
Both Olivia Wilde and Peter Jacobson were promoted to the main cast (after being recurring cast for three years) and Jennifer Morrison's name was eliminated (due to her character leaving during the first half of the previous season).

This season featured the first change in the opening credits. The main storylines for this season include House's relationship with Cuddy - which has a terrible end for both of them, Wilson's break up with Sam, the sudden departure (and later return) of Thirteen and her replacement with Masters and Taub cheating on his ex-wife and subsequent news of a double pregnancy (from both Rachel Taub and a nurse).


The seventh season of House premiered on Septemand ended on May 23, 2011. This season marks the final appearance of Lisa Cuddy in the series, as Lisa Edelstein announced that she wouldn't come back for the next season.
