[s5e23] Under My Skin Apr 2026

: To find the cause without killing her, the team must perform a high-stakes "stopped-heart" MRI. They eventually realize her symptoms are caused by gonorrhea , which she likely contracted from her boyfriend despite his denials. House’s Descent: The Ghost of Amber

In the penultimate episode of House, M.D. Season 5, titled "," Gregory House faces a psychological breakdown that nearly costs him his sanity and a patient’s life. The Case: The Ballerina with No Skin [S5E23] Under My Skin

The medical mystery centers on Penelope, a ballerina whose lungs collapse mid-performance. As the team attempts to treat her, she develops a horrific reaction to the antibiotics: her skin begins to slough off in massive slices. : To find the cause without killing her,

The of why Amber was the one "haunting" him. Let me know how you'd like to continue the story . Under My Skin | House Wiki | Fandom Season 5, titled "," Gregory House faces a

While his team struggles with Penelope, House is losing a battle with his own mind. He is persistently haunted by the hallucination of , Wilson’s deceased girlfriend.

How this episode sets up the , "Both Sides Now."