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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Peter Gallagher
Sandy Cohen
Kelly Rowan
Kirsten Cohen
Ben McKenzie
Ryan Atwood
Adam Brody
Seth Cohen
Melinda Clarke
Julie Cooper
Rachel Bilson
Summer Roberts
Autumn Reeser
Taylor Townsend
Willa Holland
Kaitlin Cooper
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27 episodes • 2003Avg: 7.5Golden Era
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Premiere | Aug 5, 2003 | 8.2 |
| 2 | The Model Home | Aug 12, 2003 | 7.6 |
| 3 | The Gamble | Aug 19, 2003 | 7.7 |
| 4 | The Debut | Aug 26, 2003 | 7.1 |
| 5 | The Outsider | Sep 2, 2003 | 7.6 |
| 6 | The Girlfriend | Sep 9, 2003 | 7.2 |
| 7 | The Escape | Sep 16, 2003 | 7.8 |
| 8 | The Rescue | Oct 29, 2003 | 7.6 |
| 9 | The Heights | Nov 5, 2003 | 8.1 |
| 10 | The Perfect Couple | Nov 12, 2003 | 7.6 |
| 11 | The Homecoming | Nov 19, 2003 | 8.1 |
| 12 | The Secret | Nov 26, 2003 | 6.4 |
| 13 | The Best Chrismukkah Ever | Dec 3, 2003 | 7.7 |
| 14 | The Countdown | Dec 17, 2003 | 7.5 |
| 15 | The Third Wheel | Jan 7, 2004 | 7.4 |
| 16 | The Links | Jan 14, 2004 | 7.5 |
| 17 | The Rivals | Jan 21, 2004 | 7.1 |
| 18 | The Truth | Feb 11, 2004 | 7.6 |
| 19 | The Heartbreak | Feb 18, 2004 | 7.9 |
| 20 | The Telenovela | Feb 25, 2004 | 7.6 |
| 21 | The Goodbye Girl | Mar 3, 2004 | 7.7 |
| 22 | The L.A. | Mar 24, 2004 | 7.4 |
| 23 | The Nana | Mar 31, 2004 | 7.5 |
| 24 | The Proposal | Apr 14, 2004 | 6.3 |
| 25 | The Shower | Apr 21, 2004 | 7.4 |
| 26 | The Strip | Apr 28, 2004 | 7.8 |
| 27 | The Ties That Bind | May 5, 2004 | 7.7 |
24 episodes • 2004Avg: 7.3
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Distance | Nov 4, 2004 | 5.9 |
| 2 | The Way We Were | Nov 11, 2004 | 7.5 |
| 3 | The New Kids on the Block | Nov 18, 2004 | 7.3 |
| 4 | The New Era | Dec 2, 2004 | 7.4 |
| 5 | The SnO.C. | Dec 9, 2004 | 6.0 |
| 6 | The Chrismukkah That Almost Wasn't | Dec 16, 2004 | 8.1 |
| 7 | The Family Ties | Jan 6, 2005 | 7.3 |
| 8 | The Power of Love | Jan 13, 2005 | 7.7 |
| 9 | The Ex-Factor | Jan 20, 2005 | 7.2 |
| 10 | The Accomplice | Jan 27, 2005 | 7.2 |
| 11 | The Second Chance | Feb 3, 2005 | 6.9 |
| 12 | The Lonely Hearts Club | Feb 10, 2005 | 5.9 |
| 13 | The Father Knows Best | Feb 17, 2005 | 7.1 |
| 14 | The Rainy Day Women | Feb 24, 2005 | 6.5 |
| 15 | The Mallpisode | Mar 10, 2005 | 7.3 |
| 16 | The Blaze of Glory | Mar 17, 2005 | 7.1 |
| 17 | The Brothers Grim | Mar 24, 2005 | 7.7 |
| 18 | The Risky Business | Apr 7, 2005 | 7.7 |
| 19 | The Rager | Apr 14, 2005 | 7.6 |
| 20 | The O.C. Confidential | Apr 21, 2005 | 7.3 |
| 21 | The Return of the Nana | May 5, 2005 | 7.7 |
| 22 | The Showdown | May 5, 2005 | 7.7 |
| 23 | The O.Sea | May 12, 2005 | 7.9 |
| 24 | The Dearly Beloved | May 19, 2005 | 8.1 |
25 episodes • 2005Avg: 7.4
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Aftermath | Sep 8, 2005 | 7.6 |
| 2 | The Shape of Things to Come | Sep 15, 2005 | 7.6 |
| 3 | The End of Innocence | Sep 22, 2005 | 6.3 |
| 4 | The Last Waltz | Sep 29, 2005 | 7.7 |
| 5 | The Perfect Storm | Nov 3, 2005 | 7.5 |
| 6 | The Swells | Nov 10, 2005 | 7.6 |
| 7 | The Anger Management | Nov 17, 2005 | 7.6 |
| 8 | The Game Plan | Dec 1, 2005 | 7.6 |
| 9 | The Disconnect | Dec 8, 2005 | 7.6 |
| 10 | The Chrismukkah Bar-Mitzvahkkah | Dec 15, 2005 | 7.9 |
| 11 | The Safe Harbor | Jan 12, 2006 | 7.7 |
| 12 | The Sister Act | Jan 19, 2006 | 7.6 |
| 13 | The Pot Stirrer | Jan 26, 2006 | 7.6 |
| 14 | The Cliffhanger | Feb 2, 2006 | 7.6 |
| 15 | The Heavy Lifting | Feb 9, 2006 | 7.3 |
| 16 | The Road Warrior | Mar 9, 2006 | 7.4 |
| 17 | The Journey | Mar 16, 2006 | 7.3 |
| 18 | The Undertow | Mar 23, 2006 | 7.1 |
| 19 | The Secrets and Lies | Mar 30, 2006 | 7.1 |
| 20 | The Day After Tomorrow | Apr 6, 2006 | 7.3 |
| 21 | The Dawn Patrol | Apr 13, 2006 | 7.4 |
| 22 | The College Try | Apr 20, 2006 | 7.5 |
| 23 | The Party Favor | Apr 27, 2006 | 6.7 |
| 24 | The Man of the Year | May 4, 2006 | 7.5 |
| 25 | The Graduates | May 18, 2006 | 8.1 |
16 episodes • 2006Avg: 7.3
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Avengers | Nov 2, 2006 | 7.8 |
| 2 | The Gringos | Nov 8, 2006 | 7.5 |
| 3 | The Cold Turkey | Nov 9, 2006 | 7.7 |
| 4 | The Metamorphosis | Nov 16, 2006 | 7.8 |
| 5 | The Sleeping Beauty | Nov 30, 2006 | 8.0 |
| 6 | The Summer Bummer | Dec 7, 2006 | 6.5 |
| 7 | The Chrismukk-huh? | Dec 14, 2006 | 6.3 |
| 8 | The Earth Girls Are Easy | Dec 21, 2006 | 7.3 |
| 9 | The My Two Dads | Jan 4, 2007 | 7.4 |
| 10 | The French Connection | Jan 11, 2007 | 6.8 |
| 11 | The Dream Lover | Jan 18, 2007 | 7.0 |
| 12 | The Groundhog Day | Jan 25, 2007 | 7.2 |
| 13 | The Case of the Franks | Feb 1, 2007 | 7.2 |
| 14 | The Shake Up | Feb 8, 2007 | 7.8 |
| 15 | The Night Moves | Feb 15, 2007 | 7.4 |
| 16 | The End's Not Near, It's Here | Feb 22, 2007 | 6.6 |
