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The O.C.

  • TV Series
  • 2003–2007
  • TV-PG
  • 44m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
92K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
425
22
Mischa Barton, Adam Brody, Ben McKenzie, and Rachel Bilson in The O.C. (2003)
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ComedyDramaRomance

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, box office & company info
  • IMDb RATING
    7.5/10
    92K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    425
    22
    • Creator
      • Josh Schwartz
    • Stars
      • Mischa Barton
      • Adam Brody
      • Peter Gallagher
    • 334User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 15 wins & 22 nominations

    Episodes92

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    The O.C.: The Complete Third Season
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    The O.C.: The Complete First Season
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    The 'Hobbs & Shaw' Cast Reveals Its Watchlist
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    What Roles Has Shailene Woodley Missed Out On?
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    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)
    Peter Gallagher in The O.C. (2003)

    Top cast

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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
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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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 Season 3, when Ryan is with Sadie in the pool house, Seth finds the door locked when he tries to enter and states "when did this door ever have a lock." Ryan mentions he added it for privacy. In Season 1, when Hailey has the huge New Years party, she locks Ryan and Seth in the pool house, so they won't spoil her fun.
    • 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)

    User reviews334

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    8/10
    The OC
    We just need to pretend that the show ended one season earlier
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    Details

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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(beach/pier scenes)
    • Production companies
      • Wonderland Sound and Vision
      • Warner Bros. Television
      • College Hill Pictures Inc.
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    Technical specs

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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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