[s1e14] | Control

House treats a man rendered mute after knee surgery. House correctly identifies it as a psychological/minor physical issue and "cures" him with a surreptitious Botox injection to the throat. Why It Is Highly Rated (8.5/10 on IMDb)

Because active bulimia often disqualifies patients from transplant lists, House knowingly lies to the committee. He even manipulates Wilson into assisting, leading to the famous quote: "Our friendship is an ethical responsibility" . [S1E14] Control

" Control " (S1E14) is a pivotal episode of House, M.D. that shifts the season's focus by introducing a major antagonist and exploring House's willingness to sabotage his career for a patient's life. House treats a man rendered mute after knee surgery