I made the, uh, sacrifice of re-watching all the House/Wilson scenes. And taking a few screencaps. The sillier stuff is listed first:


30. Hugh Laurie and Robert Sean Leonard. Okay, this isn't Doctor Who so there's not like there's any chance new actors would replace them, but we are so lucky to have these two amazing actors with amazing chemistry.

29. Wilson was the only other main character to appear in "Broken." ‘Nuff said.


28. "Wilson has a one bedroom apartment. I don't think we could get anymore 'connected' without unzipping." For the longest time, we had no idea where House was sleeping, leading to suggestive dialog every time a bed was mentioned: "Bed is for sissies. Unless you're having sex. [awkward pause] Nope, still for sissies." Plus the neighbor complaining about all the "noise" House and Wilson were making. Sure, it turned out House was sleeping on the couch and a second bedroom was retconned into Wilson's apartment, but those eps were good times, don't deny it.

27. They still see themselves as a single unit. Perhaps even more now. "We always use garlic on Chicken Florentine." "We're leaving this afternoon for the conference...we discussed this." "I'm changing our address to a P.O. Box."


26. The Chase/Cameron and House/Wilson parallels continue. You didn't think it'd stop after the wedding, didja?


25. Wilson admits he seems to be attracted to jerks. You know, after never denying neediness gets him off. House really is his perfect match.

24. Living together=fornication, according to House. "Moving in together is a whole other level of commitment." "This is the 21st century, Wilson. I realize that the logical course in any adult relationship could one day lead to fornication."

23. The only ship still sailing. Stacy went back to her husband, Cameron married Chase, Cuddy’s with Lucas, and Amber died. They’re even beating out unrelated ships—Cameron ditched Chase, and Thirteen won’t take Foreman back. Meanwhile, it’s a safe bet at the very least the series will end with House and Wilson still shacked up and “two tigers away from a Las Vegas act.”

22. As long as House and Wilson are living together, neither of them will get laid by a woman. I can’t believe I didn’t catch this about "The Down Low" sooner. House will always do everything in his power to keep Wilson from getting laid—and Wilson will respond by cockblocking as well.

21. "I am not ready to transition from my dead girlfriend’s shrine to your morning glory." So he will be ready at some point? Hey, they said it, not me.


20. House fed Wilson. I mean, UNF. And Wilson certainly thought so, too.


19. House's "let's act married" shtick started before "The Down Low." He complains about slaving over a hot stove while Wilson bangs secretaries, does Wilson's laundry, offers quickies, says he wears Wilson's clothes...I think he gets a little too into it sometimes.


18. Don't fuck with House's man. He'll go after you like a pit bull. House was hell-bent on destroying the neighbor the moment he figured out he was being ~mean~ to Wilson.


17. House keeps wearing Wilson's stuff with no comment. He's worn his ties and lab coat in the past, joked about wearing his socks and underwear, and so far this season, has worn his tie and hunting cap. For no readily apparent reason.



16. We’re only halfway through the season. Holy shit! There’s gonna be even more of this? :D

15. Spoilers sound good. It could all turn to shit, but they're sounding pretty delicious right now.

14. Their relationship is featured prominently. The end of Season 4 did, and the beginning of Season 5 did, only to get sidelined by Huddy. Season 6 has been a House/Wilson fest, really delving into their relationship many times already.


13. The soundtrack still ships them. House breaks into song: "You always hurt the one you love," "I guess it would be nice to touch your body." So does Wilson: "You'll never be lonely with you-know-who." And what's with the epic romantic-sounding music in the background?



12. House drugged Wilson and stole his pants. Then proceeded to perform a jerky-on-the-surface-sweet-on-the-inside kind of gesture.


11. They're having fun! Whether it's saving each other's balls, laughing after surgery, or playing gay chicken, House and Wilson are definitely having the more fun than any other season of the series thus far, showing that they don't just need each other, they want to be around each other.



10. Lydia was totally female!Wilson. Wilson was involved with a female!House. House got involved with a female!Wilson. Female!House died, and female!Wilson is unavailable. Oh drat, I guess House and Wilson have to go for Original Flavor House and Wilson.


9. House is being a good friend. Let's be honest, would House spend so much time sitting by anyone else's bedside?


8. House behaves when you take away something he loves. Not once, but twice, Wilson told House to get out of his apartment...and not once, but twice, House cleaned up his act. Ain't love grand?



7. Their backstory isn’t pastede on yay. Not gonna name any names...but House and Wilson’s dynamics in Season 6 don’t contradict their dynamics in Season 1. There are definite “baby steps” from there to here. The less need to fanwank and repress, the better.

6. They’re still emotional rejects, but continue to be more honest with each other. Or at least try to. “If you die, I’m alone.” They also epic fail at talking to each other about their ~feelings~, but have both yelled at each other repeatedly about that this season.



5. Wilson's moving on from Amber and moved in with House. First House stayed at Wilson's apartment for the longest time, then Wilson bought a place for the two of them. A rather elaborate set was built for this place. They're going to be here for a looooong time. It's also one of many dreams come true for fans.


4. Wilson was never able to convince Nora he's straight. Needs no comment.


3. Show ratings went up for “Wilson.” I mean, that’s just awesome.


2. House is the person Wilson wants by his side, whether he’s living or dying. Doesn’t get sweeter than that. ("In sickness and in health"?)


1. Baby steps.





...and, um I now have the sudden urge to write some meta on the Chase/Cameron parallels and "married speech" between House and Wilson. Ffffuuuu.

Cross-posted to greglovesjimmy