Earlier this week, we reported that House had been renewed for an eighth season on FOX. The announcement came after weeks of negotiations between Universal Media (the TV series’ studio) and the network.
Reportedly, FOX wanted a discount on the per-episode licensing fee. House has declined in the ratings and FOX execs know that the show makes a boatload of cash for the studio in syndication. A new deal was finally reached and the network will pay about $5 million per installment which is approximately the sum that FOX wanted to pay.
New contracts with some of the show’s co-stars also had to be worked out. Hugh Laurie has a three year contract but that will be up at the end of next season which means they’ll have to renegotiate with him if they want a ninth season. He’s apparently tired of spending 10 months a year away from his family and Laurie told the UK’s Radio Times, “The end of (the eighth) season, right now, looks like the end of the show… That is as far as they have got me for.”
Considering how long it took to iron out a financial deal for season eight, a ninth year doesn’t seem very probable. In addition, executive producer David Shore’s contract finishes this season. A new deal is being worked out and Deadline reports that it would see him “return and finish the series.”
What do you think? Will there be a season nine of House or will year eight be the end? Should it end?
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I think they should make 10 seasons and in those 2 next seasons they should make the ending good, not something like the end of season 8 it would be stupid if they dont make a 9th season, 8th season ending sucked. I understand he wants to get back to his family
show just started compared to a worse hospital show like ER. we need house or we lose a great show and will be stuck with utter crap with whatever else they bring out…. only 8 seasons? LOL at least end it even with 10 to complete it…. they could always give hugh time off by putting him in a coma and letting the rest of the cast take over for a while,even a whole season and what a final show for season 8 when house comes out of the coma, just in time for season 9.. walla problem solved if… Read more »
i still miss masters
Sadly, I must say it is time to bring down the curtain. House will always be my favorite show, There has never been a character like him. I thank Hugh and the entire cast, for they made House believable.
house is my favorite show of all time by the best tv drama ever will never be a character as cool as house if season 8 is last i will be sad i will have 2 buy all 8 seasons and watch 1 episode every monday 4 ever hope its not end but if is thankx hugh your a pimp among wanna be pimps hollllla
I think everyone will agree with me when I say: House MD, We salute you!
yes, 8 is enough … the show is ending by its own
let it go properly
nOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! no more masters please!!! I was hard to watch
Season 4 is the best far far away from the first and then the others .. it was crossedby the strike, hanging in a balance had the best writing … I seriously hope that with the pressure of wrapping up the whole, they write it properly
The best way to end House is to kill him off.
I want Masters to become a regular on the show if season 8 is the last season. She was so funny
I’m a huge fan and if they decided to continue, I will watch it until it ends. That said, however, I do think it’s nigh time to end the series – let it go out with a downer, have House OD, lose his medical license or something, it’s only fitting when you look at his character in context.
when house ran the car into the house i knew the “END WAS NIGH” i though him and cutty would work out she is HOT but house is a wreak
The show is great, one of the best written and shot ive seen. but the writers are running dry. With the exception of there season finale episodes i can hardly tell the difference between season 5 and 6 when i watch them back to back, also the mysterious intriguing character that was once house is now transparent and understood. he was interesting because he was unique but with current developments in his character he has been exposed as a delusional former drug addict completely ignorant of his emotions and value in his relationships with others. This is not a bad… Read more »
I love the show i would watch season 20 if it lasted that long Hugh move ur fam closer to show and get all the money u can off it
I personally love the show, but I think it should end at season 8. He has a family that he wants to get back to. That’s understandable, just make sure the season ends with a great finale 🙂 Take care Hugh!!!
I’m a big fan of the show but I think it’s about time to end. End season eight with a proper finale!
i agree its time to end the show but give it a proper sendoff