What is House M.D. S1-4's IQ Score?

House M.D. S1-4 has an IQ Score of 123/200 on TV Intelligentsia's Intelligence Quotient framework, placing it in the Competent tier. The score breaks down to 30/50 Cognitive Stimulation, 28/50 Educational Value, and 36/50 Craft & Quality.

Is House M.D. S1-4 educational?

House M.D. S1-4 is moderate on educational value, 28/50 on TVI's rubric. Some learning happens, but it isn't the show's primary work.

How does TV Intelligentsia calculate IQ Score?

TV Intelligentsia's IQ Score is calculated as round((Cognitive Stimulation × 0.4 + Educational Value × 0.35 + Craft & Quality × 0.25) × 4), scoring titles from 0 to 200 across five tiers: Masterclass (≥160), Stimulating (≥130), Competent (≥100), Passive (≥70), and Numbing (<70). The framework is published at tvintelligentsia.com/methodology/.

House M.D. S1-4 , IQ Score 123/200

House M.D. S1-4 has an IQ Score of 123/200 on TV Intelligentsia's Intelligence Quotient rubric, placing it in the Competent tier.

By Jordan Robinson, MPH·Updated 2026-06-06·Methodology

dramamedical

123/ 200

Competent

Engages without demanding much, watchable and reasonably crafted

Score Breakdown

Cognitive Stimulation/50

Educational Value/50

Craft & Quality/50

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Why you should trust this score

Methodology reviewed by Jordan Robinson, MD, MPH

Physician scientist. Master of Public Health, with substantial coursework in research methodology. Reviews the rubric and its application across the adult catalog.

Methodology

Published rubric, v1.2

Formula

round(C × 0.40 + E × 0.35 + Q × 0.25) × 4

Database scale

2,324 titles, version-controlled

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The TVI Take

Dr. Gregory House solves medical mysteries.

The procedural format is well-constructed, the differential diagnosis structure generates genuine cognitive engagement. Hugh Laurie's performance is exceptional. Educational about medical diagnostics and the ethics of doctor-patient relationships. The early seasons are the strongest.

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