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Actors:	Hugh Laurie, Lisa Edelstein, Robert Sean Leonard, Jesse Spencer, Omar Epps
Format:	AC-3, Box set, Color, Dolby, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Release Date:	2009-08-25
Aspect Ratio:	1.78:1
Audience Rating:	Unrated
Category:	DVD
Label/Manufacturer:	Universal Studios
UPC:	025195050340

Product Description

House begins its fifth season on a somber note. With his girlfriend, Amber, dead, Dr. James Wilson (Robert Sean Leonard) finds his friendship with the cantankerous Dr. Gregory House (Hugh Laurie) to be more strained than ever and temporarily leaves the hospital where they work. He eventually returns, which is a good thing, because Wilson is the closest thing House has to a moral compass. The writers of this drama do an admirable job of inserting elements of well-placed comedy into the often-intense vignettes. Otherwise, House wouldn't be such a likable character. In fact, without the humor, he can often be downright despicable, especially to those he supposedly likes the most. Viewers learn that his lack of bedside manner (in and out of the hospital) probably was passed down from his father (R. Lee Ermey, who makes a brief appearance).

All 24 episodes--which originally aired during the 2008-2009 television season--are included in this five-disc boxed set. A few of the episodes are tainted by a soap opera vibe, particularly the ones concentrating on the romance between Dr. Eric Foreman (Omar Epps) and Dr. Remy ""Thirteen"" Hadley (Olivia Wilde). Based on the first four seasons, Foreman's behavior seems way off. While love can change a man, it doesn't seem likely that Foreman would change this much--not even for someone as compelling as Thirteen. But House's boss, Dr. Lisa Cuddy (Lisa Edelstein), has a juicy story line involving her quest to have a family. The struggles she goes through to adopt a baby depict how challenging it can be for women--even those who excel at everything else--to have it all. But her story line also shows that she is more resilient than she gives herself credit for. For all its medical jargon and scenes set in the operating room, House really is about relationships more than anything else. That's why when another character tragically dies this season, viewers take the loss to heart. --Jae-Ha Kim

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on 2010-09-07

Excellent condition and super speedy service, even over a holiday weekend! Will buy from this seller again!

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on 2010-08-07

I found myself pulled once more into this storyline by the masterful writing and engaging characters. They are full-bodied, well-established personae. Look for a real heart-tugging twist toward the middle of the season. Some plot changes and story developments really make you think, challenge you in those moral or ethical "gray areas," and encourage you to get emotionally involved in the story. While I think there isn't but one character in the story I truly admire, Doctor Kutner, each character certainly has many admirable traits and valuable insight into what is and isn't important in life. This show has truly caused me to confront principles I held inviolate and helped me refine my outlook on life. What a gem!

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on 2010-08-07

this product had scratches on it and the case was broken with the wrong sleeve on it and it was sup[posed to be "like new" and the DVD's were very used and at points the disks do not work at ALL!!!

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on 2010-07-01

I bought the season as a gift and the recipient was unable to watch the seson. The discs kept freezing up. I had to return the item and get a refund.

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on 2010-05-19

Great price for something which I would buy for the full price in the store. Love this show and pay anything to have it)))

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