Poisonhouse M.d. : Season 1 Episode 8 -

: A meta-joke occurs during an argument between House and Chase about their nationalities. In reality, Hugh Laurie (House) is British, while Jesse Spencer (Chase) is Australian—both from countries that feature Queen Elizabeth II on their currency. The "Happy Lady" B-Plot

: Though treatable with penicillin, the brain damage to her pleasure centers is permanent, leaving her "doomed to feel good for the rest of [her] life". This case was inspired by a real story from Oliver Sacks' book, The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat . Critical Reception PoisonHouse M.D. : Season 1 Episode 8

The lighter clinic subplot features Georgia (Shirley Knight), an elderly woman admitted because she is in an "unnaturally good mood". : Advanced, neuro-syphilis . : A meta-joke occurs during an argument between