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"BROKEN"

airdate: September 21, 2009
written by: David Shore
directed by: Katie Jacobs

Synopsis: House begins a detox program at Mayfield Psychiatric Hospital to get the vicodin out of his system in an attempt to control his hallucinations. House plans to leave the treatment facility once he is clean, but he is strong-armed into staying by his attending physician, Dr. Darryl Nolan. Dr. Nolan agrees to write a recommendation to reinstate House's medical license only if House agrees to further treatment. When House is moved to a new ward in the hospital,he develops a close relationship with his new roommate, Alvie, and Lydia, a frequent visitor who helps House bend the rules. House asks Alvie to help him uncover incriminating information about Dr. Nolan that would allow him to blackmail his way out of the treatment center and convinces Lydia to loan him her car to sneak out a delusional patient in an attempt by House to undermine Dr. Nolan's course of treatment. But when devastating events ensue, House is humbled into reluctantly accepting help.

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OUSE QUOTES Memorable House Quotes, zingers and one-liners

"Wow, and he's black. I thought you'd be a little more sensitive on the slavery issue." ~ House (when he enters Dr. Nolan's office)
"I don't want to practice medicine, I want to be an astronaut." ~ House
"Don't worry about my name, I'm just passing through. I don't want to break any hearts on the way." ~ House
"God, if only you'd said that two minutes ago, before I came up with my new scheme. Now, I'm committed. Get it." ~ House
"They didn't break me, I'm already broken." ~ House

"Back off. People already think we're gay." ~ House to Alvie

"Yeah. You're a genius..rhymes with penius." ~ House

"Successes only last until someone screws them up. Failures are forever."

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OUSE MOMENTS
House shockers, rule violations and ethical breaches

When House steals Lydia's car and kidnaps Steve. He takes Steve to a carnival so he can "free-fly." Steve enjoys himself but it ends in a disaster when Steve jumps from the parking garage.
When House convinces Alvie to break into Nolan's office to find out who the woman was he saw Nolan with.
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OUSE EPISODE TRIVIA
Goofs, behind the scenes facts, music, and little-known tidbits

Other than House, the only other main cast member in this episode is Wilson.
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OUSE'S OFFICE
Pour yourself a cup of coffee and join the brainstorming session!

Discuss the season 6 premiere "Broken" here.
DISCUSSION THREAD

OUSE BURNING QUESTIONS
House cliffhangers, plot twists, & mysteries...

Has House changed? or will he revert to his old behavior?
Will House continue outpatient treatment?
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OUSE - WHAT'S COMING ON NEXT...

Epic Fail: House returns home to Princeton where he continues to focus on his recovery, but surprises Cuddy with the news that he's making a big change in his life. Meanwhile, the team is unable to diagnose a loud-mouthed video game creator who posts each new symptom on the internet and opts for treatments suggested by the online community rather than by the doctors, and Foreman angles for House's job, but the pressure to solve the case creates tension in his relationship with Thirteen.

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Discuss the Season 6 premiere "Broken" here (page: 1 2 3)

Oct 11 2009, 3:04 AM EDT by rxfloyd

Thread started: Sep 17 2009, 3:53 PM EDT Watch

Chat about this episode before, during and after the episode airs with other fellow HOUSE Fans! Shar your thoughts, opinions, etc.

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Did Dr. Nolan have a right to keep House in treatment?

Nov 6 2009, 2:12 PM EST by DrDetroit

Thread started: Sep 22 2009, 2:30 PM EDT Watch

Dr. Nolan refused to sign a recommendation to the board of medicine saying House could return to work. Did House need the counseling after rehab? Did Dr. Nolan have a right to keep him at the hospital?

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