: The two bond while hiding in the model home, sharing secrets about their troubled families—Ryan's mother is an alcoholic, and Marissa's father, Jimmy, is facing severe financial legal issues.

: The episode features the iconic cover of "Hallelujah" by Jeff Buckley, which plays during a pivotal scene between Ryan and Marissa.

: In a quintessential Southern California moment, Marissa and Ryan eat burgers from In-N-Out while hiding out.

" The Model Home " is the second episode of the first season of The O.C. , which originally aired on August 12, 2003. It continues the story of Ryan Atwood’s arrival in Newport Beach and the immediate challenges he faces as an outsider.