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The O.C. :: The Showdown (02x22)

 
Episode Information
 
Title: The Showdown
Episode #: 02x22
Production Number: OC-222
Original Airdate: Thursday May 05th, 2005
9/10 (2 Votes cast)
Other Release Dates: (Edit)
Country: Aired On:
NZ (TV2) Jul 15, 2005
Episode Crew
Director: Michael Fresco
Writer: John Stephens
 
Episode Summary
 
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Now that Carter left Newport, Kirsten has started drinking more than usual, and refuses to admit to Sandy that she has a problem. Ryan begins to suspect that something happened between Trey and Marissa, but isn't sure what occurred. Summer confronts Reed about Seth and Zach's graphic novel, and ends up making an appearance at the "Atomic County" launch party. Meanwhile, Caleb confronts Julie about her past indiscretions.
 
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Guest Stars
 
Guest Stars
Carrie Ann NagyplayedClareRecurring (third appearance)
Logan Marshall-GreenplayedTrey AtwoodRecurring (6th appearance)
Marguerite MoreauplayedReed CarlsonRecurring (third appearance)
Michael Cassidy (1)playedZach StephensRecurring (18th appearance)
Nikki GriffinplayedJessRecurring (4th appearance)
Todd BosleyplayedLeonRecurring (second appearance)
Burnadean JonesplayedWoman in Plain Suit 
Jesse HeimanplayedWinking Comic Book Nerd 
Matthew J. WilliamsonplayedBartender 
 
Main Cast
 
Peter Gallagher (1)playedSanford "Sandy" Cohen
Kelly RowanplayedKirsten Cohen
Benjamin McKenzieplayedRyan Atwood
Mischa BartonplayedMarissa Cooper
Adam BrodyplayedSeth Cohen
Melinda ClarkeplayedJulie Cooper-Nichol
Rachel BilsonplayedSummer Roberts
Alan Dale (1)playedCaleb Nichol
 
Episode Notes
 
Ratings: 4.8/7
 
 
Featured Songs
 
ArtistSong TitlePlayed When
The Album LeafTwenty Two Fourteen 
The CribsHey Scenesters 
Of MontrealThe Party's Crashing Us 
The Rogers SistersFreight Elevator 
Shout Out LoudsBut Then Again No 
Soledad BrothersCage That Tiger 
StarsThe Big Fight 
 
Episode Quotes
 
Summer: I'm in gym clothes. My hair is in a French braid. I'm terrible.
 
Caleb: You spent two hours making eggs benedict for a man with a heart condition?
 
Zach: Wake up, I'm a water polo player. We're never nice guys.
 
Sandy: Do you think I look like Tony Blair?
Kirsten: Uh, you have nicer hair.
Sandy: Good hair, leader of Great Britain. I would call it a wash.
 
Seth: All this time I thought you were a nice guy.
Zach: Wake up. I'm a water polo player. We're never nice guys.
 
Julie: Oh my gosh. How much vodka did you put in this?
Kirsten: Normal amount. Little less.
 
Reed: Summer, Seth and Zach have talent. They could have careers in comics. But you are the Nico of the group.
Summer: I'm sorry. I don't get references before 1990.
 
 
Episode Goofs
 
At school, Marissa buys coffee at the coffee cart. However, when she leaves, she has no coffee with her.
 
 
Cultural References
 
Sandy: Do you think I look like Tony Blair?

Tony Blair is the prime minister of Great Britain.
 
Reed: But you are the Nico of the group.

The Nico that Reed is referring to is singer Christa Päffgen, who goes by the pseudonym Nico. Nico teamed up with The Velvet Underground and recorded The Velvet Underground and Nico, which included hits "I'll Be Your Mirror" and "Heroin".
 
 
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