S3·E19 My Favorite Mistake
Synopsis
In the aftermath of Izzie's affair with George, he doesn't seem to remember anything. Callie lets him know that they will be having dinner with her father, but George does not make a good impression, being hung over after last night's events. Alex helps Jane Doe choose how her face will look like after Mark Sloan performs reconstructive surgery on her. He also gives her a new perspective on how the world will see her from then on. The hospital board begins interviewing the candidates for the Chief's position, and Colin Marlow intimidates everyone with his ten-year plan. However, after taking advice from Bailey, Mark seems to have convinced the board that he is appropriate for the job, despite continuous efforts from Derek, Burke and Addison, whose careers in the hospital outlast his. Izzie seeks advice from Addison about her affair, telling her sleeping with George felt right, despite him being married.
Episode recap
In the wake of Izzie Stevens’s brief liaison with George O’Malley, the episode opens with the two surgeons confronting the emotional fallout. George appears detached, as if the encounter has left no lasting impression, while Izzie wrestles with guilt and seeks counsel from Addison Montgomery. Izzie confides that, despite George’s marital status, the affair felt justified, prompting Addison to listen and offer her perspective on the complicated moral terrain.
Callie Torres, aware of the tension, informs George that she has arranged a dinner with her father. The meeting quickly proves uncomfortable when George arrives visibly hung over from the previous night’s events, making a poor impression on Callie’s family and underscoring his lingering disarray.
Parallel to the personal drama, a surgical case centers on a patient identified only as Jane Doe. Alex Karev takes an active role in guiding her through the reconstructive process overseen by plastic surgeon Mark Sloan. Alex assists Jane in deciding the final appearance of her face after Mark’s operation, simultaneously providing her with a broader outlook on how she will be perceived moving forward. This interaction highlights Alex’s growing empathy and Mark’s skill in facial reconstruction.
Meanwhile, the hospital’s leadership structure is under scrutiny as the board conducts interviews for the upcoming Chief of Surgery position. Colin Marlow, a candidate with an ambitious ten‑year plan, dominates the discussions, intimidating other contenders. After receiving strategic advice from Miranda Bailey, Mark Sloan manages to persuade the board of his suitability for the role, despite persistent lobbying from established figures such as Derek Shepherd, Preston Burke and Addison Montgomery, whose long‑standing careers at the hospital
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