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The Countdown

  • Episode aired Dec 17, 2003
  • TV-PG
  • 43m
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8.3/10
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Mischa Barton in The O.C. (2003)
ComedyDramaRomance

It's New Year's Eve. Ryan may have competition for Marissa's affections. Kirsten's sister stirs up trouble.It's New Year's Eve. Ryan may have competition for Marissa's affections. Kirsten's sister stirs up trouble.It's New Year's Eve. Ryan may have competition for Marissa's affections. Kirsten's sister stirs up trouble.

  • Director
    • Michael Fresco
  • Writer
    • Josh Schwartz
  • Stars
    • Peter Gallagher
    • Kelly Rowan
    • Ben McKenzie
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.3/10
    830
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Michael Fresco
    • Writer
      • Josh Schwartz
    • Stars
      • Peter Gallagher
      • Kelly Rowan
      • Ben McKenzie
    • 4User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    Peter Gallagher
    Peter Gallagher
    • Sandy Cohen
    Kelly Rowan
    Kelly Rowan
    • Kirsten Cohen
    Ben McKenzie
    Ben McKenzie
    • Ryan Atwood
    • (as Benjamin McKenzie)
    Mischa Barton
    Mischa Barton
    • Marissa Cooper
    Adam Brody
    Adam Brody
    • Seth Cohen
    Chris Carmack
    Chris Carmack
    • Luke Ward
    • (credit only)
    Melinda Clarke
    Melinda Clarke
    • Julie Cooper
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    Rachel Bilson
    Rachel Bilson
    • Summer Roberts
    Tate Donovan
    Tate Donovan
    • Jimmy Cooper
    • (credit only)
    Taylor Handley
    Taylor Handley
    • Oliver Trask
    Samaire Armstrong
    Samaire Armstrong
    • Anna Stern
    Amanda Righetti
    Amanda Righetti
    • Hailey Nichol
    Alaina Huffman
    Alaina Huffman
    • Yvette
    • (as Alaina Kalanj)
    Kimberly Oja
    • Taryn Baker
    • (as Kim Oja)
    Matt Phillips
    • Allan
    Heidi Van Horne
    Heidi Van Horne
    • Cameo
    Jesse Brune
    • Partier #1
    Tim Lucason
    Tim Lucason
    • Partier #2
    • Director
      • Michael Fresco
    • Writer
      • Josh Schwartz
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    • Trivia
      Although Hailey is the adult aunt to the teenage Seth, in reality, Amanda Righetti (who plays Hailey) was the teen at 19 when this show aired, while Adam Brody (who plays Seth) was the adult at 24.
    • Goofs
      Hailey locks Seth and Ryan in the pool house from the outside. Even if the knobs and deadbolts only used keys on both sides, Ryan should have a key since he sleeps in the pool house. Only having locks on the outside doesn't make sense for this reason either. Ryan wouldn't have a way to lock up when he goes to bed. Hailey also only locks one set of doors, and there are at least 2 sets of doors to get into the pool house.
    • Quotes

      Marissa Cooper: I love you.

      Ryan Atwood: Thank you.

      Marissa Cooper: You're welcome?

      [at the end of the episode]

      Ryan Atwood: I love you.

      Marissa Cooper: What?

      Ryan Atwood: I love you.

      Marissa Cooper: Thank you.

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      Featured in MsMojo: Top 10 Memorable New Year's Eve Kiss Scenes (2021)
    • Soundtracks
      We've Had Enough
      Written by Matt Skiba, Dan Andriano, and Derek Grant

      Performed by Alkaline Trio

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    • Release date
      • December 17, 2003 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • West Hollywood, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Hypnotic
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    • Runtime
      • 43m

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