The episode deepens the friction between House and Stacy. Stacy eventually realizes House read her private files, leading to a heated confrontation where she orders him to leave. Critical Reception & Reviews
House successfully captures the rat, naming him Steve McQueen , and eventually adopts him as a pet. Key Character Developments HuntingHouse M.D. : Season 2 Episode 7
The episode maintains high marks from viewers, with an 8.5/10 from TV.com and a 7.8/10 on IMDb. The episode deepens the friction between House and Stacy
Paralleling his patient, House stalks his ex-partner, Stacy Warner. He steals her therapy files to gain leverage over her marriage to Mark, even using a rat infestation at her home as an excuse to spend time with her. Key Character Developments The episode maintains high marks
Critics often praise the "4D chess" House plays with Stacy and the dark humor of his interactions with the rat. The episode is noted for its "perfect kind of cringe" in House's social manipulations.