[s4e9] Games Official

Throughout the episode, the four remaining candidates—Amber (Cutthroat Bitch), Taub, Kutner, and Thirteen—are pushed to their limits. House turns the diagnostic process into a literal competition: the person who gets the diagnosis right earns a permanent spot on the team. The Big Reveal: Who Got Fired?

Ultimately, House manages to keep three: , Kutner , and Thirteen , finally solidifying the team that would define the middle seasons of the show. [S4E9] Games

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

By the end of the episode, the "games" come to a crashing halt. Cuddy forces House's hand, leading to a shocking double-dismissal: the four remaining candidates—Amber (Cutthroat Bitch)