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Medical drama following the brilliant but abrasive Dr. Gregory House and his diagnostic team at Princeton-Plainsboro Teaching Hospital.
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What is House fanfiction?
House fanfiction is fan-created stories set in the House MD universe. With over 72,000 works on Archive of Our Own, House is one of the most popular fandoms in the fanfiction community.
These stories explore beloved characters like Gregory House, James Wilson, Lisa Cuddy, Robert Chase, and many more. Writers create everything from short one-shots to epic novel-length adventures, exploring relationships, alternate universes, and "what if" scenarios.
Most Popular House Fanfics
These are the highest-rated House stories on AO3, ranked by kudos from readers.
Life After Death
by PerrineFox
When you have lost everything, you have two choices. You either try to rebuild what you already had or try to build something new. But there is always a third option. A combination of the first two ones. So, after his best friend's death and even his own, Gregory House decides he wants something new
Wilson's Secret Identity
by IceColdSunlight
“I’m James,” Neil said, “I need to get to New York.” “That’s mighty lucky James,” The man said with a surprised tone. “You got folks down there?” James nodded. If he made it to New York, there was a good chance he would be safe. At that point, it wouldn’t matter. Once he was far away from his old li
Women are all we talk about
by kimchicatlover
Set in S5E14 “The Greater Good” where Cuddy turns the power off at House’s apartment. But instead of seeking warmth in the hospital, he visits Wilson. Who is living in Amber’s apartment.
Daily Drama (In American TV Shows)
by Maximus_Quill
After spending his entire life tirelessly dedicated to medicine, our protagonist dies with the deep regret of never having fulfilled his dream of becoming a doctor and, above all, not having enjoyed his life. However, fate grants him a second chance by transmigrating his soul into the body of PJ Dun
7 days
by cigsouthtewindow
"A week," Wilson pointed a finger at House’s chest. "We do this for a week tops. Then you announce we had a 'tragic, irreconcilable falling out' and you never speak of this again." or House announces he and Wilson are dating when they're not. Cuddy tells them to go on a date.
lie like you love me
by dapnhedumaurier
House has been miserable ever since his ex, Stacy, started working at the same hospital as him. So when he comes up with a ridiculous scheme to win her back, you somehow end up caught in the middle. Pretending to date each other so Stacy will realize she still wants him is definitely the worst plan
Match my vice (with your legal codice)
by kimchicatlover
House is a detective and Wilson is a law student. After helping House to solve a particularly hard case, Wilson is desperate to stay in his life. He learns that it's easier than it looks.
30 Days of Pride and Agere
by Your_fellow_writer_of_the_night
Celebrating Pride Month 2026 with 30 days of writing queer stories containing age regression.
Até Que a Sogra Nos Separe
by gallox80
Continuação direta de Blue Code. House jurou nunca mais participar de um reality show. Então sua sogra (Arlene) o inscreveu em outro. Será? Só tem uma maneira de saber... / Blue Code sequel. House swore he'd never take part in another reality show. Then his mother-in-law (Arlene) signed him up for o
The Secret Dance, the Tales of it all.
by Mysticflourshusband
Chase lost in a coma — looping a dream forever. Gregory House wishes that the "Prodigal Son." Woke up to break the religious ties he so put on him. Lovers forever separated.
And if I break, could I go on break?
by Amber fucking Volakis (Modern_major_general_11)
Amber gets a severe migraine at work. She's all alone, until she's not -----------------------------------------------------------------------Title from when memories snow by mitski (which would be a great song to listen to whilst reading if you want) Mentions of vomit so be careful if you have eme
“drunk words are sober thoughts after all,”
by h3art_e4t3r_014
House gets drunk and shows up on Cuddy’s doorstep in the middle of the night
I Hardly Ever Smile (Without You)
by darkredrockstar
House and Wilson have been friends for a long time, long enough to know when something isn’t right. Long enough to know when something has changed.
Melancholia
by prongsredconvers
What if House was right? What if every kind gesture, every outstretched hand, all the help he’d ever given, what if it was just his twisted way of feeling accomplished? What if his persona was just his conscience’s way of reminding him of what he would never be? What was left of him, then, if even h
Shake my fist, knock on wood
by ineffablecolors
“Wake up every day and try to help as many people as possible, that’s what I always say,” Chase – who has never in his life said that and probably hadn’t even thought it until two days ago, says with the kind of humble voice and beatific expression that, if it doesn’t get him the sainthood, is bound
Interlude: Grape Bubble Gum
by Anonymous
Set during an undisclosed time before Trauma Never Shows Back up at a Good time. The team has come to the end of a long work day, after a series of long days trying to find what is wrong with their current patient. House leaves them to complete paperwork they have no intention of doing. Foreman offe
You owe me!
by yanezayurveda
Set in S3 E12, after the Tritter arc. Cuddy has perjured herself to save House, and now he owes her.
Returning Home
by cupqueencake
The condo is familiar though. There’s still that unstable step that his leg hates, and there’s that well cared for common space and waxed hallway floors that he hates the smell of, enough that he still remembers gagging in the mornings from it. He passes neighbors he recognizes, some of which seem t
Where You Aren't
by diagnostichazard
Wilson always thought that he returned to House because it was his day-to-day. House always managed to do something that made Wilson question their entire friendship. He stopped after a while because with House, you don't get to have boundaries. House will always do something that makes you question
The Mug
by Sorabugs
House has a favorite mug no one is allowed to use it but Wilson…oh Wilson and his special treatment he gets from House cause a bit of discord with the ducklings. There is a bet, three who don’t know and one who finds out the meaning of the bet.
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Popular House Ships
Hilson
Greg House/James Wilson
Diagnostics' resident misanthrope and the oncologist who keeps paying for his lunches, marrying other people, and forgiving him anyway. House MD ends with House faking his death to spend Wilson's last months on the road with him — a finale fandom reasonably read as elopement.
8,000 works →
Huddy
Greg House/Lisa Cuddy
The dean of medicine and the genius employee who makes her life miserable spent seven seasons flirting via disciplinary hearing before canon let them try — and fail — spectacularly. Their breakup literally ended with House driving a car into her dining room.
2,500 works →
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many House fanfics are on AO3?
There are over 72,000 House fanfiction works on Archive of Our Own, making it one of the platform's largest fandoms.
What are the best House ships?
Popular House pairings include Hilson, Huddy. Each ship has thousands of dedicated stories exploring their relationship.
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