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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.

1

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

0 kudos 1,670 words 3/? chapters Teen And Up Audiences
Presumed Dead Fake Character Death Eventual Romance
2

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

95 kudos 20,224 words 10/10 chapters Teen And Up Audiences
James Wilson is Neil Perry Gregory House Loves James Wilson Medical Inaccuracies
3

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.

2 kudos 1,833 words 1/1 chapters General Audiences
Heavy Angst Grief/Mourning Gregory House is a Little Shit
4

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

1,415 kudos 632,344 words 137/? chapters Teen And Up Audiences
Reincarnation Medical Inaccuracies Medical Procedures
5

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.

7 kudos 2,869 words 1/1 chapters Not Rated
Fake/Pretend Relationship Restaurants Dinner Dates
6

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

36 kudos 12,843 words 3/4 chapters General Audiences
Fake/Pretend Relationship But the Feelings are real Feelings Realization
7

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.

41 kudos 23,838 words 7/? chapters Explicit
Alternate Universe Detectives Banter
8

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.

63 kudos 14,121 words 28/30 chapters General Audiences
Fellow's 30 Days of Pride Writing Challenge 2026 Age Regression/De-Aging Queer Themes
9

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

13 kudos 114,902 words 22/? chapters Mature
Alternate Universe - Reality Show Comedy Confinement
10

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.

1 kudos 386 words 1/1 chapters Mature
Gregory House is Bad With Emotions Coma Minor Allison Cameron/Robert Chase
11

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

3 kudos 1,025 words 1/2 chapters General Audiences
Chronic Pain Headaches & Migraines Amber volakis has migraines
12

“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

8 kudos 802 words 1/1 chapters General Audiences
Mild Hurt/Comfort Fluff Accidental Love Confessions
13

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.

47 kudos 4,590 words 4/? chapters Explicit
adding tags as I go hilson Gay Panic
14

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

2 kudos 31,151 words 4/4 chapters Teen And Up Audiences
all the duklings are either mentioned or make a brief appearance Episode: s02e20-21 Euphoria (House M.D.) POV James Wilson (House M.D.)
15

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

9 kudos 4,856 words 1/1 chapters Mature
Post-Canon Post-Season/Series Finale Humor
16

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

6 kudos 3,649 words 1/1 chapters General Audiences
Fluff Pranks and Practical Jokes House and his waddle of ducklings
17

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.

10 kudos 3,013 words 1/1 chapters Explicit
making a baby
18

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

321 kudos 29,907 words 8/? chapters Not Rated
Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence Gregory House Loves James Wilson Gregory House is Bad With Emotions
19

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

19 kudos 3,751 words 2/? chapters Not Rated
James Wilson Loves Gregory House Angst with a Happy Ending Angst
20

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.

26 kudos 3,424 words 1/1 chapters Teen And Up Audiences
Medical Inaccuracies Secret Relationship Gregory House Loves James Wilson

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