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Episode 2.16 "The Blaze of Glory": Airing March 17 2005
TEMPERS FLARE ON "THE O.C."
Seth is determined to bring back the spirit and fun times of last year and won't stop until his plan is fulfilled. Alex's jealousy is fueled when Marissa enlists an unlikely partner to help her with the school bonfire. Meanwhile, Kirsten wants Carter to stick with the magazine despite his reservations and Sandy helps Julie keep her blackmailer at bay on "The Blaze of Glory"
Episode 2.17 "The Brothers Grim": Airing March24 2005
When Ryan's past comes for a visit, he is worried that nothing good can come of it. Meanwhile, the Cohen family has welcomed the visitor from Chino with open arms. Marissa and Ryan continue to explore their newfound friendship, while Seth and Summer face some unforeseen news. Meanwhile, Julie admits her mistake to Kirsten and looks to Caleb for help. Guest Cast: Billy Campbell as Carter, Johnny Messner as Lance, Michael Cassidy as Zach, Jordan Baker as Elaine, and Logan Marshall-Green as Trey Atwood
Episode 2.18 "The Risky Business": Airing April 7 2005
Episode 2.19 "The Rager": Airing April 14 2005
Episode 2.20 "The O.C. Confidential": Airing April 21 2005
Misc Spoilers:
Look for the original crew (Seth, Summer, Ryan and Marissa) to start spending some quality time together, which definitely digs up drama in some of their new relationships--and could ruin them in the long run. Also, Ryan's brother Trey is going to play a big part in the coming months. Ryan's O.C. friends and family open their arms to Trey, while Ryan won't be all that into it. Trey stirs up some trouble that Sandy has to help him with. Some sources are saying that he gets busted for drug possession, possibly at a party Marissa throws for him. Lindsay is not gone forever. Source: Kristin on E!Online
Marissa will not be doing her same-sex relationship much longer ... and I hear that could lead the way for a Ryan/Marissa reunion. Source: Kristin on E!Online
Episode 2.15 "The Mallsipode": Airing March 10 2005
RYAN, MARISSA, SETH AND SUMMER HANG OUT IN THE MALL
Lindsay's actions have left Ryan and Caleb confused. Marissa is trying hard to make her new living situation work, but she needs a break and agrees to join Summer, Seth and Ryan at the mall. Julie and Kirsten await the arrival of Carter, the new editor of Newport Living, but Julie is distracted when she's visited by Lance, an opportunistic man from her past. Meanwhile, Sandy and Caleb finally bond over all of their recent experiences.
Billy Campbell will guest-star on THE O.C. in a multi-episode arc beginning Thursday, March 3. Campbell's character, Carter, will arrive in Newport Beach to work with Kirsten (Kelly Rowan) on a new business venture. Johnny Messner will guest-star as Lance, an opportunist blast from Julie Cooper's (Melinda Clarke) past. His story arc also begins March 3.
Episode 2.10 "The Accomplice": Airing February 3 2005
OLD RELATIONSHIPS ARE REVISITED WHEN KIM DELANEY GUEST-STARS
Zach and Seth decide to start their own comic book based on their lives in Newport Beach. While browsing the sketches, Summer questions why she's been left out. Sandy decides to help an old friend find his daughter, but the search leads to even more questions. While Julie is away, Marissa's contempt for Caleb grows as she looks for new ways to rebel. Meanwhile, Ryan tries to help Lindsay satisfy her curiosity about Caleb on “The Accomplice” episode of THE O.C.
Ryan's attempt to reunite Lindsay and Caleb backfires; Marissa finds a partner-in-crime in Alex (Olivia Wilde); Seth's comic doodlings open Summer's eyes to his not-so-funny feelings for her; and an old friend from Sandy's past resurfaces with a favor that could rock the Cohen marriage.
- Kim Delany makes her first appearance in this episode as Sandy's ex girlfriend.
- We are introduced to Neil Robers, Summers father, a plastic surgeon
- Summer's dad's meeting with Seth doesn't go well and he doesn't approve of them together
- We are also introduced to Aunt Cindy (sassy, attractive, 30's)
- Jimmy and Hailey reveal their relationship to their families
- Ryan and Eddie (Theresa's fiance) have a fight about Eddie and Theresa (possibly Eddie hitting Theresa?)
"The Strip": Airing May 5th, 2004
Sandy and the boys are planning to go to Las Vegas to "crash" Caleb's bachelor party in Las Vegas. Sandy and Jimmy sold the restaurant to Caleb. They meet with Jimmy's realtor who tells them that Caleb must have sold it to Robert Campbell because that's what she's heard and it seems it's going to become a mall. Seth, Ryan, Sandy, Jimmy, and Caleb arrive in Vegas... Seth made the hotel reservation at the Hard Rock... not Ceasar's (as Caleb wanted... but the Hard Rock Hotel has a Springteen exhibit!!!) They stay in the penthouse in which there is a bowling alley. Summer, who stayed in OC while the guys went away, calls Seth on his cell... but what she hears through the phone isn't what she expected: the voice of a lady saying Seth is a good kisser. Marissa tells her that Theresa is coming over for a girls' night and they can do whatever Summer wants to. What she wants? Go to Las Vegas and kicks Seth's ass. The girl who kissed Seth is a 20-year-old university student named Jenn. She invites the guys to come to a poker game. Ryan will lose over three thousand. At the Hard Rock Hotel, Summer asks Ryan where Seth is. They find him in the penthouse with a girl named Jenn (a 20-year-old Ryan and Seth met on the beach). Summer is pissed off and tells Jenn to move away from her man! Three of Jenn's lady friends arrive at the Penthouse... what will happen when they are asked to pay for Jenn's and the ladies' services? huh? Seth wants to know how Summer feels about him because it's clear her dad still doesn't like him. Jimmy is worried that Marissa may move in with Julie and Caleb. Kirsten organises a party for Julie. Hailey drops by as well as impossible hot "firemen". - This episode title is in reference to the Las Vegas Strip where the Cohen's, and Caleb visit
- I dont think Summer and Seth are together at this point, I believe they recently broke up because Summer's father doesn't approve of Seth
- Another visitor staying at the same hotel as Seth kisses him while he's on the phone to Summer
- Summer goes to Vegas to see Seth
- Marissa, Summer and Theresa are friends at this point
- Caleb gives a lot of money to Sandy and Jimmy for the restaurant
- Kirstin has a party for Julie, who forgets to invite Hailey but she comes anyways
- The Stripper at the party hits on Julie who was about to leave with him, but Hailey began to hit on him after
"Ch-Check It Out," Beastie Boys' first single from their new album, "To The 5 Boroughs," will debut on THE O.C. Wednesday, April 28 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX, the same day the song premieres on radio. Accompanied by Beastie Boys' new track, the boys from THE O.C. travel to Las Vegas for an impromptu bachelor party, where Ryan and Seth find themselves in a compromising situation and Jimmy (Tate Donovan) and Sandy learn that Caleb (Alan Dale) had less than altruistic motives when he purchased the restaurant from them. Meanwhile, back in Newport, Marissa learns Theresa's secret and Kirsten (Kelly Rowan) throws Julie (Melinda Clarke) a "sizzling" bachelorette party where enemies Julie and Hailey (Amanda Righetti) end up in the Cohen pool.
"The Proposal": Airing April 14th, 2004
CALEB POPS THE QUESTION
Luke is desperate to explain himself to Marissa, but Marissa isn’t ready to speak to him or her mother after finding out about their affair. But when Luke gets into a near-fatal accident, both Marissa and Ryan decide it’s time to hear what he has to say. Meanwhile, it’s opening night for The Lighthouse. Just prior to opening, Jimmy and Sandy are shocked to find out the liquor license has been denied, and Sandy is faced with the choice of keeping the license or keeping Jimmy as his partner. Caleb uses the occasion to surprise everyone when he proposes to Julie.
Seth and Summer talk about room design. Summer comments on the fact that Seth doesn't like Home Depot, cries during chick flicks... what next... walking in on Ryan changing? That comment makes Seth like Home Depot and want to go there ASAP. Sandy is at the Balboa Lighthouse helping set it for the grand opening. Peter Johnson, from the Liquor Board, drops by. Sandy inquires why the restaurant's liquor liscence has been re-neged. Sandy says he can't open the restaurant if he can't serve liquor because New Port residents are borderline alcoholics and that is where profit is made. They did indeed provide all the required paperwork but the newly appointed commissioner, a man named Steve Peiser, was one of the men Jimmy was giving financial advice to and stole a quarter of a million from... Johnson suggests that Jimmy steps down because no fellon will get a liquor liscence. Marissa and Ryan seems to be back together. - Ryan and Marissa appear to be back together in this episode
- Sandy and Jimmy continue plans with the Lighthouse but hit snags when Jimmy's past prevents them from getting their liquor license.
- I believe the proposal is for Julie and Caleb who plan to get married in a later episode
Ryan, Marissa, Seth and Summer all go see a sad movie. They are being super nice to Marissa because she knows about Luke and Julie.
They all go to Jamba Juice and see Luke and Julie meeting up there. Marissa leaves, followed by Ryan, Seth and Summer. A humiliated Julie leaves as well. Luke is alone.
Ryan and Marissa are in her Jeep, trying to call Luke. He is parked at a baseball field, drinking and listening to Bob Segar. Ryan and Luke talk. Afterwards, a drunk Luke starts kicking his truck. He then cries, exhausted and frustrated.
Luke gets into the truck and calls Julie. He says she owes him a goodbye, because he's leaving tomorrow and she's all he has left.
Later Marissa tries calling Luke again. They see red flashing lights and an ambulance. It's Luke's truck, plowed into a telephone pole. Luke's head has hit the windshield.
"The Nana": Airing March 31st, 2004
GUESS WHO’S COMING TO DINNER?
The Cohen family prepares for a visit from Sandy’s mother. She’s coming for Passover dinner, but Seth wants to make sure she doesn’t meet Summer during the festivities. He thinks his “Nana” won’t approve of her, but Summer is out to prove him wrong. Meanwhile, Ryan desperately looks for Marissa, who disappeared when she found out about Luke and Julie’s affair.
"The Telenovela" previously known as "The F-Word": Airing February 25, 2004
MARISSA AND RYAN GIVE FRIENDSHIP A CHANCE
Marissa and Ryan try to start over as friends, but it's not as easy as it seems. As Theresa begins spending more time in Newport, Ryan discovers that she hasn't been honest about why she's there. Seth believes his relationship with Summer is going great, but when she refuses to acknowledge him at school, he feels he has to teach her a lesson. Meanwhile, Sandy finds himself embroiled in another mess created by Caleb, while Jimmy begins to suspect something is amiss with Julie and Luke.
Marissa and Theresa try to navigate their situation with Ryan in THE O.C. episode "The Telenovela" airing Wednesday, Feb. 25
Luke (Chris Carmack) continues his relationship with Julie Cooper Ryan is confronted by his past and Eddie (Eric Balfour)
Apparently some of the kids at school don't know Seth and Summer are dating. Guys are still hitting on Summer, Seth is jealous. Seth won't stand up for himself. Anna is still around. He asks her for advice and tells Seth he's being a coward. This is the MAJOR turning point for S/S. (it's sweeps, what do you expect?) More drama with Sandy and Caleb. Caleb's doing something shady and Sandy's onto it. Apparently the other girl Marissa was referring to in The Heartbreak is Theresa (Ryan's ex who we saw in...whatever episode that was). She and Ryan are hanging out again. Are Marissa and Ryan still together? There's awkwardness between them.
- Jimmy and Hailey grow closer.
- Luke and Julie have sex
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"The Goodbye Girl" previously known as "The L.A": Airing March 3, 2004
The L.A.: It seems that the gang are on a trip in L.A. Ryan and Seth go to the Mermaid Inn to get a watch that was forgotten there. The manager says that she was a pretty lady the girl who stayed there... Ryan's girlfriend? Ryan salts in the wounds and says no. Later, Ryan, Marissa, and Seth go to a club. Hailey is there because she is working at the strip club. She inquires about what Seth and Ryan are doing in such a club. And Ryan says that if Kirsten knew what Hailey was doing for a living, she would surely take her back at the house. It seems that Hailey is also taking drugs. Ryan, Marissa, and Seth are thrown out of the club. Summer is also there with someone named Grady. Something doesn't go as planned, and Summer asks Seth to go back to New Port. Ryan and Marissa sneak back in the club to get Hailey. They get intro trouble and the manager and bouncer are about to hit Ryan when... Jimmy saves the day! Will they hit a kid in front of paparazzis? He tells the kids to head back and he'll give Hailey a lift. Not waiting for the kids to even be gone far enough, Hailey and Jimmy hug. Luke wants to have a chat with Julie, who seems embarrassed he came to the Cohen's to talk to her. Caleb appears in the episode.
- Introduction of two new characters (recurring/guests?) April "Actress in her 20s" and Grady
- April, Grady and Summer are involved in some sort of acting (television/movie?)
- Julie and Luke continue to have a secret fling
- Marissa pretends Ryan is a television star to get into a VIP club
- Hailey and Seth both see each other at the club and neither are supposed to be there
- Hailey is pretty much a stripper at the club
- Ryan gets into a fight with the bouncer of the club
- Jimmy appears and breaks up the fight
- This is supposed to be Anna's last episode for the time being
"The Heartbreak": Airing February 18, 2004
IT'S VALENTINE'S DAY
Marissa tries to mend her relationship with Ryan, but he can't forgive her for the situation with Oliver. Things become even more complicated when Theresa, Ryan's ex from Chino, arrives to cater the Valentine's Day dance. Meanwhile, Seth and Summer decide to take their friendship to a new level, and Jimmy finds out he has a secret admirer in the Cohen house.
Seth and Summer had sex. She says that love hurts as she rubs her sore leg. Marissa tells Summer that she doesn't know what is going between "us" (us surely referring to her and Ryan). Jimmy goes to a beach front apartment where a dread-locked glassy-eyed surfer chick in her mid-20s named Alexis opens the door and asks if he's a cop. He's actually looking for Hailey who now leaves there. He tracked down Hailey so he gets her cookies' recipe for his new restaurant and so she becomes the first guinea pig of dishes he wants to offer.
Summer and Marissa are talking. Marissa says she doesn't know what's going on between her and Ryan. She says "this girl is gonna be there." Marissa notices that Summer is limping. Summer says Seth kneed her. Marissa ask if her and Seth had sex again. Summer responds and says "if you can call it that."
The next scene has Jimmy going over to wherever Hailey is shacking up and asking for her cookie recipe for his restaurant.
Seth and Anna have trouble spending alone time together. Summer has a new boyfriend and Seth is extremely jealous. Seth and Anna split and he and Summer eventually get together and are having sex. In a conversation with Marissa, Summer mentions that Seth is trying the Kama Sutra and is in pain because of it and says "Love hurts". Kristin at E! Online reports that eventually, their sex is "magical". Back at school, people don't know Seth and Summer are dating. Summer is ashamed. Seth forces her to make a choice...her popularity or him? And this is for good.
Sandy tries to spend some alone time with Kirsten. Sandy begins to lose his faith in Ryan after he broke into Dr. Kim's office while Kirsten reassures him that things will work out. Sandy delves further into Caleb's business affairs.
"The Truth: Airing February 11, 2004
OLIVER IS EXPOSED
At the office, Caleb once again leaves Kirsten holding the bag when he forces her to get rid of Julie. Sandy and Kirsten have reached the breaking point with Ryan, as they question their choice to bring him into their home. Meanwhile, Ryan and Luke become allies in the quest to bring Oliver down and protect Marissa. When Marissa discovers the truth about Oliver for herself, a tense showdown ensues as Sandy and Ryan come to the rescue.
Julie hired workmen to do work in Kirsten's office (it isn't clear, but from what is said, I believe it's her office). Seth and Sandy talk about Ryan. Sandy seems to be helpless about getting Ryan to confide in him. Seth tells him to wait and that Ryan will eventually come to Sandy when he's ready. Marissa is staying with Oliver Trask in the penthouse of the Four Seasons Hotel. The concierge of the hotel is named Natalie, the same one who used to babysit Oliver when he was young. Marissa discovers Natalie's last name, which makes Marissa's head spin a bit. Things get really ugly in the penthouse and Marissa will call Ryan so he comes pick her up. Ryan will go to the hotel with Sandy and be allowed to go to the penthouse after Ryan also recognizes Natalie. All three will go to the penthouse, where, from the corridor, everything looks okay... but Ryan doesn't believe what Oliver is saying. Still in the corridor, Ryan calls for Marissa... the truth will indeed come out in this episode and it won't be pretty!
- Sandy confesses he's worried about what's going on with Ryan. Seth says "be your Sandy Cohen self. He'll come to you when he's ready."
- Sandy & Kirsten have a convo about Ryan. Now it seems as if Kirsten is the one who's telling Sandy "things will work out".
- Sandy & Kirsten arrive at Kirsten's office. Upon arrival, they find three workman there...one says that Kirsten is not supposed to be here. Julie is behind all of this. Julie hands Kirsten flowers and Kirsten asks what's going on...
- Marissa and Oliver are staying in a penthouse suite at the Four Seasons. Marissa goes down to the front desk, asking if anyone left a bag for her. Marissa realizes she recognizes the concierges name (Natalie) for some reason. Concierge says she used to babysit Oliver. Marissa asks her her last name...and somehow Marissa recognizes it and it's not good...
- Marissa, shaken up from seeing the concierge, goes back to Oliver's suite. Oliver is just getting out of the shower, wondering where Marissa was.
- Luke shows up at Julie's place? Something to do with Marissa.
- Back to the Four Seasons: Ryan and Sandy are there. Apparently they're calling the suite, nobody's answering. Sandy goes up to the front desk...identifies himself, says they got an emergency call from someone inside the penthouse 20 mins ago. Ryan recognizes the concierge/Natalie as well. She asks if he's a friend of Olivers, he nods and she leads them up to the penthouse...
- Natalie knocks on the door and Oliver freaks out. Marissa is hopeful that someone's there to help her. Oliver says not to come in, he just got out of the shower...Marissa is pleading with him and he points the gun at her. Natalie/concierge says things are fine, Ryan and Sandy are discouraged. Ryan pleads with Natalie to open the door...Sandy says we're leaving.
- Ryan calls out Marissa's name twice. Silence. Sandy puts his hand on Ryan's shoulder and says "let's go". Before Ryan turns, he hears Marissa's voice "RYAN! HE'S GOT A GUN!". Ryan and Sandy stare at each other and Sandy instructs Natalie to call security.
- Back in the hotel room, Oliver is swinging the gun around and yelling at Marissa...Marissa says she can't help him alone. Oliver points the gun to his head and makes Marissa promise not to leave...as two security officers come in. One tells Oliver to put the gun down. Ryan and Sandy are also behind them. Marissa calls out to Ryan. Oliver says to the cops, "you're gonna shoot me? Here, let me save you the trouble". Oliver puts his finger on the trigger, cries and says to Marissa..."I'm sorry".
- Oliver Dies
- Julie and Luke hook up
"The Rivals: Airing January 21, 2004
"RYAN IS OUT TO EXPOSE OLIVER"
Sandy and Jimmy begin their new business partnership when they buy the Lighthouse, a beloved Newport restaurant, while Kirsten and Julie face off at the office when Julie is hired as the Newport Group's new model-home designer. Seth becomes jealous of Summer's new boyfriend and begins to doubt his relationship with Anna. Meanwhile, Ryan risks everything to prove that Oliver is a fraud, leaving Seth and the Cohens concerned and afraid.
Sandy meets with a man named Robert Mills who inherited a lighthouse when his father died. Mills has to sell the lighthouse. Jimmy arrives on the scene and Sandy introduces him as his partner. Jimmy is scared of ruining his friendship with Sandy. Something (don't know yet if it's good or bad) happened between Ryan and Marissa. Oliver and Ryan talk about it in the student lounge. Sandy and Kirsten meet with Dr. Joyce Kim at Harbor School. Ryan borke into Dr. Kim's office to read Oliver's file. He will have to go in front of the Disciplinary Committee. Suspension and expulsion from the school are possibilities. Sandy says that what Ryan did is very uncharacteristic of him. Ryan says that he doesn't trust Oliver and wanted to know more about him because Oliver is unstable and Ryan wants to protect Marissa. We learn more about Oliver (suicide attemp, restraining orders against him, and why Harbor School agreed to have him, etc.). Ryan gets detention until the committee makes its decision. Out of concern for Marissa, Dr. Kim meets with her to talk about Ryan. Note: Expect a possible change of actress to play Dr. Kim (who was played by Rosalind Chao in three previous episodes).
Ryan thinks Oliver is in love with Marissa and is suspcious when he (Oliver) is suddenly transferring to Harbor. He breaks into the Headmistress' office to read Oliver's file and gets caught. Now Ryan is now in big trouble with the school and could possibly be expelled.
Jimmy takes a leap of faith and goes into business with Sandy. They plan on restoring "The Lighthouse," which sounds like a restaurant.
"The Links": Airing January 14, 2004
"OLIVER COMES BETWEEN RYAN AND MARISSA"
Sandy and Jimmy decide to go into business, while Caleb puts Hailey out of business by shutting off her cash flow. Seth and Anna anticipate spending some time alone as Summer and Luke bond over being single. Ryan and Marissa's disagreement about Oliver reaches new heights when Oliver claims he tried to kill himself. He survived, but can Ryan and Marissa's relationship make it through the ordeal?
Oliver tells Ryan that Marissa told him a bit about Ryan's background on "their ride down" (seems they went somewhere together). According to what Oliver said, she finds that Ryan healthy and well-adjusted considering. Marissa emerges ready for some golf. Oliver is happy that they all get to hang out over the weekend. Sandy goes to work on a Saturday and meets another attorney, Tom Wellington, who's also going to work. Sandy inquires Tom about maybe having Jimmy come to work for the firm to replace a woman in Records who's going on maternity leave soon. Tom doesn't think it's a good idea because it'll give the prestigious firm bad publicity. Sandy says that there's no such thing as bad publicity and tries to "sell" Jimmy to Tom. Julie is at the Cohens' where she comments on the fact that her trip in Paris with Caleb turned out to be not so nice as soon as Caleb heard that Hailey was back in town. He was counting the minutes until they left. Both ladies are standing at the sink and their watching Caleb and Hailey talk.
Sandy tries to get Jimmy a job at the firm. Caleb and Julie return from Europe. Kirsten talks to Julie about her family. Oliver, Marissa and Ryan go golfing. Marissa has told Oliver all about Ryan's past and he uses the information to mess with Ryan's head.
"The Third Wheel ": Airing January 7, 2004
"THREE'S A CROWD"
Seth finally has chosen between Anna and Summer, but how does he tell the one he didn't choose? Ryan is trying to understand Oliver, but still feels uncomfortable about Oliver's relationship with Marissa. When the gang heads to a concert together, Oliver is placed in a trying, legal situation. Will Ryan help him out of it?
Someone slashed a tire of Luke's car. Ryan offers to help him out. Luke's still being teased about his dad being gay. Both decide to do something else and make the repair later. Sandy tells Seth that he's old enough to be a man. Seth says that he's going to tell "her" (sorry I don't know whom he's referring to) on Monday. Sandy wants some alone time with Kirsten. Ryan, Marissa, Seth, Anna, and Luke are going to a club where a group called "Rooney" plays tonight (and where "Phantom Planet" plays on Tuesday). Paula, the host with the guest lists, stands outside with a bouncer. Marissa tells Paula that they are with Oliver Trask but Paula doesn't know him nor have his name on the list. The gang are able to get in (I don't know how). Anna and Summer see they share their love of the tv series "Golden Girls". Ryan gets out of the club; he goes in the back alley. There, he sees two men fighting (one is Oliver) and Ryan decides to help stop the fight and help Oliver at the same time. Ryan learns the man fighting with Oliver is a cop and that Oliver tried to buy drugs from the man. The cop cuffs Oliver and brings him in the car. Ryan, at Oliver's demand, goes back in the club.
Sandy and Seth are having a discussion where Sandy tells his son that if he's old enough to go to a concert on his own then he's old enough to take responsibility and have a real relationship. Seth agrees and says he'll tell her on Monday because she won't be at the concert.
"The Secret": Airing Wednesday, November 26, 2003
- Luke's family is introduced. Father: Frank Ward, Mother: Meredith Ward, Two younger brothers: Eric Ward and Brad Ward.
- Luke's father is gay and he comes out of the closet in this episode.
- When the news about Luke's father gets out, Luke is teased by some kids from another school. When a fight begins, Ryan helps Luke.
- Luke and Ryan are assigned a project to do together for school.
- Anna is back and both she and Summer want Seth
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The Secret Tidbits
The Secret Tidbits 2
The Secret Tidbits 3
A Luke centered episode. We finally meet Luke's Mom, Meredith Ward, and Dad, Frank Ward, plus he has 2 younger brothers, Eric 11 and Brad 9. Luke's dad comes out of the closet. (His dad is gay) Everybody hears about this and Luke gets teased by some kids from another school. Ryan helps Luke fight the kids.
Luke and Ryan have to do a school project together, A report on the Spanish Inquisition. Mr Bendis is their teacher for Western Civilization, who assigns the project. Marissa writes Ryan a note (they may be a couple) and passes it along, Luke gets a hold of it, looks at it and just passes it to Ryan. Marissa wanted to work on the project with Ryan but Mr Bendis assigned pairs.
Julie has told anybody that will listen that Kirsten was drunk at Thanksgiving.
There will be a Anna/Seth/Summer love triangle, where both girls will want him. Anna and Summer are working on their school project together. They tell Seth they are going to the library and then shopping and Seth gets nervous. When Anna tells Seth that she and Summer were going to the library, Summer responds, "We are?” Then Summer plays along with Anna and Summer tells Seth they are going shopping after the library.
Anna and Summer might be trying to pull one over on Seth (Make Seth nervous). Plus in the scene it says "The girls head off together enjoying their revenge, leaving a rattled Seth in their wake"
Marissa wants to do a school project with Ryan, but instead the teacher partners Ryan with Luke. Everyone is preparing for a social gathering for Christmas, where there's still bickering between Julie and Kirsten about Thanksgiving. Ryan goes to Luke's house for the project, and meets his parents and brothers. Later, Luke's dad "comes out of the closet". Because of that, Luke and Ryan get into a fight but on the same side this time, as rival footballplayers make fun of Luke's dad.
"The Best Chrismukka": Airing ...
Ryan and Marissa go shopping but they buy nothing as everything is too pricy for Marissa. As they exit the store, a guard stops them and asks to see Marissa's purse because, yes, she was shoplifting. Later, Ryan, still on probation, and Marissa, a bottle in her hands, are in a car and the cops pull them over for a broken taillight. He asks if they have been drinking. He believes that Ryan hasn't but doesn't buy Marissa's story since she has red-eyes. He asks her to step out of the car but... he gets a call on his radio and lets both of them go. After the cop drives away, Ryan gets out, opens Marissa's door, takes the bottle and hurls it, slams Marissa's door, and gets back in the car. Marissa says that Ryan is scaring her. Ryan says that she is scaring him. Marissa promises she'll get help and she does. Marissa goes at a therapist office where she meets Oliver, a young man going at the same school. They talk to one another while in the waiting room. Seth tells Ryan that ther! e cannot be romance with tragedy. Ryan hold his stocking and wants to hang it.
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The Best Chrismukka Tidbits
"The Countdown ": Airing ...
Seth seems to have decided to be friends with both Anna and Summer. The latter seems ready to move on, but Anna still has feelings for him. Ryan will not go to the New Year's party with Marissa and Oliver (don't know what's the cause, maybe he made the decision or maybe it's because Hailey locked Seth and Ryan in the poolhouse!). Oliver seems to be alone (my guess is that when he told Marissa he had a girlfriend, it was just a show so she doesn't know right away he was interested. Marissa and Oliver alone at a party... will the love triangle become a square?
Marissa doesn't seem that thrilled that Ryan isn't there but she hopes they can still have fun without him and Oliver's girlfriend. A guy named Allan smiles at both Summer and Anna. Summer has had enough and wants someone to choose between them! Summer also says that Seth Cohen is so 2003 and that in a few minutes (when it's 2004) she won't be thinking about him anymore. Cameo, an ex-friend of Hailey, arrives at the party Hailey threw at the Cohens'. Cameo wants to see the "bitch" and can't believe Hailey came back to New Port! A lot of people in their 20s come to the party, a LOT. They are mostly all drunk and are spraying champagne here and there (including on Ryan and Seth). Some partiers also decide to do some skinny-dipping in the pool. Ryan wants to go to the party where Marissa and Oliver are in order to make sure she has someone else to kiss when 2004 arrives. Seth wants to stay home because Hailey's party will have the house trashed.
Marissa said "I love you" to Ryan and he was unable to say it back although he also loves her. As he comes by the Cohen pool, Ryan meets with Hailey Nichol, mid-20s. Both inquire on whom is the other, but Hailey says it doesn't work that way since it's HER pool house. Ryan realizes that Hailey is Kirsten's sister. Hailey hadn't told her sister that she was coming back. Oliver, the young man from the therapist is back. Marissa and Oliver talk about a party they will both attend with their boyfriend/girlfriend. Kirsten and Hailey are in the master bedroom. Kirsten wants to talk about the past two years, and Hailey only wants to decide what she'll wear that evening since it's New Year's Eve. Hailey doesn't want her father to know she is back yet. Kirsten says she has two weeks before he comes back from Paris with the woman he is now dating, Julie Cooper. Hailey organizes a a party at the Cohen's house and Ryan seems to want it to end. He goes to the master bedroom where! he finally finds Hailey (who doesn't want to let him in) chatting with a friend, Yvette to whom she owes a lot of money.
"The Homecoming": Airing Wednesday, November 19
Ryan tries to pay off the debt his brother has with someone from the old neighborhood. Once there, he gets into a fight. Marissa comes to the rescue. Ryan also meets his old girlfriend (Theresa) there, when he visits her brother together with Marissa. Summer turns op at Seth’s house looking for Marissa, but ends up kissing Seth. After that, Summer bumps into Sandy in an awkward situation in the pool house. Meanwhile, Marissa’s parents are worried about where she is, so the Coopers come around to the Cohens’ house to ask if they know where she went with Ryan. - Ryan enlists Marissa and her vehicle to make a trip to his old neighborhood to settle a outstanding debt his brother Trey had before going to jail.
- Arturo a friend of Trey is holding a vehicle which must be worked on to get it running.
- Also meet Arturo little sister Theresa the girl Ryan on and off again dated for years. Marissa and Theresa have a little getting to know you conversation which doesnt end so well.
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The Homecoming Tidbits
"The Perfect Couple": Airing Wednesday, November 12
JULIE'S NEW RELATIONSHIP IS REVELAED
Marissa and Ryan are one week into their relationship and are taking things slowly. Summer tries to deny her true feelings for Seth, while Anna and Seth are getting closer. The case against Caleb continues to cause friction between Sandy and Kirsten. Julie tries to mend her relationship with Marissa, and asks Marissa, Jimmy and Ryan to attend her charity event where her new relationship is revealed - Julie and Caleb working on their issues and Marissa still in denial trying to get her parents to work it out and give back her perfect home life.
- Sandy and Kirsten having troubles and the boys are a bit concerned.
- Caleb is back and they all spend a photoshoot for Caleb for a magazine on the Nichols Yacht.
- Things heat up as the Cooper family deals with their ongoing problems. It seems as if Julie is putting on a show for her daughters during a family photo shoot, and still has yet to find Ryan suitable for her daughter Marissa.
- Ryan finds himself standing back and looking on as Julie and Jimmy put thier arms around Marissa
- Julie, Jimmy, Marissa, and Kaitlin take a family picture and seem happy. Is it all a show they are putting on?
- Caleb is back in this episode which, part of it, is on a yatch.
"The Heights": Airing Wednesday, November 5
MARISSA SHOWS RYAN EXACTLY HOW SHE FEELS
The summer is officially over and it's the first day of school. Summer still ignores Seth in public, but privately is jealous of Seth's new relationship with Anna. Summer isn't the only person fighting feelings of jealousy. Kirsten still isn't comfortable with Sandy's friendship with his new co-worker, Rachel. It doesn't help when Rachel offers Sandy a case against Kirsten's father, Caleb. Back at school Marissa and Ryan are becoming closer, but Luke is still desperate to get Marissa back. When it looks like Luke may be getting exactly what he wants, Ryan lets his jealousy get the best of him and picks a fight with Luke. Marissa is not happy about the brawl and is not happy with Ryan. So, when the two of them find themselves alone on a ferris wheel, will she turn her back on him or forgive his jealous rage? - The episode centers around soccer. Ryan tries out and the position he's trying out for is Luke's position.
- A huge rivalry and match happens.
- People at school find out about Marissa's stay in the hospital and why she was there
Script Tidbits
The Heights Tidbits
"The New Beginning": Airing Wednesday, October 29
- Kirstin takes Ryan to enroll in Pacific Heights Private School
- Marissa is on the verge of a breakdown
- We find out Marissa once suffered from anorexia, an eating disorder
- Seth and Summer enlist Ryan's help to save her.
- Ryan blows off his addmitions test to help Marissa
Script Tidbits
The New Beginning Tidbits
The New Beginning Tidbits 2
"The Escape": Airing Tuesday, September 16
"A LIFE HANGS IN THE BALANCE IN SUMMER FINALE"
Sandy entertains a job offer from a former colleague to help cure his feeling of inadequacy. Kristen, upset that Sandy is considering the new job, finds herself in a compromising position with Jimmy in his new apartment. Meanwhile, Ryan, Marissa, Seth and Summer share close quarters on a road trip to Tijuana. The tension between Ryan and Marissa is undeniable but it isn't the only problem during the long ride south of the border. Marissa learns about her parents' divorce and, once in Mexico, learns the truth about Luke. To cope with all of the new information, Marissa makes a potentially deadly decision in "The Escape" episode of THE O.C. airing Tuesday, September 16 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.
The Crab Shack where Ryan is working is keeping busy with Marissa, Summer and Seth always hanging around. Seth with his super sonic hearing gives Ryan the 411 about Marissa telling Summer the Coopers problems and that Julie and Jimmy are seperating. Seth and Ryan have a plan.
Other Spoilers - Jimmy sets up new office with Kristen help.
- We are introduced to Rachel (Bonnie Somerville)
- Rachel is a lawyer and an old friend of Sandy's
- Sandy gets offered a fancy law office job from Rachel.
Spoilers and Rumours
"The Girlfriend": Airing Tuesday, September 9
"EMOTIONS RUN HIGH "
Kristen prepares for the arrival of her father, Caleb, and his upcoming birthday bash but isn't prepared for his girlfriend, Gabrielle. When Caleb criticizes Kirsten's judgment about Ryan, the party, and the family business, Sandy pressures her to take this opportunity to move away, return to their old life and do the things she truly loves. Then, after Julie tells Jimmy that she will be filing for divorce he faces more rejection when Caleb turns him down for a job. Caleb is however very interested in a proposition from Julie. Meanwhile, Marissa continues to waiver between her feelings for Luke and for Ryan, but in the meantime Ryan is tempted by Gabrielle's flirtatious advances; and Seth and Summer share their first kiss in "The Girlfriend" episode of THE O.C. airing Tuesday, Sept. 2 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.
Other Spoilers - Seth and Summer have their first kiss
Script Tidbits
The Girlfriend Tidbits
"The Debut": Airing Tuesday, August 26
"TEMPERS ARE PUT TO THE TEST"
Ryan becomes a member of the Cohen family when Kirsten and Sandy decide to take full, legal responsibility for him. At rehearsal for an upcoming Cotillion, Marissa sets Ryan up to escort Anna, and Summer is regretfully partnered with Seth. When the dancing stops, the drinking begins and all of the kids gather for a pre-Cotillion fiesta on the beach. As in a previous episode, Seth and Ryan arrive to an unwelcoming crowd and problems arise when Luke eyes Marissa and Ryan together, but Ryan resists the desire to fight. Meanwhile, Sandy is approached by the SEC who explains that Jimmy is the subject of a fraud investigation and Kirsten's $100,000 loan to him has placed the Cohen family in the spotlight as well. At the Cotillion, Sandy's, Jimmy's, and Ryan's tempers are all put to the test in the "The Debut" episode of THE O.C. airing Tuesday, August 26 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.
Other Spoilers - We are Introduced to Anna (Samaire Armstrong) Stern.
- Anna was supposed to go with Ryan to the Debutante Ball
- She ends up going with Seth, leaving Ryan to be with Marissa
"The Outsider": Airing Tuesday, September 2
"RYAN'S WORLDS COLLIDE"
Ryan wants to be less financially dependent on the Cohens and so he gets a job at the Crab Shack, where he meets Donnie, a fellow outsider with a connection to the past Ryan has recently left behind. His worlds collide when Donnie invites him and Seth to a party in the "old neighborhood." Ryan is reluctant knowing the rough crowd that will attend, but Seth finds Donnie's anti-Newport style refreshing and is eager to see life outside the O.C. Additionally, armed with a paycheck and after some prodding from Seth, Ryan had finally worked up the courage to ask Marissa out. Unfortunately, the date is the same night as the party Donnie has invited him and Seth to. Meanwhile, Sandy puts his true feelings for Jimmy aside and offers to assist him with his legal affairs now that the rest of the community has turned against him in "The Outsider" episode of THE O.C. airing Tuesday, Sept. 2 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.
Other Spoilers - Donnie (Paul Wasilewski) is a guy from Ryan's old neighbourhood
- Luke and Donnie don't get along and end up fighting
- Donnie has a gun and Luke gets shot in the arm accidentally
Misc Spoilers
There will be a Summer and Seth kiss in episode 1.11 but expect Seth to decide to be friends with both Summer and Anna (who seems to still really like Seth). It is unknown right now, if there'll be more smooching between Summer and Seth or Anna and Seth in the coming episodes. Anna will still be there around episode 1.15.
The O.C.: Kirsten’s younger sister Hailey shows up after a two year absence and throws a New Year’s party that wrecks the house (much to the delight of the youngsters). Hailey will stick around as a recurring character. - Mischa confirmed in a recent E! News Live interview that Marissa will become more "experimental" in future episodes, her relationship with her parents will fall apart, and there will be "a lot of fighting and crazy drugs happening soon."
- Julie: "She launches a plan to keep her family entrenched in Newport society."
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Episode 2.11 "The...": Airing 2005
Haily appears in this episode and Caleb is in the hospital
Episode 2.12 "The Lonely Hearts": Airing 2005
Seth, along with Summer and Zach create a comic book
Episode 2.13 "The...": Airing 2005
Episode 2.14 "The Rainy Day Women": Airing 2005
Episode 2.09 "The Ex Factor": Airing January 27, 2005
IT'S GIRLS' AND GUYS' NIGHT OUT WITH A PERFORMANCE FROM THE THRILLS
It's girls against boys when Marissa and Summer decide to plan a girls' night out and include Lindsay in the festivities. Ryan, Seth and Zach, left to their own devices, have their own bonding session over video games and pizza, but find it hard to stay away from their female counterparts. Julie and Kirsten collaborate on an idea to help the image of the Newport Group while Sandy and Caleb try to convince them there may be a better way on "The Ex-Factor" episode of THE O.C
Marissa and Summer try and include Lindsay when they are planning a big girl's night out
The return of Alex's ex gives Seth an insight into the sort of woman he's sort of dating, as Ryan gives Marissa hell for letting Lindsay booze her way through a girls night out. Meanwhile, Sandy's idea to salvage the Newport Group's image hits a dead end with Julie's face plastered all over it.
Episode 2.07 "The Family Ties": Airing January 6 2005
Jimmy (Tate Donovan) Leaves in this episode
Episode 2.08 "The Power of Love": Airing January 13, 2005
Summer is introduced to Zach's sister and mother in this episode and finds her self in a similar situation to when Seth met her father (ie, out of place)
Episode 2.03 "The New Kids on the Block": Airing November 18th, 2004
Seth gets some help from Alex to prove that his friends don't know him as well as they think. Meanwhile, Summer gives some thought to how she really feels about Seth after she learns new information about Zach. Marissa is happy to share an evening with Ryan. But at school, Ryan finds himself embarrassed and frustrated after a run-in with new classmate Lindsay. Caleb's legal problems threaten to leave both Sandy and Kirsten unemployed as Julie makes sure she stays on top even if Caleb goes down on. Guest Cast: Michael Cassidy as Zach, Shannon Lucio as Lindsay, Michael Nouri as Neil Roberts, Perry Anzilotti as Mr. Greenburg, and Olivia Wilde as Alex.
Ryan's chemistry with a classmate (Shannon Lucio) opens Marissa's eyes, while Seth's experiment with being Summer's "friend" succeeds only in getting him a job. On the grown-up front, Caleb's arrest leads to a shakeup at the Newport Group that could leave Kirsten at Julie's mercy. The Walkmen perform
Episode 2.04 "The New Era": Airing December 2nd, 2004
As Seth and Sandy embark on new adventures, they take the rest of the family along for the ride. Ryan and Seth go on an awkward double date to see The Killers perform in concert, with unexpected results. Meanwhile, Julie finds herself overwhelmed by her new role at the Newport Group and, as usual, is forced to turn to Kirsten for help on THE O.C
Seth gets some help from Alex to prove that his friends don't know him as well as they think. Meanwhile, Summer gives some thought to how she really feels about Seth after she learns new information about Zach. Marissa is happy to share an evening with Ryan. But at school, Ryan finds himself embarrassed and frustrated after a run-in with new classmate Lindsay. Caleb's legal problems threaten to leave both Sandy and Kirsten unemployed as Julie makes sure she stays on top even if Caleb goes down on. Guest Cast: Michael Cassidy as Zach, Shannon Lucio as Lindsay, Michael Nouri as Neil Roberts, Perry Anzilotti as Mr. Greenburg, and Olivia Wilde as Alex.
Ryan's chemistry with a classmate (Shannon Lucio) opens Marissa's eyes, while Seth's experiment with being Summer's "friend" succeeds only in getting him a job. On the grown-up front, Caleb's arrest leads to a shakeup at the Newport Group that could leave Kirsten at Julie's mercy. The Walkmen perform
Episode 2.05 "The SnO.C.": Airing December 9th, 2004
Ryan, Seth, Marissa and Summer attend the annual SnO.C. Winter Ball. While Julie and Jimmy spend quality time together chairing the event's host committee, Sandy closes in on the truth that Caleb has been hiding.
Episode 2.06 "The Chrismukkah that Almost Wasn't": Airing December 16th, 2004
Seth's favorite holiday, Chrismukkah, is nearly ruined, as secrets are revealed that will change the Cohen family forever. Meanwhile, Caleb's fate is determined when a witness comes forward
SEASON 1 PAST SPOILERS
Misc Spoilers:
Keith asks "On The O.C., do you know wether or not Theresa will be staying permanantely as a regular cast member?"
If Theresa becomes a regular, we should know it in the Upfront Events that will be held in mid-May but it's unlikely has she shot two pilots for the Fall season (she already dropped out of one project). SpoilerFix.com will have a special brief to update you on the news of shows we follow (fully-covered or from the brief).
Ann asks " Rumors are flying that a major character leaves The O.C. - any idea who it will be?" If you read Kristin's colum at E!Online, you'll see that the leaving of another character has been confirmed by the cast. The name of said cast member leaving hasn't been confirmed and by major, I expect it means "regulars".
Gaby asks "On The O.C., is it true that someone's going to get pregnant?" I've heard the rumor too but I have no confirmation. My belief is that Julie will be pregnant with Luke's but she'll claim it's Caleb's... which could explain why he proposes to her in an upcoming episode. But that's pure speculation on my part. I've also heard rumors of Summer or Kirsten being pregnant.
About the Pregnancy Rumour: another speculation (based on show slides) is that Theresa is pregnant and Ryan is the father. However with the amount of 'foilers' floating around near the end of the season, this could be way off.
Another possible 'foiler' is that There is a fire at the Cohens, Caleb is the one who dies, and the Cohens must move. However, since the person who dies is characterized as someone we 'know and love' I dont see it being Caleb.
"The Shower": Airing April 21st, 2004
Seth and Summer have dinner with Neil Roberts, Summer's dad, at the Yacht Club. Seth explains what Chrismukkah is all about to Neil. Seth is very uncomfortable and seems to say things Neil doesn't like or thinks are frivolous. Seth also talks comic books... Summer almost wants to die as things go from bad to worse... Preparations for Caleb and Julie's shower (they're getting married) are going on at the Cohens. Kirsten gets help from Cindy, Marissa's aunt, who smokes and talks about putting on weight, sex problems, and Julie's Def Lepard phase! Marissa introduces Ryan as her boyfriend. Cindy and Julie haven't talked in a few years and is surprised Julie asked her here especially when the last time they've seen one another Julie told her to get lost! Something is a little off... Cindy wasn't welcomed here but it's Marissa who invited her. Trouble incoming! Haley and Jimmy are dating and are ready to tell Kirsten. Ryan pays Eddie a visit because he supposedly did something to Theresa. Ryan listens to Eddie's story which is filled with deception and heartaches. Sandy and Theresa arrive at Eddie's to get Ryan as he's in a lot of trouble... The shower takes place at the yatch club. Cindy, thinking the shower is a snoozefest, begins to ask questions about her sister JuJu to the people in attendance... but the questions lack a bit of taste. Julie has enough and leaves making sure to tell Marissa that she had a "fantastic" idea to invite Cindy.
Marissa (Mischa Barton) plots to ruin her mother's happiness by inviting someone from her mother's past to the wedding shower, while Sandy (Peter Gallagher) attempts to hide Theresa's (Navi Rawat) return to the O.C. from Ryan (Ben McKenzie). When Ryan discovers Sandy's lies and Theresa's reasons for coming back, he puts himself in a dangerous situation. In the meantime, Seth's (Adam Brody) unimpressive first meeting with Summer's (Rachel Bilson) father leaves their relationship in doubt.