House M.D. broadcast 177 episodes during its original run. Those episodes were released across eight seasons on the Fox network.
The series follows Gregory House and changing teams of doctors as they investigate difficult cases, while longer story arcs examine House’s relationships, pain, addiction, and professional conflicts. Episode totals can sometimes vary in informal lists because viewers may count specials, unaired material, or international scheduling differently.
The standard series count refers to the regular broadcast episodes of House M.D., not promotional clips or behind-the-scenes programs. The total therefore provides a concise way to distinguish the complete scripted run from fan-made episode guides that organize stories by patient arc or season. The show’s final season contained 22 episodes, bringing the eight-season total to 177.