House investigates why a wealthy plastic surgeon like Taub is competing for a fellowship. He eventually uncovers that Taub signed a non-compete agreement after being forced out of his practice for having an affair with a nurse.
Just before his reconstructive surgery, Kenny suffers a heart attack, requiring an emergency pacemaker. UglyHouse M.D. : Season 4 Episode 7
The episode explores the social weight of appearance. House argues that people are biologically repulsed by "ugliness," while the documentary crew manipulates footage to present House as a "caring" doctor, a portrayal he finds "horrific" and dishonest. House investigates why a wealthy plastic surgeon like
The episode was watched by approximately 11.4 million viewers. Kenny suffers a heart attack