The O.C.

TV Series
2003–20072003–2007
TV-PGTV-PG
44min

Mischa Barton, Adam Brody, Ben McKenzie, and Rachel Bilson in The O.C. (2003)

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Comedy Drama Romance

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

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Awards
- 15 wins & 21 nominations

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4 seasons

5 years

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The O.C.: The Complete Third Season

The O.C.: The Complete Third Season

The O.C.: The Complete First Season

The O.C.: The Complete First Season

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The O.C. (2003)

Ben McKenzie in The O.C. (2003)

Adam Brody and Ben McKenzie in The O.C. (2003)

Mischa Barton in The O.C. (2003)

Autumn Reeser and Ben McKenzie in The O.C. (2003)

Rachel Bilson in The O.C. (2003)

Ben McKenzie in The O.C. (2003)

Autumn Reeser in The O.C. (2003)

Peter Gallagher, Adam Brody, Kelly Rowan, and Ben McKenzie in The O.C. (2003)

Ben McKenzie in The O.C. (2003)

Rachel Bilson in The O.C. (2003)

Mischa Barton, Autumn Reeser, and Rachel Bilson in The O.C. (2003)

Marissa Cooperas Marissa Cooper

76 episodes76 eps • 2003–2006

Seth Cohenas Seth Cohen

92 episodes92 eps • 2003–2007

Peter Gallagher

Sandy Cohenas Sandy Cohen

92 episodes92 eps • 2003–2007

Kirsten Cohenas Kirsten Cohen

92 episodes92 eps • 2003–2007

Ryan Atwoodas Ryan Atwood

92 episodes92 eps • 2003–2007

Summer Robertsas Summer Roberts

92 episodes92 eps • 2003–2007

Julie Cooperas Julie Cooper…

90 episodes90 eps • 2003–2007

Jimmy Cooperas Jimmy Cooper

40 episodes40 eps • 2003–2006

Caleb Nicholas Caleb Nichol

37 episodes37 eps • 2003–2005

Taylor Townsendas Taylor Townsend

31 episodes31 eps • 2005–2007

Luke Wardas Luke Ward

28 episodes28 eps • 2003–2004

Kaitlin Cooperas Kaitlin Cooper

22 episodes22 eps • 2006–2007

Michael Cassidy

Zach Stevensas Zach Stevens

19 episodes19 eps • 2004–2005

Dr. Neil Robertsas Dr. Neil Roberts

19 episodes19 eps • 2004–2007

Samaire Armstrong

Anna Sternas Anna Stern

15 episodes15 eps • 2003–2006

Kevin Volchokas Kevin Volchok

15 episodes15 eps • 2005–2006

Matt Ramseyas Matt Ramsey

13 episodes13 eps • 2005–2006

Alex Kellyas Alex Kelly

13 episodes13 eps • 2004–2005

Creator
- Josh Schwartz
All cast & crew

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A troubled teen named Ryan is taken in by a public defense lawyer and his rich real estate developer wife in Newport Beach, California after he is kicked out and abandoned by his alchoholic and unstable mother. He meets their quick-witted son Seth and they soon become best friends.

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Taglines
- The O.C. Orange County, It's where all the beautiful people live
Genres
Certificate
- TV-PG
Parents guide

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
Marissa: Hey, how come you're the brains? I'm the one who talked us back into that club.
Seth: I'm sorry. I'm the brains.
Ryan: You can be the beauty.
Marissa: Okay, thanks.
Summer: Great, and what am I, Cohen?
Seth: Uh, the boobs?
[Summer hits him]
Seth: Uh, the bitch?
Summer: Okay, I'll take the boobs.
Seth: Hey. So will I.
[Summer laughs]
Seth: [later]
Marissa: See, I think I should be the brains.
Ryan: No, Seth's the brains.
Marissa: Well, you're clearly not the beauty.
Ryan: Ooooh, and now someone's the bitch.
[smiles]

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)

Top review

A MUST SEE

The OC. How can I describe it? It is an amazing show. My brother wasn't that big of a fan when he first started watching it, but then I bought the first season on DVD, and now he's completely hooked! The story line is amazing, yet a bit confusing with the whole love triangle thing going, but it's exciting because you never know what's going to happen next.

Some of the acting is not so great (i.e., Mischa Barton as Marissa Cooper, she could take some serious acting classes), but everyone else is brilliant, Adam Brody and Peter Gallagher (my personal favorites) make a great team, Rachel Bilson, Benjamin McKenzie, Tate Donavan, Kelly Rowan, Melinda Clarke, they are all excellent!! I give this show a 10 out of 10. A definitely MUST SEE!!!! YOU WILL BE HOOKED!

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Release date
- August 5, 2003 (United States)
Country of origin
- United States
Official site
- Hulu
Language
- English
Also known as
- Orange County
Filming locations
- Redondo Beach, California, USA
Production companies
See more company credits at IMDbPro

Runtime
- 44min
Color
- Color
Sound mix
- Stereo
- Dolby Digital
Aspect ratio
- 1.33 : 1
- 1.78 : 1

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Mischa Barton, Adam Brody, Ben McKenzie, and Rachel Bilson in The O.C. (2003)

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