EPISODE

13. Man of the House

A marriage counselor collapses during a speaking engagement. But when put under close evaluation, the team notices behavioral changes that conflict with his motivational message on the roles of men and women. Meanwhile, House and his Ukrainian green-card "wife," Dominika, make a deal to convince Immigration that they are a happily married couple. This leads to a crash course where both learn something about love and marriage. House chooses Taub as the new team leader.

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A marriage counselor ( Jake Weber ) collapses during a speaking engagement, when it is discovered that, in addition to vision and liver problems, his low testosterone levels are affecting his marriage and career for the better. Meanwhile, House's wife returns to prepare House for their meeting with Homeland Security for her green card, as the team vies for a position as House's second-in-command. Final diagnosis: Silent thyroiditis secondary to polyglandular autoimmune syndrome type III

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