Yeah, I remember that episode.
I can also agree that Hugh Laury is a great actor. The only problem I have with House is the repetitive nature of the medical emergencies. Every episode follows the same basic storyline. Person collapses, House has a theory, House tests a theory, House is wrong, House has an epiphany, House saves a life.
Rest of the show is great though! 
I also think Vincent D'Onofrio (Detective Goren from Law and Order), and Tony Shaloub (Monk) are great actors.