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The O.C.: The End's Not Near, It's Here

Newport was forever changed with the arrival of outside Ryan Atwood four years ago. In the series finale, an emotional ending shows what happens to each of the lives that Ryan touched, including the Cohens, Coopers, and his most recent love, Taylor.


10/10 (4 Votes cast)

Episode Info


Episode number: 4x16
Production Number: 3T5266
Airdate: Thursday February 22nd, 2007

Director: Ian Toynton
Writer: Josh Schwartz


Guest Stars
Brandon QuinnBrandon Quinn
As Spencer
Recurring
Gary GrubbsGary Grubbs
As Gordon Bullit
Recurring
Kevin SorboKevin Sorbo
As Frank Atwood
Recurring
Paula TrickeyPaula Trickey
As Veronica Townsend
Recurring
Todd SherryTodd Sherry
As Todd
Recurring
Jim PirriJim Pirri
As Patrick

Co-Guest Stars
Daniel GravesDaniel Graves
As Justice of the Peace
Recurring
David PaluckDavid Paluck
As Inspector
Recurring
Kirstin PierceKirstin Pierce
As Fiona
Recurring
Christopher GehrmanChristopher Gehrman
As Customs Agent
Don R. WilliamsDon R. Williams
As Conductor
Easton GageEaston Gage
As Young Kid
Main Cast
Peter Gallagher (1)Peter Gallagher (1)
As Sanford "Sandy" Cohen
Kelly RowanKelly Rowan
As Kirsten Cohen
Benjamin McKenzieBenjamin McKenzie
As Ryan Atwood
Adam BrodyAdam Brody
As Seth Cohen
Melinda ClarkeMelinda Clarke
As Julie Cooper-Nichol
Rachel BilsonRachel Bilson
As Summer Roberts
Autumn ReeserAutumn Reeser
As Taylor Townsend
Willa HollandWilla Holland
As Kaitlin Cooper
Episode Notes
Ratings: 6.7 million viewers



Music
ArtistSong TitlePlayed When
ClinicThe New Seeker 
Jacob GoldenOn A Saturday 
JetShine On 
Patrick ParkLife Is A Song 


Episode Quotes
Summer: Just remember, this isn't goodbye. You're my destiny, Cohen!
Seth: Go save the world, Summer Roberts.

Ryan: Taylor sent Kaitlin a griddle from France.
Kaitlin: With a super long note how I need to broaden my breakfast horizons. She's 6000 miles away and still annoying.
Kirsten: Ryan, have you talked to her?
Ryan: Oh, no, haven't read her blog, haven't looked at her scrapbook, it's over and I am okay. It's been months, I barely even think about her.
Sandy: Even though you're living in her room?

Seth: I've been doing some checking-up on your new roommate. His favorite book and movie are Da Vinci Code. He's no me.
Ryan: You say that like it's a bad thing.
Seth: At least I leave you funnier than when I found you.
Ryan: I'm a lot better off than when you found me.
Seth: Me too.

(to a kid, who looks like a younger version of Ryan, sitting by the payphone)
Ryan: Hey kid, need any help?

Julie: I think I'm too nauseous to eat.
Kirsten: Morning sickness?
Julie: Or wedding jitters, who can tell?
Kirsten: Well, your fianceé is certainly excited about the nuptuals.
Julie: Yeah, he's kind of become a broken record, over and over again, he keeps saying --
Bullit: Bang! Hey, Sandy!
Sandy: Bullit!
Bullit: Ryan, Peanut. Hey, Blondie. And there she is, the future Mrs. Gordon Bullit.

Seth: Ryan! Come in, sit.
Ryan: Yeah, not gonna happen. But I do need your help ... with a plan.
Seth: Does it involve leaving this room?
Ryan: It involves leaving the city.

(at the airport)
Taylor: Did you come alone?
Summer: Ryan doesn't know that you're coming. You told me not to tell him.
Taylor: Who said anything about Ryan? We're so over, I just ... I can't even believe we ever even dated. You know? I don't even think I would recognize him. I just hope he shaved that mustache -- (sees Seth and Ryan)
Seth: Did you get the rental car?
Ryan: Yeah. Did you get the address?
Seth: Yeah.
(Ryan and Seth sees Taylor and Summer; all four stop what they're doing)
Taylor: Ryan. Found out I was coming and decided to surprise me?
Ryan: No ... I didn't know you were coming back and I'm leaving.
Summer: Oh, well, now I'm surprised. Where are you guys going?
Ryan: Oh, not far. We'll be back ... by tonight.
Seth: Yeah. It's a mission, I'm gonna call you.
Taylor: Okay, well, brilliant catching up.
Ryan: Good to see you.
(Ryan and Seth leave)
Seth: That wasn't awkward at all.
Ryan: No, no, why would it be. It's not like I'm still in love with her or anything. (turns to look back at Taylor)
Summer: Taylor, are you okay?
Taylor: (upset) No, I'm not. I'm still in love with him.

Bullit: Come on, sunshine's burnin', let's go!
Real Estate Agent: Not to pressure you, but the owners are expecting other offers.
Bullit: Ah, what the hell, blondie, I'll buy this house! There you go ... there you go! Thank you. (to Sandy and Kirsten) Andalé!

Summer: Pancakes had babies! When did this happen?
Taylor: You didn't know she was pregnant?
Summer: I didn't even know he was a she. Oh my God ... I'm a bad crack mother!

Seth: Hey, are you Paul from GEORGE?
Tom: No, Tom from GEORGE. You know Paul?

Kaitlin: I mean, I love Bullit, but, one's kind of enough, you know?
Julie: You're telling me.
Kaitlin: What are you talking about? You're about to spawn off the latest.
Julie: Well, maybe he won't be ... all that Bullit-esque.
Kaitlin: Don't count on it, he's probably gonna come out wearing a cowboy hat telling the doctor "Bang".
Julie: ... or a wifebeater.
Kaitlin: Why would he be wearing a wifebea -- Oh, my God, mom!

Kirsten: My water broke.
Sandy: Seth! Call an ambulance!
Kirsten: There's no time for an ambulance.
Patrick: Okay, this is so random, but I'm actually a midwife.
Kirsten: Good, because this baby's coming now.

Sandy: Sophie Rose Cohen. It's got a nice ring to it.
Kirsten: She's beautiful, isn't she?
Seth: She really will be in two years when she doesn't look like a squished meatball.
Ryan: You just called your sister a squished meatball.
Sandy: Shoulda seen what you looked like when you were born.
Kirsten: Oh, he was beautiful too.
Seth: Yeah. I was.
Sandy: Yeah, you looked like you went 12 rounds with Joe Frazier.

Seth: We're grandparents? Wow. That's, uh, that's amazing. Congratulations to Pancakes.

Seth: Take a good look around, everything's about to change.
Summer: Actually, I have a surprise! Look: the floor plan to our apartment in Providence.
Seth: Hey, big screen TV, La-Z-boys, hot plate, looks exactly like here.
Summer: Mmm?
Seth: Awesome! Do you think our TiVO will keep its memory if we pack it?
Summer: I don't know. I should call the help line right now.



Cultural References
Episode Title: The End's Not Near, It's Here

"The End's Not Near, It's Here" is the title of a song by The New Year.

Briefcase or No Briefcase

The show that Seth and Summer watch at the beginning of the episode, Briefcase or No Briefcase, is a spoof of the NBC game show, Deal or No Deal.

Summer: Aww! The real life Joe and Anna broke up! That's so sad.

Summer is reading a magazine about The Valley actors breaking up, alluding to Rachel Bilson (Summer) and Adam Brody's (Seth) December 2006 breakup.



Episode References
Episode Title: The End's Not Near, It's Here

"The End's Not Near, It's Here", a song by The New Year, was featured in "The Way We Were". The song is also available on The OC: Mix 6.



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