The Escape (The O.C.)

"The Escape" is the 7th episode of the FOX television series, The O.C.. The episode was written by Josh Schwartz and was directed by Sanford Bookstaver. It originally aired on Tuesday September 16, 2003. It has been classified as a "filler episode" by fans of the show.

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Plot

The Newport kids plan an end-of-summer trip down to Tijuana, Mexico. Marissa is not sure that she wants to go, as she is increasingly concerned about her father, who is facing jail and is about to be divorced. Jimmy insists that Marissa goes on her trip, as he has plans of his own. Kirsten is helping him move out of the Cooper home and into his own apartment.

An old friend and colleague of Sandy's, Rachel, has a job opportunity that has opened up at her firm, and is adamant that he take it. He resists at first, as he has always been the type to work for the underdog and not in a corporate law firm. Rachel and an upset Kirsten know that he will change his mind, however. For his part, Sandy wants to bring more balance to the financial aspect of his and Kirsten's relationship.

At yet another one of her parties, Holly makes further advances toward Luke. Though he resists this time, she tells him that his renewed faith in his relationship with Marissa won't last long, and he'll come back to her.

After Summer's ride to Tijuana falls through, Seth offers her a ride. She reluctantly accepts and, after her father insists, convinces Marissa to go with them. Marissa does not know...
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