In the episode "Three Stories" (written by Shore), fans of House learned the origin of Dr. Gregory House's leg pain and the surgery which led to his dependency on a cane, as well as Vicodin. Shore won an Emmy award in 2005 for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series for penning the episode.
During Shore's AMA, Reddit user SearScare referenced "Three Stories" as well as other favorites written by Shore — including "One Day," "One Room" and season four's two-part finale, House's Head and Wilson's Heart. When SearScare asked if Shore had any other favorite episodes, Shore's response was: "As I've said, I love all my children equally. But my children know that's bullshit. I did like those. A lot."
While it may be difficult for Shore to name the favorite of his "children," there's no question in the mind of House audiences. "Three Stories" was listed as one of the 100 Greatest Episodes by TV Guide in 2009, and over a decade later, it still resonates with fans. Seeing Dr. House at his most vulnerable moment not only gives audiences a look into his backstory, but makes his character more human, which is what writer David Shore is exceedingly good at.
