
The O.C.(2003)
It's nothing like where you live. And nothing like you imagine.
Overview
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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Season 1
27 episodes • 2003Avg: 7.6Golden Era

Season 1
27 episodes • 2003Avg: 7.6Golden 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 | 7.0 |
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 | 6.9 |
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 |

Season 2
24 episodes • 2004Avg: 7.3

Season 2
24 episodes • 2004Avg: 7.3
# | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
1 | The Distance | Nov 4, 2004 | 6.4 |
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 | 6.5 |
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 | 6.4 |
13 | The Father Knows Best | Feb 17, 2005 | 7.1 |
14 | The Rainy Day Women | Feb 24, 2005 | 7.1 |
15 | The Mallpisode | Mar 10, 2005 | 7.4 |
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 |

Season 3
25 episodes • 2005Avg: 7.5

Season 3
25 episodes • 2005Avg: 7.5
# | 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 | 6.9 |
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 |

Season 4
16 episodes • 2006Avg: 7.4

Season 4
16 episodes • 2006Avg: 7.4
# | 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 | 7.0 |
7 | The Chrismukk-huh? | Dec 14, 2006 | 7.0 |
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 | 7.2 |
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