
While there were possibilities of the character returning, he was generally disliked by viewers and critics and therefore not brought back to the show. His character was brought in after Universal Studios president Jeff Zucker threatened that the season would be cut short by six episodes if a "boss" character wasn't added. Ĭhi McBride joined the cast as Vogler in five episodes of the season. Vogler does this to show House he can control him: "I need to know that whatever I ask you to do, however distasteful you find it, you'll do it".

Through this donation, Vogler becomes the new chairman of the board and orders House to fire one of his team members.

The season's sub-plot revolves around billionaire Edward Vogler making a $100 million donation to the hospital.

Gregory House and his team as they solve a medical case each episode. The first season of House premiered November 16, 2004, and ended May 24, 2005.
