"The O.C."
The L.A. (2004)

Director:

David Barrett

Writer:

Josh Schwartz (writer)

TV Series:

"The O.C." (2003)

Original Air Date:

24 March 2004 (Season 1, Episode 22)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

Plot:

When Marissa and Summer run into Grady Bridges, the star of Summer's favorite TV series "The Valley"...

Plot Keywords:

Orange County California | Acronym In Title | Soap | Pretty Girl | Social Issues

Cast

Peter Gallagher	...	Sandy Cohen
Kelly Rowan	...	Kirsten Cohen
Benjamin McKenzie	...	Ryan Atwood
Mischa Barton	...	Marissa Cooper
Adam Brody	...	Seth Cohen
Chris Carmack	...	Luke Ward
Melinda Clarke	...	Julie Cooper
Rachel Bilson	...	Summer Roberts
Tate Donovan	...	Jimmy Cooper
Paris Hilton	...	Kate
Amanda Righetti	...	Hailey Nichol
Alan Dale	...	Caleb Nichol
Al Sapienza	...	Luna Chicks Club Owner
Colin Hanks	...	Grady Bridges
John David Conti	...	Manager

Runtime:

44 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Certification:

USA:TV-14 | Australia:PG

Trivia:

Seth makes a comment about self indulgent actors with instruments. 'Adam Brody' has his own band called Big Japan.

Goofs:

Crew or equipment visible: While discussing adding Caleb as a silent partner to Sandy and Jimmy's restaurant, the camera pans over to a shot of Jimmy and the end of a camera is clearly visible on the right side of the screen.

Quotes:

Seth: I'm gonna declare this month "Angst Free Ryan" Month.
Ryan: A month? You think it's gonna last all month?
Seth: "Angst Free Ryan" Week, with an option for an extra week, if you like it.

Soundtrack:

Espionage

Cute and fun.

*** This comment may contain spoilers ***

When Summer and Marissa run into Grady Bridges, the star of Summer's favorite prime-time soap 'The Valley', he invites them to an LA party, and they accept. On the road trip to LA, Seth, Summer, Marissa, and Ryan run into Hailey, now working at a strip club. Jimmy and Sandy present their restaurant to Newport's finest and approach Caleb for some financial help.

This episode is a reminder of what the show is really about. I loved the irony with "The Valley" it was so hilarious, it made me smile. Adam Brody has his own band and he is known for improvising on camera. And at the time, Adam and Rachel (Seth and Summer) where actually dating.

I loved watching Colin Hanks on the show, and hated Paris Hilton. She totally ruined the scenes with Seth and Summer.