Ep 15. Blowing the Whistle

House season 8 episode 15, titled "Blowing the Whistle," follows the titular character as he confronts a difficult ethical dilemma when he discovers that one of his patients is an astronaut who is hiding a potentially deadly secret from NASA in order to continue her space mission.

As the episode opens, House is faced with a seemingly routine case when a young astronaut named Martha arrives at the hospital with unusual symptoms. However, as he delves deeper into her medical history, he discovers that she has been experiencing severe headaches and vision problems for months but has been hiding them from her superiors in order to remain on her mission.

As House struggles with the ethics of whether or not to blow the whistle and potentially end the astronaut's career, Martha's condition worsens and he is forced to act quickly. With the help of his team, House races against time to diagnose and treat Martha's illness while also navigating the complex web of relationships and secrets that surround her mission.

Along the way, House confronts his own personal demons as he struggles to come to terms with the fact that his actions could have serious consequences for Martha's life and her future as an astronaut. Meanwhile, tensions rise between the doctors as they grapple with the moral implications of their work and the weight of the responsibility they carry as healthcare professionals.

In the end, House must decide whether to put Martha's life and safety above all else or risk everything to do what he believes is right. With its compelling storyline, complex characters, and thought-provoking moral dilemmas, "Blowing the Whistle" is a riveting episode that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats until the very end.