The O.C. - S1E3

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The Gamble

Series 1, episode 3

Written by Jane Espenson

Directed by Ian Toynton

Originally Aired On: Tuesday, 19 August 2003

After Ryan's arrest for the fire, Sandy works his legal magic once again. The two search for Ryan's mother, who surfaces, apparently sober and ready to accept her son back into her life. In an attempt to improve everyone's chances for a better future, Kirsten invites Dawn Atwood to accompany Ryan and the Cohens to a charity casino night. At the event, however, Dawn's alcoholic demons resurface and she makes a drunken scene in front of the entire party. The next day, Dawn and Kirsten agree that Ryan's best interests lie within the Cohen househould. Tears forming, head held high but wavering, Dawn leaves Ryan's life for the final time. Meanwhile, Sandy learns that Kirsten has lent Jimmy, her former lover, $100,000 to help with business debts, while Julie Cooper, to her dismay and embarrassment, discovers the same truth.

Cast

Image for Peter GallagherPeter GallagherSandy Cohen
Image for Kelly RowanKelly RowanKirsten Cohen
Image for Benjamin McKenzieBenjamin McKenzieRyan Atwood
Image for Mischa BartonMischa BartonMarissa Cooper
Image for Adam BrodyAdam BrodySeth Cohen
Image for Chris CarmackChris CarmackLuke Ward
Image for Tate DonovanTate DonovanJimmy Cooper
Daphne AshbrookDawn Atwood
Image for Rachel BilsonRachel BilsonSummer Roberts
Francis CapraZ
Image for Melinda ClarkeMelinda ClarkeJulie Cooper-Nichol
Adam GrimesNordlund
Josh KlossSaunders
Devin MillsKaren
Kimberly OjaTaryn Baker
Kimberly StanphillBetsy
Erica ToffelDealer
Lisa K. WyattCustomer