Ep 4. Eighteen Candles
- TV-PG
- October 19, 2004
- 21 min
Eighteen Candles is the fourth episode of the first season of Laguna Beach, a reality television show that follows the lives of several wealthy teenagers living in the affluent beachside community of Laguna Beach, California.
The episode revolves around the 18th birthday party of Alex Murrel, one of the show's main cast members. As the episode begins, Alex is seen preparing for her party, selecting a dress and discussing plans with her friends. Meanwhile, other cast members are also shown preparing for the party, including Kaitlyn, Kristin, and Stephen.
As the party gets underway, tensions begin to rise between some of the cast members. Kaitlyn becomes upset when she sees her ex-boyfriend, Stephen, flirting with Kristin, and begins to feel left out. Kristin, meanwhile, is upset with Stephen for not paying enough attention to her, and accuses him of not caring about her feelings.
Throughout the episode, viewers are also shown glimpses of the personal lives of some of the cast members. Alex, who is struggling with her parents' recent divorce, becomes emotional and confides in her friends about her feelings. Meanwhile, Talan, a popular boy at Laguna Beach High School, is shown going on a date with Kristin, and expressing his feelings for her.
As the episode draws to a close, tensions between the cast members continue to simmer, and viewers are left wondering what will happen next.