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Act of Contrition

In the first track meet of the season, JJ (Will Estes) and Sam (Arlen Escarpeta) square off to determine who will race one of the fastest runners in the city, creating a new-found relationship between this unlikely pair. Meanwhile, after their break-up, Meg (Brittany Snow) and Luke (Jamie Elman) try to figure out exactly what to call their relationship with the help of confidents Roxanne (Vanessa Lengies) and record storeowner Mr. Greenwood (guest star Art Garfunkel). Elsewhere, Helen's (Gail O'Grady) classmates lead her to believe that their professor, Mr. Witt (guest star Robby Benson), has a crush on her. Musical guest star India.Arie portrays Nina Simone performing at the Vinyl Crocodile record store. Tom Verica, Sarah Ramos and Ethan Dampf also star.

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  • Originally Aired March 2, 2003
  • Runtime 45 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Production Code 116
  • Network NBC
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Name Type Role
Clarissa Romano Guest Star
India Arie Guest Star
Kristen Bell Guest Star
Robby Benson Guest Star
Cari Shayne Guest Star
Danielle Dicerbo Guest Star
Paul Roberts Guest Star
Matthew John Armstrong Guest Star
Seth Menachem Guest Star
Kevin Sheridan Guest Star
Tony Alcantar Guest Star
Art Garfunkel Guest Star