House season 5 episode 11 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

Natalie, a 16-year-old, suffers liver failure after a prank involving hallucinogenic mushrooms. Dr. House's team initially suspects various causes, including allergies and alcohol abuse. They later discover she had a hidden pregnancy, leading to eclampsia. The baby's father is revealed to be Simon, a classmate. The baby, thought to be lost, is found alive with a homeless man. Natalie meets her baby but is too sick for a transplant, leaving her fate uncertain.

Full Episode S05E11 Recap

### Scene 1: School Choir and Discussion of Rebellion - The Camden Hills local jazz ensemble performs holiday songs. - A group of students discuss making a statement against Mr. Henderson, their teacher, who they find lame. ### Scene 2: Prank and Medical Emergency - During the choir performance, a prank is played on a 16-year-old girl, Natalie, leading to visual hallucinations and vomiting. - Natalie's condition is revealed to be a failing liver. ### Scene 3: House's Diagnostic Team Meeting - Dr. House and his team discuss Natalie's case, suspecting various causes for her condition. - House dismisses an antique medical book gift as a prank and the team theorizes about Natalie's illness. ### Scene 4: Interrogation at School - House's team interrogates Natalie's classmates, uncovering that they gave her hallucinogenic mushrooms. - One classmate, Simon, denies involvement but shows guilt. ### Scene 5: House's Team Investigates Further - House's team continues to explore Natalie's medical history, including her past alcohol use. - They consider various diagnoses, including an allergic reaction to the mushrooms. ### Scene 6: House's Clinic Encounter and Natalie's Decline - House interacts with a clinic patient, misleading her about parthenogenesis. - Natalie's condition worsens with seizures and potential liver failure. ### Scene 7: Discovery of Eclampsia and Natalie's Secret - The team discovers Natalie had a hidden pregnancy, leading to a diagnosis of eclampsia. - Natalie reveals the father is Simon and that she lost the baby after giving birth in secret. ### Scene 8: The Baby's Survival and Conclusion - House finds the baby alive, taken in by a homeless man. - Natalie meets her baby but is too sick for a transplant. The episode ends with her fate uncertain.

Frequently Asked Questions

What medical condition does Natalie, the 16-year-old girl, suffer from?

Natalie suffers from a failing liver due to eclampsia.

What prank was played on Natalie during the choir performance?

Natalie was given hallucinogenic mushrooms as part of a prank.

Who is suspected of being involved in the prank on Natalie?

Natalie's classmates, including a boy named Simon, are suspected.

What initial diagnoses does Dr. House's team consider for Natalie?

The team considers various causes, including an allergic reaction to mushrooms and alcohol abuse.

How does the team discover Natalie's hidden pregnancy?

The diagnosis of eclampsia leads to the discovery of Natalie's recent hidden pregnancy.

Who is the father of Natalie's baby?

Simon, one of her classmates, is revealed to be the father.

What happens to Natalie's baby?

Natalie's baby is found alive, having been taken care of by a homeless man.

What is the final diagnosis for Natalie's medical condition?

Natalie is diagnosed with eclampsia.

What is Dr. House's approach to a clinic patient regarding parthenogenesis?

House misleads a clinic patient about parthenogenesis to win a bet.

Does Natalie survive her medical condition?

Natalie's fate is left uncertain, as she is too sick for a transplant.

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