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The O.C.: The French Connection

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Taylor's ex-husband comes to Newport and causes a rift in her relationship with Ryan. Seth goes to Seattle to obtain Dr. Roberts blessing, while Summer "travels to the past" for 48 hours. Kaitlin finds love, while Julie finds problems with Kirsten. Read full recap »

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Writers:: J.J. Philbin

Director:: John Stephens

Stars:: Willa Holland (Kaitlin Cooper); Rachel Bilson (Summer Roberts); Peter Gallagher (Sanford "Sandy" Cohen); Adam Brody (Seth Cohen); Autumn Reeser (Taylor Townsend); Melinda Clarke (Julie Cooper-Nichol); Kelly Rowan (Kirsten Cohen); Benjamin McKenzie (Ryan Atwood)

Recurring Role:: Chris Pratt (Winchester "Che" Cook); Michael Nouri (Dr. Neil Roberts); Brandon Quinn (Spencer Bullit); Scott Krinsky (Darryl); Wayne Dalglish (Brad Ward); Corey Price (Eric Ward); Ashley Hartman (Holly Fischer)

Guest Star:: Chris Brown (Will); Henri Lubatti (Henri-Michel de Momourant); David Stifel (Bill); Brian Guest (Ken); G�rard Isma�l (Je Pense host); G�rard Isma�l (Je Pense Host (as Gerard Ismael)); Jesse Burch (Book store clerk); Jessica Friedman (Liza); Craig Susser (Guy); Ellen Woglom (Brynn); Xavier J. Nathan (French producer)

Goof: When Seth goes up to Seattle there is a shot of the city skyline with the Space Needle in the foreground and the kingdome in the background. The kingdome was imploded in 2000, and there are now two new stadiums in its place. The kingdome later appears in another skyline shot. edit »
Ryan and Taylor along with Seth Summer and Marissa graduated from high school at the end of season 3 which was in 2006. When you graduate high school you are 18, but the hospital bracelets said that Taylor was born in 1985 and Ryan in 1986 making Taylor 21 when she graduated high school and Ryan 20 when he graduated. edit »
Dr. Roberts said he was thinking of working at Seattle Grace Hospital, however when Seth walks down the hall with him, there is a sign for Washington Mercy Hospital in the background. edit »
The hospital Doctor Roberts works at in Seattle is 'Seattle Grace Hospital' the same fictional hospital that is in Grey's Anatomy. edit »
Taylor's birthday is 07-09-85.
Ryan's birthday is 09-05-86.
(both as shown on the hospital tags)
However, in the season 3 episode The Journey it was stated that Ryan's birthday is March 19th, 1988. edit »

International Air Dates:
India: April 14, 2008 on Zee Cafe. edit »
Music:
"Turn On Me" by The Shins
"I Spy" by Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly
"I Ain't Losin' Any Sleep" by The Sunshine Underground
"The West Coast" by Jason Schwartzman edit »

(talking about Taylor and Ryan being so different)
Ryan: How do you know if it's good difference..
Sandy: Or if you're from different planets? edit »
Seth: Here is the deal. I went up there knowing your dad would have said no, so I could get out of this; but I realize I don�t want out. I want it with you. Forever, you know. So I think we should stay engaged. It doesn�t have to be today, but... someday.
Summer Wow. Seth, I realized something too, while you were gone. It turns out I have no idea who I am. In the past few months I went from being a hardcore environmentalist to a Newpsie wedding trainee.
Seth: You were a Newpsie?
Summer: For 48 hours, uh. The point is I don�t think you can be with someone until you can be with yourself. I think it�s something I need to figure it out.
Seth: Oh. That sounds like a...
Summer: I guess it�s a no. I�m sorry.
Seth: (mumbles) I think I�m going...
Summer: But I�m going to see you tomorrow. Okay? (takes off her ring) Hey, you should take this. Because we may make it someday. (Seth takes the ring and walks out of the room) edit »
Kaitlin: What are you doing tomorrow night?
Will: You asking me out?
Kaitlin: Are you saying yes?
Will: You go first.
Kaitlin: Okay. You�re cordially invited to hang out in my house. With me.
Will: I�d like to accept your invitation. edit »
(After Ryan and Taylor got into an argument because of the erotic memoir written by Henri-Michel, Ryan shows up at Coopers� mansion.)
Ryan: Taylor? (knocking on Taylor�s bedroom door)
Taylor: (voiceover) You don�t want to come in here, Ryan. I�m reenacting page 112.
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(Will and Kaitlin are talking about a test about women rights)
Will: Come on. These women did sacrifice a lot so you could vote.
Kaitlin: Well, they should have sacrificed in cheese burgers. (Will stares at her) I�m kidding. edit »

Episode's Title: "The French Connection"

"The French Connection" is a 1971 film, directed by William Friedkin and starring Gene Hackman. About the smuggling of narcotics between Marseilles, France and New York City in the 70's. edit »
Taylor: There's a difference between a memoir and a novel. Ask James Frey.
James Frey is the author of A Million Little Pieces. It was published as a novel, but research by some doubters has shown that there are holes in his story. edit »

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Jensen_Briana
member since: Jun 11, 2007
The French Connection
The Bottom Line: "Exactly why I watch this series"
good episode ...Continue »
08/08/07 12:13am | report abuse
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stewie1423
member since: Jan 20, 2007
The French Connection
The Bottom Line: "Exactly why I watch this series"
i don't understand why people don't like this episode - its great! ...Continue »
03/19/07 08:06am | report abuse
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joerny
member since: Aug 28, 2006
The French Connection
The Bottom Line: "A very special episode"
great end ...Continue »
01/28/07 02:12pm | report abuse
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Rychki
member since: Jun 12, 2006
The French Connection
The Bottom Line: "Filler episode"
With only 6 or so episodes left this should have been a great episode, to leave us with a great memory of the show we've fondly enjoyed over the last 4 years.

Sadly it wasn't. ...Continue »
01/24/07 05:43am | report abuse
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kle1992
member since: Mar 7, 2006
The French Connection
The Bottom Line: "Silly"
This episode aired in Australia last night (Tuesday, 23 January 2007) and it seemed fairly stupid to me, with the whole Henri-Michel thing and Che being Summer's conscience or whatever. ...Continue »
01/23/07 05:25pm | report abuse