The Mistake
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| House episode | |
| "The Mistake" | |
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| Episode No | HOU-208 |
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| Airdate | November 29, 2005 |
| Writer(s) | Peter Blake |
| Director(s) | David Semel |
| Guest star(s) | Sela Ward as Stacy Warner, Allison Smith as Kayla McGinley, Ryan Hurst as Sam |
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The Mistake is the eighth episode of the second season of House and the thirtieth episode overall.
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[edit] Plot Overview
Chase is scheduled for a disciplinary hearing before the hospital board regarding the death of a young mother in clinic six months ago under his responsibility. Throughout the episode the story of her death is presented through flashbacks as Chase and House share the story with Stacey, the hospital lawyer. Both Chase and House lie about the reason for his mistake. Late in the episode, House reveals that he knows what caused Chase to make a mistake: the death of his father due to cancer. House attempts to convince Chase to tell the truth, believing this will save him from severe disciplinary action. Chase is interviewed by the board, and they come to a decision.
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[edit] Clinic Patients
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[edit] Body Count
Despite his brilliance, four people die in House's care during the second season, as well as Kayla McGuinley dying from Chase's titular mistake in this episode. After her death, it is revealed that Chase was upset during her follow up due to the death of his father, who died of lung cancer. Chase's father was revealed to have this condition in the season one episode, Cursed.
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