House M.D. won a Peabody Award in 2005. The George Foster Peabody Awards recognize distinguished, meritorious, and responsible storytelling in television, radio, and other media.
The award recognized the series during its early run, when House had established a distinctive approach to medical drama. Its episodes combined rare diagnoses with ethical dilemmas, character conflict, and a skeptical view of institutional routines. The Peabody honored the program's overall achievement rather than a single medical case or performance.
This recognition is sometimes confused with the show's many acting and industry awards. Hugh Laurie won Golden Globe Awards for his performance as Gregory House, while the series and its staff received other nominations and honors. The Peabody is the specific major broadcast award associated with House M.D.'s 2005 recognition for television excellence.