The Rescue (The O.C. episode)
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"The Rescue" is the 8th episode of the FOX
television series, The O.C.
. The episode was written by Melissa Rosenberg
and was directed by Michael Lange
. It originally aired on Wednesday October 29, 2003.
Jimmy is sitting with Marissa in the hospital when the Cohens arrive. Jimmy tells them she just fell asleep, but she's awake and aware. He tells them if Marissa wasn't airlifted out of Mexico, she might have died. Julie enters; she is quite upset to see the Cohens there, particularly Ryan.
The Cohens leave and Julie comes out into the hall, asking to speak to Ryan. She says that since he's arrived, Marissa has been a wreck. He's stolen a car, burned down a house and now almost killed Marissa. Ryan says despite his past, he would never hurt Marissa. Julie says he'll never have that chance, because if he goes near her again, she'll have him thrown back in juvenile hall where he belongs.
Later, Seth, Ryan and Kirsten are at Seth's school, Harbor Prep. Seth is confused that Julie is mad at Ryan instead of Luke. Ryan did not tell her it was Luke's fault. Ryan registers for high school.
At work, Rachel is showing Sandy the way things work at the new law firm. He'll have a whole staff working for him now. Sandy and Ryan are similarly overwhelmed by their posh new environments.
Ryan is nervous about his classes. Sandy feels as if he has sold out. He gets a glimpse at his first case files and realizes that he is no longer helping those in need. Back at school, the dean, Dr. Kim, is less than impressed by Ryan's record. Dr. Kim wonders if Ryan is adequately prepared for Harbor Prep. Kirsten wonders if the dean fears the pressure from the parents that do not want Ryan around. Ryan defends himself and asks for a shot. Dr. Kim says if he can pass a placement exam, he could be in.
Seth and Summer see each other on a patio. They commiserate about Marissa with some slight awkwardness. Some kids walk by, confused by why Summer is talking to Seth, bringing him back to reality. Because they are back in school, the old status quo returns.
Jimmy and Julie keep vigil in the hospital. She chides him for calling the Cohens this morning and blames him for letting Marissa slip off to Tijuana and also for destroying the family with his business problems, revealing that she is asking for full custody. Jimmy vows to fight her on that point. Unbeknownst to them, Marissa was awake and listening to the whole thing. Her parents leave and Marissa pulls out her cell.
At home, Seth helps Ryan prep for his test. He needs Ryan to pass because he needs him at school with him. Seth can't comprehend why cheerleaders walking past their table means the Summer/Seth summer memories are wiped away. The phone rings. It's Marissa calling, asking to see Ryan. He goes to see her.
At the hospital, Julie is talking about moving to San Diego so Marissa can see a psychiatrist there.
Seth is lounging in his bedroom when Summer drops by for a visit. She says Marissa called her about Julie's plans. Summer wants Ryan to help save Marissa. At work, Rachel tells Sandy that he should not have scheduled court dates for five of his first six cases, instead settling them.
Ryan is taking his exam when Summer and Seth barge in looking for his help. Dr. Kim immediately comes in and kicks them out. Ryan goes to follow, but Dr. Kim threatens that if he walks away from the test, he's walking away from the school. He says it probably wouldn't have worked out anyway and takes off.
Marissa is being examined by Dr. Burk. Marissa tells the doctor that her mom would rather have her shipped off to an institution than deal with these problems at home. Dr. Burk asks to hear what's really going on with Marissa and her mom. Summer, wearing her volunteer candy striper uniform, sneaks Ryan and Seth through the hospital. Dr. Burk meets with Jimmy and Julie and advises some group therapy, either at the institute or here at the hospital each week. Julie thinks institute, Jimmy thinks she should stay in Newport. They each threaten to call their lawyer. Julie excuses herself to go talk to Marissa, but instead intercepts Dr. Burk. Julie tells her that she and Jimmy have discussed it, and the institute is the way to go. She can drive her down tonight.
Julie then tells Marissa that Dr. Burk agrees the institute is the way to go. She also tells her Jimmy agrees. Marissa doesn't make a fuss. Because when Julie leaves Ryan pops out of the bathroom with Summer's nurse uniform. In the hall, Summer and Seth see Julie and Dr. Burk heading toward Marissa's room. Summer runs interference while Seth runs to tip off Ryan and Marissa.
The four walk down the boardwalk trying to come up with a plan. Ryan offers to stay away if this will end all of the issues with Julie, but Marissa says no.
Julie comes over to the Cohens'. Sandy and Ryan want to talk to her. Julie wants nothing to do with it. Ryan tells her that what Julie wants and what Marissa wants are two different things. Marissa doesn't want to go to San Diego and she doesn't want to live with Julie. Marissa emerges from the hall and says she wants to stay in Newport. Julie says this isn't over and leaves.
That night, Sandy advises Ryan to ask Dr. Kim for another shot. The next day, he passes his test and gains enrollment in the Harbor School.
Fox Broadcasting Company
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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 Melissa Rosenberg
Melissa Rosenberg
Melissa Anne Rosenberg is an American screenwriter. She has worked in both film and television and has been nominated for two Emmy Awards, and two Writers Guild of America Awards. She won a Peabody Award...
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 Wednesday October 29, 2003.
Guest starring
| Actor / actress | Character |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Melinda Clarke Melinda Clarke Melinda Patrice Clarke is an American actress who has primarily worked in television. Clarke is best known for playing Faith Taylor on the daytime drama Days of our Lives, the manipulative and cunning Julie Cooper-Nichol on The O.C., and the professional dominatrix Lady Heather on CSI... |
Julie Cooper Julie Cooper Julie Cooper is a fictional character on the FOX television series The O.C., portrayed by Melinda Clarke.-Background:... |
| 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... |
| Rosalind Chao Rosalind Chao Rosalind Chao is a Chinese American actress. Chao's most prolific roles have been as a star of CBS' AfterMASH portraying South Korean refugee Soon-Lee Klinger for both seasons, and the recurring character Keiko O'Brien with 27 appearances on the syndicated science fiction series Star Trek: The... |
Dr. Kim |
| April Grace April Grace April Grace is an SAG Award-nominated American actress.In the early 1990s, Grace landed a recurring role as the transporter chief on Star Trek: The Next Generation. Interspersing acclaimed and award-winning stage work in Los Angeles with her film and TV roles, the actress slowly rose from bit parts... |
Dr. Burke |
Plot
Ryan and Seth sit in the kitchen in the middle of the night with Sandy and Kirsten. The mood is tense. The phone rings, and the Cohens go to the hospital.Jimmy is sitting with Marissa in the hospital when the Cohens arrive. Jimmy tells them she just fell asleep, but she's awake and aware. He tells them if Marissa wasn't airlifted out of Mexico, she might have died. Julie enters; she is quite upset to see the Cohens there, particularly Ryan.
The Cohens leave and Julie comes out into the hall, asking to speak to Ryan. She says that since he's arrived, Marissa has been a wreck. He's stolen a car, burned down a house and now almost killed Marissa. Ryan says despite his past, he would never hurt Marissa. Julie says he'll never have that chance, because if he goes near her again, she'll have him thrown back in juvenile hall where he belongs.
Later, Seth, Ryan and Kirsten are at Seth's school, Harbor Prep. Seth is confused that Julie is mad at Ryan instead of Luke. Ryan did not tell her it was Luke's fault. Ryan registers for high school.
At work, Rachel is showing Sandy the way things work at the new law firm. He'll have a whole staff working for him now. Sandy and Ryan are similarly overwhelmed by their posh new environments.
Ryan is nervous about his classes. Sandy feels as if he has sold out. He gets a glimpse at his first case files and realizes that he is no longer helping those in need. Back at school, the dean, Dr. Kim, is less than impressed by Ryan's record. Dr. Kim wonders if Ryan is adequately prepared for Harbor Prep. Kirsten wonders if the dean fears the pressure from the parents that do not want Ryan around. Ryan defends himself and asks for a shot. Dr. Kim says if he can pass a placement exam, he could be in.
Seth and Summer see each other on a patio. They commiserate about Marissa with some slight awkwardness. Some kids walk by, confused by why Summer is talking to Seth, bringing him back to reality. Because they are back in school, the old status quo returns.
Jimmy and Julie keep vigil in the hospital. She chides him for calling the Cohens this morning and blames him for letting Marissa slip off to Tijuana and also for destroying the family with his business problems, revealing that she is asking for full custody. Jimmy vows to fight her on that point. Unbeknownst to them, Marissa was awake and listening to the whole thing. Her parents leave and Marissa pulls out her cell.
At home, Seth helps Ryan prep for his test. He needs Ryan to pass because he needs him at school with him. Seth can't comprehend why cheerleaders walking past their table means the Summer/Seth summer memories are wiped away. The phone rings. It's Marissa calling, asking to see Ryan. He goes to see her.
At the hospital, Julie is talking about moving to San Diego so Marissa can see a psychiatrist there.
Seth is lounging in his bedroom when Summer drops by for a visit. She says Marissa called her about Julie's plans. Summer wants Ryan to help save Marissa. At work, Rachel tells Sandy that he should not have scheduled court dates for five of his first six cases, instead settling them.
Ryan is taking his exam when Summer and Seth barge in looking for his help. Dr. Kim immediately comes in and kicks them out. Ryan goes to follow, but Dr. Kim threatens that if he walks away from the test, he's walking away from the school. He says it probably wouldn't have worked out anyway and takes off.
Marissa is being examined by Dr. Burk. Marissa tells the doctor that her mom would rather have her shipped off to an institution than deal with these problems at home. Dr. Burk asks to hear what's really going on with Marissa and her mom. Summer, wearing her volunteer candy striper uniform, sneaks Ryan and Seth through the hospital. Dr. Burk meets with Jimmy and Julie and advises some group therapy, either at the institute or here at the hospital each week. Julie thinks institute, Jimmy thinks she should stay in Newport. They each threaten to call their lawyer. Julie excuses herself to go talk to Marissa, but instead intercepts Dr. Burk. Julie tells her that she and Jimmy have discussed it, and the institute is the way to go. She can drive her down tonight.
Julie then tells Marissa that Dr. Burk agrees the institute is the way to go. She also tells her Jimmy agrees. Marissa doesn't make a fuss. Because when Julie leaves Ryan pops out of the bathroom with Summer's nurse uniform. In the hall, Summer and Seth see Julie and Dr. Burk heading toward Marissa's room. Summer runs interference while Seth runs to tip off Ryan and Marissa.
The four walk down the boardwalk trying to come up with a plan. Ryan offers to stay away if this will end all of the issues with Julie, but Marissa says no.
Julie comes over to the Cohens'. Sandy and Ryan want to talk to her. Julie wants nothing to do with it. Ryan tells her that what Julie wants and what Marissa wants are two different things. Marissa doesn't want to go to San Diego and she doesn't want to live with Julie. Marissa emerges from the hall and says she wants to stay in Newport. Julie says this isn't over and leaves.
That night, Sandy advises Ryan to ask Dr. Kim for another shot. The next day, he passes his test and gains enrollment in the Harbor School.
Music
- "Keep It TogetherKeep It Together (album)Keep It Together is an album by the band Guster released in June 2003. The album was recorded from 2001 to 2003 in Bearsville, New York, New York City, Burbank, California, and Shokan, New York. This is the first album by Guster that features Brian Rosenworcel on kit drums instead of hand percussion...
" by GusterGusterGuster is an American alternative rock band from Boston, Massachusetts. Formed in 1991, the group is known for its live performances and humor, founding members Adam Gardner, Ryan Miller, and Brian Rosenworcel came about to begin practice sessions while attending Tufts University in Medford,... - "Let the Bad Times Roll" by Paul WesterbergPaul WesterbergPaul Westerberg is an American musician, best known as the former lead singer, rhythm guitarist, and songwriter of The Replacements, one of the seminal alternative rock bands of the 1980s. He launched a solo career after the dissolution of that band...
- "Mr. Rabbit" by Paul WesterbergPaul WesterbergPaul Westerberg is an American musician, best known as the former lead singer, rhythm guitarist, and songwriter of The Replacements, one of the seminal alternative rock bands of the 1980s. He launched a solo career after the dissolution of that band...
- "La Femme D'argent" by Air
External links
- Recap from Official Website
- Recap from Television Without Pity