Scrubs Season 1 Episode 3
Scrubs
Season 1

Ep 3. My Best Friend's Mistake

  • TV14
  • October 9, 2001
  • 22 min
  • 7.9  (1,846)

In the third episode of the first season of Scrubs, titled My Best Friend's Mistake, we see our protagonist, John "J.D." Dorian, struggling with his feelings for his best friend and fellow intern, Elliot Reid. As J.D. tries to decipher whether or not Elliot reciprocates his feelings, Dr. Cox takes him under his wing and shows him how to be a better doctor.

The episode begins with J.D. and Elliot getting dressed for work, and J.D. confessing to Elliot that he had a dream about the two of them sharing a romantic moment. Elliot quickly shuts him down, saying that she doesn't see him that way and that he's like a brother to her. J.D. is crushed, and spends the rest of the day moping around the hospital.

Meanwhile, Dr. Cox takes notice of J.D.'s lack of confidence in his abilities as a doctor and decides to give him some tough love. He starts by making J.D. do a series of humiliating tasks, such as fetching coffee and cleaning bedpans. But as J.D. begins to improve his bedside manner and medical knowledge, Dr. Cox takes him under his wing and shows him how to be a better doctor.

Throughout the episode, we see J.D. struggling with his feelings for Elliot, while also dealing with a difficult patient who refuses treatment for a potentially life-threatening condition. J.D. is determined to save the patient, but he's also afraid of getting in trouble with his superiors.

As the episode progresses, J.D. starts to see that his obsession with Elliot is preventing him from being a good doctor. He starts to see her as more of a friend and less of a love interest, and he becomes more focused on saving his patient's life.

In the end, J.D. manages to save the patient, but not without some help from Dr. Cox. He realizes that being a good doctor means putting your patients first, even if it means setting aside your personal feelings. And as for Elliot, well, J.D. decides that it's time to move on and start focusing on his career.

Overall, My Best Friend's Mistake is a touching and poignant episode that explores the complexities of love and friendship, as well as the challenges faced by medical professionals. Whether you're a fan of the show or just looking for a good drama, this episode is sure to leave a lasting impression.

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  • First Aired
    October 9, 2001
  • Content Rating
    TV14
  • Runtime
    22 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    7.9  (1,846)