4.5/5

"Everybody Lies" (Season 1, Episode 1) Air Date: November 16, 2004

The pilot episode of House MD sets the tone for the rest of the series, introducing us to the misanthropic Dr. Gregory House (Hugh Laurie) and his team of diagnosticians at the Princeton-Plainsboro Teaching Hospital.

The episode also explores the themes of deception, dishonesty, and the blurred lines between truth and fiction. The title "Everybody Lies" is apt, as it reflects the episode's focus on the ways in which people deceive themselves and others.

The acting, writing, and direction are all top-notch, making for a compelling and engaging episode that sets the stage for the rest of the series.