Season 1 - Episode 1 - Pilot
Air Date: Aug 5, 2003
Description: Welcome to Orange County, an idyllic paradise home to California's wealthy individuals. Here, it seems that everything and everyone is perfect, but behind closed doors is a world hidden loyalties, identities, and lives. When Ryan Atwood, a tough, yet intelligent 16-year-old, is arrested for helping his brother steal a car, pro-bono public defender Sandy Cohen is ass ... Read More
Air Date: Aug 5, 2003Description: Welcome to Orange County, an idyllic paradise home to California's wealthy individuals. Here, it seems that everything and everyone is perfect, but behind closed doors is a world hidden loyalties, identities, and lives. When Ryan Atwood, a tough, yet intelligent 16-year-old, is arrested for helping his brother steal a car, pro-bono public defender Sandy Cohen is ass ... Read More
Season 1 - Episode 2 - The Model Home
Air Date: Aug 12, 2003
Description: Thinking that he'll be put into foster care, Ryan attempts runs away from the Cohens, but is stopped when Seth figures out his plan. However, Seth doesn't want to lose his only friend, so he hatches a plan to keep Ryan in Newport. Seth, with the help of Marissa, hides Ryan in an unfinished home in Kirsten's newest housing development. However, Luke and his friends ... Read More
Air Date: Aug 12, 2003Description: Thinking that he'll be put into foster care, Ryan attempts runs away from the Cohens, but is stopped when Seth figures out his plan. However, Seth doesn't want to lose his only friend, so he hatches a plan to keep Ryan in Newport. Seth, with the help of Marissa, hides Ryan in an unfinished home in Kirsten's newest housing development. However, Luke and his friends ... Read More
Season 1 - Episode 3 - The Gamble
Air Date: Aug 19, 2003
Description: Sandy once again represents Ryan, but this time for the arrest following the model home fire. After his release, Ryan searches for his mother, and once she's found, Ryan agrees to give her a second chance. However, when Dawn accompanies the Cohens and Ryan to a Casino Night, Dawn drinks heavily and Kirsten sees how unfit Dawn is in being a mother to Ryan. Meanwhile ... Read More
Air Date: Aug 19, 2003Description: Sandy once again represents Ryan, but this time for the arrest following the model home fire. After his release, Ryan searches for his mother, and once she's found, Ryan agrees to give her a second chance. However, when Dawn accompanies the Cohens and Ryan to a Casino Night, Dawn drinks heavily and Kirsten sees how unfit Dawn is in being a mother to Ryan. Meanwhile ... Read More
Season 1 - Episode 4 - The Debut
Air Date: Aug 26, 2003
Description: After the events of Casino Night, Kirsten and Sandy decide to become Ryan's legal guardian and Ryan officially becomes a part of the Cohen family. For the upcoming Cotillion, Ryan is paired up with Anna, and Summer, much to her dismay, is paired up with Seth. After rehearsal, the kids all go to a pre-Cotillion beach party, but much like the first beach party, Seth a ... Read More
Air Date: Aug 26, 2003Description: After the events of Casino Night, Kirsten and Sandy decide to become Ryan's legal guardian and Ryan officially becomes a part of the Cohen family. For the upcoming Cotillion, Ryan is paired up with Anna, and Summer, much to her dismay, is paired up with Seth. After rehearsal, the kids all go to a pre-Cotillion beach party, but much like the first beach party, Seth a ... Read More
Season 1 - Episode 5 - The Outsider
Air Date: Sep 2, 2003
Description: Ryan, wanting to not be as dependent on the Cohens, gets a job at the Crab Shack. There he meets Donnie, and due to their similar backgrounds, they strike up a friendship. But worlds collide when Donnie invites Seth and Ryan to a party. Later, Ryan finally gets the courage to ask out Marissa and Sandy offers Jimmy legal help.
Air Date: Sep 2, 2003Description: Ryan, wanting to not be as dependent on the Cohens, gets a job at the Crab Shack. There he meets Donnie, and due to their similar backgrounds, they strike up a friendship. But worlds collide when Donnie invites Seth and Ryan to a party. Later, Ryan finally gets the courage to ask out Marissa and Sandy offers Jimmy legal help.
Season 1 - Episode 6 - The Girlfriend
Air Date: Sep 9, 2003
Description: Kristen nervously prepares for her father, Caleb's, birthday party, and is thrown off when she meets his new girlfriend, Gabrielle. After constant criticism from Caleb about Ryan, the Newport Group, and his party, Sandy suggests to Kirsten that they move away from this life and return to the life they had before moving to Newport. Later, Caleb turns Jimmy down for a ... Read More
Air Date: Sep 9, 2003Description: Kristen nervously prepares for her father, Caleb's, birthday party, and is thrown off when she meets his new girlfriend, Gabrielle. After constant criticism from Caleb about Ryan, the Newport Group, and his party, Sandy suggests to Kirsten that they move away from this life and return to the life they had before moving to Newport. Later, Caleb turns Jimmy down for a ... Read More
Season 1 - Episode 7 - The Escape
Air Date: Sep 16, 2003
Description: With summer break drawing to a close, Seth is able to convince Ryan to plan a trip to Tijuana, and Summer convinces Marissa to come along as well. But the trip runs into disaster when Seth drives off the road, which damages the vehicle. While the car is repaired, the foursome has no choice but to stay in a grungy motel. When they finally make it to Tijuana, Marissa ... Read More
Air Date: Sep 16, 2003Description: With summer break drawing to a close, Seth is able to convince Ryan to plan a trip to Tijuana, and Summer convinces Marissa to come along as well. But the trip runs into disaster when Seth drives off the road, which damages the vehicle. While the car is repaired, the foursome has no choice but to stay in a grungy motel. When they finally make it to Tijuana, Marissa ... Read More
Season 1 - Episode 8 - The Rescue
Air Date: Oct 29, 2003
Description: With Marissa in the hospital after her overdose, Julie takes her anger out and puts the blame on Ryan. Despite threats from Julie and the risk of losing his spot at Harbor, Ryan does all he can to make sure Marissa isn't sent to San Diego for treatment. Meanwhile, Sandy adjusts to his new job and his friendliness towards Rachel, a co-worker, raises Kirsten's suspic ... Read More
Air Date: Oct 29, 2003Description: With Marissa in the hospital after her overdose, Julie takes her anger out and puts the blame on Ryan. Despite threats from Julie and the risk of losing his spot at Harbor, Ryan does all he can to make sure Marissa isn't sent to San Diego for treatment. Meanwhile, Sandy adjusts to his new job and his friendliness towards Rachel, a co-worker, raises Kirsten's suspic ... Read More
Season 1 - Episode 9 - The Heights
Air Date: Nov 5, 2003
Description: During the first day of school, Summer continues to ignore Seth while in public, but privately she's jealous of his budding relationship with Anna. Kirsten also feels jealous when Sandy spends long hours at the office with Rachel, and things are made worse when Sandy is assigned to a case against Caleb. Luke continues to try to get Marissa back, but his attempts mak ... Read More
Air Date: Nov 5, 2003Description: During the first day of school, Summer continues to ignore Seth while in public, but privately she's jealous of his budding relationship with Anna. Kirsten also feels jealous when Sandy spends long hours at the office with Rachel, and things are made worse when Sandy is assigned to a case against Caleb. Luke continues to try to get Marissa back, but his attempts mak ... Read More
Season 1 - Episode 10 - The Perfect Couple
Air Date: Nov 12, 2003
Description: Now that Marissa and Ryan are officially a couple, they decide to take things slowly. When Seth and Anna begin to get closer, Summer has a hard time hiding her true feelings for Seth. Tensions between Sandy and Kirsten continue to grow as Sandy continues to work on the case against Caleb. Trying to patch things up with Marissa, Julie invites Marissa, Ryan and Jimmy ... Read More
Air Date: Nov 12, 2003Description: Now that Marissa and Ryan are officially a couple, they decide to take things slowly. When Seth and Anna begin to get closer, Summer has a hard time hiding her true feelings for Seth. Tensions between Sandy and Kirsten continue to grow as Sandy continues to work on the case against Caleb. Trying to patch things up with Marissa, Julie invites Marissa, Ryan and Jimmy ... Read More
Season 1 - Episode 11 - The Homecoming
Air Date: Nov 19, 2003
Description: It's Thanksgiving in the OC, and Seth is forced between Summer and Anna, but the process lands Seth in hot water. Meanwhile, Ryan, accompanied by Marissa, travel to Chino to visit Trey, and their quick trip infuriates Julie. When they return, the mounting tensions explode, making it an OC-style Thanksgiving to remember.
Air Date: Nov 19, 2003Description: It's Thanksgiving in the OC, and Seth is forced between Summer and Anna, but the process lands Seth in hot water. Meanwhile, Ryan, accompanied by Marissa, travel to Chino to visit Trey, and their quick trip infuriates Julie. When they return, the mounting tensions explode, making it an OC-style Thanksgiving to remember.
Season 1 - Episode 12 - The Secret
Air Date: Nov 26, 2003
Description: In the aftermath of Thanksgiving, Anna and Summer are still angry at the way Seth treated both of them and Seth continues to try to make things right. Caleb and Julie's brief relationship is ended when Julie wants a commitment, but Caleb isn't ready to do so. Meanwhile, Ryan and Luke settle their differences when a secret is exposed, and Sandy learns what Kirsten is ... Read More
Air Date: Nov 26, 2003Description: In the aftermath of Thanksgiving, Anna and Summer are still angry at the way Seth treated both of them and Seth continues to try to make things right. Caleb and Julie's brief relationship is ended when Julie wants a commitment, but Caleb isn't ready to do so. Meanwhile, Ryan and Luke settle their differences when a secret is exposed, and Sandy learns what Kirsten is ... Read More
Season 1 - Episode 13 - The Best Chrismukkah Ever
Air Date: Dec 3, 2003
Description: Seth, staying true to his unique self, created his own holiday by combining Hanukkah and Christmas into Chrismukkah. And this Chrismukkah will be one to remember as Anna and Summer force Seth to choose between them. Ryan is reluctant to celebrate due family problems during past holidays, but ends up helping Marissa, who as turned to alcohol, cope with her own family ... Read More
Air Date: Dec 3, 2003Description: Seth, staying true to his unique self, created his own holiday by combining Hanukkah and Christmas into Chrismukkah. And this Chrismukkah will be one to remember as Anna and Summer force Seth to choose between them. Ryan is reluctant to celebrate due family problems during past holidays, but ends up helping Marissa, who as turned to alcohol, cope with her own family ... Read More
Season 1 - Episode 14 - The Countdown
Air Date: Dec 17, 2003
Description: Things are bound to go wrong when Kirsten's rebellious sister, Hailey, returns to Newport. Ryan and Marissa decide to spend New Year's watching movies together, but when Marissa is invited to Oliver's party, she decides to go to the party instead. Hailey gets Kirsten and Sandy to go to a party, which ends up to much more than they bargained for, and in their absence ... Read More
Air Date: Dec 17, 2003Description: Things are bound to go wrong when Kirsten's rebellious sister, Hailey, returns to Newport. Ryan and Marissa decide to spend New Year's watching movies together, but when Marissa is invited to Oliver's party, she decides to go to the party instead. Hailey gets Kirsten and Sandy to go to a party, which ends up to much more than they bargained for, and in their absence ... Read More
Season 1 - Episode 15 - The Third Wheel
Air Date: Jan 7, 2004
Description: Hailey moves in with the Cohens, and proves to be a difficult house guest. Kirsten is unable to confront Hailey about her problematic tendencies, so Sandy takes things into his own hands. Meanwhile, Seth and Anna have a hard time telling Summer about their new relationship and Ryan becomes increasingly jealous about Marissa spending all of her time with Oliver. But ... Read More
Air Date: Jan 7, 2004Description: Hailey moves in with the Cohens, and proves to be a difficult house guest. Kirsten is unable to confront Hailey about her problematic tendencies, so Sandy takes things into his own hands. Meanwhile, Seth and Anna have a hard time telling Summer about their new relationship and Ryan becomes increasingly jealous about Marissa spending all of her time with Oliver. But ... Read More
Season 1 - Episode 16 - The Links
Air Date: Jan 14, 2004
Description: Ryan, Seth, Marissa, Anna, Luke and Summer are invited to spend a weekend with Oliver at his parent's luxury home in Palm Springs. Oliver quickly gets on Ryan's nerves when he begins to flirt with Marissa and making sure that Marissa and Ryan get no time to be alone together. Summer does all she can to annoy and come between Seth and Anna, but refuses to admit her ... Read More
Air Date: Jan 14, 2004Description: Ryan, Seth, Marissa, Anna, Luke and Summer are invited to spend a weekend with Oliver at his parent's luxury home in Palm Springs. Oliver quickly gets on Ryan's nerves when he begins to flirt with Marissa and making sure that Marissa and Ryan get no time to be alone together. Summer does all she can to annoy and come between Seth and Anna, but refuses to admit her ... Read More
Season 1 - Episode 17 - The Rivals
Air Date: Jan 21, 2004
Description: Sandy and Jimmy take the first step in going into business by buying the Lighthouse restaurant. Kirsten has a tough time at work when Julie is hired as a designer for the Newport Group. Despite being with Anna, Seth becomes jealous when he sees Summer and her boyfriend together. Meanwhile, Ryan risks his enrollment at Harbor to expose the truth about Oliver.
Air Date: Jan 21, 2004Description: Sandy and Jimmy take the first step in going into business by buying the Lighthouse restaurant. Kirsten has a tough time at work when Julie is hired as a designer for the Newport Group. Despite being with Anna, Seth becomes jealous when he sees Summer and her boyfriend together. Meanwhile, Ryan risks his enrollment at Harbor to expose the truth about Oliver.
Season 1 - Episode 18 - The Truth
Air Date: Feb 11, 2004
Description: Caleb drops responsibility of the company in Kirsten's lap and forces her to fire Julie. Kirsten also faces stress at home when she and Sandy begin to question if they did the right thing by bringing Ryan into their household. Meanwhile, Ryan and Luke team up to bring Oliver down, resulting in a potentially deadly showdown when the truth is revealed to Marissa.
Air Date: Feb 11, 2004Description: Caleb drops responsibility of the company in Kirsten's lap and forces her to fire Julie. Kirsten also faces stress at home when she and Sandy begin to question if they did the right thing by bringing Ryan into their household. Meanwhile, Ryan and Luke team up to bring Oliver down, resulting in a potentially deadly showdown when the truth is revealed to Marissa.
Season 1 - Episode 19 - The Heartbreak
Air Date: Feb 18, 2004
Description: Marissa tries to get her relationship with Ryan back on track, but Ryan is reluctant to forgive her about the situations surrounding Oliver. Things become harder for Marissa when Theresa, Ryan's ex-girlfriend from Chino, comes to Newport to cater the Valentine's Day dance. Meanwhile, Seth and Summer take their friendship to a new level and Jimmy learns that he has a ... Read More
Air Date: Feb 18, 2004Description: Marissa tries to get her relationship with Ryan back on track, but Ryan is reluctant to forgive her about the situations surrounding Oliver. Things become harder for Marissa when Theresa, Ryan's ex-girlfriend from Chino, comes to Newport to cater the Valentine's Day dance. Meanwhile, Seth and Summer take their friendship to a new level and Jimmy learns that he has a ... Read More
Season 1 - Episode 20 - The Telenovela
Air Date: Feb 25, 2004
Description: Ryan and Marissa decide to start over as friends, but it proves to be a hard task when Ryan begins to spend more time with Theresa. Privately, Seth and Summer's relationship is going good, but in public, Summer hides the fact that she's with Seth. Seeing this, Seth decides he has to teach Summer a lesson. Meanwhile, Jimmy begins to be suspicious of Julie and Luke; ... Read More
Air Date: Feb 25, 2004Description: Ryan and Marissa decide to start over as friends, but it proves to be a hard task when Ryan begins to spend more time with Theresa. Privately, Seth and Summer's relationship is going good, but in public, Summer hides the fact that she's with Seth. Seeing this, Seth decides he has to teach Summer a lesson. Meanwhile, Jimmy begins to be suspicious of Julie and Luke; ... Read More
Season 1 - Episode 21 - The Goodbye Girl
Air Date: Mar 3, 2004
Description: After Theresa decides to stay and Newport, Ryan helps her find a job and a place to stay. Julie and Luke's affair is almost exposed when Jimmy sees them together. Meanwhile, Anna decides to move back to Pittsburgh and Seth convinces himself that she's leaving because of him, causing him to rush to the airport in order to stop her.
Air Date: Mar 3, 2004Description: After Theresa decides to stay and Newport, Ryan helps her find a job and a place to stay. Julie and Luke's affair is almost exposed when Jimmy sees them together. Meanwhile, Anna decides to move back to Pittsburgh and Seth convinces himself that she's leaving because of him, causing him to rush to the airport in order to stop her.
Season 1 - Episode 22 - The L.a.
Air Date: Mar 24, 2004
Description: Marissa and Summer decide to take a trip to Los Angeles, and Seth, worried Summer will have fun without him, invites himself to go with. Ryan decides to tag along as well in order to make sure that Marissa doesn't find out about her mother's affair with Luke. Meanwhile, Sandy and Jimmy find themselves in a bind.
Air Date: Mar 24, 2004Description: Marissa and Summer decide to take a trip to Los Angeles, and Seth, worried Summer will have fun without him, invites himself to go with. Ryan decides to tag along as well in order to make sure that Marissa doesn't find out about her mother's affair with Luke. Meanwhile, Sandy and Jimmy find themselves in a bind.
Season 1 - Episode 23 - The Nana
Air Date: Mar 31, 2004
Description: When Sandy finds out that his mother is coming for a visit, the Cohens have to prepare for a Passover dinner with the Nana. Summer, wanting to get on the Nana's good side, decides to do some preparing as well. But when the Nana arrives, her news shocks the Cohens. Meanwhile, when Marissa goes missing, Ryan heads out to track her down, and finds her hiding in the la ... Read More
Air Date: Mar 31, 2004Description: When Sandy finds out that his mother is coming for a visit, the Cohens have to prepare for a Passover dinner with the Nana. Summer, wanting to get on the Nana's good side, decides to do some preparing as well. But when the Nana arrives, her news shocks the Cohens. Meanwhile, when Marissa goes missing, Ryan heads out to track her down, and finds her hiding in the la ... Read More
Season 1 - Episode 24 - The Proposal
Air Date: Apr 14, 2004
Description: After finding out about their affair, Marissa refuses to hear any explanation from either her mother or Luke. Luke, feeling depressed, drinks too much and gets into a near fatal accident. Only then does Ryan and Marissa agree to listen to Luke. Meanwhile, prior to the opening of The Lighthouse, Jimmy and Sandy get learn that they were denied their liquor license. ... Read More
Air Date: Apr 14, 2004Description: After finding out about their affair, Marissa refuses to hear any explanation from either her mother or Luke. Luke, feeling depressed, drinks too much and gets into a near fatal accident. Only then does Ryan and Marissa agree to listen to Luke. Meanwhile, prior to the opening of The Lighthouse, Jimmy and Sandy get learn that they were denied their liquor license. ... Read More
Season 1 - Episode 25 - The Shower
Air Date: Apr 21, 2004
Description: Now that Julie's engaged to Caleb, a reluctant Marissa and Kirsten throw her a bridal shower. Theresa returns to Newport and the reason for her return turns Ryan's life upside down. Meanwhile, Seth meets Summer's father, but the meeting is a disaster for both of them.
Air Date: Apr 21, 2004Description: Now that Julie's engaged to Caleb, a reluctant Marissa and Kirsten throw her a bridal shower. Theresa returns to Newport and the reason for her return turns Ryan's life upside down. Meanwhile, Seth meets Summer's father, but the meeting is a disaster for both of them.
Season 1 - Episode 26 - The Strip..-
Air Date: Apr 28, 2004
Description: Seth, Ryan, Sandy, and Caleb head to Las Vegas for Caleb's bachelor party. Meanwhile, back in Newport, Kirsten throws together a bachelorette party for Julie. Marissa and Theresa begin spending time together, and Marissa learns more about Theresa than she bargained for.
Air Date: Apr 28, 2004Description: Seth, Ryan, Sandy, and Caleb head to Las Vegas for Caleb's bachelor party. Meanwhile, back in Newport, Kirsten throws together a bachelorette party for Julie. Marissa and Theresa begin spending time together, and Marissa learns more about Theresa than she bargained for.
Season 1 - Episode 27 - The Ties That Bind
Air Date: May 5, 2004
Description: Julie and Caleb's wedding day arrives, and becomes a life-changing day for more than the newlyweds. As the vows are said and the couple is pronounced husband and wife, events unfold that change the lives of several people forever.
Air Date: May 5, 2004Description: Julie and Caleb's wedding day arrives, and becomes a life-changing day for more than the newlyweds. As the vows are said and the couple is pronounced husband and wife, events unfold that change the lives of several people forever.