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The O.C.

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  Episode Information  
Title: The Shape of Things to Come
Episode Number: 53
Season: 3
Season Episode #.: 2
Production Number: 2t6252
Original Airdate: Thursday September 15th, 2005
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New Zealand Feb 18, 2006
Episode Crew
Director: Tony Wharmby
Writer: J. J. Philbin
  Episode Summary  
Kirsten continues to recover in rehab, and the Cohen men continue to feel the affects of her absence. Sandy tries to convince Kirsten to come home, but Kirsten's attachment to Charlotte prevents her, which raises Sandy's suspicions. At Harbor, Dean Hess makes a decision affecting Marissa's future while Summer faces off against Taylor Townsend when planning the Kick-Off Carnival. Meanwhile, Jimmy makes Julie a surprising proposal.
 
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  Guest Stars  
Guest Stars
Autumn ReeserplayedTaylor TownsendRecurring (first appearance)
Blake RobbinsplayedDonRecurring (first appearance)
Eric MabiusplayedDean HessRecurring (first appearance)
Jeri RyanplayedCharlotte MorganRecurring (second appearance)
Rosalind ChaoplayedDr. KimRecurring (4th appearance)
Tate DonovanplayedJimmy CooperRecurring (third appearance)
  Episode Notes  
Ratings: 6 million viewers
 
This is the first appearance of Autumn Reeser (Taylor Townsend).
 
  Featured Songs  
ArtistSong TitlePlayed When
Cobra VerdeGet The Party Started 
Death Cab for CutieSoul Meets Body 
Franz FerdinandDo You Want To 
Phantom PlanetCalifornia 2005 (No Whistling) 
  Episode Quotes  
Seth: My stomach is way too Jewish for that ride.
 
Julie: You know my daughter right? Tall, pretty, wears Chanel. Not exactly what you would call "gangsta"!
 
Sandy: She kept this place in tip top shape without so much as picking up a sponge.
Ryan: Yeah. How did she do that?
Seth: Her presence kept us neat, Ryan, It's her Protestant evil eye. It's a powerful thing.
Sandy: She's a woman of many talents.
 
Dean Hess: You almost killed another kid. I don't even hear a hint of remorse in your voice.
Marissa: Because I don't have any. I'm proud of what I did and I'd do it again.
 
Seth: We thought you could use some breakfast. We've got bagels. And a support group. (brings out Captain Oats and Princess Sparkle)
Summer: Captain Oats is a really good listener. Princess Sparkle, she just stands there and looks cute.
 
Summer: She's Taylor Townsend. She's like the Karl Rove of our school.
Seth: So, you can take Karl Rove— You know who Karl Rove is?
Summer: Yeah, my step-mom sometimes naps in front of CNN. I hear things as I'm dragging her off to bed.
 
  Episode References  
The final scene shows an exterior shot of the carnival. This same shot was used in season 1's "The Heights".
 
(about the Seth Cohen Starter Pack: Rehab Edition)
Sandy: Our son has a very strange take on self-help.

The "Seth Cohen Starter Pack" was first seen in "The Best Chrismukkah Ever".
 
Summer: She's Taylor Townsend. She's like the Karl Rove of our school.

Karl Rove is the Deputy Chief of Staff to President George W. Bush.
 
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