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Autopsy

  • Episode aired Sep 20, 2005
  • TV-14
  • 44m
IMDb RATING
9.1/10
6.3K
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Hugh Laurie and Sasha Pieterse in House (2004)
Medical DramaDrama

A very brave and mature 9-year-old girl has terminal cancer, but that is not what the problem seems to be.A very brave and mature 9-year-old girl has terminal cancer, but that is not what the problem seems to be.A very brave and mature 9-year-old girl has terminal cancer, but that is not what the problem seems to be.

  • Director
    • Deran Sarafian
  • Writers
    • David Shore
    • Lawrence Kaplow
    • Sara Hess
  • Stars
    • Hugh Laurie
    • Lisa Edelstein
    • Omar Epps
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  • IMDb RATING
    9.1/10
    6.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Deran Sarafian
    • Writers
      • David Shore
      • Lawrence Kaplow
      • Sara Hess
    • Stars
      • Hugh Laurie
      • Lisa Edelstein
      • Omar Epps
    • 12User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Hugh Laurie
    Hugh Laurie
    • Dr. Gregory House
    Lisa Edelstein
    Lisa Edelstein
    • Dr. Lisa Cuddy
    Omar Epps
    Omar Epps
    • Dr. Eric Foreman
    Robert Sean Leonard
    Robert Sean Leonard
    • Dr. James Wilson
    Jennifer Morrison
    Jennifer Morrison
    • Dr. Allison Cameron
    Jesse Spencer
    Jesse Spencer
    • Dr. Robert Chase
    Sasha Pieterse
    Sasha Pieterse
    • Andie
    Jewel Christian
    Jewel Christian
    • Pam
    Randall Park
    Randall Park
    • Brad
    Stephanie Venditto
    Stephanie Venditto
    • Nurse Brenda Previn
    Eamon Hunt
    • Surgeon
    William Jones
    • Dr. Murphy
    Hira Ambrosino
    Hira Ambrosino
    • Dr. Chen - Anesthesiologist
    Gwen Holloway
    Gwen Holloway
    • Neurosurgeon #2
    Jonathan Fraser
    Jonathan Fraser
    • Salesperson
    Alexander Hall
    Alexander Hall
    • Doctor
    • (uncredited)
    Nicole Prochnow
    • Nurse
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Deran Sarafian
    • Writers
      • David Shore
      • Lawrence Kaplow
      • Sara Hess
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    User reviews12

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    10farhanhossain-38786

    The best tv episode of all time

    This episode is so hauntingly beautiful. With one of the most impressive child performance I have ever seen; this episode makes you feel so much.
    10Harry_Wild

    Autopsy is the best episode so far in House TV Series!

    It has everything: drama, mystery, human condition, emotional and a good example of bravery on top of everything else in this fabulous episode!
    10pdonahuefla

    The BEST TV show and episode ever!

    I was turned on to HOUSE by some very dear friends and I have to say its breathtaking television. House is so much me and I could only imagine being this so well aware, my destiny will be written and revealed in time as all of ours will be... This episode, however, is the icing on a beYOUtiful cake of what every man, woman, and child is made of and what he or she can achieve here on planet Earth.

    If this one show doesn't make you see the light of HOPE at the end of a very dark tunnel, nothing will! It's fascinating to see all the characters express their truth on so many different human levels of feeling and to see that the greatest truth to becoming a spiritual being is just in acknowledging it.

    We are all here to teach each other. We are all MASTERS and we are all STUDENTS.

    So, the question is. Will you be BRAVE enough to face your TRUTH, your DESTINY when the time comes to AUTOPSIED? I AM!
    10vpadmanabhanv

    Oh my God

    Usually I don't write a review. But I came here to write the review for this episode because it made me cry. This is one of the best episode of the TV world hands down. Everyone acted so we'll. And the nail biting procedure to find the clot. Wow.
    10Hitchcoc

    Clicks on all Cylinders

    First of all, the little girl who played the patient was so good. Not just in her brave being, but in the quiet moments. She is so mature that she knows what she will miss because of her impending death. One reviewer took points off because of the kiss. She asked for the kiss and it was a tender little kiss. Because it was on the lips people get cranked up, but consider the circumstances. He did not take advantage of her. He filled an empty space.

    As for the medicine, like most episodes, the solution was amazing. One of the most touching things I've ever seen. Also, as House rides off on the motorcycle, he is experiencing what life can be; something he has probably missed a lot.

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    Related interests

    Patrick Dempsey and Ellen Pompeo in Grey's Anatomy (2005)
    Medical Drama
    Mahershala Ali and Alex R. Hibbert in Moonlight (2016)
    Drama

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Elvis Costello recorded his version of "Beautiful" specifically for this episode.
    • Goofs
      In the opening scene, the syringe Andie is injecting herself with is empty.
    • Quotes

      Dr. Gregory House: If you're dying, suddenly everybody loves you.

      Dr. James Wilson: You have a cane, nobody even likes you.

    • Connections
      Referenced in House: Forever (2006)
    • Soundtracks
      In the Deep
      (uncredited)

      Written by Kathleen York & Michael Becker

      Performed by Kathleen York

      Courtesy of Sugaroo! o/b/o Blissed Out Records

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 20, 2005 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Stage 10, 20th Century Fox Studios - 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Heel & Toe Films
      • Shore Z Productions
      • Bad Hat Harry Productions
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    • Runtime
      • 44m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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