The OC Episode Guide

Episode Guide

The OC: Season 4 (2006 - 2007)

• Season 4 Episode 16: The End's Not Near, It's Here

  The last-ever episode of the series is set several months on from the earthquake that devastated Newport County. Taylor has returned to France, with Ryan having no qualms about her departure, while the Cohens are living with Julie and Kaitlin. Elsewhere, Seth and Summer have been inseparable, spending their time watching TV and relaxing together. Adam Brody, Benjamin McKenzie and Kelly Rowan star. Last in the series

• Season 4 Episode 15: The Night Moves

  Taylor and Summer worry about Seth and Ryan in the aftermath of the earthquake, while Julie and Kaitlin become trapped in an ice-cream parlour with an amorous sales assistant. Sandy does his best to calm a frightened crowd in a damaged shopping centre

• Season 4 Episode 14: The Shake Up

  Taylor hopes that Ryan will admit his love for her, and Kirsten questions the wisdom of raising her child in Newport. Meanwhile, Summer thinks Seth should search for something in his life that he really believes in, and the residents are shocked when an earthquake hits Orange County

• Season 4 Episode 13: The Case of the Franks

  Julie is forced into making a decision when her affair with Frank is discovered, while Taylor attempts to fix Ryan's relationship with his father. Summer begins to question her true feelings for Seth, while Kirsten reminisces about her past and decides to share a long-held secret with Sandy

• Season 4 Episode 12: The Groundhog Day

  Kirsten receives life-changing news while the Cohens prepare for her 40th birthday party, and Che realises Seth isn't his soul mate. Meanwhile, Kaitlin attempts to put an end to Julie's secret love affair, and Taylor visits a therapist. Kelly Rowan and Adam Brody star

• Season 4 Episode 11: The Dream Lover

  Che is surprised when his spirit points him toward an unexpected soulmate during a trip to a forest, and Taylor decides she does not want to be around Ryan anymore. Meanwhile, Seth and Summer speak to each other for the first time since she rejected his proposal, and Julie works her way into Kirsten's life. Adam Brody and Benjamin McKenzie star

• Season 4 Episode 10: The French Connection

  Ryan questions his relationship with Taylor when Henri-Michel reveals disconcerting news about life in France, and Seth asks for permission to marry Summer. Meanwhile, Kaitlin is concerned that Will thinks she is shallow. Adam Brody and Benjamin McKenzie star

• Season 4 Episode 9: My Two Dads

  Things do not go according to plan when Ryan's biological dad Frank has dinner at the Cohens' house, while Seth and Summer's engagement antics almost lead to an impromptu wedding. A classmate is assigned as a tutor to Kaitlin after she produces a poor class report. Kevin Sorbo guest stars

• Season 4 Episode 8: The Earth Girls Are Easy

  Ryan organises a surprise road trip for Taylor, but when Summer confronts Seth about his lack of New Year plans, the pair also go along - spoiling the mood of the romantic getaway. Summer's future rests in the hands of a shady character she meets on the way to Las Vegas, while Julie's accounting practices come under scrutiny

• Season 4 Episode 7: The Chrismukk-huh?

  Ryan and Taylor are involved in an accident while hanging festive lights and find themselves transported to a parallel universe, where they are forced to find a way of putting things right again

• Season 4 Episode 6: The Summer Bummer

  Seth visits Summer's college, but finds her dorm at Brown is empty. Sandy and Kirsten bond with Ryan, and Kaitlin throws a party at the Roberts' house after an encounter with the resident mean girl of Harbor School. Meanwhile, Julie discovers that Newmatch isn't just a dating service

• Season 4 Episode 5: The Sleeping Beauty

  Kaitlin takes revenge on Julie at a charity party after she discovers her mother has been flirting with the tennis instructor she fancies. Taylor tries to cure Ryan's insomnia with her own brand of therapy, but when her scheme fails, she turns to Kaitlin for dating advice. Meanwhile, Summer and Che take their activism to a new level

• Season 4 Episode 4: The Metamorphosis

  Summer comes to realise the effect university has had on her as she tries to revive a past love for gossip. Luckily, Seth is on hand to offer his support. Ryan helps Taylor out of a tight spot, while Julie and Kaitlin attempt to keep out of trouble - but neither can resist temptation

• Season 4 Episode 3: The Cold Turkey

  The Cohens' Thanksgiving celebrations are dampened as they deal with the events of Mexico. Sandy strikes a deal with Volchok, but leaves it to Ryan to settle the score. Summer begins to question the merits of Newport while packing for a trip home to visit her family and Seth. Elsewhere, Julie spends the holidays alone - unable to cope with Kaitlin or Dr Roberts

• Season 4 Episode 2: The Gringos

  Ryan drags Seth with him to Mexico in a quest for revenge, but his efforts are in vain. The truth about Paris comes out when Taylor visits Summer, who is still busy distancing herself from everything related to Orange County, and the Cohens turn their backs on Julie. Dean Torres forces Kaitlin and Julie to work on the clothing drive together

• Season 4 Episode 1: The Avengers

  Five months after the tragedy that changed their lives, the friends gradually come to terms with Marissa's death, and Seth calls Summer for help when he finds Ryan in the wrong part of town. Taylor Townsend tries to convince her friends she is in Paris - while taking refuge in the diner

The OC: Season 3 (2005 - 2006)

• Season 3 Episode 25: The Graduates

  Sandy makes a big decision that shocks Kirsten. Seth is forced to face the consequences of his actions, while Marissa receives an unexpected proposal. Ryan's proud mother arrives with a surprise for her son, and Kaitlin moves into Julie's house, vowing to scale the social heights of Harbour High. Meanwhile, problems from the past threaten to destroy everyone's future plans. Last in series of the drama, starring Peter Gallagher and Kelly Rowan

• Season 3 Episode 24: The Man of the Year

  Sandy is chosen as Man of the Year, but the district attorney discovers new information about his connection to the problems at the hospital. Theresa faces a difficult decision about the future of her child and Marissa visits Kaitlin at her school

• Season 3 Episode 23: The Party Favor

  The school's senior prom causes emotions to run high among its pupils. Taylor rises to the occasion, while Summer has a dismal time as Seth tries to win her back. Marissa persuades Volchok to accompany her, Ryan brings an unexpected familiar face and one of the girls is elected prom queen

• Season 3 Episode 22: The College Try

  As graduation approaches, the friends leave Newport to attend their respective college open days at Berkeley and Brown. While dropping the boys off at the airport, Kirsten is surprised to see Theresa holding a familiar baby boy. Sparks fly when Seth bumps into Anna at university

• Season 3 Episode 21: The Dawn Patrol

  Ryan leaves Newport to visit his mother, and ends up having a steamy encounter with her co-worker. Summer works with Taylor to find out what Seth is hiding, while Julie visits Volchok to give him stern advice

• Season 3 Episode 20: The Day After Tomorrow

  The gang start receiving responses to their college applications, forcing them to make some serious decisions about the future, while Ryan and Sadie's plans unsettle Sandy and Kirsten. Taylor celebrates by throwing a party at the school, and Marissa makes amends with Summer

• Season 3 Episode 19: The Secrets and Lies

  Julie and Dr Roberts announce their engagement, so the Cooper family move in with Summer and her dad. Marissa drifts away from her friends as she seeks solace in the company of Volchok. Ryan tries to make progress with Sadie, but Seth's concern for Marissa gets in the way

• Season 3 Episode 18: The Undertow

  Ryan's relationship with Sadie is affected by a character from his past, and Summer arranges an intimate night for herself and Seth. Sandy faces a professional dilemma, and Marissa's fear of being alone in the caravan leads her to spend the night at Matt's

• Season 3 Episode 17: The Journey

  Ryan faces the dilemma of whether or not to invite Marissa to his 18th birthday party, and Summer discovers Julie's relationship with Dr Roberts. Sandy goes to Albuquerque on a secret mission, while Sadie cancels her plans in favour of participating in the celebrations

• Season 3 Episode 16: The Road Warrior

  Sadie and Ryan go on a road trip to find one of Johnny's relatives and, although Ryan returns to his old ways, the journey brings the two closer together. Meanwhile, Marissa is implicated in Johnny's death, and Seth and Summer discover Julie and Dr Roberts' secret

• Season 3 Episode 15: The Heavy Lifting

  Tragic news forces the friends to sort out their problems and face reality. Ryan questions his relationship with Marissa, and Kaitlin prepares to return to school just as she begins to get close to her family, while Kirsten and Julie host a Valentine's Day party

• Season 3 Episode 14: The Cliffhanger

  Kirsten and Julie run into trouble with their match-making business, and Marissa reveals her feelings for Johnny. Sandy and Matt encounter an obstacle to their hospital project, while Summer learns the truth about Seth

• Season 3 Episode 13: The Pot Stirrer

  Marissa does her best to reacquaint herself with Kaitlin, but the teenager only seems interested in stirring up trouble among the group. Sandy and Matt combine their talents to secure a contract for a new hospital, while Summer and Seth attend their college interviews. Julie goes on a date with Neil as she attempts to rebuild her family - though things don't pan out the way she'd hoped

• Season 3 Episode 12: The Sister Act

  Marissa's sister Kaitlin returns from boarding school for the winter holidays, and is quickly brought up to speed with her family's recent problems. Meanwhile, a young man shows up at Ryan's house claiming he has unfinished business with the new arrival. Mischa Barton stars

• Season 3 Episode 11: The Safe Harbor

  The friends launch a campaign to get Marissa back into the Harbour School, and Johnny struggles to choose between a friend's happiness and his own feelings. Sandy has to make an ethical decision which could change Marissa's fate, while Summer's father and Julie find it hard to admit to the lies they have told their daughters

• Season 3 Episode 10: The Chrismukkah Bar Mitz-vahkka

  The holidays have a sobering effect on Summer, while the group spend hours choosing their Christmas trees and then decide to help a friend in need. Kirsten attempts to reach out to Julie, and Seth resolves to make Ryan's festive season one to remember. Drama, starring Adam Brody and Benjamin McKenzie

  Next on: Sunday 6th December 6:00am EST - SoapNet
• Season 3 Episode 9: The Disconnect

  Ryan is offered a job at the Newport Group - but finds the hardest task facing him is to keep Matt's reputation unsullied. Summer and Seth take drastic action to make a positive impression on a university representative. Meanwhile, Johnny finally tells Marissa how he really feels

  Next on: Tomorrow at 6:00am EST - SoapNet
• Season 3 Episode 8: The Game Plan

  The friends are faced with filling in their college applications, but Marissa chooses to go to Johnny's surf competition instead of making any decision. Sandy invites an old friend from university to dinner with Seth and Ryan. Kirsten asks an old friend for help as she prepares to return to work, and Julie returns to her roots. Starring Mischa Barton and Ryan Donowho

• Season 3 Episode 7: The Anger Management

  Kevin Volchok challenges Ryan to a fight as a result of their previous confrontation, but Marissa resolves to get him out of it - whatever the cost. Taylor shows up at the Bait Shop while the gang are enjoying a performance by the Subways, causing trouble between Seth and Summer. Julie has a crisis of conscience at the benefit dinner. Starring Benjamin McKenzie and Cam Gigandet

• Season 3 Episode 6: The Swells

  Summer grows concerned about Marissa's new friends, and confides her fears to Ryan. She also takes a walk with Johnny Harper and learns a bit more about his past. Charlotte persuades Kirsten and Julie to reintegrate themselves into society and Seth comes to Taylor's rescue

  Next on: Saturday 5th December 8:00am EST - SoapNet
• Season 3 Episode 5: The Perfect Storm

  Ryan comes to a decision with potentially life-changing consequences. Hess continues his campaign to make things difficult for the beleaguered lad - but Summer and Seth have their own plan to reveal the villainous dean's secret. Elsewhere, Charlotte puts a tempting offer to Julie. Adam Brody and Eric Mabius star

  Next on: Saturday 5th December 7:00am EST - SoapNet
• Season 3 Episode 4: The Last Waltz

  Marissa settles into her new life and makes a few friends - but Ryan's jealousy is quickly aroused. Summer lands in trouble as a result of Seth's feud with Dean Hess, though she also learns an interesting secret about Taylor. Kirsten's friend Charlotte arrives in town with big ideas

  Next on: Saturday 5th December 6:00am EST - SoapNet
• Season 3 Episode 3: The End of Innocence

  Dean Hess puts pressure on Seth and Summer to show a bit of team spirit - which results in them playing Cupid to Marissa and Ryan. However, the troublesome Taylor Townsend gets wind of their scheme. Meanwhile, Kirsten returns to the Cohen household, Julie gets a shock at the reading of Caleb's will and Jimmy faces a difficult decision

  Next on: Today at 8:00am EST - SoapNet
• Season 3 Episode 2: The Shape of Things to Come

  Sandy encourages Kirsten to come home - but she's grown too attached to new friend Charlotte to leave her. Summer tries to plan the Kick-Off Carnival in the face of opposition from a troublesome committee member, while Julie discovers a group of parents are lobbying to get Marissa and Ryan expelled. Guest starring Jeri Ryan and Rosalind Chao

• Season 3 Episode 1: The Aftermath

  Ryan's brother Trey remains in a coma two months after the shooting, and the police begin running out of patience with the group, who continue to protect Marissa. Julie is annoyed that Caleb's accountant refuses to reveal the contents of his will, and Kirsten is still in rehab. Starring Benjamin McKenzie and Mischa Barton

The OC: Season 2 (2004 - 2005)

• Season 2 Episode 24: The Dearly Beloved

  Kirsten hits an all-time low after Caleb's funeral, prompting Sandy to take action, while Jimmy Cooper resurfaces and almost immediately renews ties with a mourning Julie. Trey has a rough time as Jess bullies him into participating in a drug deal which turns into a shoot-out, before Ryan finally learns the truth about him and Marissa. Last in series

• Season 2 Episode 23: The O Sea

  Summer agonises over who to choose as her date for the prom. Ryan goes in search of Trey, who claims Marissa threw herself at him, and Kirsten continues her struggle with the demon drink. Guest starring George Lucas, with Rachel Bilson, Adam Brody, Michael Cassidy and Benjamin McKenzie

• Season 2 Episode 22: The Showdown

  Julie receives divorce papers from Caleb, and Kirsten's drink problem comes to a head. Meanwhile, Seth struggles to find a way to tell Summer about the incident in Miami, unaware she saw it all on TV at Zach's place. Melinda Clarke and Adam Brody star

• Season 2 Episode 21: The Return of the Nana

  Nana announces to the Cohens she will soon be getting married, but Sandy senses the husband-to-be is a little too keen and rushes to Miami with Seth and Ryan to intervene. Meanwhile, Kirsten is forced to stay at home and resist the twin temptations of alcohol and Carter

• Season 2 Episode 20: The OC Confidential

  Sandy, Seth and Ryan devise a ploy to save Trey from ending up behind bars again. Caleb returns home and questions his marriage to Julie, while Kirsten and Carter decide to take time off from their editorial duties to visit wine country. Death Cab for Cutie guest

• Season 2 Episode 19: The Rager

  Eager to help Trey and Ryan repair their relationship, Marissa hosts a birthday party at Caleb's mansion that quickly gets out of control, and Summer makes a shocking discovery about Seth's potential publisher. Sandy suggests introducing Carter to a female friend, an idea that fails to impress Kirsten

• Season 2 Episode 18: The Risky Business

  Sandy is made honorary chairman of the Newport Beach charity auction and enlists the help of Trey, who steps out of line when he tries to prove he can be independent. As a result, Ryan and Seth are suspected of being involved in the disappearance of one of the auction's most expensive pieces

• Season 2 Episode 17: The Brothers Grim

  Ryan is less than happy when his jailbird brother pays a visit, while Seth and Summer receive unexpected news. Julie admits her mistake to Kirsten and asks Caleb for help. Adam Brody and Benjamin McKenzie star

• Season 2 Episode 16: The Blaze of Glory

  Seth is nostalgic when he recalls the good times of last spring, convinced that the foursome should be permanently reunited. Alex is jealous when Marissa enlists Ryan's help to organise the school bonfire. Kirsten tries to persuade Carter to continue with the magazine, and Julie seeks advice from Sandy to keep her blackmailer at bay

• Season 2 Episode 15: The Mallpisode

  The friends get the chance for a heart-to-heart while locked in a shopping centre overnight. Summer and Marissa catch up with each others' love-lives, and Ryan confides in Seth about Lindsay's departure. Meanwhile, a figure from Julie's past appears, reminding her of something she'd rather forget

• Season 2 Episode 14: The Rainy Day Women

  Summer and Seth share a kiss when she leaves Zach at the airport; Ryan is surprised when Lindsay makes a difficult choice; Marissa's relationship changes course in an unexpected way; Sandy makes a difficult decision that leaves one woman alone.

• Season 2 Episode 13: The Test

  Caleb proceeds with his plans to adopt Lindsay, but inadvertently upsets her, leaving Ryan to pick up the pieces. Sandy has to choose between an old love and his present life, Marissa gets more involved in her new relationship, and Seth worries that any chance of getting back with Summer may be lost as she prepares to go to Italy with Zach

• Season 2 Episode 12: The Lonely Hearts Club

  Sandy showers Kirsten with Valentine's Day presents in an effort to make up with her, but she remains unconvinced. Seth, Summer and Zach visit San Diego to sell their comic book idea and Julie returns early from her trip to Europe in the hope of spending time with Marissa

• Season 2 Episode 11: The Second Chance

  Summer wants to get involved in the comic book, but Seth doesn't know if he can handle spending so much time with her. Meanwhile, Sandy and Rebecca reminisce about the old days, and Kirsten tries to persuade Caleb to work on his relationship with Lindsay

• Season 2 Episode 10: The Accomplice

  Seth and Ryan decide to create a comic-book about their lives in Newport Beach, but Summer discovers she's been left out. Sandy helps an old friend, while Marissa rebels against Caleb in her mother's absence. Adam Brody stars

  Next on: Wednesday 9th December 2:00pm EST - SoapNet
• Season 2 Episode 9: The Ex-Factor

  Marissa, Summer and Lindsay plan a girls' night out, leaving the boys at home with pizzas and video games to keep them amused. Meanwhile, Sandy and Caleb try to convince Julie and Kirsten to do things differently in their campaign to improve the image of the Newport Group

  Next on: Tuesday 8th December 2:00pm EST - SoapNet
• Season 2 Episode 8: The Power of Love

  Lindsay and Ryan question their relationship, while Summer meets Zach's family. DJ decides to leave Newport Beach and Sandy surprises Kirsten with a serenade at the Bait Shop

  Next on: Monday 7th December 2:00pm EST - SoapNet
• Season 2 Episode 7: The Family Ties

  Ryan takes time to assess how he feels about Lindsay, after learning she will be joining the Cohen family. Marissa is shocked to catch Jimmy kissing Julie shortly before he announces he is moving to Maui, and Caleb learns the criminal charges against him have been dropped. Drama, starring Benjamin McKenzie and Mischa Barton

  Next on: Friday 4th December 2:00pm EST - SoapNet
• Season 2 Episode 6: The Chrismukkah That Almost Wasn't

  Seth invites everyone to celebrate 'Chrismukkah' with him, but the day is nearly ruined when a series of home truths are revealed, so Summer, Marissa and Ryan plot to save the situation

  Next on: Thursday 3rd December 2:00pm EST - SoapNet
• Season 2 Episode 5: The SnOC

  Emotions run riot at the annual SnOC Winter Ball, as Seth hopes to take his relationship with Alex further and is disappointed to find she has other plans. Julie discovers Marissa and DJ's secret, while Zach continues his pursuit of a Seth-free relationship with Summer, and Sandy solves Caleb's legal puzzle

  Next on: Wednesday 2nd December 2:00pm EST - SoapNet
• Season 2 Episode 4: The New Era

  Julie finds her new role overwhelming and once again turns to Kirsten for help. Ryan and Seth go on a double date, while Sandy resolves to make a fresh start after being fired from the law firm. With a guest appearance by the Killers

  Next on: Tuesday 1st December 2:00pm EST - SoapNet
• Season 2 Episode 3: The New Kids on the Block

  Seth seeks his manager's advice on how to win back Summer's friendship, while Ryan has an unpleasant encounter with a new classmate and Caleb's legal problems threaten to leave Sandy and Kirsten unemployed

  Next on: Monday 30th November 2:00pm EST - SoapNet
• Season 2 Episode 2: The Way We Were

  Seth and Ryan try to win back the affections of Summer and Marissa, but realise it's going to be harder than they thought. Hailey announces her new career plans and Caleb's past catches up with him. Drama, starring Adam Brody and Benjamin McKenzie

  Next on: Monday 30th November 1:00pm EST - SoapNet
• Season 2 Episode 1: The Distance

  Summer decides to return Seth's belongings while he's away teaching sailing with Luke in Portland, Oregon. Meanwhile, Marissa turns to alcohol as she tries to cope with her loneliness following Ryan's departure. Rachel Bilson and Mischa Barton star

The OC: Season 1 (2003 - 2004)

• Season 1 Episode 27: The Ties That Bind

  Julie and Caleb's big day arrives, with singer Jem performing Paul McCartney's Maybe I'm Amazed during the wedding ceremony - but revelations threaten to turn more than one person's life upside down. Last in series

• Season 1 Episode 26: The Strip

  Caleb and the boys are tempted by the bright lights of Las Vegas. Kirsten organises a party, while Julie and Hailey take a swim, and Theresa has shocking news for Marissa. Drama, starring Adam Brody and Benjamin McKenzie

• Season 1 Episode 25: The Shower

  Kirsten and Marissa are put in charge of Julie's wedding shower as news of her engagement spreads. Meanwhile, Seth strives to make a good impression on Summer's parents. Drama, starring Kelly Rowan, Mischa Barton and Adam Brody

• Season 1 Episode 24: The Proposal

  The opening night at the Lighthouse arrives, but Sandy faces a tough decision when his application for a licence to sell alcohol is denied. Marissa refuses to speak to her mother or Luke about their affair - until an accident changes her mind. Peter Gallagher and Mischa Barton star

• Season 1 Episode 23: The Nana

  Nana Cohen arrives in California to celebrate Passover - but brings terrible news. Ryan hunts for the missing Marissa, while Jimmy and Hailey take a step forward. Guest starring Linda Lavin and Amanda Righetti

• Season 1 Episode 22: The LA

  Summer and Marissa receive invitations to a famous soap actor's birthday party. They also decide to take Ryan and Seth - who grows jealous as his girlfriend spends all her time with the star. Drama, guest starring Paris Hilton and Colin Hanks, with Adam Brody, Mischa Barton and Rachel Bilson

• Season 1 Episode 21: The Goodbye Girl

  Luke and Julie find their romance increasingly difficult to keep under wraps, and Seth is saddened by the news that Anna is going back to Pittsburgh. Sandy tries to solve Caleb and Kirsten's legal problems, while Theresa brings trouble to Orange County. Drama, starring Adam Brody, Melinda Clarke and Chris Carmack

• Season 1 Episode 20: The Telenovela

  Ryan and Marissa struggle to come to terms with their true feelings as they begin their life together as 'friends'. Jimmy becomes suspicious, and Seth decides to teach Summer a lesson for snubbing him at school. Drama, starring Adam Brody, Benjamin McKenzie and Mischa Barton

• Season 1 Episode 19: The Heartbreak

  Marissa tries to repair her relationship with Ryan, but he struggles to forgive and forget the situation with Oliver. Seth and Summer decide to take their friendship to a new level and Jimmy learns he has a secret admirer. Drama, starring Adam Brody, Benjamin McKenzie and Mischa Barton

• Season 1 Episode 18: The Truth

  Oliver begins to show his true colours as relationships within the group become increasingly blurred, leaving Ryan feeling completely left out. Meanwhile, Caleb puts Kirsten in a difficult position when he tells her to fire Julie. Drama, starring Adam Brody, Benjamin McKenzie and Taylor Handley

• Season 1 Episode 17: The Rivals

  Sandy stands on the brink of signing papers for the Lighthouse but things are moving too fast for Jimmy. Julie gets a job and Summer begins dating a new boyfriend, while Oliver makes his plans official to Ryan. Drama, starring Peter Gallagher, Tate Donovan and Melinda Clarke

• Season 1 Episode 16: The Links

  Ryan, Seth, Marissa, Anna, Luke and Summer head off to Palm Springs to enjoy an unsupervised weekend at a friend's home. Kirsten and Caleb discuss Hailey's financial problems, while Sandy agrees to go into business with Jimmy

• Season 1 Episode 15: The Third Wheel

  Kirsten's unemployed sister Hailey moves into the Cohen household and promptly makes herself at home, hogging the TV and emptying the fridge. Seth and Anna struggle to tell Summer they're a couple, and Ryan's frustration with Marissa's new friend Oliver increases

• Season 1 Episode 14: The Countdown

  New Year's Eve festivities in the Cohen household are interrupted by the arrival of Kirsten's rebellious sister, who brings chaos in her wake. Ryan's hopes of spending a quiet night in with Marissa are dashed as he struggles to reach her in time for the chimes. American drama, starring Benjamin McKenzie, Mischa Barton and Kelly Rowan

• Season 1 Episode 13: The Best Chrismukkah Ever

  Preparations steam ahead for a huge holiday party organised by Julie, while Seth's love life takes centre stage as he struggles to keep both Anna and Summer happy. Kirsten learns something about her father which could have a dramatic impact on her life and Marissa lands herself in trouble during a shopping trip. Drama, starring Adam Brody, Kelly Rowan and Mischa Barton

• Season 1 Episode 12: The Secret

  A secret indiscretion by Kirsten is exposed and Seth tries to make amends with Anna and Summer for spoiling their holiday. A history project throws Ryan and Luke into an unlikely alliance, and Julie's hopes of a romantic commitment from Caleb are dashed

• Season 1 Episode 11: The Homecoming

  Seth agonises over whether to date Summer or Anna, while Ryan sets out to visit his brother Trey in prison accompanied by Marissa, who invites herself along for the ride. Drama, starring Adam Brody, Benjamin McKenzie and Chris Carmack

• Season 1 Episode 10: The Perfect Couple

  Summer tries to suppress her feelings for Seth as she watches him grow closer to Anna, and Julie's new romance becomes public knowledge during a charity benefit, much to Marissa's horror. Meanwhile, the case against Caleb continues to cause friction between Sandy and Kirsten. Drama, starring Adam Brody, Mischa Barton and Rachel Bilson

• Season 1 Episode 9: The Heights

  The first day of school heralds intrigue and jealousy as Summer shows her resentment at Seth's burgeoning relationship with Anna Stern, and Marissa feels the full force of her classmates' cruelty as they taunt her about her overdose in Mexico. Drama, starring Adam Brody, Rachel Bilson and Mischa Barton

• Season 1 Episode 8: The Rescue

  Summer and Seth interrupt Ryan during an aptitude test for Harbor High School and persuade him to help get Marissa out of hospital, as the truth about her eating disorder is revealed. Drama, starring Adam Brody, Benjamin McKenzie and Mischa Barton

• Season 1 Episode 7: The Escape

  The Newport kids prepare for an end-of-summer trip down to Mexico, but Jimmy leaves Marissa seething by opting not to go, making it clear he has plans of his own. Her rage is compounded by Luke's antics - which prompt her to take drastic action. Meanwhile, Sandy gets a new job, much to Kirsten's bemusement. Drama, starring Adam Brody, Benjamin McKenzie and Chris Carmack

• Season 1 Episode 6: The Girlfriend

  Kirsten decides to throw an elaborate birthday party for her widowed father Caleb, but it turns out to be a nerve-racking experience. The night worsens as Caleb also takes a shine to Julie - despite having his latest girlfriend in tow. Drama, starring Kelly Rowan and Adam Brody

• Season 1 Episode 5: The Outsider

  Ryan lands a job at a seafood restaurant, where he makes a new friend who invites him to a party. He takes Marissa along as his date, but gets involved in an argument that soon turns nasty. Meanwhile, Sandy urges Jimmy to sell off all the family's assets and pay his fines. Drama, starring Adam Brody, Benjamin McKenzie and Chris Carmack

• Season 1 Episode 4: The Debut

  The Cohens tell Ryan they are now his legal guardians, and buy him a tuxedo so he can attend the annual debutante ball, where Newport's most accomplished young women traditionally make their first foray into society. Adam Brody stars

• Season 1 Episode 3: The Gamble

  Sandy visits Ryan in jail and reveals that since he doesn't have a legal guardian the authorities have decided not to release him - but Kirsten eventually relents and agrees to accept responsibility for his welfare. Peter Gallagher stars

• Season 1 Episode 2: The Model Home

  Ryan decides to run away rather than face life in a care home, but Seth realises what he is planning and suggests a refuge where they can both stay - an abandoned show-house with its own private skateboard ramp. Drama, starring Adam Brody, Benjamin McKenzie and Chris Carmack

• Season 1 Episode 1: Pilot

  Another chance to see the pilot episode. Bad boy Ryan Atwood is taken under the wing of public defender Sandy Cohen, and suddenly finds himself immersed in Orange County's high-class society, where nothing is quite as it seems. Drama about a wealthy coastal community, starring Benjamin McKenzie, Peter Gallagher and Adam Brody