The O.C. Confidential
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The O.C. Confidential is the 47th episode of the FOX television series, The O.C.. The episode was written by Mike Kelley and was directed by Tony Wharmby. It originally aired on Thursday, April 21, 2005. The name of the episode is play on L.A. Confidential.
Guest Starring
| Actor / actress | Character |
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| Michael Cassidy | Zach Stevens |
| Logan Marshall-Green | Trey Atwood |
| Johnny Messner | Lance Baldwin |
| Bill Campbell | Carter Buckley |
| Nikki Griffin | Jess Sathers |
| Death Cab for Cutie | themselves |
Plot
Ryan, Seth, and Sandy go undercover to help Trey, and after receiving help from Marissa and an old friend of Sandy's, Marissa sneaks into a party that Jess is throwing and attempts to catch the drug dealer red-handed.
Caleb returns home to see Julie in lingerie and laying on her bed in rose petals. Caleb seems disgusted. When Julie goes to Lance's motel room to tell him not to kill Caleb and make him leave Newport, they part ways and kiss. Someone takes pictures of Julie.
Kirsten and Carter go to Featherbrook Winery together after Erin tells Carter she doesn't think they should see each other. Kirsten and Carter find a car to drive them back because they drank too much. There is a moment of sexual tension between Carter and Kirsten.
When Julie comes back home crying, Caleb realizes he's made a mistake and takes Julie out for dinner, and goes with her to a spa for the weekend.
After Ryan and Marissa catch the drug dealer red-handed, Trey is found innocent, and he gives Sandy the "thank-you stare". Ryan and Marissa take Trey back home. When Trey leaves, Ryan and Marissa look at each other and kiss.
Jess is found in Trey's room. Jess says they have a lot to talk about. Trey says he's definitely interested.
Music
- "Sound Makes a Circle" by Audible
- "House On Fire" by Arkarna
- "Title And Registration" by Death Cab for Cutie
- "Movie Script Ending" by Death Cab for Cutie
- "The Sound of Settling" by Death Cab for Cutie
- "How Does It Feel" by The Koreans
- "Tres Cosas" by Juana Molina
- "Trust Me" by Temper Temper
- "E Talking" by Soulwax
- "Superluminal" by Home Video
- "Positive Tension" by Bloc Party
Trivia
- After being mentioned several times on the show by Seth, Death Cab for Cutie appear playing at the Bait Shop. Ironically, Seth misses the concert.
- The reaction to this episode would be spoofed in season 3, with Kaitlin Cooper commenting on how Death Cab no longer interests her since they actually appeared on The Valley.