House M.D. aired 177 episodes across eight seasons. The series ran on Fox from November 2004 until May 2012, making the episode total a useful summary of its full network television run.
The total includes the regular episodes broadcast during the eight-season series, including the two-part eighth-season premiere counted as separate episodes in episode listings. Season lengths varied, with the show generally following the scheduling patterns of an American network drama.
House was produced as a continuing medical procedural, so most episodes focused on a new patient case while longer character arcs developed across the season. The format allowed the series to return repeatedly to House’s relationships, diagnostic teams, rehabilitation, and professional conflicts.
Episode counts can differ in informal lists when specials, recaps, or two-part stories are handled differently. The standard series total reported for House is 177 episodes. This figure refers to the television series itself, not a count of international broadcasts, streaming extras, or promotional material.