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The O.C.

"It's nothing like where you live. And nothing like you imagine."

⭐ 7.7/10· 2003 ·4 Seasons ·92 Episodes · Created by Josh Schwartz
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About this series

Ryan Atwood, a teen from the wrong side of the tracks, moves in with a wealthy family willing to give him a chance. But Ryan's arrival disturbs the status quo of the affluent, privileged community of Newport Beach, California.

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7.7/10 939 votes

Quick facts

First Aired
2003
Seasons
4
Episodes
92
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.7/10
Votes
939
Genre
Drama
Status
Ended
Network
FOX
Director
Language
EN

Seasons

S01E01 still S01E01
Premiere
⭐ 8.2
Aug 5, 2003 45 min
A new life for Ryan Atwood, the Cohens and the Cooper families, and basically everyone else in the wealthy, picturesque, secretive, turbulent community of Orange County. Be prepar…
S01E02 still S01E02
The Model Home
⭐ 7.6
Aug 12, 2003 44 min
Faced with the prospect of life in a group home, Ryan decides to run away from Newport, but Seth and Marissa convince him to stay and hide in a vacant building project. Jimmy disc…
S01E03 still S01E03
The Gamble
⭐ 7.7
Aug 19, 2003 44 min
Sandy comes to Ryan's rescue once again, after he has a difficult stay in Juvenile Hall. Seth makes Kirsten aware of his anger over Ryan's situation, and Kirsten makes a compromise…
S01E04 still S01E04
The Debut
⭐ 7.1
Aug 26, 2003 44 min
It's time for the annual Cotillion ball. Cherished by many, hated by most, it's the time when Newport's finest young ladies enter society. More information about Jimmy's business …
S01E05 still S01E05
The Outsider
⭐ 7.6
Sep 2, 2003 44 min
Ryan takes a job at the Crab Shack diner. A co-worker at the diner might mean bad news for the Newport kids. Ryan asks Marissa out on a date. Sandy attempts to help Jimmy sort out …
S01E06 still S01E06
The Girlfriend
⭐ 7.2
Sep 9, 2003 44 min
Kirsten's father, Caleb Nichol, comes for a visit along with his new girlfriend, Gabrielle. 24-year-old Grandma Nichol has arrived. Kirsten finds her job in jeopardy, while Sandy c…
S01E07 still S01E07
The Escape
⭐ 7.8
Sep 16, 2003 44 min
The Newport kids plan an end-of-summer trip down to Tijuana, Mexico (aka "T.J."). Jimmy has plans of his own, which don't sit well with Marissa. Sandy gets a new job, which Kirsten…
S01E08 still S01E08
The Rescue
⭐ 7.6
Oct 29, 2003 44 min
Everyone is back home in Newport, and Marissa is recovering. Julie points her finger at Ryan and forbids him from seeing Marissa, who does not appreciate the help. Sandy starts hi…
S01E09 still S01E09
The Heights
⭐ 8.1
Nov 5, 2003 43 min
Back to school for the O.C. kids. No one really wants to be there, except for the gossips. Ryan doesn't feel like he fits in at his new school, and Luke doesn't make the situation …
S01E10 still S01E10
The Perfect Couple
⭐ 7.6
Nov 12, 2003 44 min
Couples are plentiful in 'The O.C.' It is a night of firsts. Now that they are free to love one another, Ryan and Marissa plan their first official date. Kirsten sees her father wi…
S01E11 still S01E11
The Homecoming
⭐ 8.1
Nov 19, 2003 43 min
It's Thanksgiving time in ‘the O.C.' It's time for family reunions, and Ryan gets called home by his family. Is it because of the holiday, or is it for a favor? Marissa decides to …
S01E12 still S01E12
The Secret
⭐ 6.4
Nov 26, 2003 43 min
Seth and Kirsten want to avoid facing the world after their respective displays at Thanksgiving. Sandy has some advice for Jimmy, which doesn't sit well with Julie. Ryan and Luke f…
S01E13 still S01E13
The Best Chrismukkah Ever
⭐ 7.7
Dec 3, 2003 43 min
Ryan, and the World, are officially introduced to the bi-religious holiday Chrismukkah, thanks to Seth. And Seth insists he has TWO Godly forces helping him as he plays TWO girls. …
S01E14 still S01E14
The Countdown
⭐ 7.5
Dec 17, 2003 43 min
It's New Years and "love" is in the air. A sister returns home, and throws a party. Oliver casts his spell. Sandy and Kirsten find themselves in a rut, and out of their environment…
S01E15 still S01E15
The Third Wheel
⭐ 7.4
Jan 7, 2004 44 min
Hailey discovers she isn't as welcome as she might have thought. Perhaps the Cohen house is full? Luke makes some new friends, while Seth and Anna try to tell a friend about their …
S01E16 still S01E16
The Links
⭐ 7.5
Jan 14, 2004 44 min
Oliver plans a trip for the gang, but things don't go as well as everyone might have hoped- except for Oliver of course. Summer really plants herself into "friendship" within Anna …
S01E17 still S01E17
The Rivals
⭐ 7.1
Jan 21, 2004 44 min
Sandy and Jimmy have plans to sign papers for the Lighthouse... but is Jimmy ready? Oliver makes his plans official to Ryan, but Ryan just cannot catch a break from anyone and find…
S01E18 still S01E18
The Truth
⭐ 7.6
Feb 11, 2004 44 min
Changes are happening within the couplehoods of the O.C.'ers. Lines seem to be blurred. Oliver reveals himself as he falls apart, but not before Ryan is completely left in the cold…
S01E19 still S01E19
The Heartbreak
⭐ 7.9
Feb 18, 2004 44 min
It's Valentine's Day in Newport, and everyone is preparing for the Valentine's singles benefit. Luke has a new crush, while Sandy gives Seth some sex advice. An old friend of Ryan'…
S01E20 still S01E20
The Telenovela
⭐ 7.6
Feb 25, 2004 44 min
Ryan and Marissa begin their life together as "friends", but both discover that it might be harder to do than to say. Theresa drops into Newport for work, and another visit. Julie …
S01E21 still S01E21
The Goodbye Girl
⭐ 7.7
Mar 3, 2004 44 min
Anna announces that she is leaving Newport to go back to Pittsburgh, which leaves Seth feeling saddened and guilt-ridden. Legal troubles brew for Caleb and Kirsten while Sandy work…
S01E22 still S01E22
The L.A.
⭐ 7.4
Mar 24, 2004 44 min
When Summer and Marissa run into Grady Bridges, the star of Summer's favourite prime-time soap 'The Valley', he invites them to an LA party, and they accept. On the road trip to LA…
S01E23 still S01E23
The Nana
⭐ 7.5
Mar 31, 2004 44 min
Nana Cohen comes to California for Passover with some sad news. Ryan searches for Marissa, who'd gone missing after learning Julie and Luke's secret, and he finds her in the most u…
S01E24 still S01E24
The Proposal
⭐ 6.3
Apr 14, 2004 44 min
Jimmy and Sandy run into a roadblock in their effort to re-open the Balboa Lighthouse restaurant. Summer and Seth take it upon themselves to finally make Marissa feel more at home …
S01E25 still S01E25
The Shower
⭐ 7.4
Apr 21, 2004 42 min
Marissa plots to ruin her mother's happiness by inviting someone from her mother's past to the wedding shower, while Sandy attempts to hide Theresa's return to the O.C. from Ryan. …
S01E26 still S01E26
The Strip
⭐ 7.8
Apr 28, 2004 42 min
It's Bachelor and Bachelorette party time for Caleb and Julie. Caleb and the boys head off to Las Vegas while Kirsten organizes an evening at the Cohen house for Julie, strippers i…
S01E27 still S01E27
The Ties That Bind
⭐ 7.7
May 5, 2004 41 min
Julie and Caleb walk down the aisle, as Ryan and Theresa face a difficult decision regarding their pregnancy. Marissa moves into Caleb and Julie's new castle on the cliff, and Seth…

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Questions about The O.C.

The O.C. has 4 seasons and 92 episodes total.
The O.C. was created by Josh Schwartz and first aired in 2003.
The O.C. is a Drama series.
The cast of The O.C. includes Peter Gallagher, Kelly Rowan, Ben McKenzie, Adam Brody, Melinda Clarke.
The O.C. has a TMDB rating of 7.7/10 based on 939 votes.

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