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| 1 :01x01 - Pilot (Aug/05/2003) |
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Welcome to Orange County, an idyllic paradise home to California's wealthy individuals. Here, it seems that everything and everyone is perfect, but behind closed doors is a world hidden loyalties, identities, and lives.
When Ryan Atwood, a tough, yet intelligent 16-year-old, is arrested for helping his brother steal a car, pro-bono public defender Sandy Cohen is assigned his case. But when Ryan is abandoned by his mother, Dawn, Sandy, seeing himself in Ryan, becomes a bigger part of his life than either ever expected. Sandy, much to the chagrin of his wife, Kirsten, Sandy invites Ryan to stay with them until his situation is worked out. However, Kirsten worries that Ryan will be a bad influence on their teen-aged son, Seth.
Meanwhile, Ryan becomes attracted to Marissa Cooper, the girl next door who seems to have an effortless and perfect life. But neither of them are aware that the indiscretions of Marissa's father, Jimmy, make shatter the perfect world she's living in. Later, Ryan and Seth find common ground after a fight Newport teenagers, including Marissa's boyfriend, Luke. | | Guest Stars: Daphne Ashbrook as Dawn Atwood, Kimberly Stanphill as Betty, Drew Fuller as Norland, Chris Carmack as Luke Ward, Rachel Bilson as Summer Roberts, Melinda Clarke as Julie Cooper, Ruth Williamson as Peggy, | Co-Guest Stars: Todd Sherry as Waiter, Ron Del Barrio as A.J., Marisa Theodore as Nikki, Larry Anderson (1) as Bob Coughlon, Josh Waters as Keg Bro, Collin Stark as Saunders, Christine Romeo as Newport Woman #1, Bradley Stryker as Trey Atwood, Barry Wiggins as Steve, Alison Simpson as Karen Coughlon, Ashley Hartman as Holly Fischer, Camille Mana as Fashion P.A., Shailene Woodley as Kaitlin Cooper, | Uncredited: Jen MacNeil as Ariel | Director: Doug Liman
Writer: Josh Schwartz | | | |
| 2 :01x02 - The Model Home (Aug/12/2003) | | Thinking that he'll be put into foster care, Ryan attempts runs away from the Cohens, but is stopped when Seth figures out his plan. However, Seth doesn't want to lose his only friend, so he hatches a plan to keep Ryan in Newport. Seth, with the help of Marissa, hides Ryan in an unfinished home in Kirsten's newest housing development. However, Luke and his friends discover the plan, resulting in a bloody brawl between Ryan and Luke. Meanwhile, Sandy and Kirsten find Ryan missing, resulting in more arguments about Sandy having Ryan stay with them. | | Guest Stars: Rachel Bilson as Summer Roberts, Melinda Clarke as Julie Cooper, | Co-Guest Stars: Carrie Armstrong as Diner Cashier, Steven M. Gagnon as Arson Investigator, Dwight Hicks as Sheriff, Josh Kloss as Saunders, Adam Grimes as Nordlund, Ashley Hartman as Holly Fischer, Shailene Woodley as Kaitlin Cooper | Director: Doug Liman
Story: Allan Heinberg, Josh Schwartz | Teleplay: Josh Schwartz | | | |
| 3 :01x03 - The Gamble (Aug/19/2003) | | Sandy once again represents Ryan, but this time for the arrest following the model home fire. After his release, Ryan searches for his mother, and once she's found, Ryan agrees to give her a second chance. However, when Dawn accompanies the Cohens and Ryan to a Casino Night, Dawn drinks heavily and Kirsten sees how unfit Dawn is in being a mother to Ryan. Meanwhile, both Sandy and Julie find out that Kirsten lent Jimmy $100,000 to help him with his debt, resulting in an argument between Sandy and Julie. | | Guest Stars: Daphne Ashbrook as Dawn Atwood, Jessyka Ellington as Student, Kim Oja as Taryn, Melinda Clarke as Julie Cooper, Rachel Bilson as Summer Roberts, | Co-Guest Stars: Lisa K. Wyatt as Customer, Erica Toffel as Dealer, Kimberly Stanphill as Newport Woman #2, Devin Mills as Newport Woman #3, Adam Grimes as Nordlund, Josh Kloss as Saunders, Francis Capra (1) as Z | Director: Ian Toynton
Writer: Jane Espenson | | | |
| 4 :01x04 - The Debut (Aug/26/2003) | | After the events of Casino Night, Kirsten and Sandy decide to become Ryan's legal guardian and Ryan officially becomes a part of the Cohen family. For the upcoming Cotillion, Ryan is paired up with Anna, and Summer, much to her dismay, is paired up with Seth. After rehearsal, the kids all go to a pre-Cotillion beach party, but much like the first beach party, Seth and Ryan are thrown into an unwelcoming crowd. This time, however, Ryan is able to resist fighting Luke. Meanwhile, Sandy learns that Jimmy's $100,000 loan from Kirsten has put her into Jimmy's fraud investigation, and the community's anger towards Jimmy's fraud hits its end during Cotillion. | | Guest Stars: Ruth Williamson as Peggy, Christopher Cousins as Greg Fischer, Samaire Armstrong as Anna Stern, Melinda Clarke as Julie Cooper, Rachel Bilson as Summer Roberts, | Co-Guest Stars: Paul Witten as Fashion Coordinator, Laura Milby as Cashier, Barry Wiggins as Steve (S.E.C.), Adam Grimes as Nordlund, Ashley Hartman as Holly Fischer, Shailene Woodley as Kaitlin Cooper | Director: Daniel Attias
Writer: Josh Schwartz, Allan Heinberg | | | |
| 5 :01x05 - The Outsider (Sep/02/2003) | | Ryan, wanting to not be as dependent on the Cohens, gets a job at the Crab Shack. There he meets Donnie, and due to their similar backgrounds, they strike up a friendship. But worlds collide when Donnie invites Seth and Ryan to a party. Later, Ryan finally gets the courage to ask out Marissa and Sandy offers Jimmy legal help. | | Guest Stars: Robert Guthrie as Crowbar Kid #1, Devin Mills as Karen, Kimberly Stanphill as Betty, Paul Wesley as Donny, Ashley Hartman as Holly Fischer, Kim Oja as Taryn, Melinda Clarke as Julie Cooper, Rachel Bilson as Summer Roberts | Director: Jesús Salvador Treviño
Writer: Melissa Rosenberg | | | |
| 6 :01x06 - The Girlfriend (Sep/09/2003) | | Kristen nervously prepares for her father, Caleb's, birthday party, and is thrown off when she meets his new girlfriend, Gabrielle. After constant criticism from Caleb about Ryan, the Newport Group, and his party, Sandy suggests to Kirsten that they move away from this life and return to the life they had before moving to Newport. Later, Caleb turns Jimmy down for a job, but becomes increasingly interested in Julie. Meanwhile, Seth's years of dreaming finally become a reality when he and Summer share their first kiss, and Ryan has to fend off Gabrielle's advances. | | Guest Stars: Mark Heidelberger as Waiter, Nichole Hiltz as Gabrielle, Alan Dale as Caleb Nichol, Melinda Clarke as Julie Cooper, Rachel Bilson as Summer Roberts | Director: Steve Robman
Story: Debra J. Fisher, Erica Messer | Teleplay: Josh Schwartz | | | |
| 7 :01x07 - The Escape (Sep/16/2003) | | With summer break drawing to a close, Seth is able to convince Ryan to plan a trip to Tijuana, and Summer convinces Marissa to come along as well. But the trip runs into disaster when Seth drives off the road, which damages the vehicle. While the car is repaired, the foursome has no choice but to stay in a grungy motel. When they finally make it to Tijuana, Marissa is devastated to find Luke with another girl, but Ryan is there to comfort her. Back in Newport, Jimmy and Julie finalize their divorce and Jimmy moves out. While helping Jimmy paint his new apartment, Kirsten's old feelings for Jimmy resurface. | | Guest Stars: Mary Castro as Pole Dancer, Bonnie Somerville as Rachel Hoffman, Ashley Hartman as Holly Fischer, Rachel Bilson as Summer Roberts | Director: Sanford Bookstaver (1)
Writer: Josh Schwartz | | | | | | |
| 9 :01x09 - The Heights (Nov/05/2003) | | During the first day of school, Summer continues to ignore Seth while in public, but privately she's jealous of his budding relationship with Anna. Kirsten also feels jealous when Sandy spends long hours at the office with Rachel, and things are made worse when Sandy is assigned to a case against Caleb. Luke continues to try to get Marissa back, but his attempts make Ryan jealous, resulting in a fistfight between the two. Later, Ryan tries to make up for the fight when he gets Marissa alone with him on a Ferris wheel. | | Guest Stars: Sarah Carroll as Girl #2, Melissa Strom as Girl #1, Eric Allan Kramer as Soccer Coach, Keri Lynn Pratt as Girl #3, Adam Vanderwielen as Balloon Artist, Ashley Hartman as Holly Fischer, Bonnie Somerville as Rachel Hoffman, Samaire Armstrong as Anna Stern, Rachel Bilson as Summer Roberts, Rosalind Chao as Dr. Kim | Director: Patrick Norris
Writer: Erica Messer, Debra J. Fisher | | | |
| 10 :01x10 - The Perfect Couple (Nov/12/2003) | | Now that Marissa and Ryan are officially a couple, they decide to take things slowly. When Seth and Anna begin to get closer, Summer has a hard time hiding her true feelings for Seth. Tensions between Sandy and Kirsten continue to grow as Sandy continues to work on the case against Caleb. Trying to patch things up with Marissa, Julie invites Marissa, Ryan and Jimmy to her charity event. But their fragile relationship falls apart when a surprise couple is revealed. | | Guest Stars: Josh Kloss as Chip Saunders, Kelly McCracken as Photographer, Samaire Armstrong as Anna Stern, Bonnie Somerville as Rachel Hoffman, Shailene Woodley as Kaitlin Cooper, Alan Dale as Caleb Nichol, Melinda Clarke as Julie Cooper, Rachel Bilson as Summer Roberts | Director: Michael Fresco
Writer: Allan Heinberg | | | |
| 11 :01x11 - The Homecoming (Nov/19/2003) | | It's Thanksgiving in the OC, and Seth is forced between Summer and Anna, but the process lands Seth in hot water. Meanwhile, Ryan, accompanied by Marissa, travel to Chino to visit Trey, and their quick trip infuriates Julie. When they return, the mounting tensions explode, making it an OC-style Thanksgiving to remember. | | Guest Stars: Santiago Douglas as Gattas, Demetrius Navarro as Arturo, Gina Gallego as Eva, Bradley Stryker as Trey Atwood, Navi Rawat as Theresa, Alan Dale as Caleb Nichol, Samaire Armstrong as Anna Stern, Melinda Clarke as Julie Cooper, Rachel Bilson as Summer Roberts, Bonnie Somerville as Rachel Hoffman | Director: Keith Samples
Writer: Brian Oh, Josh Schwartz | | | |
| 12 :01x12 - The Secret (Nov/26/2003) | | In the aftermath of Thanksgiving, Anna and Summer are still angry at the way Seth treated both of them and Seth continues to try to make things right. Caleb and Julie's brief relationship is ended when Julie wants a commitment, but Caleb isn't ready to do so. Meanwhile, Ryan and Luke settle their differences when a secret is exposed, and Sandy learns what Kirsten is hiding from him when he meets with Jimmy to work through is legal troubles. | | Guest Stars: Austin Dolan as Brad Ward, Rand Holdren as Ron, J. J. Dashnaw (1) as Jamie, Ryan Bunora as Kid #1, Nick Bundra as Kid #2, Shane Haboucha as Eric Ward, Danielle Bisutti as Joan, Katherine Disque as Lynn, Kate Rooger as Meredith Ward, Rachel Bilson as Summer Roberts, Melinda Clarke as Julie Cooper, Samaire Armstrong as Anna Stern, Kim Oja as Taryn, Brian McNamara (2) as Carson Ward, Kevin West as Mr. Bendis | Director: James Marshall (3)
Writer: Josh Schwartz, Allan Heinberg | | | |
| 13 :01x13 - The Best Chrismukkah Ever (Dec/03/2003) | | Seth, staying true to his unique self, created his own holiday by combining Hanukkah and Christmas into Chrismukkah. And this Chrismukkah will be one to remember as Anna and Summer force Seth to choose between them. Ryan is reluctant to celebrate due family problems during past holidays, but ends up helping Marissa, who as turned to alcohol, cope with her own family issues. Meanwhile, Kirsten tries to take her first vacation in years while Sandy continues to work on the case against Caleb's company. | | Guest Stars: Tom Schmid as Cop, Todd Sherry as Waiter, Mark Daniel Cade as Guard, Pontenella Raffou as Amy, Melinda Clarke as Julie Cooper, Rachel Bilson as Summer Roberts, Alan Dale as Caleb Nichol, Samaire Armstrong as Anna Stern, Taylor Handley as Oliver Trask | Director: Sanford Bookstaver (1)
Writer: Stephanie Savage | | | |
| 14 :01x14 - The Countdown (Dec/17/2003) | | Things are bound to go wrong when Kirsten's rebellious sister, Hailey, returns to Newport. Ryan and Marissa decide to spend New Year's watching movies together, but when Marissa is invited to Oliver's party, she decides to go to the party instead. Hailey gets Kirsten and Sandy to go to a party, which ends up to much more than they bargained for, and in their absence, Hailey throws a raging party for her friends. As the clock ticks down, Ryan rushes across town to be with Marissa when the clock strikes midnight. | | Guest Stars: Tim Lucason as Partier #2, Alaina Kalanj as Yvette, Matt Phillips as Allan, Heidi Van Horne as Cameo, Jesse Brune as Partier #1, Michael Randall Lovan as Partier #3, Mike Wike as Male Skinny Dipper, Amanda Righetti as Hailey Nichol, Samaire Armstrong as Anna Stern, Taylor Handley as Oliver Trask, Kim Oja as Taryn, Dita de Leon as Female Skinny Dipper (uncredited | Director: Michael Fresco
Writer: Josh Schwartz | | | |
| 15 :01x15 - The Third Wheel (Jan/07/2004) | | Hailey moves in with the Cohens, and proves to be a difficult house guest. Kirsten is unable to confront Hailey about her problematic tendencies, so Sandy takes things into his own hands. Meanwhile, Seth and Anna have a hard time telling Summer about their new relationship and Ryan becomes increasingly jealous about Marissa spending all of her time with Oliver. But when Oliver is arrested at a concert for trying to buy drugs, Ryan is able to enlist the legal help of Sandy. | | Guest Stars: Rooney as Themselves, Luke Bugenhagen as Passing Kid, Antonio Leon as Man/Cop, Robert Schwartzman as Himself, Craig Warner as Bartender, Megan Linder as Paula, Amanda Righetti as Hailey Nichol, Taylor Handley as Oliver Trask, Samaire Armstrong as Anna Stern | Director: Sandy Smolan
Writer: Melissa Rosenberg | | | |
| 16 :01x16 - The Links (Jan/14/2004) | | Ryan, Seth, Marissa, Anna, Luke and Summer are invited to spend a weekend with Oliver at his parent's luxury home in Palm Springs. Oliver quickly gets on Ryan's nerves when he begins to flirt with Marissa and making sure that Marissa and Ryan get no time to be alone together. Summer does all she can to annoy and come between Seth and Anna, but refuses to admit her feelings for Seth. The weekend takes a turn for the worst when Oliver leaves and later calls Marissa to tell her he's taken a handful of pills. Back in Newport, Kirsten talks to her father about Hailey's problems and Sandy and Jimmy decide to go into business together. | | Guest Stars: Michael Reilly Burke (1) as Tom Willington, Samaire Armstrong as Anna Stern, Amanda Righetti as Hailey Nichol, Alan Dale as Caleb Nichol, Taylor Handley as Oliver Trask | Director: Michael Lange
Writer: Debra J. Fisher, Erica Messer | | | | | | | | | |
| 19 :01x19 - The Heartbreak (Feb/18/2004) | | Marissa tries to get her relationship with Ryan back on track, but Ryan is reluctant to forgive her about the situations surrounding Oliver. Things become harder for Marissa when Theresa, Ryan's ex-girlfriend from Chino, comes to Newport to cater the Valentine's Day dance. Meanwhile, Seth and Summer take their friendship to a new level and Jimmy learns that he has a secret admirer living in the Cohen house. | | Guest Stars: Sage Kirkpatrick as Alexis, Amanda Righetti as Hailey Nichol, Navi Rawat as Theresa | Director: Lev L. Spiro
Writer: Josh Schwartz | | | |
| 20 :01x20 - The Telenovela (Feb/25/2004) | | Ryan and Marissa decide to start over as friends, but it proves to be a hard task when Ryan begins to spend more time with Theresa. Privately, Seth and Summer's relationship is going good, but in public, Summer hides the fact that she's with Seth. Seeing this, Seth decides he has to teach Summer a lesson. Meanwhile, Jimmy begins to be suspicious of Julie and Luke; Ryan learns why Theresa is in Newport; and Sandy finds himself involved in another mess Caleb created. | | Guest Stars: Richard Herd as Shaun, Navi Rawat as Theresa, Alan Dale as Caleb Nichol, Samaire Armstrong as Anna Stern, Eric Balfour as Eddie | Director: Sanford Bookstaver (1)
Writer: Stephanie Savage | | | |
| 21 :01x21 - The Goodbye Girl (Mar/03/2004) | | After Theresa decides to stay and Newport, Ryan helps her find a job and a place to stay. Julie and Luke's affair is almost exposed when Jimmy sees them together. Meanwhile, Anna decides to move back to Pittsburgh and Seth convinces himself that she's leaving because of him, causing him to rush to the airport in order to stop her. | | Guest Stars: Phil Abrams as Mr. Sheeran, Danielle Bisutti as Joan, Katherine Disque as Lynn, Lamont Thompson as Greg Hodes, Shailene Woodley as Kaitlin Cooper, Samaire Armstrong as Anna Stern, Alan Dale as Caleb Nichol, Navi Rawat as Theresa, Eric Balfour as Eddie | Director: Patrick Norris
Writer: Josh Schwartz | | | |
| 22 :01x22 - The L.A. (Mar/24/2004) | | Marissa and Summer decide to take a trip to Los Angeles, and Seth, worried Summer will have fun without him, invites himself to go with. Ryan decides to tag along as well in order to make sure that Marissa doesn't find out about her mother's affair with Luke. Meanwhile, Sandy and Jimmy find themselves in a bind. | | Guest Stars: Steffany Huckaby as April, Marc Perkel as Bartender, Al Sapienza as Club owner, Paris Hilton as Kate, Colin Hanks as Grady Bridges, John David Conti (1) as Manager, Stu "Large" Riley as Ed, Hans Raith as Bouncer, Alan Dale as Caleb Nichol, Amanda Righetti as Hailey Nichol | Director: David Barrett
Writer: Josh Schwartz | | | |
| 23 :01x23 - The Nana (Mar/31/2004) | | When Sandy finds out that his mother is coming for a visit, the Cohens have to prepare for a Passover dinner with "the Nana". Summer, wanting to get on the Nana's good side, decides to do some preparing as well. But when the Nana arrives, her news shocks the Cohens. Meanwhile, when Marissa goes missing, Ryan heads out to track her down, and finds her hiding in the last place he expected. | | Guest Stars: Doug Ballard as Peter Johnson, Cynthia Avila as Eva, Amanda Righetti as Hailey Nichol, Navi Rawat as Theresa, Linda Lavin as Sophie "Nana" Cohen, Eric Balfour as Eddie | Director: Michael Lange
Writer: Allan Heinberg | | | |
| 24 :01x24 - The Proposal (Apr/14/2004) | | After finding out about their affair, Marissa refuses to hear any explanation from either her mother or Luke. Luke, feeling depressed, drinks too much and gets into a near fatal accident. Only then does Ryan and Marissa agree to listen to Luke. Meanwhile, prior to the opening of The Lighthouse, Jimmy and Sandy get learn that they were denied their liquor license. Now, Sandy must decide between getting the license or keeping Jimmy as a partner. Later, Caleb uses the restaurant opening to ask Julie an important and surprising question. | | Guest Stars: Doug Ballard as Peter Johnson, Brian McNamara (2) as Carson Ward, Amanda Righetti as Hailey Nichol, Alan Dale as Caleb Nichol | Director: Helen Shaver
Writer: Josh Schwartz, Liz Friedman (1) | | | | | | |
| 26 :01x26 - The Strip (Apr/28/2004) | | Seth, Ryan, Sandy, and Caleb head to Las Vegas for Caleb's bachelor party. Meanwhile, back in Newport, Kirsten throws together a bachelorette party for Julie. Marissa and Theresa begin spending time together, and Marissa learns more about Theresa than she bargained for. | | Guest Stars: Kevin Rankin as Lucas, Kristen Renton as Jenn, Natalie Blalock as Gail Van Deepen, Gwendoline Yeo as Sara, Jerry Schumacher as Robert Campbell, Chris Showerman (1) as Impossibly Hot Fireman (aka Jeff), David Rountree (1) as Trucker Hat, Navi Rawat as Theresa, Amanda Righetti as Hailey Nichol, Alan Dale as Caleb Nichol | Director: James Marshall (3)
Writer: Allan Heinberg | | | |
| 27 :01x27 - The Ties That Bind (May/05/2004) | | Julie and Caleb's wedding day arrives, and becomes a life-changing day for more than the newlyweds. As the vows are said and the couple is pronounced husband and wife, events unfold that change the lives of several people forever. | | Guest Stars: Jem as Herself, Hamilton Mitchell as Reverend Donahue, Jay Kenneth Johnson (1) as Vince, Andrea Davis as Bakery Employee, Holly Fields as Cindy, Alison Hills (1) as Wedding Guest, Shailene Woodley as Kaitlin Cooper, Navi Rawat as Theresa, Alan Dale as Caleb Nichol, Amanda Righetti as Hailey Nichol | Director: Patrick Norris
Writer: Josh Schwartz | | | |
| 28 :02x01 - The Distance (Nov/04/2004) | | With summer drawing to an end, tensions begin to rise. Seth continues to be stubborn in his decision to not return home from Oregon where he spent the summer. In Chino, Ryan continues to work his construction job while living with a pregnant Theresa and missing what he left behind. Back in Newport, Summer deals with Seth's disappearance and Marissa continues to distance herself from her new life, finding comfort in her old habits. | | Guest Stars: Julie Skon as Jane, Robin Paul as Amanda, Cynthia Avila as Eva, Brian McNamara (2) as Carson Ward, Bruno Amato as Archie, Chris Carmack as Luke Ward, Tyler Bruhn as BMX Bike Rider, Nicholas Gonzalez as D.J., Navi Rawat as Theresa | Director: Ian Toynton
Writer: Josh Schwartz | | | | | | |
| 30 :02x03 - The New Kids on the Block (Nov/18/2004) | | Seth, with the help of Alex, tries to prove that he's different that what everyone thinks of him. Summer debates her feelings for Seth now that Zach has entered the picture. Marissa and Ryan try to mend their relationship, but when Ryan meets Lindsay, it makes things a little harder. Meanwhile, Caleb's legal troubles may leave both Sandy and Kirsten unemployed and Julie plans her course of action if Caleb is taken into custody. | | Guest Stars: Mark L. Young (1) as Geek # 1, Kady Cole as Kristen, Paydin LoPachin as Michelle, Perry Anzilotti as Mr. Greenburg, Natasha Rouhani as Hostess, Michael Nouri as Dr. Neil Roberts, The Walkmen as Themselves, Sterling Jones as Cool Rock Guy, Michael Cassidy (1) as Zach Stephens, Shannon Lucio as Lindsay Gardner, Olivia Wilde as Alex Kelly | Director: Lev L. Spiro
Writer: Stephanie Savage | | | | | | |
| 32 :02x05 - The SnO.C. (Dec/09/2004) | | With the arrival of winter, Seth, Ryan, Summer and Marissa find themselves planning for the annual "SnO.C.Winter Ball". Julie and Jimmy continue spending time together and getting along surprisingly well. Meanwhile, Sandy comes closer to finding the truth about Caleb's secret and Julie uncovers what Marissa has been hiding. | | Guest Stars: Monika Jolly as Mandy, Chriss Anglin as Homer, Kathleen York as Renee Wheeler, Nicholas Gonzalez as D.J., Shannon Lucio as Lindsay Gardner, Olivia Wilde as Alex Kelly, Michael Cassidy (1) as Zach Stephens | Director: Ian Toynton
Writer: John Stephens | | | | | | |
| 34 :02x07 - The Family Ties (Jan/06/2005) | | The Cohens decide to welcome Lindsay into the family after Caleb's secret was revealed. Another family is shattered when news is revealed that one of them is leaving Newport. Meanwhile, Seth attempts to be a "bad boy" to impress Alex. | | Guest Stars: Veronique Vicari as Punk Girl, Dejon Mayes as Police Officer, George Contreras as Surf/Rock Guy, John Beach as Valet, Modest Mouse as Themselves, Nicholas Gonzalez as D.J., Shannon Lucio as Lindsay Gardner, Michael Cassidy (1) as Zach Stephens, Olivia Wilde as Alex Kelly | Director: Lesli Linka Glatter
Writer: Drew Z. Greenberg, Josh Schwartz | | | | | | |
| 36 :02x09 - The Ex-Factor (Jan/20/2005) | | Marissa and Summer plan a girls' night out and decide to invite Lindsay to go out with them. While the girls are out, Ryan, Seth, and Zach spend the evening playing video games, but have a hard time not joining the girls. Meanwhile, Julie and Kirsten brainstorm ideas to help the Newport Group's image while Sandy and Caleb try to talk them out of their idea. | | Guest Stars: Mark L. Young (1) as Prepubescent Geek #1, Kristin Pate as Isabelle, Benjamin Diskin as Geek #3 (Philip), Todd Bosley as Awkward Geek #2, Michael Simpson (2) as Matt Miller, Emmanuelle Chriqui as Jodie, The Thrills as Themselves, Shannon Lucio as Lindsay Gardner, Michael Cassidy (1) as Zach Stephens, Olivia Wilde as Alex Kelly | Director: Michael Fresco
Writer: J. J. Philbin | | | |
| 37 :02x10 - The Accomplice (Jan/27/2005) | | Zach and Seth launch their own comic book series based on their lives. During their initial sketches, Summer finds that she's being excluded from the book and asks the boys why. Sandy agrees to help an old friend find his long-lost daughter, but the search only raises questions. Meanwhile, Marissa rebels against Caleb; and Ryan agrees to help Lindsay find out more about Caleb. | | Guest Stars: Emmanuelle Chriqui as Jodie, Jeffrey Dean Morgan as Joe, Barry Newman as Professor Max Bloom, Natalie Blalock as Gail Van Deepen, Michael Cassidy (1) as Zach Stephens, Shannon Lucio as Lindsay Gardner, Kim Delaney as Rebecca Bloom, Olivia Wilde as Alex Kelly | Director: Ian Toynton
Writer: Allan Heinberg | | | |
| 38 :02x11 - The Second Chance (Feb/03/2005) | | Summer takes a more active role in Seth and Zach's comic book, which makes Seth uncomfortable since he'll now be forced to spend time alone with her. Sandy and Rebecca talk about their past together and Kirsten talks to Caleb about him having a relationship with Lindsay. Later, Caleb decides what kind of relationship he wants with both of his daughters, and Alex confronts Marissa about where their relationship is headed. | | Guest Stars: Rachael Yamagata as Herself, Bruce Katzman as Dr. Lasser, Barry Newman as Professor Max Bloom, Kim Delaney as Rebecca Bloom, Michael Cassidy (1) as Zach Stephens, Shannon Lucio as Lindsay Gardner, Olivia Wilde as Alex Kelly | Director: Tony Wharmby
Writer: Josh Schwartz, Drew Z. Greenberg | | | |
| 39 :02x12 - The Lonely Hearts Club (Feb/10/2005) | | Sandy attempts to make up for hiding Rebecca's return from Kirsten by planning a romantic Valentine's Day. Zach, Seth and Summer travel to San Diego to meet with a company about their comic book, but Seth focuses more on getting Summer back then pitching the comic book. Meanwhile, Julie returns from her vacation determined to reconnect with Marissa, and Ryan and Lindsay try to spend Valentine's Day together, but her relationship with Caleb interferes. | | Guest Stars: Samantha Quan as Receptionist, T. J. Thyne as Larry Bernstein, Barry Newman as Professor Max Bloom, Olivia Wilde as Alex Kelly, Shannon Lucio as Lindsay Gardner, Kim Delaney as Rebecca Bloom, Michael Cassidy (1) as Zach Stephens | Director: Ian Toynton
Writer: J. J. Philbin | | | |
| 40 :02x13 - The Test (Feb/17/2005) | | While Rebecca is mourning the death of her father, Kirsten becomes increasingly impatient with Sandy's absence, leading her to visit Rebecca. Meanwhile, Marissa hangs out with Alex's friends and Caleb seeks proof that Lindsay is his daughter. | | Guest Stars: Danielle Bisutti as Joan, Deirdre M. Smith as Agent Jill Stonerock, Olivia Wilde as Alex Kelly, Michael Cassidy (1) as Zach Stephens, Shannon Lucio as Lindsay Gardner, Kim Delaney as Rebecca Bloom, Christopher Lawford as Ross (FBI), Kathleen York as Renee Wheeler | Director: Michael Lange
Writer: John Stephens | | | |
| 41 :02x14 - The Rainy Day Women (Feb/24/2005) | | It's raining in Newport, and the rain begins to have its affect on the O.C. Marissa tells Julie about her relationship with Alex, then informs Julie that she's moving in with Alex. Summer gets ready for her trip to Italy with Zach, but she has a hard time forgetting about Seth. After persuasion from Ryan, Lindsay agrees to take the paternity test and everyone awaits the results. Meanwhile, after the highway is closed due to rain, Sandy and Rebecca are stranded together in a motel. | | Guest Stars: Kathleen Mary Carthy as Dr. Snow, Jeff Holman (1) as Trucker, Marcus Lavck as Mullet Man, Max Burkholder as Kid in Airport, Lisa May as Female Radio DJ, Bonnie Parker as Radio DJ, John Maynard (2) as State Trooper, Devin Sidell as Abigail, Kathleen York as Renee Wheeler, Kim Delaney as Rebecca Bloom, Michael Cassidy (1) as Zach Stephens, Shannon Lucio as Lindsay Gardner, Olivia Wilde as Alex Kelly, Jordan Baker as Elaine | Director: Michael Fresco
Writer: Josh Schwartz | | | |
| 42 :02x15 - The Mallpisode (Mar/10/2005) | | Marissa begins to see the reality of living on her own, and takes a break from the housework to go to the mall with Summer, Seth, and Ryan. While waiting the arrival of Carter, the new editor for Newport Living, Julie is distracted when a man from her past resurfaces. Meanwhile, Sandy and Caleb find themselves bonding over their experiences. | | Guest Stars: John Michael Vaughn as Security Guard, Shaun Cozzens as Pizza Guy, Amber Heard as Salesgirl, Carrie Ann Nagy as Receptionist, Bill Campbell (1) as Carter Buckley, Johnny Messner as Lance Baldwin, Olivia Wilde as Alex Kelly | Director: Ian Toynton
Writer: Stephanie Savage | | | | | | |
| 44 :02x17 - The Brothers Grim (Mar/24/2005) | | When Ryan's brother comes to visit, Ryan has a feeling that it won't turn out well, but the Cohens gladly welcome Trey into their household. Marissa and Ryan continue to build on their new friendship while Seth and Summer deal with unexpected news. Meanwhile, Julie tells Kirsten about her past indiscretions then turns to Caleb for help. | | Guest Stars: Jeff Witzke as Sales Guy, Shaun Cozzens as Porn Star, Christopher Backus as Curtis, Jordan Baker as Elaine Stephens, Logan Marshall-Green as Trey Atwood, Michael Cassidy (1) as Zach Stephens, Johnny Messner as Lance Baldwin, Bill Campbell (1) as Carter Buckley | Director: Michael Lange
Writer: J. J. Philbin | | | | | | |
| 46 :02x19 - The Rager (Apr/14/2005) | | As Trey's birthday rolls around, Marissa throws him a party, which quickly escalates into a dangerous rager. Sandy and Carter go surfing together, and after meeting a girl on the beach, they decide to double-date. Summer uncovers Reed's true identity, getting Seth in trouble. Meanwhile, Julie leaves town due to her recent embarrassment, but ends up coming home and reconnecting with an old friend. | | Guest Stars: Marguerite Moreau as Reed Carlson, Paul Walia as Messenger, Kristin Cobb as Cute Girl, Artie Baxter as Threesome Guy, Eric McIntire as Water Polo Jock, Aya Sumika as Erin, Brandon Michael Vayda as Water Polo guy, Tom Ohmer as Cop, Johnny Messner as Lance Baldwin, Nikki Griffin as Jess, Bill Campbell (1) as Carter Buckley, Michael Cassidy (1) as Zach Stephens, Logan Marshall-Green as Trey Atwood | Director: Tony Wharmby
Writer: John Stephens | | | |
| 47 :02x20 - The O.C. Confidential (Apr/21/2005) | | In the aftermath of the rager, Sandy, Ryan and Seth go undercover to save Trey from jail time. Kirsten and Carter take a trip to wine country for wine sampling, and they become increasingly close. Meanwhile, Caleb returns from his Europe trip and ignores Julie's advances. | | Guest Stars: Garrison Hershberger as Tom MacGinty, Grant Thompson as Damon, Catherine Kresge as Cherilyn Featherbrook, Alex Ryan (1) as Hipster Girl, David Paluck as Cop, Nathan Peterson as Door Kid, Eric McIntire as Drug Dealer, Travis Van Winkle as Kyle, Marguerite Moreau as Reed Carlson, Graham Sibley as Hipster, Bill Campbell (1) as Carter Buckley, Logan Marshall-Green as Trey Atwood, Michael Cassidy (1) as Zach Stephens, Johnny Messner as Lance Baldwin, Nikki Griffin as Jess, Jennifer Elizabeth Davis (1) as Wine Hostess, Death Cab for Cutie as Themselves | Director: Tony Wharmby
Writer: Mike Kelley (1) | | | |
| 48 :02x21 - The Return of the Nana (May/05/2005) | | Sandy, Seth and Ryan travel to South Beach for a visit with the Nana, who is now living in Miami Beach. While playing shuffleboard, Seth and Ryan meet a girl who gets Seth on stage for "Music Video Nation's" Spring Break broadcast. Seth gets himself in hot water when Summer sees Seth with another girl on TV. Meanwhile, Carter decides to leave Newport Living and Trey reads too much into Marissa's friendship. | | Guest Stars: Anthony John Denison as Bobby Mills, Jason Bartley as Bouncer, Amie Dellavalle as Drunk Girl, Brian F. Durkin (2) as Cody, Burt Greenburg as Abe, Sid Raymond as Stu, Allen Reed (7) as Stanley, Al Scheckwitz as Irv, Todd Sherry as Maurice, Krista Kalmus as Pixie, Logan Marshall-Green as Trey Atwood, Bill Campbell (1) as Carter Buckley, Nikki Griffin as Jess, Michael Cassidy (1) as Zach Stephens, Linda Lavin as Sophie "Nana" Cohen, Jaime King (1) as Mary-Sue, Bret Harrison as Swerve, T. I. as Himself | Director: Ian Toynton
Writer: Josh Schwartz | | | |
| 49 :02x22 - The Showdown (May/05/2005) | | Now that Carter left Newport, Kirsten has started drinking more than usual, and refuses to admit to Sandy that she has a problem. Ryan begins to suspect that something happened between Trey and Marissa, but isn't sure what occurred. Summer confronts Reed about Seth and Zach's graphic novel, and ends up making an appearance at the "Atomic County" launch party. Meanwhile, Caleb confronts Julie about her past indiscretions. | | Guest Stars: Matthew J. Williamson as Bartender, Carrie Ann Nagy as Clare, Burnadean Jones as Woman in Plain Suit, Jesse Heiman as Winking Comic Book Nerd, Todd Bosley as Leon, Marguerite Moreau as Reed Carlson, Nikki Griffin as Jess, Logan Marshall-Green as Trey Atwood, Michael Cassidy (1) as Zach Stephens | Director: Michael Fresco
Writer: John Stephens | | | |
| 50 :02x23 - The O.Sea (May/12/2005) | | Sandy and Caleb team up to confront Kirsten about her recent drinking problem. Ryan, determined to find out what happened between Trey and Marissa, heads to Chino for answers. Summer decides to not let Zach and Seth fighting over her ruin her prom, and forces the boys to choose who will escort her to the dance. Meanwhile, Julie and Caleb celebrate their final evening together before the divorce is finalized. | | Guest Stars: Matt McKenzie (1) as Prom Announcer, Gilbert Glenn Brown as Officer Patrick, Cynthia Avila as Eva, George Lucas as Himself, Marguerite Moreau as Reed Carlson, Navi Rawat as Theresa, Michael Cassidy (1) as Zach Stephens, Logan Marshall-Green as Trey Atwood, Nikki Griffin as Jess | Director: Michael Lange
Writer: J. J. Philbin | | | |
| 51 :02x24 - The Dearly Beloved (May/19/2005) | | Sandy is forced to make a difficult, life-changing decision to save Kirsten and their marriage. Seth, Summer, Marissa, and Ryan are caught in the middle of a fight involving Trey at The Bait Shop, and when Ryan finds out what happened between Trey and Marissa, gunfire breaks out. Meanwhile, Jimmy, worried about Marissa and his family, returns to Newport. | | Guest Stars: Kathleen M. Darcy as Nurse, Doug Burch as Pastor, Darion Basco as Andrew, Garrett M. Brown (1) as Dr. Woodruff, Tate Donovan as Jimmy Cooper, Nikki Griffin as Jess, Amanda Righetti as Hailey Nichol, Logan Marshall-Green as Trey Atwood | Director: Ian Toynton
Writer: Josh Schwartz | | | |
| 52 :03x01 - The Aftermath (Sep/08/2005) | | As Ryan, Marissa, Seth and Summer prepare for their senior year, Trey's shooting looms over them. Trey is clinging to life and when the cops continue to pressure the teens to admit who shot him, Ryan debates taking the blame to save Marissa. Meanwhile, Julie and Jimmy are determined to protect Marissa, no matter the cost, and Kirsten continues to recover in rehab with Charlotte, who is hiding her ulterior motives. | | Guest Stars: Tate Donovan as Jimmy Cooper, Garrett M. Brown (1) as Dr. Woodruff, Logan Marshall-Green as Trey Atwood, Ray Laska as Esbenshade, Stephen O'Mahoney as Cop #1, Michael Canaan (1) as Cop #3, Rigo Sanchez as EMT, Sean Blakemore as Trauma Dr., Jeri Ryan as Charlotte Morgan, Lily Rains as Nurse, Gary Weeks as Cop #2, Timothy Omundson as Deputy District Attorney Caldwell, Michael Adler as Jeff Frankel, J. J. Boone as Denise | Director: Ian Toynton
Story: Robert De Laurentiis, Josh Schwartz | Teleplay: Josh Schwartz | | | |
| 53 :03x02 - The Shape of Things to Come (Sep/15/2005) | | Kirsten continues to recover in rehab, and the Cohen men continue to feel the affects of her absence. Sandy tries to convince Kirsten to come home, but Kirsten's attachment to Charlotte prevents her, which raises Sandy's suspicions. At Harbor, Dean Hess makes a decision affecting Marissa's future while Summer faces off against Taylor Townsend when planning the Kick-Off Carnival. Meanwhile, Jimmy makes Julie a surprising proposal. | | Guest Stars: Eric Mabius as Dean Hess, Blake Robbins as Don, Tate Donovan as Jimmy Cooper, Autumn Reeser as Taylor Townsend, Jeri Ryan as Charlotte Morgan, Rosalind Chao as Dr. Kim | Director: Tony Wharmby
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