"Parents" is the sixth episode of the eighth season of the American television medical drama series ''

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'' and the 161st overall episode of the series. It aired on

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in the

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on November 14, 2011.

Plot

Ben Parker, a patient who wishes to follow in his father's footsteps as an entertainer, is admitted with partial

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. As they look for a bone marrow match, the team discovers a disturbing family secret. Meanwhile, House looks for creative ways to remove his ankle monitor so that he can attend a boxing match in Atlantic City.

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plays a patient convinced he is suffering from diabetes. Taub faces a major decision when his ex-wife Rachel announces she plans on moving across country with their daughter.

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and

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return to the series.

Reception

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'' gave this episode a C+ rating. It was watched by 6.63 million viewers.

References

External links

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"Parents"
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Medical review of "Parents"
{{House (TV series) House season 8 episodes 2011 American television episodes Television episodes directed by Greg Yaitanes