House M.D. Episode Count Comparison (Seasons)
How many House episodes per season? Compare all 8 season counts plus the 177 total, from 16 in season 4 to 24 in peak years, using official Fox guides.
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| Name | Value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full series episodes Top here at 177 episodes. | 177 episodes | Full Fox run, 2004 to 2012 | Fox episode guide: House 177 episodes total |
| Season 1 episodes 22 episodes. Opener year. | 22 episodes | Season 1, 2004 to 2005 | Fox episode guide: Season 1 22 episodes |
| Season 2 episodes Ties longest at 24. | 24 episodes | Season 2, 2005 to 2006 | Fox episode guide: Season 2 24 episodes |
| Season 3 episodes Ties longest at 24. | 24 episodes | Season 3, 2006 to 2007 | Fox episode guide: Season 3 24 episodes |
| Season 4 episodes Lowest here at 16. Strike cut. | 16 episodes | Season 4, 2007 to 2008 | Fox episode guide: Season 4 16 episodes |
| Season 5 episodes Ties longest at 24. | 24 episodes | Season 5, 2008 to 2009 | Fox episode guide: Season 5 24 episodes |
| Season 6 episodes 22 episodes. | 22 episodes | Season 6, 2009 to 2010 | Fox episode guide: Season 6 22 episodes |
| Season 7 episodes 23 episodes. | 23 episodes | Season 7, 2010 to 2011 | Fox episode guide: Season 7 23 episodes |
| Season 8 episodes Final season at 22. | 22 episodes | Season 8, 2011 to 2012 | Fox episode guide: Season 8 22 episodes |
About this converter
House ran 177 episodes on Fox from 2004 to 2012. Seasons 2, 3 and 5 tie at 24, the longest on the table. Season 4 drops to 16 after the 2007 writers strike cut the year short. Season 7 sits alone at 23. Seasons 1, 6 and 8 sit at 22. The two part episodes each count as one broadcast hour in some lists but as listed here they follow Fox season totals. All values are Fox broadcast counts. The full 177 equals 11 season 4 orders plus 1 extra. Seasons 2, 3 and 5 at 24 give 72 combined. Season 7 at 23 sits alone between the 22 and 24 groups.
How to use it
Pick two entries and a unit in the top row. The three boxes below stay linked. Change any box and the other two update. One box holds a count of the first entry, one holds the matching count of the second, one holds total episodes. Try the full series against the shortest season.
The 2007 strike hit season 4 hardest, which explains the 16 count. The fellowship competition arc lives inside that short season. No webisodes enter the rows. Only Fox broadcast episodes are counted. The finale aired May 21 2012. The 2007 strike cut season 4 to 16. The fellowship arc lives inside that short year. Webisodes stay out. Only Fox broadcast episodes are counted here.
FAQ
How many House episodes exist?
177 episodes across 8 seasons on Fox.
Which season is shortest?
Season 4 with 16 episodes, cut by the writers strike.
Which seasons are longest?
Seasons 2, 3 and 5 tie at 24 episodes.
Is season 7 really 23?
Yes. Fox lists 23 episodes for 2010 to 2011.
Sources
- Fox official House episode guide (total 177, season 1 22, season 2 24, season 3 24, season 4 16)
- Fox episode guide (season 5 24, season 6 22, season 7 23, season 8 22)
Last verified: 2026-10-09 · 9 entries
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