Ep 6. Parents

In House season 8 episode 6, titled "Parents," the team at Princeton-Plainsboro Hospital is faced with a difficult case when a young patient named Max falls ill and his parents are hesitant to let the doctors treat him. Although Max's symptoms suggest he needs immediate care, his parents are fervently opposed to modern medicine and refuse to allow the team to administer any treatments.

As the team tries to figure out a way to treat Max without his parents' consent, they are forced to confront their own beliefs about parental rights and the ethical implications of treating a child who is too young to make his own decisions. Meanwhile, House himself is also grappling with parental issues, as he continues to try and build a relationship with his newly discovered biological son.

Amidst all of this turmoil, tensions between the team members start to boil over, leading to conflict and outbursts that threaten to derail their efforts to save Max's life. With time running out and Max's condition deteriorating rapidly, the team will have to put their differences aside if they hope to find a way to save him and reconcile the ethical dilemmas posed by his case.

"Parents" is a riveting episode that once again showcases the high stakes and complex ethical dilemmas that House and his team are forced to navigate on a daily basis. As they confront their own biases and beliefs, the doctors are pushed to the limit, both professionally and personally, as they race against the clock to save a young boy's life while respecting his family's wishes.