Dr. Eric Foreman.  Yet another character that displays many qualities of House.  However, Foreman actually becomes more like him as the show progresses.  There are many subtle examples, such as the identical sneakers during one of the episodes in the first season.  Foreman eventually quits because of the fear, only to return because he got fired for performing a House-type action, then he was blacklisted.  He also admits that he has problems with his ego, particularly admitting that he’s wrong.  Sound familiar?

Not very much has been revealed about Foreman’s past.  We know his family was somewhat poor, and his parents relationship is anything but good.  He was also a thief in the past, when he was much younger, having stolen cars and robbed houses.  House reveals that this was partly the reason he hired Foreman, knowing those skills would come in handy.

He has an interesting relationship with the other members of the team.  In one episode, he stole Cameron’s article and had it published in his name.  Even though he apologized for it, it was still a terrible thing to do.  Also, at numerous occasions, he has told the other members of the team that he didn’t consider them friends, simply acquaintances, or co-workers.  Although he didn’t become extremely close to his co-workers, he at least holds family in high regard.  Foreman’s parents, particularly his father is extremely religious.  We find him in the chapel during the episode where Foreman was deathly ill.  His parents obviously care for him very much.

Even though Foreman has a shady past, he’s probably the most clever of House’s former team.  In one episode in the second season, Foreman was temporarily House’s boss, by the order of Cuddy.  Overall, Foreman respects House’s ability to diagnose patients.  We see House target Foreman with many racist-type jokes throughout the series, mostly as humor though.  Foreman’s fear of turning into House was very apparent, especially near the end of the third season.  When Foreman finally did quite, House made an attempt to keep him from leaving, although it didn’t work.  It’s obvious since Foreman returned after quitting, House respects him a lot more than before.  He tells his students to “listen” to Foreman next time, because he knows what he’s talking about (paraphrasing.)  Overall, Foreman is a great character.  Although he has problems getting close to people, he’s still a respectable guy.