The Ties That Bind (The O.C. episode)
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| “The Ties That Bind” | |
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| The O.C. episode | |
 Here comes the bride. |
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| Episode no. | Season 1 (2003-2004) Episode 27 |
| Written by | Josh Schwartz |
| Directed by | Patrick Norris |
| Production no. | 176526 |
| Original airdate | May 5, 2004 (FOX) |
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"The Ties That Bind" is the 27th episode of the FOX television series, The O.C.. The episode was written by Josh Schwartz and was directed by Patrick Norris. It originally aired on Wednesday May 5, 2004. Jem made a special appearance singing at the wedding reception.
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[edit] Guest starring
- Amanda Righetti as Hailey Nichol
- Navi Rawat as Theresa Diaz
- Holly Fields as Aunt Cindy
- Alan Dale as Caleb Nichol
- Shailene Woodley as Kaitlin Cooper
- Jem as herself
[edit] Plot
After talking with Kirsten, Theresa decides to keep her baby and Ryan has to make the hardest decision of his life. Meanwhile Seth and Summer have to deal with the backlash of his decision, while protecting Marissa from the truth.
In the world of the adults Julie's puts on her perfect face as the most important day of her life rapidly approaching, a move that has affects on the entire adult population of The OC. Caleb struggles to hold his business together after Sandy destroys a company saving deal. Jimmy and Hailey's budding romance sparks a fire in the eyes of the soon to be Most Powerful Woman in Newport, while Kirsten has to decide if she wants is what's best for her or her dad.
As our first year in Newport draws to a close we are reminded of how family is important no matter what, and that even if you aren't there, you are always with those you love.
[edit] Quotes
Marissa: (while dancing) I just want you to know, that I understand why you have to do this.
Ryan: Thanks.
Marissa: (starting to cry) But.. I wish you didn't have to.
Ryan: (hugging Marissa) Me too.
Marissa: I love you.
Sandy: (to Caleb) It's ironic. Julie leaves Jimmy, marries you. Now he's worth millions and you're going to be broke.
[edit] Music
- "California" - Phantom Planet
- "Maybe I'm Amazed" - Jem
- "Hallelujah" - Jeff Buckley
[edit] Trivia
- In this episode, Kirsten hinted she had had an abortion. In a flashback to 1985 in The Case of the Franks, it was revealed she aborted Jimmy's child.
