| "The Escape" | |||
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| The O.C. episode | |||
| Episode no. | Season 1 (2003-2004) Episode 7 |
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| Directed by | Sanford Bookstaver | ||
| Written by | Josh Schwartz | ||
| Production code | 176506 | ||
| Original air date | September 16, 2003 (FOX) | ||
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"The Escape" is the 7th episode of the FOX television series, The O.C.. The episode was written by Josh Schwartz and was directed by Sanford Bookstaver. It originally aired on Tuesday September 16, 2003.
Contents |
| Actor / actress | Character |
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| Chris Carmack | Luke Ward |
| Rachel Bilson | Summer Roberts |
| Ashley Hartman | Holly Fischer |
| Bonnie Somerville | Rachel Hoffman |
The Newport kids plan an end-of-summer trip down to Tijuana, Mexico. Marissa is not sure that she wants to go, as she is increasingly concerned about her father, who is facing jail and is about to be divorced. Jimmy insists that Marissa goes on her trip, as he has plans of his own. Kirsten is helping him move out of the Cooper home and into his own apartment.
An old friend and colleague of Sandy's, Rachel, has a job opportunity that has opened up at her firm, and is adamant that he take it. He resists at first, as he has always been the type to work for the underdog and not in a corporate law firm. Rachel and an upset Kirsten know that he will change his mind, however. For his part, Sandy wants to bring more balance to the financial aspect of his and Kirsten's relationship.
At yet another one of her parties, Holly makes further advances toward Luke. Though he resists this time, she tells him that his renewed faith in his relationship with Marissa won't last long, and he'll come back to her.
After Summer's ride to Tijuana falls through, Seth offers her a ride. She reluctantly accepts and, after her father insists, convinces Marissa to go with them. Marissa does not know that Ryan will be going with them.
On the way to Tijuana, Marissa and Ryan sit awkwardly in the backseat as Seth drives. Summer complains about Seth's car and driving skills. Her complaining causes a fight between Seth and Summer, which in turn causes Seth to drive off the road into a ditch. The car will take at least a day to repair, so the foursome check into a scuzzy motel for the night.
Back in Newport, Jimmy and Kirsten are setting up Jimmy's new apartment while Sandy is continually wooed by Rachel and her firm. After some candid conversation, Jimmy kisses Kirsten; she leaves, deeply uncomfortable.
Back at the dirty motel on the side of the road, Seth and Summer find themselves sharing a bed, while Marissa gets news of her parents' divorce. Ryan consoles her as they sleep on the couch. The next night they all finally arrive in Tijuana, but the fun ends before it begins after Marissa catches Luke and Holly making out. Devastated about her parents impending divorce and her boyfriend's unfaithfulness, Marissa wanders into a dark alley, drunk and reeling from an overdose of prescription drugs.