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: While the Las Vegas plotline provides levity, the episode is anchored by heavier subplots, specifically Caleb's manipulative business moves and the bombshell discovery Marissa makes regarding Theresa, which directly triggers the emotional fallout of the following finale. [S1E26] The Strip

: Marissa discovers Theresa is pregnant, a revelation that forces Ryan to make a life-changing decision in the season finale, "The Ties That Bind" . REVIEW: The O

Critics and viewers generally rate the episode highly, with some community reviews giving it an for its mix of drama and character development. For more deep dives, you can listen to

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: Among some fans who found the Las Vegas plot or certain character choices frustrating, the episode is colloquially (and sometimes mockingly) nicknamed "The Stripper" . Key Plot Points