Ep 20. My Fault

My Fault is the twentieth episode of the third season of the popular American comedy-drama series Scrubs, which follows the lives of medical interns, residents, and their superiors at the fictional Sacred Heart Hospital. The episode premiered on March 31, 2004, on NBC and was directed by Chris Koch.

The storyline of the episode revolves around J.D, one of the main characters of the show, who happens to be an intern at the hospital. After J.D. makes a mistake while treating a patient, he feels guilty about it and tries his best to make things right. However, what follows is a series of events that only makes things worse for him. Meanwhile, the other interns and residents at the hospital are dealing with their own problems, making J.D.'s predicament even harder to handle.

The episode begins with J.D. trying to play a video game on his phone while talking to Dr. Cox, one of his mentors, who is trying to teach him an important lesson. Frustrated with J.D.'s attitude, Dr. Cox decides to give him a patient to look after, hoping to teach him responsibility. J.D.'s patient happens to be a man who has a history of drug abuse, and he soon realizes that he needs to be careful while treating him.

However, things quickly go downhill when J.D. falls asleep while on duty, allowing his patient to overdose on medication. When J.D. wakes up, he discovers that his patient is dead, and he feels responsible for his death. This incident sends J.D. spiraling into a deep depression, and he is desperate to make amends for his mistake.

Meanwhile, Elliot, another intern at the hospital, is dealing with her own problems. She has a new boyfriend, Paul, who seems to be perfect in every way, but she is struggling to connect with him emotionally. She confides in her best friend, Carla, who advises her to speak to Paul about her feelings. However, Elliot is hesitant to do so, fearing that he might reject her.

Elsewhere, Turk, J.D.'s best friend, is trying to help Carla plan her wedding, but he is struggling to find time for it as he is caught up with work. He confides in J.D., who is unable to offer any helpful advice due to his own problems.

As the episode progresses, J.D. tries to come to terms with his mistake, but he is unable to find a way to make things right. He confesses to Dr. Cox, who surprisingly sympathizes with him and advises him to learn from his mistake and move on. This gives J.D. the strength he needs to face his patient's family and apologize for his mistake.

In the end, J.D. learns a valuable lesson about responsibility and accountability, while Elliot finally finds the courage to open up to Paul, and Turk manages to help Carla plan her wedding despite his busy schedule.

My Fault is a poignant episode that deals with themes of guilt, responsibility, and forgiveness. The show's signature blend of humor and emotion is on full display, making it a must-watch for fans of the series.