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The O.C.· Season 1 · Episode 3

The Gamble

S01E03·7.0·August 19, 2003·1h·FOX

Luck is in the house during a Vegas Night fundraiser: Seth becomes Summer's lucky charm and Marissa reconnects with Luke. In the aftermath of events involving Ryan's mom, Kirsten takes a chance and opens her home to the boy.

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#19In Season 1of 27 rated episodes
#44All-timeof 92 rated episodes
−0.3vs season avgSeason 1 averages 7.3
2003First airedAugust 19, 2003

Guest stars

Rachel BilsonRachel Bilsonas Summer RobertsMelinda ClarkeMelinda Clarkeas Julie CooperKim OjaKim Ojaas Taryn Baker
Daphne AshbrookDaphne Ashbrookas Dawn Atwood
Adam GrimesAdam Grimesas Nordlund
Josh Klossas Chip Saunders
Kimberly StanphillKimberly Stanphillas Betsy
Devin Millsas Karen
Francis CapraFrancis Capraas Z
Lisa K. WyattLisa K. Wyattas Customer
Erica Toffelas Dealer

Crew

Ian ToyntonIan ToyntonDirector
Jane EspensonJane EspensonWriter

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