The Countdown (The O.C.)

Season 1, Episode 6: The Countdown

Aired: October 22, 2003

Writer: Josh Schwartz

Director: Michael Fresco

Ratings: 7 Million

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Summary
Marissa and Ryan end up at his place after going to see a Russell Crowe movie. They banter about him, and talk about what they want to do during New Years Eve, when Marissa tells Ryan she loves him. This creates an awkward moment between the two of them, and Marissa leaves. Ryan goes back to the pool house, to find Kirsten's sister, Haley inside, half dressed. She tells Ryan that Kirsten doesn't know that she's there, and makes him take the living room couch.

The next morning, Seth finds Ryan sleeping on the couch, and he finds out that Haley's there. He goes and tells his parents, and Ryan confirms it. They confront Haley, who says that she'll be staying with them for a bit. As Kirsten gets the guest room set up for her, Haley reveals to Seth that Marissa said I love you to Ryan, and that he didn't say it back.

Marissa ends up talking to Oliver again as she's leaving the therapist, and Oliver invites her to a party. Marissa says yes and leaves. Meanwhile, Haley's trying to find something to wear to a New Years Eve party, and Kirsten asks her about where she's been the past two years.

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