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The O.C./The Gamble
| The Gamble | |
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| Season 1, Episode 3 | |
| Airdate | August 19, 2003 |
| Production Number | 103 |
| Written by | Jane Espenson |
| Directed by | Ian Toynton |
| ← 1x02 The Model Home |
1x04 → The Debut |
| The O.C. — Season One | |
The Gamble is the third episode of the first season of The O.C., and the third episode overall.
Guest Stars: Rachel Bilson (Summer Roberts), Melinda Clarke (Julie Cooper), Kim Oja (Taryn) , Jessyka Ellington (Student (uncredited)), Daphne Ashbrook (Dawn Atwood), Francis Capra (Z), Josh Kloss (Saunders), Adam Grimes (Nordlund), Devin Mills (Karen), Kimberly Stanphill (Betty), Erica Toffel (Dealer), Lisa K. Wyatt (Customer)
Contents |
Plot Overview
Luck is in the house during a Vegas Night fundraiser: Seth becomes Summer's lucky charm and Marissa reconnects with Luke. In the aftermath of events involving Ryan's mom, Kirsten takes a chance and opens her home to the boy.
Ryan is in juvy after the events of last episode. But when Kirsten and Seth visit Ryan, Kirsten recognizes that she has to act fast or Ryan's safety may be at risk. Sandy tracks down Ryan's mother, Dawn, and invites her to an O.C. party. Nothing goes well.
Scenes
1 In lock-up (Credits)
2 Sprung
3 Marissa's blues
4 Vegas Night I
5 Vegas Night II
6 End Credits
Notes
Music
| Artist | Song | Scene | Mix |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooke | Wanna Be Happy | Marrissa's stereo while Summer is trying on clothes and Seth visits | — |
| James Horner | Sing Sing Sing (With a Swing) | Casino night background music | — |
| Turin Brakes | Rain City | Ryan mom's leaves | — |
Arc Advancement
Happenings
Characters
- Ryan: Becomes a permanent member of the Cohen family
- Dawn: Leaves Ryan's life (and the show)
- Kirsten and Sandy: Sandy finds out about the loan and is upset with Kirsten.
Referbacks
Trivia
The Show
- Ryan refers to the "'numbered streets'". This is the affordable part of Newport Beach. Theresa says in a later episode that she will get a place there, and Alex makes reference to it in the second season.
Behind the Scenes
Allusions and References
- Kirsten: I know I am not the perfect Carol Brady mom.
Carol Brady was the mother in the TV show 'The Brady Bunch'. The Brady Bunch was seen as the perfect family. - Seth reads an issue of Superman at the kitchen table.
Memorable Moments
- Sandy confronts Julie at the coffee shop and eats some of her muffin
Quotes
- Ryan: I used to want to be an architect.
Kirsten: And what do you want to be now?
Ryan: 17
Kirsten: Me too
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