[s4e9] Games -

Despite her ruthless efficiency, House fires her because she can't handle losing.

By the end of the episode, the "games" come to a crashing halt. Cuddy forces House's hand, leading to a shocking double-dismissal: [S4E9] Games

Ultimately, House manages to keep three: , Kutner , and Thirteen , finally solidifying the team that would define the middle seasons of the show. Despite her ruthless efficiency, House fires her because

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. Despite her ruthless efficiency