House_-_s05e24_-_both_sides_now May 2026

: Reviewers have praised the acting of Hugh Laurie, particularly the "look of utter despair" on his face when he finally realizes his psychosis. Season 5, Episode 24: Both Sides Now - Discussion/Rant

is the emotional Season 5 finale of House, M.D. , originally airing on May 11, 2009. The episode is famous for its shocking plot twist where House discovers that his previous night of "detoxing" from Vicodin and his subsequent night with Cuddy were actually elaborate hallucinations. Plot Summary & Key Twists House_-_S05E24_-_Both_Sides_Now

: A patient named Scott has "Alien Hand Syndrome" where his left hand operates independently due to a past surgery to treat epilepsy that split his brain's hemispheres. : Reviewers have praised the acting of Hugh