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House's Lupus Obsession Revealed!
11 Jul
Summary
- Lupus was mentioned 29 times in House's first season.
- Showrunner cited lupus's varied symptoms as a writing tool.
- Lupus served as a frequent incorrect diagnosis in the show.
The hit medical drama "House" prominently featured the autoimmune disease lupus, with its appearance noted by fans on Reddit. In the show's initial 22-episode season, lupus was mentioned 29 times, followed by 20 instances in Season 2, eight in Season 3, and 16 in Season 4.
Showrunner David Shore explained in a 2024 interview with Entertainment Weekly the rationale behind the frequent lupus references. He sought diseases with diverse symptom presentations, and lupus fit perfectly.
Shore elaborated that lupus's ability to manifest in numerous ways made it ideal for the series' plot structure. It frequently served as an incorrect diagnosis, a recurring element that the writing staff embraced and utilized throughout the show's run.
