[s4e10] It's A Wonderful Lie -

: Much of the episode serves as a philosophical debate on whether total honesty is possible or even desirable. House argues that lying is a necessary social lubricant and a survival mechanism.

"It's a Wonderful Lie" is the tenth episode of the fourth season of the medical drama , which originally aired on January 29, 2008. The episode title is a play on the classic film It's a Wonderful Life . Plot Overview

: The patient is diagnosed with breast cancer that had metastasized. Specifically, a copper-containing intrauterine device (IUD) had interacted with her condition, leading to the specific presentation of her symptoms. Character Dynamics