Rachel and Melinda discuss "The Rescue" (S1 Ep8) with their guest, Michael Lange, who directed this episode and several more of The OC. The hosts talk with “Uncle Mike” about chewing gum on set, crying on cue, and they dive into Julie Cooper's character in this emotional episode. They also take live fan calls for the first time!

The Rescue Synopsis: Julie wants to ship Marissa off to an institute in San Diego after she OD'ed in Mexico. Ryan, Seth, and Summer won’t let that happen, so they plan her escape from the hospital. Leave the OC, Bitches a message: https://www.speakpipe.com/ocbitchesPlease support our sponsors:All of Care/of’s products are formulated with good-for-you, clean ingredients that are backed by science. For 50% off your first Care/of order, go to https://www.TakeCareOf.com and enter code theoc50.

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