A woman fakes illness after a plane crash. House suspects Munchausen syndrome — but is he wrong? Fun puzzle episode; House vs. a liar.

: Dealing with the fallout of his father’s death and a medical mistake that costs a patient her life.

2005–2006 Number of episodes: 24 Tone: Darker and more confident than Season 1. The medical cases are more bizarre, the ethical dilemmas sharper, and the team dynamics more strained. This season deepens House’s pain (both physical and emotional) and introduces major changes to his diagnostic team.

A teen with severe burns presents diagnostic puzzles — and House tries to distract himself from a migraine. Shows how far House will go to avoid pain; very visceral.

One notable episode from Season 2 is "Maternity" (Episode 4), which revolves around a pregnant woman who is admitted to Princeton-Plainsboro Teaching Hospital with a mysterious condition that puts both her life and her unborn child's life at risk. This episode showcases House's unique approach to medicine and his ability to think outside the box.