Dr. House and his team race to diagnose a member of the mob and get him well enough to testify and enter the witness protection program while Cuddy works to convince Vogler of House's importance to the hospital.
Just before mobster Joey Arnello spills the beans in federal court and enters witness protection, he collapses. Is he faking? A court order instructs House to find out and fast. House and his team struggle to diagnose and cure Joey while Joey's brother Bill tries to slow things down and keep Joey from testifying. Meanwhile, Cuddy struggles to convince Vogler (guest star Chi McBride) that House is an essential part of the hospital. With Joey mysteriously slipping in and out of a coma, and House's job on the line, House makes an exception to his own policy and gets to know his patient.
Cast:
Dr. Gregory House Hugh Laurie
Dr. Lisa Cuddy Lisa Edelstein
Dr. Eric Foreman Omar Epps
Dr. James Wilson Robert Sean Leonard
Dr. Allison Cameron Jennifer Morrison
Dr. Robert Chase Jesse Spencer
Edward Vogler Chi McBride
Joey Arnello Joseph Lyle Taylor
Bill Arnello Danny Nucci
Everhardt David Burke
Henry AJ Trauth
Kimberly Ingrid Sanai Buron
Marshal Brady Greg Collins