The Brothers Grim
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The Brothers Grim is the 44th episode of the FOX
television series, The O.C.
The episode was written by J. J. Philbin
and was directed by Michael Lange
. It originally aired on Thursday March 24, 2005. The name of the episode is a reference to the Brothers Grimm
.
brother Trey
is released from jail, Sandy
and Ryan invite him to stay at the Cohens' house for a few days until he gets his life in order, despite Ryan's initial reluctance to the idea. When Ryan, Trey and Marissa
go shopping for new clothes for Trey, a security guard is suspicious of Trey's rugged appearance and asks to check his bags for a stolen watch. This suspicion is proven false but not before Trey gets upset and causes a scene at the store. Later, back at the Cohens' house, Ryan sees the watch lying on Trey’s bed and accuses Trey of stealing it. Trey had in fact purchased the watch as a gift for Ryan and, after showing Ryan the receipt, angrily leaves the Cohens' house promising never to return. That night, Ryan and Marissa find Trey at a bar in Chino
where Ryan apologizes and tries to persuade him to return to the Cohens' house. Trey refuses but changes his mind after him and Ryan get into a fight with a guy who flirts aggressively with Marissa. The three of them return to Newport
together.
Zach
returns from Italy
in surprisingly good spirits which, given the events surrounding his departure to Italy, puzzles Summer
. When Summer finds out from Seth
that Zach met an attractive Italian girl named Francesca with whom he is now in a long-distance relationship, Summer is somewhat upset that Zach was able to move on so easily from her. Zach's mother later reveals to Summer that Francesca does not exist; rather, Zach was miserable the entire trip. When Summer confronts Zach with this information, Zach admits that he lied in order to avoid the awkwardness which would otherwise have existed between him, Summer and Seth. Summer accepts his good intentions and they agree to remain friends.
While preparing for the launch party for Newport Living magazine, Julie
accuses Kirsten
of being attracted to their editor, Carter. Kirsten denies the claim but her demeanor suggests otherwise. Later that night at the launch party, Carter, who is also suspicious of Kirsten's behavior, confronts Kirsten and apologizes if the great deal of time they have been spending together has resulted in a romantic attraction. Kirsten is speechless.
Julie tells Kirsten about the pornography tape debacle and that she needs $500,000 to pay off Lance. When Julie follows Kirsten's advice and tells Caleb
, he agrees to pay Lance with his own money. Caleb personally visits Lance and exchanges the money in return for what Lances claims to be the only remaining tape; however, right after the exchange happens, two thugs who work for Caleb enter the room and force Lance to return the money to Caleb. Caleb also reveals that he had always known about the tape – he had hired private investigators to do a complete background check on Julie before he married her, and had planned accordingly for the day when someone might extort her. Later, at the launch party for Newport Living magazine, Julie and Carter inform the crowd that they will play a promotional video on a large screen. When the video begins, Julie's pornography tape is played instead, much to Julie's shock and embarrassment. Lance, working as a server at the party, had somehow managed to switch the tapes beforehand, revealing that the tape he gave to Caleb was not the last remaining copy.
Fox Broadcasting Company
Fox Broadcasting Company, commonly referred to as Fox Network or simply Fox , is an American commercial broadcasting television network owned by Fox Entertainment Group, part of Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation. Launched on October 9, 1986, Fox was the highest-rated broadcast network in the...
television series, The O.C.
The O.C.
The O.C. is an American teen drama television series that originally aired on the Fox television network in the United States from August 5, 2003, to February 21, 2007, running a total of four seasons...
The episode was written by J. J. Philbin
J. J. Philbin
Jennifer Joy "J. J." Philbin is an American television producer and writer best known for her work on the drama series The O.C. and as the daughter of television star Regis Philbin and his wife Joy Philbin.-Career:...
and was directed by Michael Lange
Michael Lange
Michael Lange is an American television director and record producer.-Early life:Born and raised just outside New York City, in Mamaroneck, New York and attending Mamaroneck High School where he was heavily involved in music and a bit in drama, Michael Lange first developed a taste for drama in...
. It originally aired on Thursday March 24, 2005. The name of the episode is a reference to the Brothers Grimm
Brothers Grimm
The Brothers Grimm , Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm Grimm , were German academics, linguists, cultural researchers, and authors who collected folklore and published several collections of it as Grimm's Fairy Tales, which became very popular...
.
Guest starring
| Actor / actress | Character |
|---|---|
| Michael Cassidy Michael Cassidy (actor) Michael Cassidy is an American film and television actor. He attended La Salle High School in Milwaukie, Oregon and graduated from the Two-Year Conservatory program at The New Actors Workshop in New York City in 2003.... |
Zach Stevens Zach Stevens Zach Stevens is a fictional character in the second season of The O.C., portrayed by Michael Cassidy.-Conception:Creator Josh Schwartz described Zach as someone "who's sort of the WASP Seth, a.k.a. the anti-Cohen, and a formidable potential opponent for Seth"-Season 2:Zach joined Seth's fledgling... |
| Logan Marshall-Green Logan Marshall-Green Logan Marshall-Green is an American actor best known for his roles in Dark Blue, The O.C., 24, and Traveler.-Early life:... |
Trey Atwood Trey Atwood Trey Atwood is a fictional character on the FOX television series The O.C., first portrayed by Bradley Stryker during season one and then by Logan Marshall-Green from season two onward... |
| Johnny Messner | Lance Baldwin |
| Bill Campbell Billy Campbell William Oliver "Billy" Campbell is an American film and television actor. In television, he is best known for his roles as Rick Sammler on Once and Again, as Det. Joey Indelli on Crime Story, as Jordan Collier on The 4400, and as Dr. Jon Fielding on the Tales of the City Miniseries... |
Carter Buckley |
Plot
When Ryan'sRyan Atwood
Ryan Francis Atwood is a fictional character on the FOX television series The O.C., portrayed by Benjamin McKenzie. A troubled teenager from Chino, California, he is considered the protagonist of the show, beginning as an outcast and is brought to a lifestyle of luxury by the Cohen family and is...
brother Trey
Trey Atwood
Trey Atwood is a fictional character on the FOX television series The O.C., first portrayed by Bradley Stryker during season one and then by Logan Marshall-Green from season two onward...
is released from jail, Sandy
Sandy Cohen
Sanford "Sandy" Cohen is a fictional character on the FOX series The O.C., portrayed by Peter Gallagher.Sandy, a lawyer, raconteur, and son of Sophie Cohen, is married to Kirsten Cohen. Their eldest child, Seth, is something of a social misfit. Sandy's father left his mother when he was young and...
and Ryan invite him to stay at the Cohens' house for a few days until he gets his life in order, despite Ryan's initial reluctance to the idea. When Ryan, Trey and Marissa
Marissa Cooper
Marissa Cooper is a fictional character on the FOX television series The O.C., portrayed by Mischa Barton. Marissa was among the original "core four" characters on The O.C. until her death in the season three finale, "The Graduates."...
go shopping for new clothes for Trey, a security guard is suspicious of Trey's rugged appearance and asks to check his bags for a stolen watch. This suspicion is proven false but not before Trey gets upset and causes a scene at the store. Later, back at the Cohens' house, Ryan sees the watch lying on Trey’s bed and accuses Trey of stealing it. Trey had in fact purchased the watch as a gift for Ryan and, after showing Ryan the receipt, angrily leaves the Cohens' house promising never to return. That night, Ryan and Marissa find Trey at a bar in Chino
Chino
Chino is a Spanish proper word for "Chinese", also used informally to refer to people with Asian features who may not be actually Asian. Chino, in Spanish can colloquially refer to curly hair....
where Ryan apologizes and tries to persuade him to return to the Cohens' house. Trey refuses but changes his mind after him and Ryan get into a fight with a guy who flirts aggressively with Marissa. The three of them return to Newport
Newport
Newport is a city and unitary authority area in Wales. Standing on the banks of the River Usk, it is located about east of Cardiff and is the largest urban area within the historic county boundaries of Monmouthshire and the preserved county of Gwent...
together.
Zach
Zach Stevens
Zach Stevens is a fictional character in the second season of The O.C., portrayed by Michael Cassidy.-Conception:Creator Josh Schwartz described Zach as someone "who's sort of the WASP Seth, a.k.a. the anti-Cohen, and a formidable potential opponent for Seth"-Season 2:Zach joined Seth's fledgling...
returns from Italy
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
in surprisingly good spirits which, given the events surrounding his departure to Italy, puzzles Summer
Summer Roberts
Summer Roberts is a fictional character on the FOX television series The O.C., portrayed by Rachel Bilson.-Background:Summer Roberts grew up in Newport Beach, California, with her wealthy father, Dr. Neil Roberts...
. When Summer finds out from Seth
Seth Cohen
Seth Ezekiel Cohen is a fictional character on the FOX television series The O.C., portrayed by Adam Brody. Seth was one of the "core four" characters on The O.C. alongside Ryan Atwood, Marissa Cooper, and Summer Roberts.-Background:...
that Zach met an attractive Italian girl named Francesca with whom he is now in a long-distance relationship, Summer is somewhat upset that Zach was able to move on so easily from her. Zach's mother later reveals to Summer that Francesca does not exist; rather, Zach was miserable the entire trip. When Summer confronts Zach with this information, Zach admits that he lied in order to avoid the awkwardness which would otherwise have existed between him, Summer and Seth. Summer accepts his good intentions and they agree to remain friends.
While preparing for the launch party for Newport Living magazine, Julie
Julie Cooper
Julie Cooper is a fictional character on the FOX television series The O.C., portrayed by Melinda Clarke.-Background:...
accuses Kirsten
Kirsten Cohen
Kirsten Cohen is a fictional character on the FOX television series The O.C., portrayed by Kelly Rowan. Kirsten is the wife of Sandy Cohen, mother to Seth Cohen, and the adoptive mother of Ryan Atwood...
of being attracted to their editor, Carter. Kirsten denies the claim but her demeanor suggests otherwise. Later that night at the launch party, Carter, who is also suspicious of Kirsten's behavior, confronts Kirsten and apologizes if the great deal of time they have been spending together has resulted in a romantic attraction. Kirsten is speechless.
Julie tells Kirsten about the pornography tape debacle and that she needs $500,000 to pay off Lance. When Julie follows Kirsten's advice and tells Caleb
Caleb Nichol
Caleb Nichol is a fictional character on the FOX television series The O.C., portrayed by Alan Dale during the show's first and second seasons...
, he agrees to pay Lance with his own money. Caleb personally visits Lance and exchanges the money in return for what Lances claims to be the only remaining tape; however, right after the exchange happens, two thugs who work for Caleb enter the room and force Lance to return the money to Caleb. Caleb also reveals that he had always known about the tape – he had hired private investigators to do a complete background check on Julie before he married her, and had planned accordingly for the day when someone might extort her. Later, at the launch party for Newport Living magazine, Julie and Carter inform the crowd that they will play a promotional video on a large screen. When the video begins, Julie's pornography tape is played instead, much to Julie's shock and embarrassment. Lance, working as a server at the party, had somehow managed to switch the tapes beforehand, revealing that the tape he gave to Caleb was not the last remaining copy.
Music
- "I Only Want YouPeace, Love, Death MetalPeace, Love, Death Metal is the debut album by Eagles of Death Metal released on March 23, 2004.-Making of the album:Eagles of Death Metal is a garage rock band fronted by Jesse "The Devil" Hughes. The album was recorded primarily by Jesse Hughes Peace, Love, Death Metal is the debut album by...
" by Eagles of Death MetalEagles of Death MetalEagles of Death Metal is an American rock band from Palm Desert, California, formed in 1998 by Jesse Hughes and Josh Homme. Despite their band name, Eagles of Death Metal are not a death metal band. Hughes stated that a friend was introducing Josh Homme to the death metal genre... - "Like You Like An ArsonistParis, Texas (band)Paris, Texas is a punk rock band signed to New Line Records. They were formed at 112 S. Hancock, Madison, Wisconsin in December 1997 by their barefooted bassist, Matt Tennessen.According to CMJ New Music Magazine:-Discography:...
" by Paris, TexasParis, Texas (band)Paris, Texas is a punk rock band signed to New Line Records. They were formed at 112 S. Hancock, Madison, Wisconsin in December 1997 by their barefooted bassist, Matt Tennessen.According to CMJ New Music Magazine:-Discography:... - "Too Much Love" by LCD SoundsystemLCD SoundsystemLCD Soundsystem was a prominent American dance-punk band from New York City. It was fronted by American singer-songwriter and producer James Murphy, co-founder of record label DFA Records...
- "Saturday NightEmployment (album)Employment is the debut album by English indie rock band Kaiser Chiefs, released in March 2005 on B-Unique Records. Employment takes its inspirations from the Britpop and New Wave movements, 70s'-era punk rock and Beach Boys-esque West Coast music...
" by Kaiser ChiefsKaiser ChiefsKaiser Chiefs are an English indie rock band from Leeds who formed in 1996. They were named after the South African football club Kaizer Chiefs.... - "Reason Is TreasonKasabian (album)Kasabian is the debut album by the British indie rock group Kasabian, released in September 2004 through BMG Records subsidiaries Arista Records and RCA Records. The album spawned four singles and rose to fourth place on the UK Album Chart....
" by Kasabian - "Call Me" by Arthur YoriaArthur YoriaArthur Yoria is a musician based in Houston, Texas.Born in Chicago, Yoria started to play guitar very late while he was attending the University of Houston. After stints in the Houston based bands, The Jeepneys and Lavendula, Arthur decided to set out on his own and released a 4-song, self-titled...
- "Artists are Boring" by The Kingdom Flying Club
Trivia
- From this episode forward, Logan Marshall-GreenLogan Marshall-GreenLogan Marshall-Green is an American actor best known for his roles in Dark Blue, The O.C., 24, and Traveler.-Early life:...
took over the role of Trey Atwood. Bradley StrykerBradley StrykerBradley Stryker is an American actor, who performed the character Trey Atwood on the FOX series The O.C.....
portrayed Trey in Season One. - The episode attracted 8.6 million viewers in the US Nielsen ratings.
- When the man in the Chino Bar hits on Marissa, it is a call back from when the man in juvie hits on Kirsten
- Steven Spielberg said after watching this episode that "I thought that 'Jaws' encouraged the killing of innocent marine life, but now that I've seen this even I want to kill a few rich snooty kids from Orange County."
- When Kirsten and Carter are going over the video for the opening of Newport Living, the video is a replica of the opening credits of The O.C.
- When Marissa and Ryan were in the store to help Trey shop for clothes, she picks up a Ben Sherman hat and says 'this has you written all over it' to Ryan, this is a reference to Mckenzie's real name.