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The O.C.

  • TV Series
  • 2003–2007
  • 6
  • 44m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
98K
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Mischa Barton, Adam Brody, Ben McKenzie, and Rachel Bilson in The O.C. (2003)
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A troubled youth becomes embroiled in the lives of a close-knit group of people in the wealthy, upper-class neighborhood of Newport Beach, Orange County, California.A troubled youth becomes embroiled in the lives of a close-knit group of people in the wealthy, upper-class neighborhood of Newport Beach, Orange County, California.A troubled youth becomes embroiled in the lives of a close-knit group of people in the wealthy, upper-class neighborhood of Newport Beach, Orange County, California.

  • Creator
    • Josh Schwartz
  • Stars
    • Mischa Barton
    • Adam Brody
    • Peter Gallagher
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.6/10
    98K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    299
    37
    • Creator
      • Josh Schwartz
    • Stars
      • Mischa Barton
      • Adam Brody
      • Peter Gallagher
    • 347User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 15 wins & 22 nominations

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    The O.C.: The Complete First Season
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    Mischa Barton
    Mischa Barton
    • Marissa Cooper
    Adam Brody
    Adam Brody
    • Seth Cohen
    Peter Gallagher
    Peter Gallagher
    • Sandy Cohen
    Kelly Rowan
    Kelly Rowan
    • Kirsten Cohen
    Ben McKenzie
    Ben McKenzie
    • Ryan Atwood
    Rachel Bilson
    Rachel Bilson
    • Summer Roberts
    Melinda Clarke
    Melinda Clarke
    • Julie Cooper…
    Tate Donovan
    Tate Donovan
    • Jimmy Cooper
    Alan Dale
    Alan Dale
    • Caleb Nichol
    Autumn Reeser
    Autumn Reeser
    • Taylor Townsend
    Chris Carmack
    Chris Carmack
    • Luke Ward
    Willa Holland
    Willa Holland
    • Kaitlin Cooper
    Michael Cassidy
    Michael Cassidy
    • Zach Stevens
    Michael Nouri
    Michael Nouri
    • Dr. Neil Roberts
    Samaire Armstrong
    Samaire Armstrong
    • Anna Stern
    Cam Gigandet
    Cam Gigandet
    • Kevin Volchok
    Jeff Hephner
    Jeff Hephner
    • Matt Ramsey
    Olivia Wilde
    Olivia Wilde
    • Alex Kelly
    • Creator
      • Josh Schwartz
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    • Trivia
      Adam Brody and Rachel Bilson dated for almost the entire run of the show (2003-2006). Additionally, several inside jokes are written into the show about this.
    • Goofs
      In the pilot episode Ryan says he is 17. Each season was a year because of a Chrismukkah episode per season. Ryan doesn't turn 18 until late season 3 meaning he was 17 for 3 years.
    • Quotes

      Seth: [rubs his boat, Summer Breeze, lovingly] Ohhh, I've missed you. It's been too long.

      Ryan: You're talking to a boat, Seth.

      Seth: Yeah, I talk to a plastic horse too but that never worries anyone.

      Ryan: It worries me.

    • Crazy credits
      For the first half of season one, Rachel Bilson (Summer) and Melinda Clarke (Julie) were credited as guest stars, even though Rachel Bilson appeared in each episode. From the fourteenth episode on, they were credited on the theme song as regulars.
    • Connections
      Alternate-language version of Medcezir (2013)
    • Soundtracks
      California
      (main title)
      Performed by Phantom Planet
      Written by Jason Schwartzman, Jacques Brautbar, Sam Farrar, Alex Greenwald,
      Darren Robinson (uncredited)

    User reviews347

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    Brilliant

    The best show on TV in a decade. Funny, surprising, and always entertaining this is far more than a teeny-bopper 90210 knock-off. It's wonderful. The acting is top-notch, but the writing is simply brilliant. If only we all did it like they do it in The O.C. I hope it'll be around for years to come, but, even if it isn't, each episode is 60 minutes to treasure. Plus: the best soundtrack on TV.
    • copeknight
    • Nov 26, 2003
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    • Release date
      • March 4, 2004 (Netherlands)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Hulu
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Orange County
    • Filming locations
      • Redondo Beach, California, USA(beach/pier scenes)
    • Production companies
      • Wonderland Sound and Vision
      • Warner Bros. Television
      • College Hill Pictures Inc.
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    • Runtime
      44 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1
      • 1.78 : 1

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