The SnO.C. (9 Dec. 2004)

The winter dance is near and a Ryan-Lindsay hook-up is off, on, off, on, off like a light switch. But all will be smoothed over by the time of the big Newport social event. Or not. Plus: Caleb's secret revealed.

Director:

Ian Toynton

Writers:

Josh Schwartz (creator), John Stephens

Stars:

Peter Gallagher, Kelly Rowan, Ben McKenzie

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Peter Gallagher	...	Sandy Cohen
Kelly Rowan	...	Kirsten Cohen
Ben McKenzie	...	Ryan Atwood
Mischa Barton	...	Marissa Cooper
Adam Brody	...	Seth Cohen
Melinda Clarke	...	Julie Cooper-Nichol
Rachel Bilson	...	Summer Roberts
Alan Dale	...	Caleb Nichol
Tate Donovan	...	Jimmy Cooper
Michael Cassidy	...	Zach Stevens
Shannon Lucio	...	Lindsay Gardner
Nicholas Gonzalez	...	D.J.
Kathleen York	...	Renee Wheeler
Olivia Wilde	...	Alex Kelly
Chriss Anglin	...	Homer

Storyline

During preparation for Harbor High's annual winter dance, Ryan plans to asks Lindsey, but she declines. Seth tries asking Alex, but she does not do school events since she dropped out of her own. So, Ryan and Seth end up asking out Marissa and Summer for old times sake. Meanwhile, Julie finally finds out about Marissa's fling with D.J., and Sandy investigates Caleb's secret by questioning Renee Wheeler about her past history.

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Plot Keywords:

lesbian kiss | undressing

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

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Certificate:

TV-14

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

9 December 2004 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Long Beach, California, USA

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

43 min

Did You Know?

Goofs

When Ryan comes to Lindsay's doorstep, as the shot changes from viewing her face to over her shoulders, the positioning of her hair changes. From the front, it's over her shoulders, from the back it's all behind her shoulders. A couple shots later from the front, all her hair is behind her shoulders.

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Quotes

Summer Roberts: Oh, the library. God, how can you work in there? It is like *so* quiet!

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Connections

References Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)

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Soundtracks

"Closer"
Performed by Dirty Vegas

User Reviews

"Seriously man, four people and not one of us can get a real date?"

It's the annual "SnO.C." winter dance. Seth wants to take his relationship with Alex further, but she might have other plans. Marissa's secret relationship with D.J. is exposed, while Zach continues his pursuit of a Seth-free relationship with Summer. Sandy solves Caleb's legal puzzle ending with a shocking twist.

Julie thinks Ryan looks like Prnce Charming and he kisses Jimmy... Seth kisses Alex again, it seems to me, Alex feels for Seth more of pity then anything else. Ryan finally kisses Lindsey and Marissa brings DJ to the winter dance. I can't believe Ryan and Marissa are now apart for like five months or something! Caleb's most kept secret is finding his way above the ground, or more likely in the Cohen's backyard.