As one of the greatest teen romance television series ever produced, The O.C. will be cherished for many years to come, both for its strengths and its weaknesses. One reason we continually revisit The O.C. is due to its exaggerated melodrama, making the storyline an easy escape. Today, we will discuss 5 lesser-known facts from Episode 2 (The Model Home) that fans might not be aware of.
Storyline
When Ryan’s mother goes missing and he faces the possibility of living in a group home, he chooses to escape Newport. However, Seth and Marissa persuade him to remain and hide in an abandoned construction site. At the same time, Jimmy confides in Kirsten about his ongoing financial struggles, and she proposes a solution to his problems.
Meanwhile, Luke, filled with jealousy, sees a close moment between Marissa and Ryan. He confronts Ryan, leading to a brawl in the house that accidentally ignites a fire. Ryan is nearly consumed by the flames, but in a surprising turn of events, Luke returns to rescue him. This act, however, exposes Ryan’s continued presence in Newport, resulting in both him and Luke being arrested for arson.
5 Unsaid Facts From The O.C. (Episode 2 – The Model Home)
1) As Marissa, Ryan, and Seth cruise towards The Model Home in Marissa’s vehicle, they enjoy the tune ‘I’m a Terrible Person’ by ‘Rooney’. In an upcoming episode, the group will have the chance to experience a live Rooney concert.
2) This episode reveals that Summer’s birthday falls on August 13th.
3) While filming the fight scene between Ryan and Luke, Benjamin McKenzie was meant to pretend to trip, but he genuinely stumbled and fell through an actual window. Fortunately, thanks to the leather jacket he wore for the scene, he was unharmed by the shattered glass.
4) As Marissa reaches the model home following the party, she discovers Ryan in the midst of packing up. The song that fills the air is “Hallelujah.” This very song resurfaces during the dramatic car accident involving Ryan and Marissa at the conclusion of Season 3.
5) In this episode, Jimmy Cooper tells his wife that the basketball game he is currently watching on ESPN Classic, which is out of season, is actually the 1986 NBA Finals Game 7 featuring the Los Angeles Lakers against the Detroit Pistons. However, it’s important to note that the 1986 Finals were actually played between the Boston Celtics and the Houston Rockets.
The NBA Finals of 1988 between the Lakers and Pistons was accurately referenced by the character Jimmy Cooper. However, the year “1986” is mistakenly dubbed, making it the wrong year. The audio states 1986, yet his lips indicate 1988. His lips convey the accurate date.