While Polite Dissent gave the plot an A , they were more critical of the medicine, giving it a B , and the final solution a C .
Some reviewers consider it one of the best episodes of the series due to the "small interactions" between actors that feel like the "old days". [S5E22] House Divided
Reviewers often highlight the duality of the episode—the humor of the party versus the growing dread of House’s visions. While Polite Dissent gave the plot an A
“This has to be one of the best episodes of House I have ever seen. The humor, the plot and those small interactions between actor were just like the old days.” IMDb “This has to be one of the best
Designed by House, the party involves "kidnapping" Chase, Wilson's apartment, and a stripper named Karamel who inadvertently causes Chase to go into anaphylactic shock. "House" House Divided (TV Episode 2009) - IMDb
Fans appreciated the focus on a rare subject—the hearing impaired—and the ethical dilemmas surrounding cochlear implants.