EPISODE

7. Son of Coma Guy

Kyle comes to the hospital regularly to visit his father, Gabe, who has been in a coma for 10 years. Noticing something "off" about Kyle, House conducts a mini-experiment that leaves the boy unconscious. When symptoms point to a possible genetic condition, House and his team must glean a family history from Kyle's only living relative - his comatose father.

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House decides to awaken a patient in a vegetative state ( John Larroquette ) so he can question the man regarding the family history of his son (Zeb Newman), who may have a genetic condition, and the father is the only living relative. Meanwhile, Wilson confronts House about the stolen prescription as Tritter approaches Cameron, Chase, and Foreman in an attempt to divide the team and reveal their loyalties. Final diagnosis: MERRF syndrome

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