The patient of the week is Jimmy Quidd , a former punk rocker with a history of drug use who presents with a terrifying array of symptoms. While the candidates scramble to diagnose him, the episode features a standout guest performance by Jeremy Renner as the troubled musician.
Let us know in the comments if you think House made the right choice by letting Amber go! [S4E9] Games
Despite her ruthless efficiency, House fires her because she can't handle losing. The patient of the week is Jimmy Quidd
Throughout the episode, the four remaining candidates—Amber (Cutthroat Bitch), Taub, Kutner, and Thirteen—are pushed to their limits. House turns the diagnostic process into a literal competition: the person who gets the diagnosis right earns a permanent spot on the team. The Big Reveal: Who Got Fired? Despite her ruthless efficiency, House fires her because
Ultimately, House manages to keep three: , Kutner , and Thirteen , finally solidifying the team that would define the middle seasons of the show.
In a typical House twist, he fires her only to immediately "hire" her back when he realizes she is the missing piece of his puzzle.
By the end of the episode, the "games" come to a crashing halt. Cuddy forces House's hand, leading to a shocking double-dismissal: