The O.C.
The O.C., otherwise known as Orange County, California, is an idyllic paradise – a wealthy, harbor-front community where everything and everyone appears to be perfect. But beneath the surface is a world of shifting loyalties and identities, of kids living secret lives hidden from their parents, and of parents living secret lives hidden from their children. Ryan, a troubled teen from the wrong side of the tracks, is thrust into this world and will soon learn that nothing is what it seems. He moves to the O.C. when Sandy, an idealistic pro-bono public defender, invites him to stay in his pool house. Sandy's wife, Kirsten, isn't happy that Ryan has moved in and worries about how it will affect their teenage son Seth, a soulful dreamer ostracized by his peers. Making the whole situation more interesting is Marissa, the heartbreakingly beautiful girl-next-door who seems to glide through life effortlessly. That is, until the indiscretions of her wealthy father Jimmy threaten to break her world apart. Ryan's arrival is the catalyst for new alliances forged, old flames rekindled, and unlikely friendships born. The O.C. airs on Fox Tuesday Nights at 9 p.m. ET.
The Cast
Mischa Barton - Marissa Cooper Adam Brody - Seth Cohen Peter Gallagher - Sandy Cohen Kelly Rowan - Kirsten Cohen Tate Donovan - Jimmy Cooper Melinda Clarke - Julie Cooper Rachel Bilson - Summer Roberts Chris Carmack - Luke Ward