The Rager
Encyclopedia
The Rager is the 46th episode of the Fox
television series, The O.C.
. The episode was written by John Stephens and was directed by Tony Wharmby.
has a final talk with Trey
in the kitchen, when Ryan
walks in. Sandy leaves them alone to say their goodbyes, but even though Trey apologizes sincerely, Ryan remains cold and distanced.
Marissa
finds Seth
and Ryan and tells Ryan they should bring Trey a housewarming gift, but Ryan is still too angry at his brother to forgive him. Marissa does anyway, and finds out that it's Trey's 21st birthday on Saturday.
Carter and Kirsten
talk about the first issue of Newport Living on the stands. Kirsten becomes worried that she'll have to explain to Julie
that she is no longer on the cover. Julie walks in, surprisingly happy; Kirsten tells her about the magazine, and it strangely doesn't affect her.
Marissa goes to Ryan and tries to persuade him to throw his brother a birthday party. Ryan becomes angry and tells her not to. A fight ensues, and Marissa walks away disgusted.
Seth and Zach arrive at Al Forno's to meet "Reed". To their surprise, Reed is a woman, who seems to take a liking to Zach.
Sandy works on a surfboard coffee table at his office when Carter stops by. Carter is looking for legal help because he made publisher Nick Morton look "sleazy". Sandy accepts the case, and talks Carter into surfing again, where they meet Erin, a pretty orthopedist and a friend of Sandy's. There seems to be some attraction between Carter and Erin. Sandy notices this and tells Kirsten they should play matchmaker.
Julie arrives at Lance's motel room, and pulls out a gun. She says that in one night, he destroyed a life she spent almost 20 years building, so she's here to kill him. The gun clicks, unloaded. She says that for a second, she wanted to feel like his life was being taken away.
When Ryan goes to say happy birthday to Trey after Seth convinces him to, they see Trey getting into a suspicious looking Camaro. They follow him. Ryan drives to Trey's apartment early in the morning and confronts him about going to buy drugs. Trey says he was with his parole
officer tracking down a friend from prison. Trey tells Ryan that he gave his friend five dollars out of pity, but Ryan refuses to believe him and goes away. Trey bitterly remarks that he thought Ryan was going to take him to breakfast in his birthday.
Ryan stops by Marissa's and apologizes for the fight. Ryan asks for her help in getting Trey to forgive him enough to throw him a birthday party.
Julie receives a package in the mail. It's the tape, and a letter from Lance saying to meet him at a bar. Lance gives Julie every single tape he has. Julie gets drunk and starts hanging out with Lance; when he tells her about Caleb's betrayal, she confides in him about her own problems with Caleb. Lance says that he'll get rid of Caleb, frightening Julie.
At the party, Summer
finds that Reed is a woman and becomes mad at Seth. Trey meets a girl named Jess Sathers after defending Seth against water polo
players. Ryan thanks Marissa for what she's done to help him and Trey. Just as Ryan and Marissa lean in to kiss, blood-curdling screams ring out: Jess had overdosed on drugs and passed out in the pool. Seth and someone else carry Jess out of the pool, and Jess revives.
At dinner, Sandy, Kirsten, Carter, and Erin talk, but Kirsten doesn't seem like she's enjoying the night. Suddenly, Sandy receives an emergency call from the kids. Sandy goes to help the kids and Carter goes to move his car. Kirsten lets Erin know about Carter's divorce and that it's been really hard on him. Erin seems skeptical.
When Sandy arrives at the Nichol Mansion, the police say they found a bag of ecstasy and, until they can find out who supplied it, they're arresting Marissa. Suddenly, Trey says he brought the drugs. When he is driven away, Ryan sees Trey has lied to protect Marissa.
Fox Broadcasting Company
Fox Broadcasting Company, commonly referred to as Fox Network or simply Fox , is an American commercial broadcasting television network owned by Fox Entertainment Group, part of Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation. Launched on October 9, 1986, Fox was the highest-rated broadcast network in the...
television series, The O.C.
The O.C.
The O.C. is an American teen drama television series that originally aired on the Fox television network in the United States from August 5, 2003, to February 21, 2007, running a total of four seasons...
. The episode was written by John Stephens and was directed by Tony Wharmby.
Guest starring
| Actor / actress | Character |
|---|---|
| Michael Cassidy Michael Cassidy (actor) Michael Cassidy is an American film and television actor. He attended La Salle High School in Milwaukie, Oregon and graduated from the Two-Year Conservatory program at The New Actors Workshop in New York City in 2003.... |
Zach Stevens Zach Stevens Zach Stevens is a fictional character in the second season of The O.C., portrayed by Michael Cassidy.-Conception:Creator Josh Schwartz described Zach as someone "who's sort of the WASP Seth, a.k.a. the anti-Cohen, and a formidable potential opponent for Seth"-Season 2:Zach joined Seth's fledgling... |
| Logan Marshall-Green Logan Marshall-Green Logan Marshall-Green is an American actor best known for his roles in Dark Blue, The O.C., 24, and Traveler.-Early life:... |
Trey Atwood Trey Atwood Trey Atwood is a fictional character on the FOX television series The O.C., first portrayed by Bradley Stryker during season one and then by Logan Marshall-Green from season two onward... |
| Johnny Messner | Lance Baldwin |
| Bill Campbell Billy Campbell William Oliver "Billy" Campbell is an American film and television actor. In television, he is best known for his roles as Rick Sammler on Once and Again, as Det. Joey Indelli on Crime Story, as Jordan Collier on The 4400, and as Dr. Jon Fielding on the Tales of the City Miniseries... |
Carter Buckley |
| Nikki Griffin Nikki Griffin Jeanne Nicole "Nikki" Griffin is an American actress.-Life and career:Though Jeanne Nicole Griffin was born in Vicksburg, Mississippi, formative years of her childhood were spent living in Germany... |
Jess Sathers |
| Marguerite Moreau Marguerite Moreau Marguerite Moreau is an American actress. She is perhaps best known for her roles on the television series Blossom, her role as Katie in the comedy cult film Wet Hot American Summer, and her role in The Mighty Ducks series of films... |
Reed Carlson |
| Brandon Michael Vayda | Water Polo captain |
Plot
SandySandy Cohen
Sanford "Sandy" Cohen is a fictional character on the FOX series The O.C., portrayed by Peter Gallagher.Sandy, a lawyer, raconteur, and son of Sophie Cohen, is married to Kirsten Cohen. Their eldest child, Seth, is something of a social misfit. Sandy's father left his mother when he was young and...
has a final talk with Trey
Trey Atwood
Trey Atwood is a fictional character on the FOX television series The O.C., first portrayed by Bradley Stryker during season one and then by Logan Marshall-Green from season two onward...
in the kitchen, when Ryan
Ryan Atwood
Ryan Francis Atwood is a fictional character on the FOX television series The O.C., portrayed by Benjamin McKenzie. A troubled teenager from Chino, California, he is considered the protagonist of the show, beginning as an outcast and is brought to a lifestyle of luxury by the Cohen family and is...
walks in. Sandy leaves them alone to say their goodbyes, but even though Trey apologizes sincerely, Ryan remains cold and distanced.
Marissa
Marissa Cooper
Marissa Cooper is a fictional character on the FOX television series The O.C., portrayed by Mischa Barton. Marissa was among the original "core four" characters on The O.C. until her death in the season three finale, "The Graduates."...
finds Seth
Seth Cohen
Seth Ezekiel Cohen is a fictional character on the FOX television series The O.C., portrayed by Adam Brody. Seth was one of the "core four" characters on The O.C. alongside Ryan Atwood, Marissa Cooper, and Summer Roberts.-Background:...
and Ryan and tells Ryan they should bring Trey a housewarming gift, but Ryan is still too angry at his brother to forgive him. Marissa does anyway, and finds out that it's Trey's 21st birthday on Saturday.
Carter and Kirsten
Kirsten Cohen
Kirsten Cohen is a fictional character on the FOX television series The O.C., portrayed by Kelly Rowan. Kirsten is the wife of Sandy Cohen, mother to Seth Cohen, and the adoptive mother of Ryan Atwood...
talk about the first issue of Newport Living on the stands. Kirsten becomes worried that she'll have to explain to Julie
Julie Cooper
Julie Cooper is a fictional character on the FOX television series The O.C., portrayed by Melinda Clarke.-Background:...
that she is no longer on the cover. Julie walks in, surprisingly happy; Kirsten tells her about the magazine, and it strangely doesn't affect her.
Marissa goes to Ryan and tries to persuade him to throw his brother a birthday party. Ryan becomes angry and tells her not to. A fight ensues, and Marissa walks away disgusted.
Seth and Zach arrive at Al Forno's to meet "Reed". To their surprise, Reed is a woman, who seems to take a liking to Zach.
Sandy works on a surfboard coffee table at his office when Carter stops by. Carter is looking for legal help because he made publisher Nick Morton look "sleazy". Sandy accepts the case, and talks Carter into surfing again, where they meet Erin, a pretty orthopedist and a friend of Sandy's. There seems to be some attraction between Carter and Erin. Sandy notices this and tells Kirsten they should play matchmaker.
Julie arrives at Lance's motel room, and pulls out a gun. She says that in one night, he destroyed a life she spent almost 20 years building, so she's here to kill him. The gun clicks, unloaded. She says that for a second, she wanted to feel like his life was being taken away.
When Ryan goes to say happy birthday to Trey after Seth convinces him to, they see Trey getting into a suspicious looking Camaro. They follow him. Ryan drives to Trey's apartment early in the morning and confronts him about going to buy drugs. Trey says he was with his parole
Parole
Parole may have different meanings depending on the field and judiciary system. All of the meanings originated from the French parole . Following its use in late-resurrected Anglo-French chivalric practice, the term became associated with the release of prisoners based on prisoners giving their...
officer tracking down a friend from prison. Trey tells Ryan that he gave his friend five dollars out of pity, but Ryan refuses to believe him and goes away. Trey bitterly remarks that he thought Ryan was going to take him to breakfast in his birthday.
Ryan stops by Marissa's and apologizes for the fight. Ryan asks for her help in getting Trey to forgive him enough to throw him a birthday party.
Julie receives a package in the mail. It's the tape, and a letter from Lance saying to meet him at a bar. Lance gives Julie every single tape he has. Julie gets drunk and starts hanging out with Lance; when he tells her about Caleb's betrayal, she confides in him about her own problems with Caleb. Lance says that he'll get rid of Caleb, frightening Julie.
At the party, Summer
Summer Roberts
Summer Roberts is a fictional character on the FOX television series The O.C., portrayed by Rachel Bilson.-Background:Summer Roberts grew up in Newport Beach, California, with her wealthy father, Dr. Neil Roberts...
finds that Reed is a woman and becomes mad at Seth. Trey meets a girl named Jess Sathers after defending Seth against water polo
Water polo
Water polo is a team water sport. The playing team consists of six field players and one goalkeeper. The winner of the game is the team that scores more goals. Game play involves swimming, treading water , players passing the ball while being defended by opponents, and scoring by throwing into a...
players. Ryan thanks Marissa for what she's done to help him and Trey. Just as Ryan and Marissa lean in to kiss, blood-curdling screams ring out: Jess had overdosed on drugs and passed out in the pool. Seth and someone else carry Jess out of the pool, and Jess revives.
At dinner, Sandy, Kirsten, Carter, and Erin talk, but Kirsten doesn't seem like she's enjoying the night. Suddenly, Sandy receives an emergency call from the kids. Sandy goes to help the kids and Carter goes to move his car. Kirsten lets Erin know about Carter's divorce and that it's been really hard on him. Erin seems skeptical.
When Sandy arrives at the Nichol Mansion, the police say they found a bag of ecstasy and, until they can find out who supplied it, they're arresting Marissa. Suddenly, Trey says he brought the drugs. When he is driven away, Ryan sees Trey has lied to protect Marissa.
Music
- "Requiem for O.M.M." by Of MontrealOf MontrealOf Montreal is an American rock band from Athens, Georgia. It was founded by frontman Kevin Barnes in 1996, named after a failed romance with a woman "of Montreal." The band is one of the bands of the Elephant 6 collective...
- "Stop Dragging Me Down" by The Obscurities
- "Under The Milky Way" by The ChurchThe Church (band)The Church is an Australian rock band formed in Sydney in 1980. Initially associated with new wave and the neo-psychedelic sound of the mid 1980s, their music later became more reminiscent of progressive rock, featuring long instrumental jams and complex guitar interplay...
- "Decent Days and Nights" by The FutureheadsThe FutureheadsThe Futureheads are an English post-punk band from Sunderland. consisting of Ross Millard , Barry Hyde and David "Jaff" Craig...
- "Technologic" by Daft PunkDaft PunkDaft Punk are an electronic music duo consisting of French musicians Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo and Thomas Bangalter . Daft Punk reached significant popularity in the late 1990s house movement in France and met with continued success in the years following, combining elements of house with synthpop...
- "Here I Go AgainHere I Go Again"Here I Go Again" is a #1 hit song recorded by Whitesnake. Originally released on their 1982 album, Saints & Sinners, the song was re-recorded for their eponymous 1987 album Whitesnake. The song was re-recorded yet another time that year in a new "radio-mix" version...
" by WhitesnakeWhitesnakeWhitesnake are an English rock band, founded in 1978 by David Coverdale after his departure from his previous band, Deep Purple. The band's early material has been compared by critics to Deep Purple, but by the mid 1980s they had moved to a more commercial hard rock style... - "Daft Punk Is Playing At My House" by LCD SoundsystemLCD SoundsystemLCD Soundsystem was a prominent American dance-punk band from New York City. It was fronted by American singer-songwriter and producer James Murphy, co-founder of record label DFA Records...
- "Every Rose Has Its ThornEvery Rose Has Its Thorn"Every Rose Has Its Thorn" is a power ballad by American glam metal band Poison. It was released in 1988 as the third single from Poison's second album Open Up And Say... Ahh!. It is the band's only number-one hit in the U.S., reaching the top spot on Christmas Eve in 1988 for three weeks . It was...
" by PoisonPoison (band)Poison is an American glam metal band that achieved great success in the mid-1980s to mid-1990s. To date, Poison has sold over 30 million records worldwide and have sold 15 million records in the United States alone. The band has also charted ten singles to the Top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100,... - "Mi Casa" by Beat Phreaks
- "Melt" by Way Out West
Trivia
- Although he is credited, Alan DaleAlan DaleAlan Hugh Dale is a New Zealand actor. As a child, Dale developed a love of theatre and also became a rugby player. After retiring from the sport he took on a number of professions to support his family, before deciding to become a professional actor at the age of 27. With work limited in New...
(Caleb NicholCaleb NicholCaleb Nichol is a fictional character on the FOX television series The O.C., portrayed by Alan Dale during the show's first and second seasons...
) does not appear in this episode. - This is the first appearance of Reed Carlson, portrayed by Marguerite MoreauMarguerite MoreauMarguerite Moreau is an American actress. She is perhaps best known for her roles on the television series Blossom, her role as Katie in the comedy cult film Wet Hot American Summer, and her role in The Mighty Ducks series of films...
, and Jess Sathers, who is portrayed by Nikki GriffinNikki GriffinJeanne Nicole "Nikki" Griffin is an American actress.-Life and career:Though Jeanne Nicole Griffin was born in Vicksburg, Mississippi, formative years of her childhood were spent living in Germany...
.