How many episodes were produced for the television series House M.D.?

The television series House M.D. produced 177 episodes across eight seasons. The episode total includes the regular installments broadcast from the 2004 premiere through the 2012 finale.

Episodes generally used a medical mystery structure: a patient arrived with puzzling symptoms, House and his colleagues proposed competing diagnoses, and new evidence forced the team to revise its conclusions. The format allowed the show to combine case-of-the-week stories with continuing character arcs.

The number 177 refers to episodes of the main series, not every special, recap, or promotional feature associated with it. It is therefore different from the number of cases House discussed within individual episodes.

The total also helps explain why House M.D. is regarded as a major 2000s network drama. Its eight-season run gave the characters enough time for multiple team changes, professional conflicts, and long-term relationships.