Laguna Beach Season 1 Episode Recaps

Here you will find recap summaries of all the episodes of Laguna Beach Season 1

Episode 1: A Black & White Affair Recaps

Their senior year is winding down and the kids from Laguna Beach are just getting started for their summer of fun...and drama. Lo, LC, Morgan and Christina are the most popular senior girls in school. The four get together one gorgeous afternoon to discuss how they can begin their last summer together. They decide on a fashion-themed formal at the luxurious Surf and Sand Hotel and they call it "A Black and White Affair." Now it's time to figure out who should be on their guest list, and of course, who should not.

One name that some of the girls aren't so comfortable with is Kristin. She's a junior and is dating Laguna's most-eligible bachelor, Stephen. Stephen is one of the hottest guys in town and is friends with practically everyone, especially LC. So begins the love triangle: Stephen and Kristin are pretty-much boyfriend and girlfriend. However LC and Stephen have been friends ever since they were little kids. LC wants to take Stephen away from Kristin and have him all to herself, making it impossible for Kristin and LC to get along. Get it? Good.

It's seven o'clock on Friday night, and Kristin visits Stephen at work. Stephen mentions that his best friend Trey is hosting a barbeque party. Kristin is not keen on attending a party where a run-in with LC is likely. Stephen makes it to Trey's BBQ later that night, where he meets up with LC, who is spreading the word about the upcoming Black and White Affair. As the night goes on, Stephen and LC exchange alluring looks.

The next day, LC invites Stephen to come and see her new house, which is still under construction. They talk about life, friends and college. Meanwhile, Kristin and her best friend Alex paint their toenails in preparation for the Black and White Affair. Both get giddy over the prospect of how cute Stephen and Kristin's kids would be. When Kristin later meets up with her friend Talan, another junior, he questions her relationship with Stephen and she reveals that she doesn't trust him around LC. Later that night, Stephen and Kristin go out to dinner. With Talan's words still fresh in Kristin's mind, she accuses Stephen of lying about where he was the night before.

After dinner, Stephen meets up with close friends Dieter and Trey, and admits to them that he sees Kristin as more of a "good hookup" while LC is more of a "girlfriend" girl.

It's time for the Black and White Affair to begin, and the girls are all decked out in black. Kristin is the only girl to show up wearing a white dress, which somehow strengthens LC's disapproval. But Kristin's party doesn't last long. Kristin had only intended to make a brief appearance at the party, and is frustrated with Stephen because he wants to stay longer. LC and Stephen exchange looks with each other several times during the party, and it is obvious that his relationship with Kristin might not last much longer.

Episode 2: The Bonfire Recaps

In this episode of Laguna Beach, things really start to heat up--Southern Cali style. The love triangle between Stephen, Kristin, and LC is becoming more obvious, and each of them is really starting to feel the pressure.

This episode opens with LC and Lo making a trip to their favorite sanctuary - the mall - to take their minds off boy problems. They end up in the M.A.C. store, where they have their makeup professionally done for the many festivities they have planned for the evening.

Christina calls her best friend Morgan from the road to announce her acceptance into SMU for the fall. Morgan congratulates Christina and tells her she has yet to open her own letter from BYU--the only college she applied to. The two meet on the beach, so they can read the letter together. Morgan talks about how much she longs to go to SMU and leave her life in "the bubble" behind her. She talks about how she cannot wait to get away from "the party scene" as well as all the "stupid kids screwing up on their parents' money." As Morgan finally opens the letter and begins to read from the page, we find out she has been declined admission to the only college she applied to. What will she do now? Like a true best friend, Christina tries to comfort Morgan and convince her everything will be alright - contrary to Morgan's belief that this "totally sucks."

Kristin and her friend Jessica go to the grocery store to pick up everything they need for the dinner they will be cooking for Stephen and Jessica's boyfriend Dieter at Dieter's house later on that evening. As they walk up the steps to the house, Kristin wonders if Stephen will be in a jealous mood. (According to Kristin, whenever she isn't "all over" Stephen, he tends to freak out, and that really pisses her off.)

Back at Dieter's house, the verdict is in on Kristin and Jessica's dinner: Not good! Stephen honestly admits he does not like the food, and Dieter shamelessly trips and asks why it "tastes so bad." As if the unsatisfactory food wasn't enough, things start to get tense as Kristin's cell phone begins ringing nonstop. Looking quite perturbed, Stephen asks Kristin why she just does not turn off her phone. Kristin shrugs it off. When the phone continues to ring, she finally leaves the table to answer it. Now, Stephen is the one who looks pissed. Unfortunately, the group's cozy little dinner for four didn't quite turn out the way everyone had planned.

The evening culminates in a bonfire, and everyone from the clique is present. Of course, this poses a small problem, considering the awkward relations between Stephen, Kristin and LC. With relations between them still tense from last night's dinner, Stephen and Kristin discreetly have a quasi-argument. Kristin gets frustrated and says she doesn't want to talk about it. While Kristin has stepped away, Stephen and LC have a little talk. Stephen tells her how he can't wait to "get the hell out" of Laguna Beach. He also tells LC how he doesn't regret how they once hooked up because he feels they have become better friends because of it. LC says it was fun while it lasted, but she said she could have done without all the drama that ensued because of it. The entire time of their conversation, Kristin looks on from afar. Trouble in paradise...

Episode 3: Fast Cars & Fast Women Recaps

As LC, Lo and Jen nibble on their fries at a local Laguna Beach fast food joint, the popular subject known as Stephen comes up in conversation. Jen and Lo ask LC what's the story with Stephen and Kristin. LC states at last night's bonfire Stephen spent most of the time hanging with her and Kristin wasn't talking to Stephen. Jen makes a statement that LC and Stephen will have the "prettiest babies" and "they'll be the most popular ones at school." LC and Lo laugh at Jen. LC in a sarcastic tone replies to Jen's comment "Sweet."

Meanwhile, Kristin, accompanied by her best friend Alex and Sam (Kristin's crush), head out to Newport to shop for a new car. Kristin pulls into a car dealership that has a fleet of slick German and Italian sports cars. Kristin and friends check out numerous sports cars all the while admiring the fancy leather interiors. After Kristin, Alex, and Sam had their fill of new car shopping, the trio head back to Laguna Beach. On the way back, Kristin's car begins to make strange noises. Eventually, a cloud smoke begins to rise from the hood. Kristin stops her car and exclaims "My car is so done-zo!" Unfortunately, Kristin's car is stuck in the middle of a lane on the highway back to Laguna Beach. A massive traffic jam ensues as a result of Kristin's breakdown. Eventually a tow truck and Kristin's angry Dad show up to help her out.

Later that day, Stephen stops by Trey's house to see what's going on. Trey tells Stephen he's going up to Los Angeles to check out a fashion show. Trey invites Stephen and LC to come along. Later on, in LA at the fashion show, Trey, LC and Stephen sit right next to the runway. Their seats give them a great view of the show and to Stephen's liking, an awesome view of the "super hot models." A slender and attractive model catches the eye of Stephen. At the post-fashion show reception, the model tells Stephen "You're super gorgeous." Stephen finds Trey and LC and tells them what just happened. Trey decides to take a picture of Stephen with the model. LC looks on with much discomfort.

Trey, Stephen and LC attend the fashion show after-party at a club called the Spider Room. Upon arrival, LC states she feels uncomfortable with the surroundings and wishes to leave. Trey and Stephen convince her to stay and have some fun. As LC begins to loosen up, Stephen meets up with the model. Stephen and the model dance really close all night. LC watches Stephen and the model grind to the music from afar. Eventually, the sight of Stephen with the model stresses LC out. She leaves the club, goes to her car and sits behind the wheel. LC calls up a friend and tells her how she feels right now. Eventually, a bummed out LC drives off into the night, chatting with her friend.

The next day in Laguna Beach, Stephen and Kristin sit down to dinner at a restaurant. Kristin asks Stephen about the fashion show. Stephen goes off telling Kristin about the "super hot models" and how much fun he had at the after party. Stephen asks Kristin what she did, Kristin replies she "went out with Zach." Suddenly, Stephen's happy-go-lucky demeanor changes to a sullen one. Stephen bombards Kristin with who, what, when, where questions. Kristin nonchalantly answers Stephen's questions but eventually then the conversation comes to an awkward silence. Stephen breaks the silence with "So what do you want to do after dinner? You wanna go home?" Kristin replies "No, whatever." Stephen and Kristin finish their dinner and drive off into the night together.

Episode 4: 18 Candles Recaps

It's just days before Spring Break and Christina and Morgan are planning to vacation in New York City. Before Christina leaves, her mom surprises her with a birthday gift: an audition with a Broadway casting director. Christina is very excited and can't wait to go to New York. Later that night, Christina and her friends celebrate her 18th birthday at Joe's Crab Shack. The girls are having a great time and notice a couple "hot guys" at another table. Kristin decides to write a you-are-hot note and has the waitress deliver it to one particular "hot guy." The "hot guy" receives the note and after reading it, walks over to the birthday party table. Kristin engages in giggly, light conversation with the "hot guy." Christina exclaims to the party, "How come she gets the guy at my party?"

Meanwhile, LC is having dinner with her family. LC's dad tells her that he's not happy with her failing grades. LC is grounded until she can improve her grades. Later, Lo stops by LC's house and attempts to take her out. Lo tries to convince LC's dad to allow LC to hang out with her, but LC's dad remains firm in his decision. LC states to her parents, "This is you ruining my senior year." LC's dad replies, "No this is you ruining your senior year. If you weren't failing, you can go out." Lo adds, "They do have a point, No failing, go out." A frustrated LC says to Lo, "You suck."

The next day finds Lo and LC cruising around the mall and talking about how "retarded" Christina and Morgan have been acting lately. While in a makeup store, LC lightly applies lip gloss and asks Lo, "Hey look, guess what color I'm wearing? It's called two-face." An amused Lo replies, "I know somebody just like that."

Meanwhile, Christina and Morgan are sitting in the nail salon reminiscing about how fun the party was last night. Morgan wonders if they should have invited LC and Lo. Right at that moment, in walks Lo and LC. Lo and LC take a seat in the waiting area. Lo notices Christina's earrings and says, "I like your earrings Christina, were they a birthday gift?" Christina replies, "Yes, Gary gave them to me; they came with a matching green shirt." Lo, with a slightly sarcastic tone, says, "Of course, a matching green shirt." Morgan interrupts the tension with, "Guess what Christina gets to do in New York?" Christina tells Lo and LC that she has an audition with a casting director in New York City. Lo and LC act excited for her.

Afterwards, Christina and Morgan arrive in New York City. The girls check into their hotel and admire their view of Times Square. Later that night at a diner, Morgan asks Christina, "What if you do get the part--are you going to move out here?" Christina answers, "I don't want to talk about it." Morgan keeps on pushing Christina to answer the question but Christina just replies with "I don't want to talk about it." The next day, in the casting director's waiting room, Christina gets extremely nervous. Finally, Christina is called in to audition and sings a song with all her heart. Afterwards, the casting director gives her some constructive criticism but ultimately rejects Christina. Christina walks out with an uneasy smile and meets Morgan by the elevators. Morgan asks, "How did it go?" Christina smiles and says, "Let's go sightseeing."

Episode 5: What Happens In Cabo Recaps

It's just days before the cast of Laguna Beach head down to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico for their spring break. While sitting at the local nail salon, Kristin and Alex excitedly talk about their upcoming trip. Alex asks Kristin how her relationship is going with Stephen. Kristin replies with a nonchalant "same as it ever was." But then Kristin reveals, during her stay at Cabo, she wishes to "hook up" with her current crush, Sam. "What happens in Cabo, stays in Cabo," says Kristin.

Meanwhile, LC and Jen are shopping for new bikinis to wear for spring break. Jen asks LC who she thinks is going to hook up on this year's Cabo trip. LC replies, "Cabo hook ups are so random." LC picks up a bikini and notices it looks familiar. "Who has a bikini like this one?" asks LC. "Kristin," Jen replies.

On the other side of town, Kristin, Alex and Morgan S. are shopping for bikinis as well. The girls are having a great time, as they pop in and out of the fitting rooms, modeling bikinis for each other. Later, Morgan S. and Kristin lay down on tanning beds to get tanned for their Cabo appearance. Kristin calls Morgan S. on her cell phone while lying on the tanning bed. The girls engage in small talk and eventually, Stephen comes up in conversation. Kristin says Stephen isn't sure if he is going to hang out with her in Cabo. "So I don't know, I don't know what to think," says Kristin, "He's playing golf and then he's supposed to call me."

Stephen, Trey and Dieter are playing a casual game of golf at the Aliso Creek Golf Course. Dieter makes a $50 bet with Stephen that LC will be in their room by the end of the night. Stephen proclaims, "No way, no way," and accepts Dieter's bet. "You just lost $50." says Dieter.

Later, the kids arrive at Cabo San Lucas, Mexico and check into their resort luxury hotel. Dieter, LC, Jen and Stephen are walking to their rooms. Dieter jokingly asks the girls, "Let's just have a big orgy. Are you guys down? Now that we're in Cabo, let's just @#$%." Jen and LC ignore Dieter and head off to their hotel room.

Later that night the kids are partying at a local Cabo club. Suddenly, Kristin jumps up on the bar and begins dancing. Stephen disapproves of Kristin's actions and watches her with much contempt. After dancing on the bar, Kristin proceeds to hang all over Sam. With much anger, Stephen quickly moves to where Kristin is standing, grabs her by the arm and pulls her over to an empty part of the club. Stephen and Kristin exchange many heated four letter and five letter words. Stephen, really pissed off at Kristin, storms out of the club.

The following night, the spring breakers are sitting down to dinner at a large table in a fancy restaurant. Stephen and Kristin are sitting on opposite ends of the table. Stephen downs his drink at a rapid rate. LC, sitting next to Stephen, tries to slow Stephen down as his drink begins to take its toll. In an attempt to make up, Stephen mouths the words "I Love You" to Kristin, only to be met by her mean mocking glare in return. At the end of dinner, LC and Stephen disappear together.

Spring break is over and the cast returns to Laguna Beach. Kristin is sitting with her friends at Wahoo's Fish Tacos. Kristin explains to her friends the events that happened in Cabo. Later, LC and Lo are chatting over milkshakes. Lo asks LC if she hooked up with Stephen. LC replies with a grin "What happens in Cabo..."

Episode 6: The Best Part Of Breaking Up Recaps

With the scandalous events of Cabo spring break behind them, the clique hits San Diego for a blink-182 concert. LC and Lo are the first to arrive, and they chat while waiting for the concert to begin. Suddenly, LC spots Stephen and Kristin making their big entrance into the venue. She calls out to the pair, but neither Kristin nor Stephen seems to hear, and the pair walk straight past LC and Lo without even speaking. The girls laugh it off and blame the dis on Kristin. After the rebuff, LC and Lo get excited as they spot Dieter and Trey walking toward them. Shortly after, the concert begins, and everyone enjoys the sounds of blink-182.

After the concert, the group heads toward the parking lot to get in their cars. Out of nowhere, a guy--who happens to be about three feet tall and extremely belligerent--verbally assaults the girls in the group with rude comments such as "Where the sluts at?" and "I got a big d---!" Extremely ticked off by the guy's vulgarity, Trey gets belligerent himself, and the two men exchange words with one another. Stephen steps in and suggests that everyone just go separate ways. As they all walk away from the altercation, everyone laughs at the spectacle that just occurred.

The next day, Kristin waits at her house for Stephen to pick her up to go to the gym. Her younger brother Mike starts asking her questions about her and Stephen's relationship. Mike asks her why she is "still hanging out with him" (since they supposedly broke up in Cabo), and questions the nature of their "friendship." Kristin just shrugs it off and says she likes spending time with him.

Across town at an art gallery, the others help Trey prepare for his fashion show benefiting Active Young America--a group he founded to help increase social awareness and activity amongst young people. While LC, Lo, Polster and the others help Trey with the stressful preparations, Kristin and Stephen do sit-ups together at the gym. Finally, after some major working out, the two make it in time to watch the show. As LC and Lo strut their stuff down the runway, Kristin can't seem to hide her aversion toward LC and makes rude comments about LC's modeling abilities.

The next day, Kristin meets Alex for coffee, and the two discuss Kristin and Stephen's rollercoaster relationship. Kristin says that for the time being "things are really good," and she admits she really loves Stephen. Later on that evening, Stephen and Kristin go on a romantic date that includes a picnic on the beach, miniature golf and a long, passionate kiss. While Stephen and Kristin enjoy each other's company, the other girls gather at LC's houare to find out they "actually live in the real O.C!" According to them, saying you're from the O.C. is "the new pick-up line."
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