The Accomplice (The O.C. episode)

Infobox Television episode
Colour = #ffaa44
Series = The O.C.
Title = The Accomplice


Season = 2
(2004-2005)
Caption = Marissa, Jody, and Alex
Episode = 10
Airdate = January 27, 2005 (FOX)
Writer = Allan Heinberg
Director = Ian Toynton
Production = 2T5110
Episode list = "The O.C." (season 2)
List of "The O.C." episodes
Prev = The Ex-Factor
Next = The Second Chance|

The Accomplice is the 37th episode of the FOX television series, "The O.C." The episode was written by Allan Heinberg and was directed by Ian Toynton. It originally aired on Thursday January 27, 2005.

Guest Starring

Plot

Ryan, Seth and Zach walk down the pier debating Seth's next move with Alex. It's been almost a week since they've talked and he wants to know where he stands. Zach thinks Seth should focus on all the good things in his life. They stop into their favorite diner. Summer shows up and sits next to Zach, then Lindsay shows up and sits next to Ryan, so Seth takes off to find Alex.

Marissa's starting the day with a orange juice and vodka. Julie is in Europe doing research for her magazine about life in Orange County. Marissa pretend to be sick for Caleb then calls Alex to see what's on the docket for the day. Alex would love to get together but her ex-girlfriend is still in town. Seth arrives at Alex's where he encounters Jodie coming out of the shower. Jodie introduces herself to Seth and Alex apologizes, explaining that she would have introduced them earlier, but she didn't want them to meet.

At school, Lindsay grills Ryan on what her dad is really like. Ryan explains that Caleb thinks Ryan is after the Cohens' money, but other than that, he's fine. Ryan encourages Lindsay to call Caleb, but she dismisses the idea.

Sandy is renting a surf shack on the beach for his new law office, when he receives a call from his old law professor, Max, who's coming into town.

In the student lounge, Zach asks Seth what happened with Alex. Seth explains that she threw both him and Jodie out. Zach attempts to comfort Seth by telling him at least now he can go on with his life but Seth reminds him that he doesn't have a life. Zach notices the sketch pad with Seth's doodles and suggest that Seth make a comic book. They head off to consider ideas for a book.

Marissa asks Alex what the deal is with her and Seth. Alex says that she and Seth are only friends and her relationship with Jodie is over. Alex realizes that Jodie stole her heart necklace. Marissa suggests they go to L.A. to get it back because, after all, Alex can't let Jodie steal her heart.

Ryan visits Caleb in the hopes of convincing him to spend a little time with Lindsay, but Caleb’s not interested.

Max stops by Sandy's office and implores him to help find his daughter, Rebecca. Max has had a couple of strokes and he wants to see his daughter before it's too late. He tells Sandy he was the love of her life.

The guys are brainstorming on the comic book when Zach suggests Seth make it autobiographical.

In between classes, Lindsay tells Ryan that she researched Caleb and according to the “OC Weekly,” he’s pretty much everything that’s wrong with Western Civilization. Lindsay’s cell phone rings and it's Caleb, who invites her to dinner. Unbeknownst to Caleb, Lindsay invites Ryan to join them.

Sandy visits the Lompoc Federal Prison in Santa Barbara to meet with, Joe, an old political activist from his Berkeley days. Sandy explains to Joe why he's there but Joe says he can't help because Rebecca is dead. Back home, Sandy tells Kirsten the news but says he's not sure he believes it because he believes Rebecca would have tried to contact her father.

Marissa and Alex drive to Los Angeles to retrieve Alex's necklace. Alex tells Marissa that she'll do all the talking. But when Jodie answers the door, Alex freezes and Marissa takes control.

Ryan, dressed for dinner with Caleb, drops by Seth's room and notices a book of drawings from Seth's stint in Portland. Seth is planning to show his Summer-obsessed drawings to Zach but Ryan advises against it.

Back in L.A., Jodie tries to convince Alex to stay but Marissa objects, saying she has no intention of leaving her girlfriend there overnight.

At dinner, Lindsay and Caleb are making polite small talk when Ryan shows up. Suddenly Caleb jumps to the conclusion that the two of them must want something from him. He tells them to drop by his office with a list of demands, then he leaves.

Meanwhile, Sandy is still trying desperately to reach somebody who can confirm Rebecca's death and his intensity is starting to worry Kirsten. She tells him he's still in love with Rebecca. Sandy gets a call from a friend confirming Rebecca’s death.

Meanwhile, Summer looks through Seth's sketch book which she took from his room. She appears to be more touched than creeped out.

Summer stops by Seth's room to return the sketch book. Seth apologizes and promises to destroy the sketches. But Summer's not mad and she actually wants to keep one. Seth offers her the entire book.

Sandy waits for Max in his office. Max shows up and says he has something he wants to show Sandy. Rebecca is standing in the doorway.

Music

*"Hands Up!" by Walking Concert
*"10AM Automatic" by The Black Keys
*"Western Springs" by Poster Children
*"Evil" by Interpol
*"Portions For Foxes" by Rilo Kiley
*"Warmth" by Tiger Lou
*"Strangerman" by Ringside
*"Pretty (Ugly Before)" by Elliott Smith