Since You've Been Gone

Season 2, Episode 1, Aired
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It's Christmas break and everyone returns home for a few days. Some people have an uncomfortable meeting. Some try to revive the good old past, especially with a big party.
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  • During Christmas break old faces return while new faces appear and secrets come out.

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    By sellie12, Dec 11, 2007 Report Abuse
    This is the best Laguna Beach/Newport Harbor season opener ever! This is exactly why i watch the series there was plentiful of drama and screts to come out. I loved seeing all of the season 1 Laguna Beach favorites like Lo Morgan Trey and Christina and seeing new favorites. There was only one bad thing about this episode it was kristin's constant complaining and yelling. All she did was complain about stephen and i felt sorry for jessica she treated her so badly it made me mad how jessica took it too. Season 2 would've done better without Kristin but she caused half the drama so it's kind of win win.moreless

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  • ready for a math lesson? too bad, cos you\\\'re getting one anyway. lust + supposed love + drama = laguna beach. you can guess what happens, somewhat. it\\\'s just your typical TV laguna beach.moreless

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    By xOTHx23x, Jan 01, 2007 Report Abuse
    it was your typical laguna episode. i personally would have to say that the best part of the entire episode was the ending. this episode didn\\\'t hold my attention that much and i felt like i was forcing myself to watch it. still i\\\'m gonna rate it pretty high because i still like the show for some unknown reason.

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  • Season 2 beginnings with a Bang!

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    By lauramat, Apr 22, 2006 Report Abuse
    I love it! Season 2 looks like it is going to kick ass. But I am going miss 2 of my fav character from season 1, Lo and Trey. But I was glad I got to see them for a little bit in this episode and there is no doubt in my mind that they will be back for at least one more this season. Glad we got to hear what they had all been up too over the time off from the show. It ws also good to get introduced to the new characters but I think they should have focused a little more on taylor and alex M. Hopefully we will find out why Kristen and Taylor had a falling out. THe whole Jason, Jessica and Alex triangle is going to be entertaining I can't wait to see in all unfold.moreless

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  • This is the first episode of season 2, and it just brings back all the drama we missed it that time period between seasons that seemed like an eternity.

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    By laguna_sun, Nov 04, 2005 Report Abuse
    This is an awesome episode. LC is coming back home, Stephen stops by, and, "Christmas is in, like two weeks!" Kristin meets Matt up at USC, and Stephen is a little bummed. Lo has a party, and we see old and new faces. The drama is soo real. I hate commercial breaks. anywhoo, this is by far a great episode.

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  • This is where we find the kids of Laguna in a new season and the revelation of JESSICA the newest HOTTIE of the season and her travails with Jason (The guy who is a Senior in college...uhh I mean high school)moreless

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    By cartman2004, Oct 20, 2005 Report Abuse
    I thought this was a great episode to start off the season with a hourlong episode that had every type of drama that you could count on and that was not in season 1. Like I said before this episode brought us the wonderful, intellegent and bright (looks REALLY smart in her glasses) not to mention very cute. I think that this is going to be a strong season with lots of drama following. I just hope they focus more on JESSICA then they do on the "other" people in the show that are not in the opening credits. NICE!!moreless

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    • Goof: In the opening monologue Kristin says she just finished her senior year, when it's a junior year she finished. She did finish her Senior year. Her Junior year was done when stephen left for college in Season 1. Edit
    • When Jessica is talking to Dieter she takes off her glasses to put on her turtleneck...in the next shot, the turtleneck is already on and glasses back on. Edit
    • When refering to dating a boy from USC named Matt- Kristin is talking about Matt Leinart, the quarterback of the school. Edit

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    • This episode is divided into these chapters:
      • Christmas Break
      • An Awkward Meeting
      • Heartbreaker
      • Lo's Christmas Party
      • Hot Tub
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    • In the original airing of this episode it was given a TV-PG but in all future airings it was TV-PG L for language. Edit
    • Music from this episode included: - Vaughan Penn - Ready to Rise - Bowling for Soup - Almost - Atherton - California - Simple Plan - Perfect - Fonzie - Gotta Get Away - Zooland - Girls Rock - Sugarcult - She's the Blade - Ginger Sling - Are You Gonna - Junk - Satellite - Strokes - The End has no End - Jesse Sheely - What Ya Need - Dante Thomas - Miss California - Aslyn - Be the Girl - Jamie Paxton - Sunshine - Journey - Don't Stop Believin' - The Blondes - Teenage Foxes - The Randies - Boys in Stereo - Kelly Clarkson - Since You Been Gone - Jennifer McLaren - Today (Is Gonna Be Different) - Kelly Clarkson - Behind These Hazel Eyes Edit

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    • Morgan S: Is this the Jacuzzi? Cedric: No, it’s just bubbling for the hell of it! Edit
    • Jen: Like every person should get out of Laguna…once in their life. Kristin: Oh, I agree. I know, that’s why Lauren’s moving home. I’m like…you’re a dumbass, dude. Dumbass! (Jen looks at her and tells her LC can hear her. LC looks their way) I don’t care. Edit
    • Jessica: Alex, make me stop lusting Jason! Edit

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    • The title of this episode Since You Been Gone is also the name of a song by Kelly Clarkson named Since You Been Gone. The song is used in this episode. Edit

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