The Escape (The O.C. episode)
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"The Escape" is the 7th episode of the FOX
television series, The O.C.
. The episode was written by Josh Schwartz
and was directed by Sanford Bookstaver
. It originally aired on Tuesday September 16, 2003.
is not sure that she wants to go, as she is increasingly concerned about her father, who is facing jail and is about to be divorced. Jimmy
insists that Marissa goes on her trip, as he has plans of his own. Kirsten
is helping him move out of the Cooper home and into his own apartment.
An old friend and colleague of Sandy
's, Rachel, has a job opportunity that has opened up at her firm, and is adamant that he take it. He resists at first, as he has always been the type to work for the underdog and not in a corporate law firm. Rachel and an upset Kirsten know that he will change his mind, however. For his part, Sandy wants to bring more balance to the financial aspect of his and Kirsten's relationship.
At yet another one of her parties, Holly makes further advances toward Luke
. Though he resists this time, she tells him that his renewed faith in his relationship with Marissa won't last long, and he'll come back to her.
After Summer
's ride to Tijuana falls through, Seth
offers her a ride. She reluctantly accepts and, after her father insists, convinces Marissa to go with them. Marissa does not know that Ryan
will be going with them.
On the way to Tijuana, Marissa and Ryan sit awkwardly in the backseat as Seth drives. Summer complains about Seth's car and driving skills. Her complaining causes a fight between Seth and Summer, which in turn causes Seth to drive off the road into a ditch. The car will take at least a day to repair, so the foursome check into a scuzzy motel for the night.
Back in Newport, Jimmy and Kirsten are setting up Jimmy's new apartment while Sandy is continually wooed by Rachel and her firm. After some candid conversation, Jimmy kisses Kirsten; she leaves, deeply uncomfortable.
Back at the dirty motel on the side of the road, Seth and Summer find themselves sharing a bed, while Marissa gets news of her parents' divorce. Ryan consoles her as they sleep on the couch. The next night they all finally arrive in Tijuana, but the fun ends before it begins after Marissa catches Luke and Holly making out. Devastated about her parents impending divorce and her boyfriend's unfaithfulness, Marissa wanders into a dark alley, drunk and reeling from an overdose of prescription drugs.
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 Josh Schwartz
Josh Schwartz
-Film school at USC:In 1995, Schwartz realized his boyhood dream of attending film school to study screen and television writing at the University of Southern California...
and was directed by Sanford Bookstaver
Sanford Bookstaver
Sanford Bookstaver is an American film/television director and television producer.-Early life:In 1995, Bookstaver graduated from the USC School of Cinema-Television...
. It originally aired on Tuesday September 16, 2003.
Guest stars
| Actor / actress | Character |
|---|---|
| Chris Carmack Chris Carmack James Christopher "Chris" Carmack is an American actor and former fashion model.-Early life:Carmack was born in Washington, D.C., and grew up in Derwood, Maryland. He has two siblings, a brother and sister. As a young boy, he enjoyed participating in all types of sports: baseball, basketball,... |
Luke Ward Luke Ward Luke Ward is a fictional character in the FOX television series The O.C., portrayed by Chris Carmack. At the beginning of the series, Luke was in a long-term relationship with Marissa Cooper. However, it was later revealed that Luke was cheating on Marissa with Holly Fischer. After seeing the two... |
| Rachel Bilson Rachel Bilson Rachel Sarah Bilson is an American actress. Bilson grew up in a California show business family, and made her television debut in 2003, subsequently becoming well known for playing Summer Roberts on the prime time drama series The O.C. Bilson made her film debut in the 2006 film The Last Kiss and... |
Summer Roberts 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... |
| Ashley Hartman Ashley Hartman Ashley Christina Hartman is an American actress and fashion model.-Early life:Hartman was born to Michele Knutsen and Kip Hartman in Orange County, California. When she was four years of age, her parents divorced and Hartman lived with Knutsen and her two sisters... |
Holly Fischer Holly Fischer Holly Fischer is a fictional character from the first and fourth season of the FOX series The O.C., played by Ashley Hartman.-Season One:Holly is introduced at the outset of the series as one of the best friends of Summer Roberts and Marissa Cooper.... |
| Bonnie Somerville Bonnie Somerville Bonnie Somerville is an American actress and singer. As an actress, she has had roles in a number of movies and television series, most notably NYPD Blue, Grosse Pointe, Friends, The O.C. and Cashmere Mafia.... |
Rachel Hoffman |
Plot
The Newport kids plan an end-of-summer trip down to Tijuana, Mexico. MarissaMarissa 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."...
is not sure that she wants to go, as she is increasingly concerned about her father, who is facing jail and is about to be divorced. Jimmy
Jimmy Cooper
Jimmy Cooper may refer to:*Quadrophenia, fictional Film Lead character from Quadrophenia*Jimmy Cooper , fictional TV character from The O.C.*Jimmy Cooper , Scottish hammered dulcimer player...
insists that Marissa goes on her trip, as he has plans of his own. 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...
is helping him move out of the Cooper home and into his own apartment.
An old friend and colleague of 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...
's, Rachel, has a job opportunity that has opened up at her firm, and is adamant that he take it. He resists at first, as he has always been the type to work for the underdog and not in a corporate law firm. Rachel and an upset Kirsten know that he will change his mind, however. For his part, Sandy wants to bring more balance to the financial aspect of his and Kirsten's relationship.
At yet another one of her parties, Holly makes further advances toward Luke
Luke Ward
Luke Ward is a fictional character in the FOX television series The O.C., portrayed by Chris Carmack. At the beginning of the series, Luke was in a long-term relationship with Marissa Cooper. However, it was later revealed that Luke was cheating on Marissa with Holly Fischer. After seeing the two...
. Though he resists this time, she tells him that his renewed faith in his relationship with Marissa won't last long, and he'll come back to her.
After 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...
's ride to Tijuana falls through, 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:...
offers her a ride. She reluctantly accepts and, after her father insists, convinces Marissa to go with them. Marissa does not know that Ryan
Ryan 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...
will be going with them.
On the way to Tijuana, Marissa and Ryan sit awkwardly in the backseat as Seth drives. Summer complains about Seth's car and driving skills. Her complaining causes a fight between Seth and Summer, which in turn causes Seth to drive off the road into a ditch. The car will take at least a day to repair, so the foursome check into a scuzzy motel for the night.
Back in Newport, Jimmy and Kirsten are setting up Jimmy's new apartment while Sandy is continually wooed by Rachel and her firm. After some candid conversation, Jimmy kisses Kirsten; she leaves, deeply uncomfortable.
Back at the dirty motel on the side of the road, Seth and Summer find themselves sharing a bed, while Marissa gets news of her parents' divorce. Ryan consoles her as they sleep on the couch. The next night they all finally arrive in Tijuana, but the fun ends before it begins after Marissa catches Luke and Holly making out. Devastated about her parents impending divorce and her boyfriend's unfaithfulness, Marissa wanders into a dark alley, drunk and reeling from an overdose of prescription drugs.
Music
- "Good Day" by LuceLuce (band)Luce is a rock band based in San Francisco, California. The band was founded in 2000 by lead singer Tom Luce and is made up of keyboardist/producer Adam Rossi, drummer Brian Zalewski, bassist Alex Cordrey and lead guitarist Dylan Brock....
- "A Movie Script Ending" by Death Cab for CutieDeath Cab for CutieDeath Cab for Cutie is an American alternative rock band formed in Bellingham, Washington in 1997. The band consists of Ben Gibbard , Chris Walla , Nick Harmer and Jason McGerr ....
- "Out of Control" by Chemical Brothers
- "Ritmo De Oro" by Los Cubaztecas
- "La Conga De Santiago" by Los Cubaztecas
- "Going Under (Evil Love and Insanity Dub remixed by Kruder & DorfmeisterKruder & DorfmeisterKruder & Dorfmeister, named after members Peter Kruder and Richard Dorfmeister, is an Austrian duo most known for their downtempo-dub remixes of pop, hip-hop and drum and bass songs.-Style:...
)" by Rockers Hi-FiRockers Hi-FiRockers Hi-Fi were an electronic dub/dance outfit formed in Birmingham, England in 1992 as Original Rockers. In 1994 they changed their name to Rockers Hi-Fi... - "Into Dust" by Mazzy StarMazzy StarMazzy Star is an American alternative rock band formed in Santa Monica, California, in 1989 from the group Opal, a collaboration of guitarist David Roback and bassist Kendra Smith...
External links
- Recap from Official Website
- Recap from Television Without Pity