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The O.C.· Season 3 · Episode 23

The Party Favor

S03E23·7.0·April 27, 2006·1h·FOX

Right dress. Wrong date. If you can't go to prom with the person you like, go with someone who makes the person you like jealous. There'll be many memories for the Core 4 after this prom. Not all of them will be happy.

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#5In Season 3of 25 rated episodes
#44All-timeof 92 rated episodes
+0.3vs season avgSeason 3 averages 6.7
2006First airedApril 27, 2006

Guest stars

Samaire ArmstrongSamaire Armstrongas Anna SternNavi RawatNavi Rawatas Theresa DiazAutumn ReeserAutumn Reeseras Taylor Townsend
Michael NouriMichael Nourias Neil Roberts
Cam GigandetCam Gigandetas Kevin Volchok
Tyson Chambersas Student / Kid / Heckler
Chase KimChase Kimas Seung Ho
AnnaLynne McCordAnnaLynne McCordas Hot Girl
Lisa TuckerLisa Tuckeras Lisa Tucker
Justin ChonJustin Chonas Yung Nam / Big Korea
Jennifer Bronsteinas Taco Stand Clerk
Susane LeeSusane Leeas Korean Girl #2
Linn Koas Korean Girl #1

Crew

Michael LangeMichael LangeDirector
John StephensJohn StephensWriter

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