Derek Hoyt
- Jason George Brock Hoyt
- Donald Sage Mackay Neil
- Martin Mullen Ennis
- Terryn Westbrook Sara
Episode 12One Day, One RoomAired January 30, 2007
While House is forced to work full-time in the clinic and deal with a rape victim who insists on confiding with him, Cameron deals with a terminal cancer patient trying to take advantage of her state of mind.
- 44m
- Directed by Juan José Campanella
- Written by David Shore
Guest stars
- Geoffrey Lewis Older Man
- Katheryn Winnick Eve
- Michelle L. Gardner Dr. Stone
- Nick Slatkin Hiccupping Patient
- Roger Ainslie Nose Patient
- Kristen Glass Beautiful Woman
- Sean Christopher Davis Father
- Drew Matthews Kid
Episode 13Needle in a HaystackAired February 6, 2007
House and his staff must deal with a teenage Gypsy boy suffering from inexplicable respiratory distress. However, House has bigger issues on his mind: Cuddy has given away his handicapped spot.
- 43m
- Directed by Peter O'Fallon
- Written by David Foster
Guest stars
- Wendy Makkena Dr. Julie Whitner
- Jessy Schram Leah
- Arabella Field Judy Lipa
- Jake Richardson Stevie Lipa
- Rob Brownstein Franklin Lipa
- Tasha Taylor Kate
- Sandra Purpuro Marina
- David Kelsey Ron
Episode 14InsensitiveAired February 13, 2007
It's Valentine's Day, and Cuddy has a blind date. Meanwhile, House leaves ER duty to take the case of a child patient named Hannah.
- 44m
- Directed by Deran Sarafian
- Written by Matthew V. Lewis
Guest stars
- Mika Boorem Hannah Morganthal
- Jenny Robertson Abby Morganthal
- Josh Stamberg Don Herrick
- Kimberly Quinn Nurse Wendy
- Ruth Silveira Surgeon
- Ingrid Sanai Buron Nurse Bev
- Aulani Rhea Nurse
- Cindy Lu Nurse Diane
Episode 15Half-WitAired March 6, 2007
House encounters a brain-damaged musical prodigy with inexplicable abilities while the team faces serious concerns about House's own health.
- 44m
- Directed by Katie Jacobs
- Written by Lawrence Kaplow
Guest stars
- Dave Matthews Patrick Obyedkov
- Kurtwood Smith Dr. Obyedkov
- Ingrid Sanai Buron Nurse Bev
- Scott Weintraub Stage Manager
- Kendra Cover Patient
- Dru Mouser Arlene
- Tyler Patton Neurosurgeon
- Bobbin Bergstrom Nurse
Episode 16Top SecretAired March 27, 2007
The ex-marine that saved House's life, in a dream he had the day before, is admitted in the hospital with symptoms resembling Gulf War Syndrome. While House is busy dealing with his own health issues, and Chase and Cameron are too busy with each other, the ex-marine gets worse.
- 44m
- Directed by Deran Sarafian
- Written by Thomas L. Moran
Guest stars
- Marc Blucas John Kelley
- Hira Ambrosino Dr. Chen, Anesthesiologist
- Annie Quinn Gina
- Bert Belasco PFC Garcia
- Keisha Alfred Technician
- Marco Morales Cpl. Foley
- Bobbin Bergstrom Nurse
Episode 17Fetal PositionAired April 3, 2007
A famous celebrity photographer suffers from a stroke while being pregnant at her early forties. House and his team have to deal with a great dilemma, save the mother or her unborn child.
- 44m
- Directed by Matt Shakman
- Written by Russel Friend and Garrett Lerner
Guest stars
- Tyson Ritter Tyson Ritter
- Anne Ramsay Emma Sloan
- Jeff Sugarman Fetal Surgeon
- Bobbin Bergstrom Nurse
Episode 18AirborneAired April 10, 2007
On House and Cuddy's flight from Singapore a passenger gets ill and Cuddy suspects an epidemic. At the hospital, Wilson leads the team as they deal with a middle-aged woman suffering from seizures.
- 44m
- Directed by Elodie Keene
- Written by David Hoselton
Guest stars
- Jenny O'Hara Fran
- Meta Golding Robin
- Jamison Yang Peng
- Krista Kalmus Joy
- Pej Vahdat Hamid
- Connor Webb 12-Year-Old Boy
- Melissa Kite Sour Faced Woman
- Gayla Goehl Businesswoman
Episode 19Act Your AgeAired April 17, 2007
A 6-year-old girl suffers ailments expected in patients much older. Tensions between Chase and Cameron lead House to intentionally assign them to the same tasks, including investigating the young girl's home.
- 44m
- Directed by Daniel Sackheim
- Written by Sara Hess
Guest stars
- Joel David Moore Eddie
- Erich Anderson Deran
- Carla Gallo Janie
- Bailee Madison Lucy
- Slade Pearce Jasper
- Ellery Sprayberry Girl
- Marcus Folmar Security Guard
- Bobbin Bergstrom Nurse
Episode 20House TrainingAired April 24, 2007
The doctors try to find what's wrong with a scam artist who collapses after her brain "freezes," but the case becomes personal for Foreman.
- 44m
- Directed by Paul McCrane
- Written by Doris Egan
Guest stars
- Charles S. Dutton Rodney Foreman
- Jane Adams Bonnie
- Beverly Todd Alicia Foreman
- Monique Gabriela Curnen Lupe
- Charles Porter Operator
- Thomas Webb Suit
- Aulani Rhea Nurse
- Bobbin Bergstrom Nurse
Episode 21FamilyAired May 1, 2007
Wilson prepares to transplant bone marrow from Matty to his brother Nick. But when Matty gets sick, the team must cure him as he's the only safe donor. Meanwhile Foreman deals with the consequences of his mistake and House has a battle of wills with his new pet Hector.
- 44m
- Directed by David Straiton
- Written by Liz Friedman
Guest stars
- Greg Cipes Salesman
- Jascha Washington Nick
- Adina Porter Claudia
- Thomas Mikal Ford Scott
- Dabier Matty
- Bobbin Bergstrom Nurse
Episode 22ResignationAired May 8, 2007
The team deals with a 19-year-old college student, while Foreman suddenly and without a reason hands in his resignation. House seems to have already found Foreman's replacement, an attractive nutritionist named Honey.
- 44m
- Directed by Martha Mitchell
- Written by Pam Davis
Guest stars
- Eve Gordon Jody
- Piper Perabo Honey
- Lyndsy Fonseca Addie
- Shonda Farr Jamie Adams
- Tracy Howe Steve Howard
- Tony Spiridakis Ben
- Wayne Sable Kyle
- Kwabena Darkwah Daniel
Episode 23The JerkAired May 15, 2007
House treats a 16-year-old chess prodigy who gets everyone on the team annoyed with his behavior. Foreman is upset with House because he thinks his boss sabotaged his job interview with another hospital.
- 44m
- Directed by Daniel Sackheim
- Written by Leonard Dick
Guest stars
- David Bowe Doug
- Ben Bledsoe Opponent
- Colleen Flynn Enid
- Dustin Joiner Mark
- Jack Maxwell Male Proctor
- Kyra Da Costa Female Proctor
- Cindy Lu Nurse Diane
- Nick Lane Nate
Episode 24Human ErrorAired May 29, 2007
A Cuban couple attempt to get to America by raft... to see House about the wife's heart condition. But when she gets worse House wonders if someone on his staff messed up. Meanwhile Foreman prepares to leave and his departure threatens to shake up the entire team.
- 44m
- Directed by Katie Jacobs
- Written by Thomas L. Moran and Lawrence Kaplow
Guest stars
- Omar Avila Esteban Hernandez
- Mercedes López Renard Marina Hernandez
- Ken Luckey Ken Sowinski
- Stephen Markle Dr. Gooding
- Kinsey McLean Fisher
- Lucas Ford Pilot
- Eltony Williams Co-Pilot
- Kathryn Adams Student