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The O.C.
S2.E23
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The O.Sea

  • Episode aired May 12, 2005
  • TV-14
  • 43m
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Adam Brody and Rachel Bilson in The O.C. (2003)
ComedyDramaRomance

Seth and Zach squabble over who should take Summer to the prom and who will meet George Lucas for dinner over the publishing of the graphic novel. Meanwhile, Sandy takes drastic actions with... Read allSeth and Zach squabble over who should take Summer to the prom and who will meet George Lucas for dinner over the publishing of the graphic novel. Meanwhile, Sandy takes drastic actions with a recovering Kirsten. Ryan starts to piece together what happened between Trey and Mariss... Read allSeth and Zach squabble over who should take Summer to the prom and who will meet George Lucas for dinner over the publishing of the graphic novel. Meanwhile, Sandy takes drastic actions with a recovering Kirsten. Ryan starts to piece together what happened between Trey and Marissa, while at the same time, Ryan run into his old girlfriend Theresa. Also, Julie decides t... Read all

  • Director
    • Michael Lange
  • Writer
    • J.J. Philbin
  • Stars
    • Peter Gallagher
    • Kelly Rowan
    • Ben McKenzie
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.6/10
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    • Director
      • Michael Lange
    • Writer
      • J.J. Philbin
    • Stars
      • Peter Gallagher
      • Kelly Rowan
      • Ben McKenzie
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    Peter Gallagher
    Peter Gallagher
    • Sandy Cohen
    Kelly Rowan
    Kelly Rowan
    • Kirsten Cohen
    Ben McKenzie
    Ben McKenzie
    • Ryan Atwood
    Mischa Barton
    Mischa Barton
    • Marissa Cooper
    Adam Brody
    Adam Brody
    • Seth Cohen
    Melinda Clarke
    Melinda Clarke
    • Julie Cooper-Nichol
    Rachel Bilson
    Rachel Bilson
    • Summer Roberts
    Alan Dale
    Alan Dale
    • Caleb Nichol
    Michael Cassidy
    Michael Cassidy
    • Zach Stevens
    Marguerite Moreau
    Marguerite Moreau
    • Reed Carlson
    Logan Marshall-Green
    Logan Marshall-Green
    • Trey Atwood
    Nikki Griffin
    Nikki Griffin
    • Jess Sathers
    Matt McKenzie
    Matt McKenzie
    • Prom Announcer
    Cynthia Avila
    • Eva
    Navi Rawat
    Navi Rawat
    • Theresa Diaz
    Gilbert Glenn Brown
    Gilbert Glenn Brown
    • Officer Patrick
    George Lucas
    George Lucas
    • George Lucas
    Anthony Jennings
    Anthony Jennings
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    • Director
      • Michael Lange
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      • J.J. Philbin
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    • Trivia
      George Lucas: himself. Lucas did the show as his daughters were fans and also to feature the television premiere of the first teaser trailer for Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) during the commercial break.
    • Goofs
      Julie attempts to poison Caleb by opening up his Ambien sleeping pill capsules and pouring the contents into his margarita. The prescription sleep aid Ambien is only available in tablet form.
    • Quotes

      Summer: My dream involved a date. A hot guy in a tux with a carnation pinned to his lapel. Instead, I'm drawing straws between nerd boy and ass clown.

    • Connections
      Featured in MsMojo: Top 10 Best Seth & Summer Moments on The O.C. (2021)
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      Dirty Lives
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      • May 12, 2005 (United States)
    • Language
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