The O.C. 2003
“It's nothing like where you live. And nothing like you imagine.”
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- August 5, 2003
- Last Aired
- February 22, 2007
- Format
- 4 seasons · 92 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~64.4 hours (42 min/ep)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S1E1 "Premiere" (★ 8.2/10)
- Created By
- Josh Schwartz
- Network
- FOX
- Where to Stream
- Hulu, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV
What is The O.C.?
The O.C. is a television series centered on the life of Ryan Atwood.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2003
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 92
- Runtime
- 42 minutes
- First aired
- Aug 5, 2003
- Last aired
- Feb 22, 2007
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- FOX
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.7/10 from 943 votes
- Format
- 4 seasons · 92 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~42 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- FOX
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Estimate the schedule using 92 episodes and an average 42-minute runtime.
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Overview
The O.C. is a television series centered on the life of Ryan Atwood. As a teenager from the wrong side of the tracks, Ryan moves in with a wealthy family who offers him an opportunity for a new beginning. His arrival in the affluent and privileged community of Newport Beach, California, serves to disturb the existing status quo of the area. The provided materials regarding the letter O, which include its history, etymology, pronunciation, and various uses in chemistry, medicine, and linguistics, do not contain further information about the production, cast, or broadcast history of this series. Consequently, this overview is limited to the narrative premise established in the synopsis regarding the displacement of a youth into a high-status environment and the resulting social friction within that setting. No additional details regarding the series are available from the provided sources.
Should you watch it?
“A troubled teenager from a difficult background is taken in by a wealthy family in Newport Beach.”
- engaging character dynamics
- explores social class differences
- focuses on high-stakes teen drama
Watch it if you enjoy character-driven dramas set within wealthy, privileged communities.
The series depicts the lives and social challenges of teenagers and young adults.
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Episode guide
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Season 1 · 27 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Premiere Mytharc Aug 5, 2003
- E2 The Model Home Core Aug 12, 2003
- E3 The Gamble Core Aug 19, 2003
- E4 The Debut Core Aug 26, 2003
- E5 The Outsider Mytharc Sep 2, 2003
- E6 The Girlfriend Core Sep 9, 2003
- E7 The Escape Core Sep 16, 2003
- E8 The Rescue Core Oct 29, 2003
- E9 The Heights Core Nov 5, 2003
- E10 The Perfect Couple Core Nov 12, 2003
- E11 The Homecoming Core Nov 19, 2003
- E12 The Secret Core Nov 26, 2003
- E13 The Best Chrismukkah Ever Core Dec 3, 2003
- E14 The Countdown Core Dec 17, 2003
- E15 The Third Wheel Core Jan 7, 2004
- E16 The Links Core Jan 14, 2004
- E17 The Rivals Core Jan 21, 2004
- E18 The Truth Mytharc Feb 11, 2004
- E19 The Heartbreak Core Feb 18, 2004
- E20 The Telenovela Core Feb 25, 2004
- E21 The Goodbye Girl Core Mar 3, 2004
- E22 The L.A. Core Mar 24, 2004
- E23 The Nana Core Mar 31, 2004
- E24 The Proposal Core Apr 14, 2004
- E25 The Shower Core Apr 21, 2004
- E26 The Strip Mytharc Apr 28, 2004
- E27 The Ties That Bind Mytharc May 5, 2004
Season 2 · 24 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Distance Mytharc Nov 4, 2004
- E2 The Way We Were Core Nov 11, 2004
- E3 The New Kids on the Block Core Nov 18, 2004
- E4 The New Era Core Dec 2, 2004
- E5 The SnO.C. Core Dec 9, 2004
- E6 The Chrismukkah That Almost Wasn't Core Dec 16, 2004
- E7 The Family Ties Core Jan 6, 2005
- E8 The Power of Love Core Jan 13, 2005
- E9 The Ex-Factor Core Jan 20, 2005
- E10 The Accomplice Core Jan 27, 2005
- E11 The Second Chance Core Feb 3, 2005
- E12 The Lonely Hearts Club Core Feb 10, 2005
- E13 The Father Knows Best Core Feb 17, 2005
- E14 The Rainy Day Women Core Feb 24, 2005
- E15 The Mallpisode Core Mar 10, 2005
- E16 The Blaze of Glory Core Mar 17, 2005
- E17 The Brothers Grim Core Mar 24, 2005
- E18 The Risky Business Core Apr 7, 2005
- E19 The Rager Core Apr 14, 2005
- E20 The O.C. Confidential Core Apr 21, 2005
- E21 The Return of the Nana Core May 5, 2005
- E22 The Showdown Core May 5, 2005
- E23 The O.Sea Mytharc May 12, 2005
- E24 The Dearly Beloved Mytharc May 19, 2005
Season 3 · 25 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Aftermath Mytharc Sep 8, 2005
- E2 The Shape of Things to Come Core Sep 15, 2005
- E3 The End of Innocence Core Sep 22, 2005
- E4 The Last Waltz Core Sep 29, 2005
- E5 The Perfect Storm Core Nov 3, 2005
- E6 The Swells Core Nov 10, 2005
- E7 The Anger Management Core Nov 17, 2005
- E8 The Game Plan Core Dec 1, 2005
- E9 The Disconnect Core Dec 8, 2005
- E10 The Chrismukkah Bar-Mitzvahkkah Core Dec 15, 2005
- E11 The Safe Harbor Core Jan 12, 2006
- E12 The Sister Act Core Jan 19, 2006
- E13 The Pot Stirrer Core Jan 26, 2006
- E14 The Cliffhanger Core Feb 2, 2006
- E15 The Heavy Lifting Core Feb 9, 2006
- E16 The Road Warrior Core Mar 9, 2006
- E17 The Journey Core Mar 16, 2006
- E18 The Undertow Core Mar 23, 2006
- E19 The Secrets and Lies Core Mar 30, 2006
- E20 The Day After Tomorrow Core Apr 6, 2006
- E21 The Dawn Patrol Core Apr 13, 2006
- E22 The College Try Core Apr 20, 2006
- E23 The Party Favor Core Apr 27, 2006
- E24 The Man of the Year Mytharc May 4, 2006
- E25 The Graduates Mytharc May 18, 2006
Season 4 · 16 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Avengers Mytharc Nov 2, 2006
- E2 The Gringos Core Nov 8, 2006
- E3 The Cold Turkey Core Nov 9, 2006
- E4 The Metamorphosis Core Nov 16, 2006
- E5 The Sleeping Beauty Core Nov 30, 2006
- E6 The Summer Bummer Core Dec 7, 2006
- E7 The Chrismukk-huh? Core Dec 14, 2006
- E8 The Earth Girls Are Easy Core Dec 21, 2006
- E9 The My Two Dads Core Jan 4, 2007
- E10 The French Connection Core Jan 11, 2007
- E11 The Dream Lover Core Jan 18, 2007
- E12 The Groundhog Day Core Jan 25, 2007
- E13 The Case of the Franks Core Feb 1, 2007
- E14 The Shake Up Core Feb 8, 2007
- E15 The Night Moves Mytharc Feb 15, 2007
- E16 The End's Not Near, It's Here Mytharc Feb 22, 2007
Frequently asked questions
Who created the series?
The series was created by Josh Schwartz.
When did the show originally air?
The show aired on the Fox network from August 5, 2003, to February 22, 2007.
How many seasons were produced?
The series ran for a total of four seasons.
What is the setting of the show?
The series is set in the affluent community of Newport Beach, California.
Who are some of the main cast members?
The cast includes Mischa Barton, Adam Brody, Peter Gallagher, and Kelly Rowan.
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