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House season 4 episode 2

The Right Stuff

 
House is secretly trying to treat a fighter pilot who is a candidate for NASA's astronaut training program. Her diagnosis will be the test to choose which ones of the 40 applicants are going to take the empty spots in his team.
 
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House / S04E02 : The Right Stuff
Season 4, Episode 2 | Aired on October 2, 2007 | TV-14 | 45 min. | FOX
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EPISODES
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Season 8
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Season 6
Season 5
Season 4
Season 3
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  • House - Episode 1 - Alone
    Episode 1
    Alone
  • House - Episode 2 - The Right Stuff
    Episode 2
    The Right Stuff
  • House - Episode 3 - 97 Seconds
    Episode 3
    97 Seconds
  • House - Episode 4 - Guardian Angels
    Episode 4
    Guardian Angels
  • House - Episode 5 - Mirror, Mirror
    Episode 5
    Mirror, Mirror
  • House - Episode 6 - Whatever It Takes
    Episode 6
    Whatever It Takes
  • House - Episode 7 - Ugly
    Episode 7
    Ugly
  • House - Episode 8 - You Don't Want to Know
    Episode 8
    You Don't Want to Know
  • House - Episode 9 - Games
    Episode 9
    Games
  • House - Episode 10 - It's A Wonderful Lie
    Episode 10
    It's A Wonderful Lie
  • House - Episode 11 - Frozen
    Episode 11
    Frozen
  • House - Episode 12 - Don't Ever Change
    Episode 12
    Don't Ever Change
  • House - Episode 13 - No More Mr. Nice Guy
    Episode 13
    No More Mr. Nice Guy
  • House - Episode 14 - Living the Dream
    Episode 14
    Living the Dream
  • House - Episode 15 - House's Head (1)
    Episode 15
    House's Head (1)
  • House - Episode 16 - Wilson's Heart (2)
    Episode 16
    Wilson's Heart (2)

House season 4 episode 2 Recap and FAQ

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Episode Summary

Captain Cooper, an Air Force pilot and aspiring astronaut, experiences a communication system failure during a flight simulation. Frustrated, she secretly consults Dr. House for a mysterious condition, offering money for discreet treatment. House's team covertly investigates, conducting various tests while maintaining secrecy. They explore her unusual synesthesia, leading to a drinking experiment for liver function analysis. House proposes cosmetic surgery as a cover for a lung biopsy, revealing cysts and diagnosing Von Hippel-Lindau syndrome. House grapples with his own issues, hallucinating former team members, and ultimately finalizes his new team, balancing ethical dilemmas and Captain Cooper's astronaut aspirations.

Full Episode S04E02 Recap

### Big Eye and Cobra Zero Six: In the Skies - **Big Eye** communicates with **Cobra Zero Six** (pilot) about engaging a target. - The pilot, **Captain Cooper**, experiences issues with the aircraft's communication system. ### Captain Cooper's Frustration and Test Simulation - Captain Cooper is frustrated with the faulty comm system. - There's a discussion about the prototype's flaws, especially the avionics and comm connection. - Captain Cooper vents about the prototype's shortcomings, including a problematic directional gyro. ### Hospital Scene: Diagnosis Challenge - In the hospital, **House** challenges his team to diagnose the case of actor **Buddy Ebsen** from 1938. - The team is tasked with finding an alternative diagnosis to Ebsen's reported aluminum dust allergy. ### House's Team Selection and Management - House fires **Row D** of potential team candidates arbitrarily, then fires **Row C** instead. - House's unusual management style and team selection process create tension and confusion among the candidates. ### Captain Cooper's Secret Condition and House's Deal - Captain Cooper, revealed to be an Air Force captain and aspiring astronaut, seeks House's help for a mysterious condition. - She offers money for off-the-record treatment to avoid jeopardizing her NASA aspirations. - House is intrigued by her condition involving synesthesia. ### The Team's Covert Investigation and Diagnosis - The team conducts various tests while keeping Captain Cooper's identity and condition secret. - They break into her apartment for clues and explore various diagnoses, including potential causes for her synesthesia. - House suggests stress-testing Captain Cooper's liver to uncover her ailment. ### Ethical Dilemmas and Team Dynamics - The team grapples with ethical dilemmas and the challenges of working under House's unconventional methods. - They engage in a drinking experiment to test liver function, revealing personal beliefs and conflicts. ### The Climactic Surgery and Diagnosis Revelation - House proposes a cosmetic surgery (breast augmentation) as a cover to biopsy Captain Cooper's lungs. - The surgery reveals cysts, leading to the diagnosis of Von Hippel-Lindau syndrome. - House confronts his hallucinations of former team members, indicating his internal struggles. ### House's Team Selection Finalized and Captain Cooper's Future - House finalizes his team, dismissing several candidates. - Captain Cooper is informed about her condition and its implications for her astronaut career. - House's interactions suggest unresolved issues and a complex approach to ethical decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main issue with Captain Cooper's aircraft?

The aircraft has a faulty communication system and problematic avionics, including a malfunctioning directional gyro.

Who challenges House's team with a historical diagnosis?

House challenges his team to re-diagnose the case of actor Buddy Ebsen from 1938.

How does House manage his team selection process?

House uses arbitrary methods, such as firing entire rows of candidates, to manage his team selection.

What condition does Captain Cooper secretly suffer from?

Captain Cooper suffers from synesthesia, a condition where one sense is simultaneously perceived by one or more additional senses.

Why does Captain Cooper seek House's help secretly?

She needs off-the-record treatment to avoid jeopardizing her chances of joining NASA's astronaut training program.

What ethical dilemma does the team face during the liver stress test?

The team debates the morality of stressing Captain Cooper's liver for diagnostic purposes, considering ethical and religious beliefs.

What unconventional method does House use to access Captain Cooper's lungs?

House uses elective cosmetic surgery (breast augmentation) as a cover to perform a lung biopsy.

What diagnosis is ultimately made for Captain Cooper?

Captain Cooper is diagnosed with Von Hippel-Lindau syndrome, which explains her symptoms.

How does House handle his hallucinations of former team members?

House confronts his hallucinations, indicating he's struggling with internal issues and possibly unresolved guilt.

What decision does House make about his team at the end?

House finalizes his selection, dismissing several candidates and keeping others.

How does Captain Cooper's diagnosis affect her astronaut career?

The diagnosis of Von Hippel-Lindau syndrome poses a significant challenge to her aspirations of becoming an astronaut.

What ethical stance does House take regarding Captain Cooper's future?

House shows a complex approach to ethical decisions, balancing Captain Cooper's dreams against the realities of her condition.

 
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