House M.D., often simply called House, is a medical drama television series that aired from 2004 to 2012. Created by David Shore, the show follows Dr. Gregory House, a misanthropic medical genius who leads a team of diagnosticians at the fictional Princeton-Plainsboro Teaching Hospital (PPTH). Known for his cynicism, wit, and unorthodox methods, Dr. House, played by Hugh Laurie, solves complex medical cases that other doctors cannot.