Control | [s1e14]
Because active bulimia often disqualifies patients from transplant lists, House knowingly lies to the committee. He even manipulates Wilson into assisting, leading to the famous quote: "Our friendship is an ethical responsibility" .
Carly, a high-powered CEO (played by Sarah Clarke), presents with sudden, intense leg pain and paralysis. After House discovers she has been self-harming and using Ipecac for bulimia—which caused severe muscle and heart damage—he realizes she needs a heart transplant. [S1E14] Control
" Control " (S1E14) is a pivotal episode of House, M.D. that shifts the season's focus by introducing a major antagonist and exploring House's willingness to sabotage his career for a patient's life. After House discovers she has been self-harming and
House treats a man rendered mute after knee surgery. House correctly identifies it as a psychological/minor physical issue and "cures" him with a surreptitious Botox injection to the throat. Why It Is Highly Rated (8.5/10 on IMDb) House treats a man rendered mute after knee surgery
Billionaire Edward Vogler (Chi McBride) becomes Chairman of the Board after a $100 million donation. He immediately targets House’s expensive, unconventional department for elimination.