1x14 The Countdown - The O.C. Episode Guide

The O.C.

- Episode 01x14

Episode: 01x14
Title: The Countdown
Type: Regular Episode
Production Code: 176513
First Aired: Dec. 17, 2003

Season 1 » Episode #14 - The Countdown

Summary: Things are bound to go wrong when Kirsten's rebellious sister, Hailey, returns to Newport. Ryan and Marissa decide to spend New Year's watching movies together, but when Marissa is invited to Oliver's party, she decides to go to the party instead. Hailey gets Kirsten and Sandy to go to a party, which ends up to much more than they bargained for, and in their absence, Hailey throws a raging party for her friends. As the clock ticks down, Ryan rushes across town to be with Marissa when the clock strikes midnight.

Who appeared in this episode?

Guest Stars:

Ryan Atwood	played by Ben McKenzie
Oliver Trask	played by Taylor Handley
Anna Stern	played by Samaire Armstrong
Hailey Nichol	played by Amanda Righetti
Yvette	played by Alaina Huffman
Taryn Baker	played by Kimberly Oja
Allan	played by Matt Phillips
Cameo	played by Heidi Van Horne
Partier #1	played by Jesse Brune

	Season 1 / Episode 14: - The Countdown Marissa Cooper: I love you. Ryan Atwood: Thank you. Marissa Cooper: You're welcome? Ryan Atwood: I love you. Marissa Cooper: What? Ryan Atwood: I love you. Marissa Cooper: Thank you.
	Season 1 / Episode 14: - The Countdown Marissa Cooper: [speaking to Ryan, played by Benjamin McKenzie who at this time was often described as looking like a young Russell Crowe] I dunno. Russell Crowe? He just doesn't do anything for me. I mean people say he's good looking. But I don't see it.

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MISTAKES/GOOFS

CONT: When Sandy and Kirsten is at swingers party and Sandy s about to put his watch in the bowl, one shot his hand is near the bowl, but seconds later the hand with the watch is near his ear.

TRIVIA

Although Hailey is the adult aunt to the teenage Seth, in reality, Amanda Righetti (who plays Hailey) was the teen at 19 when this show aired, while Adam Brody (I) (who plays Seth) was the adult at 24.
Though credited in the opening credits, Chris Carmack (Luke), Tate Donovan (Jimmy) and Melinda Clarke (Julie) do not appear in this episode.