Ep 22. House Divided

In the House season 5 episode 22 titled "House Divided," tensions run high as House’s team prepares for their final exams. As they study for the exam, they each grapple with personal struggles, and House's terse attitude isn't helping the situation.

Meanwhile, House is preoccupied with a patient who is exhibiting some unusual symptoms. The patient is a polar explorer who has recently returned from an expedition, but now suffers from severe jaundice, high blood pressure, and acute respiratory distress. As House begins to investigate the patient's symptoms, he becomes convinced that something else is causing his illness.

As the team studies for the exam, they begin to realize that they may not be as prepared as they thought. They start to doubt their abilities and second-guess their decisions, causing tensions to rise even higher. But when House takes his own exam alongside them, the team is surprised to see a different side of their normally aloof boss.

As House and his team race against time to uncover the true cause of their patient's illness, they are pushed to their limits physically and mentally. Their final exam becomes more than just a test of their medical knowledge - it becomes a test of their ability to work together as a team.

Throughout the episode, House's personal demons also come to the surface as he struggles with his own addiction and sense of isolation. The show explores the themes of teamwork, trust, and the importance of facing our fears head-on, both in our personal and professional lives.

"House Divided" is a tense and emotional episode that shows how even the most skilled and dedicated professionals can be pushed to their limits. The stakes are high as the team races against time to save their patient, and the tension between House and his team adds an extra layer of drama to the episode. Viewers will be on the edge of their seats as they watch House and his team navigate complex medical cases and personal struggles alike.