(Note: Episode titles and exact synopses condensed—some episode names overlap with other seasons; consult an episode list for precise titles and guest stars.)
(nicknamed "Cutthroat Bitch"), leading to a tense power struggle between her and House for Wilson's time. The Finale: House MD - Season 4
The fourth season of House, M.D. is frequently cited by critics and fans alike as a pinnacle of the series, functioning as a high-stakes "soft reboot" that successfully reinvented the show's formula. Spanning 16 episodes—a shortened run due to the 2007–2008 Writers Guild of America strike Spanning 16 episodes—a shortened run due to the
House MD - Season 4 is the season where the show grew up. It abandoned the safety of the "team solves puzzle" format and embraced chaos. It introduced fan-favorite characters (Thirteen, Kutner, Taub) while delivering the death of a major character that felt earned, not exploitative. House MD - Season 4