Throughout the episode, the four remaining candidates—Amber (Cutthroat Bitch), Taub, Kutner, and Thirteen—are pushed to their limits. House turns the diagnostic process into a literal competition: the person who gets the diagnosis right earns a permanent spot on the team. The Big Reveal: Who Got Fired?
As the doctors dig into his history, they discover his "mimicry"—a tendency to reflect the personality of whoever is in the room—leading to a memorable and revealing final confrontation between House and Cuddy. The "Final Four" Candidates [S4E9] Games
Despite her ruthless efficiency, House fires her because she can't handle losing. As the doctors dig into his history, they
In a typical House twist, he fires her only to immediately "hire" her back when he realizes she is the missing piece of his puzzle. By the end of the episode, the "games"
By the end of the episode, the "games" come to a crashing halt. Cuddy forces House's hand, leading to a shocking double-dismissal: