What dramatic cases will be on tap when House returns with new episodes on January 17? Who will reveal a big surprise?

We don't know and we don't know. But we can confirm that Candice Bergen will debut as Cuddy's mother on this show's first episode of 2011, and the following preview makes it clear that House isn't anxious to hear what this character has to say.

What lengths does he go to in order to shut her up? Watch and find out:

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