I just about died when I saw this.

This is the cold open from the 2006 Prime-Time Emmy Awards. Conan O'Brien hosted.

Today's episode, while entertaining at the outset, became somewhat creepy after Amber kept referring to her and House using the authoritative "us" (as in, "I think he wants to hit us" or "We work better alone") — notwithstanding the fact that she is, in actuality, House himself. The only thing is, she manipulated House into (inadvertently) endangering the life of a fellow coworker, leading House to fear that he subconsciously wanted to kill him. There were a few racy scenes with strippers as well (I'll never understand bachelor parties), but the tone of the next episode looks a lot more serious, with insinuations that House is losing control of his mind and another nudge towards a possible Huddy (House and Cuddy) moment.

Once the official preview of "Under My Skin" surfaces on YouTube, I'll post it here. In the meantime, enjoy this excerpt from today's episode, "House Divided."

I really hate it how multiple-line post titles make my .post-date thing off-kilter.

Update: Finally got hold of the preview!

So, at the end of today's episode ("Saviors"), the patient is saved, Cameron and Chase decide to get married, and scenes are flashed in a traditional montage of lovey-dovey bliss. The ending coda concludes with one of those trademark piano sequences of House, the brilliant diagnostician unwinding after a busy day, jauntily plinking out the strains of "Georgia on My Mind" in the warm, familiar confines of his apartment. He even picks up a harmonica and performs an impressive one-man duet. Then, in an uncharacteristic violation of House musical tradition, he looks up at the camera and freezes mid-smug smile. Holy shit! Amber is there, giving him one of those uncanny back-from-the-dead smirks! Then she leans down and whispers seductively in House's shocked ear: "You're definitely not losing it."

Hahahaha.

"House Divided" looks like a riot.

TWO WEEKS?!? TWO WEEKS UNTIL THE NEXT EPISODE?? GAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH—!

Just today during lunch, a bunch of my friends and I were complaining about Taub getting too much screen time. "They're taking turns," we said. "Kutner needs some next."

Well, Kutner got it today. His character committed suicide.

The Fox Web site set up a special memorial page for Kutner.

This is so depressing. Why the hell did he do it? Why the hell did Fox do it?

"– My fall will be for you –
My fall will be for you
My love will be in you
If you be the one to cut me
I will bleed forever…"
— Nightwish, "Ghost Love Score"

This operatic chorus (featuring none other than the London Philharmonic Orchestra) is one of the most awesome hooks I've ever heard. Check it out.

"Ghost Love Score" by Nightwish, Once (2004)

Since I had a nice long nap today, I'm determined to spend the entire night (and early morning) catching up on my favorite shows on Hulu. And since I know you're just bursting with curiosity, the shows in question include (in approximate ranking of brilliance/preference):

1. House
2. Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles
3. Legend of the Seeker — based on a series of fantasy novels called The Sword of Truth
4. And to a lesser extent, Fringe, which has gotten ruddy spectacular all of a sudden

In short, Alec Baldwin can be very persuasive.

On the other hand, I need to go wash my hair.

Edit: Dreamhost's $0.77/month hosting sale is still on, for those of you still interested.