As quirky and outrageous as the main character of the popular television show, this collection of essays investigates the underlying issues on Fox’ s series "House,"" "Growing in popularity thanks to its eccentric combination of "CSI "science, the medicine of "ER," and an acerbic, pain-pill addict with a cane, "House" draws more than 12 million loyal viewers every week. This anthology explores issues including what makes House tick; why he really hired Foreman, Cameron, and Chase— and why is it so easy to believe he’ s actually subjecting them to some sort of bizarre psychological testing— what House would be like as a heating and plumbing repairman; and why Wilson just won’ t stop talking to him.