Episode 5.11: Joy to the World
Air Date: December 9, 2008

Here are some poiler photos of the holiday episode of House. House and Wilson seem to have a bet going…what are the odds that it has to do with something House is jaded about…?

(L-R) Peter Jacobson, Jennifer Morrison, Kal Penn, and Jesse Spencer celebrate during the filming of the HOUSE episode “Joy to the World” airing Tuesday, Dec. 9 (8:00-9:01 PM ET/PT) on FOX.
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Episode 5.09: Last Resort
Air Date: November 25, 2008

Here’s the review of all the spoilers for tonight’s episode of House, Last Resort. I even have the first three minutes for you to enjoy now:

Spoiler: HOUSE executive producer Katie Jacobs directs an all-new extended episode, guest-starring recent Emmy Award winner Zeljko Ivanek. A man (guest star Ivanek) willing to kill – or die – for a diagnosis takes House, Thirteen (Olivia Wilde) and several patients from the hospital waiting room hostage in Cuddy’s office. With one person shot, other patients needing medical attention, Thirteen being used as a guinea pig and the SWAT team closing in, House is determined to end the standoff the only way he knows how: by coming up with the right diagnosis. [Source: FOX]

Press Release:
HOUSE AND THIRTEEN ARE TAKEN HOSTAGE BY A MAN WILLING TO KILL FOR A DIAGNOSIS ON “HOUSE” TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, ON FOX

Zeljko Ivanek (“Damages”) Guest-Stars

Episode Directed by HOUSE Executive Producer Katie Jacobs

A gun-wielding man from the waiting room at the Princeton-Plainsboro clinic takes House, Thirteen and several patients from the waiting room hostage in Cuddy’s office. The man claims to be sick with a long undiagnosed illness and demands medical attention from the best doctor in the hospital, threatening to kill any hostages necessary along the way. With a room full of already sick patients, House must use them as guinea pigs to assure the hostage-taker that the medications he is administering to him are legitimate. As Cuddy and the rest of House’s team communicate with House over the phone to run tests and offer possible diagnoses, they ponder the possibility that the hostage-taker has nothing physically wrong with him and that everyone in Cuddy’s office could wind up dead. With one hostage already shot, Thirteen wagers her own already diminished health as she simultaneously receives the experimental treatments the hostage is receiving. Her life lies in danger as House’s own determination to diagnose the hostage-taker threatens to thwart the SWAT team’s plan to put an end to the standoff in the “Last Resort” episode of HOUSE airing Tuesday, Nov. 25 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/ PT) on FOX.

Cast: Hugh Laurie as Dr. Gregory House; Lisa Edelstein as Dr. Lisa Cuddy; Omar Epps as Dr. Eric Foreman; Robert Sean Leonard as Dr. James Wilson; Jennifer Morrison as Dr. Allison Cameron; Jesse Spencer as Dr. Robert Chase; Peter Jacobson as Dr. Chris Taub; Kal Penn as Dr. Lawrence Kutner; Olivia Wilde as Thirteen

Guest Cast: Zeljko Ivanek as Jason; Wood Harris as Bowman; Tracy Vilar as Nurse Regina; Evan Peters as Oliver; Sarah Thompson as Nikki; Alex Sol as Larry; Natasha Gregson Wagner as Sandra; Evan Jones as Bill; Marcus Chait as Mitch; Jack Guzman as Security Guard #1 [Source: FOX]

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Here are some photos taken recently of Jesse Spencer and his girlfriend Louise Griffiths when they attended the screening of The Wrestler as part of the AFI Fest 2008 Centerpiece Gala at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre.

My first reaction is that he looks so incredibly happy these days. They must be very good for each other. I’m happy for them.

[Photo: courtesy of newscom.com]

[Photo: courtesy of newscom.com]

First of all, what a fun idea to hold a domino tournament as a charity event. I spent last weekend at a dodgeball tournament for charity and dominos seem much better!!

Here are some photos of Jennifer Morrison at the event benefiting the Art of Elysium on November 9. I love the dress! But I think she went a little crazy with the curling iron because the curls kept getting in her face. (Haven’t we all had that experience?)

[Photo: courtesy of newscom.com]

[Photo: courtesy of newscom.com]

They have just released the full length movie trailer for the upcoming new Star Trek movie. Why should this be of interest to House fans? Because it’s about the young Jim Kirk and House’s Jennifer Morrison plays his mother. I bet there are a lot of guys who think she’d be a very hot mom!

I didn’t spot her in the trailer, but with the scenes flashing so fast, I may have missed her. (Please let me know if you see Jennifer in the clip.) The movie won’t open in theaters until May of 2009, but it looks like a must-see!

Hugh Laurie attended the 17th Annual British Academy of Film & Television Arts/Los Angeles Britannia Awards (BAFTA/LA Britannia) on November 6 in Los Angeles. I found three especially wonderful photos that were taken of him at the event. I hope you enjoy them:

[Photo: courtesy of newscom.com]

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Episode 5.10: Let Them Eat Cake
Air Date: December 2, 2008

Here’s a spoiler for House that tells us that House & Cuddy will be closer in proximity than expected…how will this affect “Huddy”?

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Here are some really cute photos of Lisa Edelstein with her dog at the 15th Annual Lint Roller Party presented by the Best Friends Animal Society recently. Her dog is so cute that he almot doesn’t look real. And he (or she) must be very well-behaved to stay in that bag and go with her. I love that she’s an animal lover!

[Photo: courtesy of newscom.com]

[Photo: courtesy of newscom.com]

Episode 5.08: Emancipation
Air Date: November 18, 2008

To get everyone ready for tonight’s episode of House, here’s a roundup of all the spoilers for the show. I’m getting excited, aren’t you?

Spoiler: In another all-new episode, the team tackles the case of a 16-year-old factory manager and emancipated minor (guest star Emily Rios) who falls ill at work, while Foreman (Omar Epps) takes on his own pediatric case. But when the child’s (guest star Kyle Silverstein) unexplained illness brings him to the brink of death, Foreman is left questioning his ability to work without House’s oversight. [Source: FOX]

Press Release:
A PARENTLESS TEENAGER FALLS MYSTERIOUSLY ILL AND FOREMAN TAKES ON A CASE OF HIS OWN FREE FROM HOUSE’S SUPERVISION ON “HOUSE” TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, ON FOX

The team takes on the case of a 16-year-old factory manager who fell ill when her lungs suddenly filled with fluid while at work. The teenager informs House and team that she is an emancipated minor living on her own and supporting herself, and has ever since her parents passed away. The team begins treatment for suspected heart problems, but when Kutner chooses to sympathize with the patient rather than follow House’s directions, he and the team find out the hard way that the girl may not be telling them the truth. Meanwhile, Foreman asks for House’s permission to work on a clinical trial and House rejects his proposal. In an effort to prove himself capable of working without House’s supervision, Foreman takes on his own pediatric case. But when the unexplained illness brings the child to the brink of death, Foreman is left questioning his ability to work free from House’s custody in the “Emancipation” episode of HOUSE airing Tuesday, Nov. 18 (8:00-9:01 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (HOU-508) (TV-14 D)

Cast: Hugh Laurie as Dr. Gregory House; Lisa Edelstein as Dr. Lisa Cuddy; Omar Epps as Dr. Eric Foreman; Robert Sean Leonard as Dr. James Wilson; Jennifer Morrison as Dr. Allison Cameron; Jesse Spencer as Dr. Robert Chase; Peter Jacobson as Dr. Chris Taub; Kal Penn as Dr. Lawrence Kutner; Olivia Wilde as Thirteen

Guest Cast: Emily Rios as Sophia; Alexandra Lydon as Melinda; Kyle Silverstein as Jonah; Nathan Gamble as Evan; Bob McCracken as Doug; Liza Colon-Zayas as Maria; Al Coronel as Ray; Chrissie Pit as Girl; Dawn Frances as Nurse; Yolanda Rubio-Soto as Sophia’s Mom; Jose Chavez as Sophia’s Dad; Bobbin Bergstrom as Nurse [Source: FOX]

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The Band From TV is scheduled to perform at the Hollywood Christmas Celebration at The Grove on Sunday November 23 at 7 p.m. in Los Angeles.

UPDATE: I just got a chance to ask Greg Grunberg if Hugh Laurie will be performing with the band on Sunday and he said that Hugh is so far, unable to make it. But he added that Hugh has surprised them before. So everyone who is going, be sure to keep your fingers crossed that Hugh shows up! (And I’ll update you if I hear more…)

According to the press release, both Hugh Laurie (keyboards) and Jesse Spencer (violin) will be performing. In fact, there will be a lot of other big-name acts performing too. Oh, how I wish I could be there! Here’s the official run-down of celebrities scheduled for the event:

• Natalie Cole
• The Band From TV – Teri Hatcher, Bonnie Somerville, and Bob Guiney on vocals, Hugh Laurie on keyboards, James Denton and Adrian Pasdar on guitar, Greg Grunberg on drums and Jesse Spencer on violin
• HB Barnum New Life Choir
• Straight No Chaser, a talented A Capella group
• Jon Lovitz will host the celebration
• The Hills’ Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt
• The Top Hats, a professional chorus line dance troupe
• A visit from Santa
• Lighting of the brilliant 100-foot Christmas tree
• Snow falling and a stunning fireworks display

I see no mention of an admission cost, but here’s the press release if you want to check for more details. And if anyone goes to the event and takes photos, please send a copy of them to share here! But by all means, have fun!!