House (2004)

Kernel Score: 93% · 7,390 ratings

Genres: Drama

First aired: 2004-11-16

Seasons: 8 · 176 episodes

Is House worth watching?

Must-watch. A sharp medical mystery built around a brilliant, rude doctor. Hugh Laurie carries it, and the weekly case structure makes it easy to dip into or binge.

Watch it if you

  • like medical mysteries
  • enjoy a rude but brilliant lead
  • want episodes you can watch in any order

Skip it if you

  • dislike formula repeated each week
  • are squeamish about hospital scenes

Best for: Binge weekend

Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.

Where to watch House

  • Stream: Prime Video, Hulu, Philo
  • Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

Dr. Gregory House, a drug-addicted, unconventional, misanthropic medical genius, leads a team of diagnosticians at the fictional Princeton–Plainsboro Teaching Hospital in New Jersey.

House parents' guide: ages 12+

Parents need to know that House is a TV-14 medical drama led by a brilliant but drug-addicted, misanthropic doctor.

  • Language: Some — Moderate language is consistent with the TV-14 rating.
  • Drinking, drugs & smoking: Strong — Keywords and reviews center on House's Vicodin addiction and drug-addict behavior; substance abuse is a defining, recurring theme.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-14 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

Shows like House

If you liked House, these are the shows we'd watch next.

  • The Pitt (2025) — 98%: Fast, tense hospital drama with real medical detail.
  • ER (1994) — 89%: The classic hospital drama with strong ensemble acting.
  • The Knick (2014) — 86%: Early-1900s surgeons pushing medicine forward.
  • New Amsterdam (2018) — 91%: A hospital drama about a determined doctor.
  • The Good Doctor (2017) — 92%: A gifted doctor solving medical puzzles.
  • Grey's Anatomy (2005) — 86%: Hospital drama with personal and romantic subplots.

Cast

  • Hugh Laurie as Gregory House
  • Robert Sean Leonard as James Wilson
  • Omar Epps as Eric Foreman
  • Jesse Spencer as Robert Chase
  • Odette Annable as Jessica Adams
  • Peter Jacobson as Chris Taub
  • Lo Mutuc as Chi Park

House FAQ

Is House worth watching?

Must-watch. A sharp medical mystery built around a brilliant, rude doctor. Hugh Laurie carries it, and the weekly case structure makes it easy to dip into or binge.

Where can I watch House?

In the US you can stream House on Prime Video, Hulu and Philo and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.

Is House OK for kids?

House is rated TV-14. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 12+. Parents need to know that House is a TV-14 medical drama led by a brilliant but drug-addicted, misanthropic doctor.

What shows are like House?

If you liked House, try The Pitt, ER, The Knick and New Amsterdam.