In House M.D., “Help Me” features House diagnosing a woman trapped in a collapsed building.
The episode is the season 6 finale and begins after a crane accident causes a building collapse. House reaches the disaster site and becomes involved with a trapped woman named Hannah, whose leg is pinned beneath rubble. The central medical problem develops as the rescue team and doctors weigh the risks of freeing her against the danger of releasing toxins or causing further injury.
“Help Me” is especially important for House’s character because the case forces him into an emotionally direct relationship with a patient. His decisions are shaped not only by diagnosis but also by the immediate consequences of amputation, rescue, and survival. The episode ends with major personal repercussions for House and Cuddy.
The title is sometimes confused with “Broken,” the two-part season 6 premiere. “Broken” concerns House’s psychiatric hospitalization, while “Help Me” is the disaster-site finale. The episode was written by Peter Blake and directed by Katie Jacobs.