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Apr
10

Unlikely.

So where will House end up? Will the series end already? Read the answers below.

Fox’s deal with Universal Media Studios, which produces the Hugh Laurie drama, is expiring, and as Variety reported Friday, there’s no resolution in sight. That’s led some to wonder whether Universal might ultimately move the show, entering its eighth season this fall, to sister network NBC.

Even though new NBC Entertainment chairman Bob Greenblatt is high on his new development, the network could use an established hit (even in its ratings-eroded state) like House. But insiders tell TV Guide Magazine that under the current deal between Fox and Universal, that’s not an immediate possibility.

According to those sources, a clause in the current House pact prevents Universal from shopping the show to NBC or any NBCUniversal network (such as USA). If talks fall apart and a window opens for Universal to shop the show elsewhere, it would have to be at a non-NBCUniversal affiliated network like ABC, CBS or TNT. (For now, Fox and Universal’s exclusive negotiating window has been extended through at least April 15.)

Both Fox and Universal remain far apart on how much the network will pay in license fees. Variety notes that Universal is looking to maintain their current deal, in which Fox pays for the cost of production on House plus a premium. It’s believed that Universal is also looking for a two-year deal, while Fox is looking to bring down its fees (given House’s lower ratings this season) and strike just a one-year deal.

Further complicating matters: Deals for showrunner David Shore and several castmembers must be renegotiated (although Laurie and Olivia Wilde’s options will be exercised). Cast member Robert Sean Leonard, in particular, is hinting that he’s not sure whether he’ll return.

So what do you think is the best move for House? Do you still want season 8?

You can check House Season 7 Reviews and Spoilers HERE.