In House M.D. season 5, episode 9, "Last Resort," a man named Jason holds Dr. House and others hostage, demanding a diagnosis for his chronic illnesses. House diagnoses the man with melioidosis, which he contracted in Florida. The episode is highly stressful, featuring Thirteen risking her health and House returning the weapon to the gunman to continue treatment. You can find the full script at House Wiki and TV Tropes .