There's one silver lining to airing a trainwreck of an episode, as House did this week?

It pretty much guarantees an improvement next Monday night.

On "Recession Proof," a patient with a severe rash will be the focus, as the team treats him and discovers a secret he is keeping from his wife. Elsewhere, Cuddy needs House to accompany her to a charity event, while Chase and Masters teach each other a life lesson...

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