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60 mins
8/5/2003
1.
Pilot
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A new life for Ryan Atwood, the Cohens and the Cooper families, and basically everyone else in the wealthy, picturesque, secretive, turbulent community of Orange County. Be prepared to meet spoiled rich kids and watch Ryan struggle to fit in with his new crowd...
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Director:
Doug Liman
Writer:
Josh Schwartz
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Guest starring:
Jen MacNeil, Camille Mana, Chris Carmack, Drew Fuller, Alison Simpson, Barry Wiggins, Bradley Stryker, Christine Romeo, Collin Stark, Josh Waters, Kimberly Stanphill, Larry Anderson, Marisa Theodore, Ron Del Barrio, Todd Sherry
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60 mins
8/12/2003
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The Model Home
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Faced with the prospect of life in a group home, Ryan decides to run away from Newport, but Seth and Marissa convince him to stay and hide in a vacant building project. Jimmy discusses his recent financial woes with Kirsten, and she offers a solution. After Luke witnesses a close encounter between Marissa and Ryan, he confronts Ryan and a fight breaks loose. Ryan's presence in Newport is exposed in a big way, and two arrests are made.
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Director:
Doug Liman
Writer:
Josh Schwartz
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Guest starring:
Adam Grimes, Josh Kloss, Dwight Hicks, Steven M. Gagnon, Carrie Armstrong
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60 mins
8/19/2003
3.
The Gamble
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Sandy comes to Ryan's rescue once again, after he has a difficult stay in Juvenile Hall. Seth makes Kirsten aware of his anger over Ryan's situation, and Kirsten makes a compromise. Ryan's mother, Dawn, makes a surprise visit to Newport, and things don't go quite as she and Ryan may have planned. The monetary secret involving Julie, Jimmy, Kirsten and Sandy comes to a head.
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Director:
Ian Toynton
Writer:
Jane Espenson
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Guest starring:
Jessyka Ellington, Francis Capra, Josh Kloss, Adam Grimes, Devin Mills, Kimberly Stanphill, Erica Toffel, Lisa K. Wyatt
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60 mins
8/26/2003
4.
The Debut
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It's time for the annual Cotillion ball. Cherished by many, hated by most, it's the time when Newport's finest young ladies enter society. More information about Jimmy's business trouble comes to light, and Kirsten's loan to Jimmy is not happy news for Sandy.
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Director:
Daniel Attias
Writer:
Josh Schwartz
/ Allan Heinberg
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Guest starring:
Christopher Cousins, Ruth Williamson, Adam Grimes, Barry Wiggins, Paul Witten, Laura Milby
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60 mins
9/2/2003
5.
The Outsider
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Ryan takes a job at the Crab Shack diner. A co-worker at the diner might mean bad news for the Newport kids. Ryan asks Marissa out on a date. Sandy attempts to help Jimmy sort out his life, and gives him some bad news. Julie reveals a long-held secret to Kirsten. Disaster strikes at another one of Holly's parties.
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Director:
Jesus Salvador Trevino
Writer:
Melissa Rosenberg
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Guest starring:
Paul Wesley, Kimberly Stanphill, Devin Mills, Robert Guthrie
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60 mins
9/9/2003
6.
The Girlfriend
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Kirsten's father, Caleb Nichol, comes for a visit along with his new girlfriend, Gabrielle. 24-year-old Grandma Nichol has arrived. Kirsten finds her job in jeopardy, while Sandy considers making a change. Much to Ryan's disappointment, Luke decides he wants a second chance with Marissa...but who will Marissa choose? Summer makes the moves on Seth, who wonders if her feelings are real.
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Director:
Steve Robman
Writer:
Josh Schwartz
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Guest starring:
Nichole Hiltz, Mark Heidelberger
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60 mins
9/16/2003
7.
The Escape
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The Newport kids plan an end-of-summer trip down to Tijuana, Mexico (aka "T.J."). Jimmy has plans of his own, which don't sit well with Marissa. Sandy gets a new job, which Kirsten can't understand. Summer, Seth, Ryan and Marissa find themselves in a strange place together. Jimmy takes it too far. Disaster strikes one of the O.C. kids.
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Director:
Sanford Bookstaver
Writer:
Josh Schwartz
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Guest starring:
Mary Castro
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60 mins
10/29/2003
8.
The Rescue
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Everyone is back home in Newport, and Marissa is recovering. Julie points her finger at Ryan and forbids him from seeing Marissa, who does not appreciate the help. Sandy starts his new job, but finds himself surprised by the case work. Kirsten finds herself surprised by Sandy's new co-worker. Ryan enrolls at his new school, with conditions. Julie gets an intervention, and Jimmy gets a new roommate.
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Director:
Michael Lange
Writer:
Melissa Rosenberg
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Guest starring:
April Grace
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60 mins
11/5/2003
9.
The Heights
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Back to school for the O.C. kids. No one really wants to be there, except for the gossips. Ryan doesn't feel like he fits in at his new school, and Luke doesn't make the situation any better. Sandy accepts a case at his new job, a case that will test his relationship with Kirsten and her father. Anna and Seth hatch a plan. Marissa chooses her man.
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Director:
Patrick Norris
Writer:
Erica Messer
/ Debra J. Fisher
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Guest starring:
Adam Vanderwielen, Keri Lynn Pratt, Eric Allan Kramer, Melissa Strom, Sarah Carroll
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60 mins
11/12/2003
10.
The Perfect Couple
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Couples are plentiful in 'The O.C.' It is a night of firsts. Now that they are free to love one another, Ryan and Marissa plan their first official date. Kirsten sees her father with a new woman, and fears Sandy has found a new woman of his own. Seth takes matters into his own hands with a girl, and is taken by another girl.
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Director:
Michael Fresco
Writer:
Allan Heinberg
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Guest starring:
Kelly McCracken, Josh Kloss
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60 mins
11/19/2003
11.
The Homecoming
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It's Thanksgiving time in ‘the O.C.' It's time for family reunions, and Ryan gets called home by his family. Is it because of the holiday, or is it for a favor? Marissa decides to go along for the ride, but ends up going down Ryan's bad-memory lane instead. Seth plays the player role, but not very well.
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Director:
Keith Samples
Writer:
Josh Schwartz
/ Brian Oh
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Guest starring:
Bradley Stryker, Gina Gallego, Demetrius Navarro, Santiago Douglas
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60 mins
11/26/2003
12.
The Secret
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Seth and Kirsten want to avoid facing the world after their respective displays at Thanksgiving. Sandy has some advice for Jimmy, which doesn't sit well with Julie. Ryan and Luke find themselves getting along after an O.C. loved-one comes out of the closet to face negative reactions.
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Director:
James Marshall
Writer:
Josh Schwartz
/ Allan Heinberg
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Guest starring:
Brian McNamara, Kevin West, Kate Rooger, Katherine Disque, Danielle Bisutti, Austin Dolan, Rand Holdren, J. J. Dashnaw, Ryan Bunora, Nick Bunora, Shane Haboucha
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60 mins
12/3/2003
13.
The Best Chrismukkah Ever
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Ryan, and the World, are officially introduced to the bi-religious holiday Chrismukkah, thanks to Seth. And Seth insists he has TWO Godly forces helping him as he plays TWO girls. Marissa has some 'discount shopping' to do, and finds herself in an embarrassing situation, or two, or three. Kirsten does something that could cost her more than just her job. Summer and Anna each have very special gifts for Seth, but which one will he like the most? And a new boy enters the Newport scene.
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Director:
Sanford Bookstaver
Writer:
Stephanie Savage
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Guest starring:
Pontenella Raffou, Mark Daniel Cade, Todd Sherry, Tom Schmid
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60 mins
12/17/2003
14.
The Countdown
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It's New Years and "love" is in the air. A sister returns home, and throws a party. Oliver casts his spell. Sandy and Kirsten find themselves in a rut, and out of their environment. Seth finally makes a decision between Summer and Anna. 2004 is born.
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Director:
Michael Fresco
Writer:
Josh Schwartz
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Guest starring:
Dita de Leon, Mike Wike, Michael Randall Lovan, Tim Lucason, Alaina Kalanj, Matt Phillips, Heidi Van Horne, Jesse Brune
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60 mins
1/7/2004
15.
The Third Wheel
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Hailey discovers she isn't as welcome as she might have thought. Perhaps the Cohen house is full? Luke makes some new friends, while Seth and Anna try to tell a friend about their decision. Rooney sings, a lot, and Oliver noses, a lot. Trouble brews.
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Director:
Sandy Smolan
Writer:
Melissa Rosenberg
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Guest starring:
Megan Linder, Craig Warner, Robert Schwartzman, Antonio Leon, Luke Bugenhagen, Rooney
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60 mins
1/14/2004
16.
The Links
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Oliver plans a trip for the gang, but things don't go as well as everyone might have hoped- except for Oliver of course. Summer really plants herself into "friendship" within Anna and Seth's relationship. Jimmy and Sandy decide to go into business together. Caleb and Julie return from Europe, and Hailey and Kirsten butt heads. Ryan finds himself in the cold.
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Director:
Michael Lange
Writer:
Erica Messer
/ Debra J. Fisher
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Guest starring:
Michael Reilly Burke
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60 mins
1/21/2004
17.
The Rivals
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Sandy and Jimmy have plans to sign papers for the Lighthouse... but is Jimmy ready? Oliver makes his plans official to Ryan, but Ryan just cannot catch a break from anyone and finds himself in an all too familiar position. Summer has a "big" new boyfriend... for a little while. And Julie gets a job.
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Director:
Ian Toynton
Writer:
Josh Schwartz
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Guest starring:
Joe Howard, Bret Harrison, Kevin West
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60 mins
2/11/2004
18.
The Truth
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Changes are happening within the couplehoods of the O.C.'ers. Lines seem to be blurred. Oliver reveals himself as he falls apart, but not before Ryan is completely left in the cold. Someone loses school, one loses work, two lose their partners, and one more loses it all.
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Director:
Rodman Flender
Writer:
Allan Heinberg
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Guest starring:
Jack Merrill, Debi M. Cox, Bryan Okes Fuller
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60 mins
2/18/2004
19.
The Heartbreak
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It's Valentine's Day in Newport, and everyone is preparing for the Valentine's singles benefit. Luke has a new crush, while Sandy gives Seth some sex advice. An old friend of Ryan's shows up in town, which forces Marissa to lay her feelings on the table. Seth and Summer take their relationship to another level.
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Director:
Lev L. Spiro
Writer:
Josh Schwartz
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Guest starring:
Sage Kirkpatrick
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60 mins
2/25/2004
20.
The Telenovela
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Ryan and Marissa begin their life together as "friends", but both discover that it might be harder to do than to say. Theresa drops into Newport for work, and another visit. Julie and Luke realize the meaning of "booty calls", and Seth and Summer make a declaration.
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Director:
Sanford Bookstaver
Writer:
Stephanie Savage
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Guest starring:
Richard Herd, Eric Balfour
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60 mins
3/3/2004
21.
The Goodbye Girl
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Anna announces that she is leaving Newport to go back to Pittsburgh, which leaves Seth feeling saddened and guilt-ridden. Legal troubles brew for Caleb and Kirsten while Sandy works to solve them. Luke and Julie's secret romance is getting harder to contain, and Theresa brings a bit of trouble from Chino to the O.C.
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Director:
Patrick Norris
Writer:
Josh Schwartz
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Guest starring:
Lamont Thompson, Eric Balfour, Katherine Disque, Danielle Bisutti, Phil Abrams
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60 mins
3/24/2004
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The L.A.
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When Summer and Marissa run into Grady Bridges, the star of Summer's favourite prime-time soap 'The Valley', he invites them to an LA party, and they accept. On the road trip to LA, Seth, Summer, Marissa, and Ryan run into Hailey, now working at a strip club. Jimmy and Sandy present their restaurant to Newport's finest and approach Caleb for some financial help.
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Director:
David Barrett (II)
Writer:
Josh Schwartz
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Guest starring:
Hans Raith, Stu 'Large' Riley, John David Conti, Colin Hanks, Paris Hilton, Al Sapienza, Marc Perkel, Steffany Huckaby
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60 mins
3/31/2004
23.
The Nana
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Nana Cohen comes to California for Passover with some sad news. Ryan searches for Marissa, who'd gone missing after learning Julie and Luke's secret, and he finds her in the most unlikely of places. Summer tries to impress Nana. Jimmy and Hailey take a step forward.
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Director:
Michael Lange
Writer:
Allan Heinberg
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Guest starring:
Cynthia Avila, Doug Ballard, Linda Lavin, Eric Balfour
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60 mins
4/14/2004
24.
The Proposal
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Jimmy and Sandy run into a roadblock in their effort to re-open the Balboa Lighthouse restaurant. Summer and Seth take it upon themselves to finally make Marissa feel more at home at Jimmy's. Everyone is shocked when Caleb makes a proposal, which sparks a near-fatal accident for Luke. Marissa, and Sandy and Jimmy each strike deals with Caleb. An old O.C. friend moves away.
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Director:
Helen Shaver
Writer:
Liz Friedman
/ Josh Schwartz
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Guest starring:
Brian McNamara, Doug Ballard
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60 mins
4/21/2004
25.
The Shower
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Everyone is still reacting to the surprise engagement of Julie and Caleb. Kirsten is shocked, and a little burdened to find she's been asked to be Julie's Maid of Honour. Kirsten and Marissa end up in charge of throwing Julie's wedding shower, and Marissa invites an unwanted guest. Theresa calls Sandy for help and tries to avoid Ryan. Jimmy and Hailey continue their romance, and Seth awkwardly meets Summer's father.
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Director:
Sandy Smolan
Writer:
J.J. Philbin
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Guest starring:
Holly Fields, Katherine Bisutti, Danielle Discle
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60 mins
4/28/2004
26.
The Strip
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It's Bachelor and Bachelorette party time for Caleb and Julie. Caleb and the boys head off to Las Vegas while Kirsten organizes an evening at the Cohen house for Julie, strippers included. Seth and Ryan get themselves into a tricky situation in Vegas while back home, Summer pines over lost love, and Marissa comforts Theresa. Jimmy and Sandy learn of Caleb's true motives. Julie and Hailey take a swim, while Theresa has some shocking news for Ryan and Marissa.
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Director:
James Marshall
Writer:
Allan Heinberg
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Guest starring:
David Rountree, Chris Showerman, Jerry Schumacher, Gwendoline Yeo, Natalie Blalock, Kristen Renton, Kevin Rankin
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60 mins
5/5/2004
27.
The Ties That Bind
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Julie and Caleb walk down the aisle, as Ryan and Theresa face a difficult decision regarding their pregnancy. Marissa moves into Caleb and Julie's new castle on the cliff, and Seth struggles to find himself when things around him seem to fall apart. Life in The O.C. comes full circle from one year before.
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Director:
Patrick Norris
Writer:
Josh Schwartz
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Guest starring:
Alison Hills, Holly Fields, Jem, Hamilton Mitchell, Jay Kenneth Johnson, Andrea Davis
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