The O.C.

▶S1 E1 PremiereAug 5, 2003 · 45 minA new life for Ryan Atwood, the Cohens and the Cooper families, and basically everyone else in the wealthy, picturesque, secretive, turbulent community of…Episode details → ▶S1 E2 The Model HomeAug 12, 2003 · 44 minFaced with the prospect of life in a group home, Ryan decides to run away from Newport, but Seth and Marissa convince him to…Episode details → ▶S1 E3 The GambleAug 19, 2003 · 44 minSandy comes to Ryan's rescue once again, after he has a difficult stay in Juvenile Hall. Seth makes Kirsten aware of his anger over…Episode details → ▶S1 E4 The DebutAug 26, 2003 · 44 minIt'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…Episode details → ▶S1 E5 The OutsiderSep 2, 2003 · 44 minRyan takes a job at the Crab Shack diner. A co-worker at the diner might mean bad news for the Newport kids. Ryan asks…Episode details → ▶S1 E6 The GirlfriendSep 9, 2003 · 44 minKirsten'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…Episode details → ▶S1 E7 The EscapeSep 16, 2003 · 44 minThe 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…Episode details → ▶S1 E8 The RescueOct 29, 2003 · 44 minEveryone is back home in Newport, and Marissa is recovering. Julie points her finger at Ryan and forbids him from seeing Marissa, who does…Episode details → ▶S1 E9 The HeightsNov 5, 2003 · 43 minBack 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…Episode details → ▶S1 E10 The Perfect CoupleNov 12, 2003 · 44 minCouples are plentiful in 'The O.C.' It is a night of firsts. Now that they are free to love one another, Ryan and Marissa…Episode details → ▶S1 E11 The HomecomingNov 19, 2003 · 43 minIt'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…Episode details → ▶S1 E12 The SecretNov 26, 2003 · 43 minSeth and Kirsten want to avoid facing the world after their respective displays at Thanksgiving. Sandy has some advice for Jimmy, which doesn't sit…Episode details → ▶S1 E13 The Best Chrismukkah EverDec 3, 2003 · 43 minRyan, and the World, are officially introduced to the bi-religious holiday Chrismukkah, thanks to Seth. And Seth insists he has TWO Godly forces helping…Episode details → ▶S1 E14 The CountdownDec 17, 2003 · 43 minIt's New Years and "love" is in the air. A sister returns home, and throws a party. Oliver casts his spell. Sandy and Kirsten…Episode details → ▶S1 E15 The Third WheelJan 7, 2004 · 44 minHailey discovers she isn't as welcome as she might have thought. Perhaps the Cohen house is full? Luke makes some new friends, while Seth…Episode details → ▶S1 E16 The LinksJan 14, 2004 · 44 minOliver plans a trip for the gang, but things don't go as well as everyone might have hoped- except for Oliver of course. Summer…Episode details → ▶S1 E17 The RivalsJan 21, 2004 · 44 minSandy and Jimmy have plans to sign papers for the Lighthouse... but is Jimmy ready? Oliver makes his plans official to Ryan, but Ryan…Episode details → ▶S1 E18 The TruthFeb 11, 2004 · 44 minChanges 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…Episode details → ▶S1 E19 The HeartbreakFeb 18, 2004 · 44 minIt'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…Episode details → ▶S1 E20 The TelenovelaFeb 25, 2004 · 44 minRyan and Marissa begin their life together as "friends", but both discover that it might be harder to do than to say. Theresa drops…Episode details → ▶S1 E21 The Goodbye GirlMar 3, 2004 · 44 minAnna announces that she is leaving Newport to go back to Pittsburgh, which leaves Seth feeling saddened and guilt-ridden. Legal troubles brew for Caleb…Episode details → ▶S1 E22 The L.A.Mar 24, 2004 · 44 minWhen 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,…Episode details → ▶S1 E23 The NanaMar 31, 2004 · 44 minNana 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,…Episode details → ▶S1 E24 The ProposalApr 14, 2004 · 44 minJimmy and Sandy run into a roadblock in their effort to re-open the Balboa Lighthouse restaurant. Summer and Seth take it upon themselves to…Episode details → ▶S1 E25 The ShowerApr 21, 2004 · 42 minMarissa 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…Episode details → ▶S1 E26 The StripApr 28, 2004 · 42 minIt's Bachelor and Bachelorette party time for Caleb and Julie. Caleb and the boys head off to Las Vegas while Kirsten organizes an evening…Episode details → ▶S1 E27 The Ties That BindMay 5, 2004 · 41 minJulie and Caleb walk down the aisle, as Ryan and Theresa face a difficult decision regarding their pregnancy. Marissa moves into Caleb and Julie's…Episode details →