: Reviewers have praised the acting of Hugh Laurie, particularly the "look of utter despair" on his face when he finally realizes his psychosis. Season 5, Episode 24: Both Sides Now - Discussion/Rant
: A patient named Scott has "Alien Hand Syndrome" where his left hand operates independently due to a past surgery to treat epilepsy that split his brain's hemispheres. House_-_S05E24_-_Both_Sides_Now
: The team eventually discovers Scott is suffering from a severe reaction to an ingredient in his industrial-strength antiperspirant. Musical & Cinematic Highlights : Reviewers have praised the acting of Hugh
: Realizing he can no longer distinguish fantasy from reality, House admits himself to Mayfield Psychiatric Hospital . The episode ends with a poignant montage of Chase and Cameron’s wedding juxtaposed against Wilson driving House to the mental health facility. The Medical Case: Scott Musical & Cinematic Highlights : Realizing he can
: The final sequence is set to the Rolling Stones' version of "As Tears Go By" .
: House believes he has successfully quit Vicodin and spent a romantic night with Cuddy. However, after a day of erratic behavior, he realizes that he never actually detoxed; what he thought was Cuddy’s lipstick in his pocket was actually his bottle of Vicodin pills.
