Here is a full breakdown of the episode's plot, major character arcs, and themes. 🏥 The Medical Case
: House finds her moral compass infuriating and fires her multiple times throughout the episode. However, her sheer intellect makes her a valuable asset, and she ultimately aids in solving Dugan's complex case. 📉 Office Drama & Secrets "House" Office Politics (TV Episode 2010) - IMDb
: With "Thirteen" (Dr. Remy Hadley) gone, Cuddy pushes House to bring a female perspective back to the team. She introduces Martha M. Masters (played by guest star Amber Tamblyn), a 25-year-old medical genius with multiple PhDs but absolutely zero clinical experience. [S7E6] Office Politics
: Joe Dugan, a ruthless campaign manager for a New Jersey senator, suddenly suffers from liver failure and temporary paralysis.
: After much trial and error, House suspects Hepatitis C. To save Dugan's life, House needs to start a dangerous treatment immediately, but he lacks the clinical proof required to get Cuddy's authorization. 👩⚕️ Enter Martha Masters Here is a full breakdown of the episode's
: Masters possesses a strict, unwavering moral code: she refuses to lie to patients, break into their homes, or bend hospital rules.
: Dugan is a master of political spin and deception. Because he constantly operates in a world of lies, obtaining an honest medical history proves to be an uphill battle for House and the team. 📉 Office Drama & Secrets "House" Office Politics
In the House, M.D. Season 7 episode , Gregory House faces a collision of medical ethics and personal relationships when Dr. Lisa Cuddy forces him to hire a brilliant but hyper-moral medical student named Martha Masters.