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The O.C.
S1.E16
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  • Episode aired Jan 14, 2004
  • TV-PG
  • 43m
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Mischa Barton and Taylor Handley in The O.C. (2003)
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He says he's a friend. But who can believe a word Oliver says? During a group getaway in Palm Springs, Ryan is sure he's wise to Oliver's game. Marissa is just as sure Oliver is a friend who... Read allHe says he's a friend. But who can believe a word Oliver says? During a group getaway in Palm Springs, Ryan is sure he's wise to Oliver's game. Marissa is just as sure Oliver is a friend who needs help.He says he's a friend. But who can believe a word Oliver says? During a group getaway in Palm Springs, Ryan is sure he's wise to Oliver's game. Marissa is just as sure Oliver is a friend who needs help.

  • Director
    • Michael Lange
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    • Debra J. Fisher
    • Erica Messer
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    • Peter Gallagher
    • Kelly Rowan
    • Ben McKenzie
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    • Director
      • Michael Lange
    • Writers
      • Debra J. Fisher
      • Erica Messer
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      • Peter Gallagher
      • Kelly Rowan
      • Ben McKenzie
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    • Kirsten Cohen
    Ben McKenzie
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    • Ryan Atwood
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    Mischa Barton
    Mischa Barton
    • Marissa Cooper
    Adam Brody
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    • Seth Cohen
    Chris Carmack
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    • Luke Ward
    Melinda Clarke
    Melinda Clarke
    • Julie Cooper
    Rachel Bilson
    Rachel Bilson
    • Summer Roberts
    Tate Donovan
    Tate Donovan
    • Jimmy Cooper
    Samaire Armstrong
    Samaire Armstrong
    • Anna Stern
    Alan Dale
    Alan Dale
    • Caleb Nichol
    Taylor Handley
    Taylor Handley
    • Oliver Trask
    Amanda Righetti
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    • Hailey Nichol
    Michael Reilly Burke
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      • Erica Messer
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    • Trivia
      Summer says that maybe she'll put a dead frog in Seth's X-Men underoos. This is a reference to the fact that in real life Adam Brody put a dead frog in one Rachel Bilson's gift box (it was her birthday) from when they were filming "The Heights". It was from the dissecting scene, and she didn't find it until later on that day.
    • Goofs
      When Anna and Seth lie in bed talking about being old, Anna holds a piece of wooden puzzle, and the puzzle itself is between them, not so tall and finished. However, when Summer enters the room and ruins the puzzle with her bag, it appears that it's perfectly and absolutely finished, and much taller than the previous scene (before Summer comes).
    • Quotes

      Kirsten: [offering Hailey a muffin] Pumpkin muffin?

      Sandy: Yes, darling?

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      Away From Me
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    • Release date
      • January 14, 2004 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Huntington Beach, California, USA
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