: House takes a DNA sample from his father's corpse during the funeral and confirms his long-held suspicion: John House was not his biological father.
is the fourth episode of the fifth season of the medical drama House , which originally aired on October 14, 2008 . It is highly regarded by fans for its deep character development, particularly regarding the complex relationship between Dr. Gregory House and Dr. James Wilson. Plot Summary The episode follows two parallel storylines: House_-_S05E04_-_Birthmarks
: While on the road, House manages a case via telephone. The patient is a young woman, adopted from China, who collapsed while searching for her birth parents. Key Revelations : House takes a DNA sample from his
: After receiving news that his father, John House, has passed away, House is coerced by Dr. Wilson and Dr. Cuddy into attending the funeral. The long drive serves as a backdrop for the revelation of secrets from House's past, including his conviction that John House was not his biological father. This episode also reveals the backstory of how House and Wilson first met. Gregory House and Dr
: It is revealed that House and Wilson met at a medical convention in New Orleans when Wilson was arrested for bar-fighting and House bailed him out.
: The patient's condition was caused by iron pins that her birth parents had driven into her skull as an infant. These pins shifted when she was near a magnetic Buddha statue, causing her symptoms. Cast & Credits House Rewatch - Season 5 Episode 4