You Think You Know Somebody

Written by Dayna Lynne North and directed by Nick Gomez, the episode premiered on UPN on October 26, 2004.

The series depicts the adventures of Veronica Mars (Kristen Bell) as she deals with life as a high school student while moonlighting as a private detective.

In this episode, Veronica goes on the case when her boyfriend Troy Vandegraff's (Aaron Ashmore) car goes missing and finds out some unpleasant information in the process.

While Veronica searches for Troy's car, she playfully teases Wallace (Percy Daggs III) and talks to him about potential birthday presents for Keith (Enrico Colantoni).

Later, Veronica checks her dad's voicemail and hears a message from school guidance counselor Rebecca James (Paula Marshall), whom Keith had been dating.

Veronica goes to a bank and tells the teller about the safety deposit box key she found in her mom's old stuff.

Veronica sends disposable cell phones to Lianne's (Corrine Bohrer) friends and family in an effort to let her know that it is okay to call her.

Veronica confronts Troy about his past, which includes expulsion from two schools due to drug trafficking and possession.

In addition, "You Think You Know Somebody" features recurring character Troy Vandegraff's departure from the show (except for a brief guest appearance in a second season episode).

[2] The episode garnered critical praise, with many centering on the eventual characterization and fate of the character of Troy Vandegraff.

While calling the episode "[the show's] next step forward," the reviewer also wrote that "the writers pulled the rug out from that perception in an impressive, not frustrating fashion.

"[4] Matt Richenthal of TV Fanatic also remarked on Troy's negative side, but also commented positively on Keith's characterization.