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The O.C./The Debut
| The Debut | |
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| Season 1, Episode 4 | |
| Airdate | August 26, 2003 |
| Production Number | 104 |
| Written by | Josh Schwartz Allan Heinberg |
| Directed by | Daniel Attias |
| ← 1x03 The Gamble |
1x05 → The Outsider |
| The O.C. — Season One | |
The Debut is the fourth episode of the first season of The O.C., and the fourth episode overall.
Guest stars: Shailene Woodley (Kaitlin Cooper), Rachel Bilson (Summer Roberts), Melinda Clarke (Julie Cooper), Ashley Hartman (Holly Fischer), Samaire Armstrong (Anna Stern), Christopher Cousins (Greg Fischer), Ruth Williamson (Peggy), Adam Grimes (Nordlund), Barry Wiggins (Steve (S.E.C.)), Paul Witten (Fashion Coordinator), Laura Milby (Cashier)
Contents |
Plot Overview
Ryan promised to stay out of trouble. But trouble finds him as he, Seth, Marissa and others take part in one of the biggest events on the Newport social calendar: the Debutantes Ball.
It's cotillion time in the O.C. and it's making everyone miserable. Relationships are strained all around the board, and Jimmy has to pay the piper.
Scenes
1 Legal guardians (Credits)
2 White Knights.
3 Shall we dance?
4 Late arrivals.
5 Presentation of the debs.
6 End Credits.
Notes
Music
| Artist | Song | Scene | Mix |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liz Phair | Why Can't I | Plays quietly as Summer tells Marissa she intends to take Ryan to cotillion | — |
| Leona Naess | Lazy Days | Ryan drops by Marissa's place | — |
| Brassy | Play Some D | Holly's party | — |
| The Smashing Pumpkin | To Sheila | Ryan comforts Marissa after her father gets punched | — |
Arc Advancement
Happenings
- Ryan officially becomes part of the Cohen family
Characters
- Seth and Anna: They meet
Referbacks
Trivia
The Show
- Anna's first appearance
- Summer asks Seth not to talk while they dance. She says the same thing in 2x05 - The SnO.C.
- Ryan and Seth are playing a video game at the beginning of the show. That game is War of the Monsters
- Seth is reading Superman in the pool house
- Ryan and Sandy play Dynasty Warriors in lieu of going to cotillion.
Behind the Scenes
Allusions and References
- Julie talks about being a size 0 after she is done with the zone.
Memorable Moments
- Seth's little "no dance" when he rejects Summer
Quotes
- Anna: Wait, are you the kid from Chino who steals cars and sets people's houses on fire?
Ryan: (silence)
Anna: So you're saying I'm making my debut into society with Newport's most wanted?
Ryan: Is that going to be a problem?
Anna: I can't wait.
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