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The OC Synopsis'
The O.C. is an American television dramedy program broadcast on the Fox Network in the US and on various networks around the world. It was an immediate hit upon its release in 2003[1] and was the first teen drama to capture critics and audiences alike since Beverly Hills 90210 a decade earlier. The series, created by Josh Schwartz, debuted on August 5, 2003, with the tagline, "The best new show of the fall is coming this summer." The show's third season originally aired in the U.S. on Thursday nights at 8:00 Eastern, the same time slot it held in the second season, before moving to 9:00 PM Eastern in January 2006. The series has been noted for its music selections, which have helped some previously little-known bands gain exposure, so much so that to date, the producers have released five compilation albums featuring highlighted performers. To date, it has aired in more than 35 countries worldwide. Mixing comedy, drama, melodramatic soap conventions and tongue-in-cheek humor, The O.C. helped bring young viewers back to FOX and has launched its stars onto magazine covers around the globe.
SEASON 1
SEASON 2
SEASON 3
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The first season ran from August 2003 - May 2004. It comprised 27 episodes, including a seven-episode "season zero" that began in late summer, with a 43-day hiatus before the next twenty episodes. This was due to the FOX network's coverage of Major League Baseball playoffs and the World Series. Notable plots included:
Ryan's introduction and integration by Sandy into Orange County society, and his growing relationship with Marissa.
The destruction of Marissa's relationship with her boyfriend Luke, and his subsequent change in personality from an egotistical and spoiled rich kid into a good guy.
Seth's love for Marissa's best friend, Summer, becoming a strange relationship.
The marriage breakdown of Marissa's parents, Jimmy and Julie, as his business fraud was made public.
Sandy's jealousy over Kirsten and Jimmy's old relationship.
Sandy's changing of jobs from public defender to private attorney, which soon saw him disillusioned with the industry.
Sandy and Jimmy eventually going into business with a restaurant, only to be bought out by Caleb.
Ryan dealing with the manipulative Oliver Trask, who tried to take Marissa away.
Caleb's manipulations and dirty business deals.
Marissa dealing with a substance abuse problem of drinking and drugs.
Seth having to choose between Summer and his good friend Anna.
Julie's short-lived relationship with Luke, and her subsequent engagement to Caleb (which many suspected was simply for money).
Ryan's ex-girlfriend and good friend Theresa, from Chino, who came to stay for a while and whose abusive fiancé Eddie forced her to flee.
Sandy's overbearing mother, Sophie, (nicknamed 'the Nana') coming to stay and announcing that she was dying of cancer.
Luke's discovery of his father's homosexuality and eventual moving away from Orange County (and the series).
Kirsten's outgoing and spoiled younger sister Hailey, notorious for not doing anything with her life, coming to stay and developing a relationship with Jimmy.
In the season finale, many events came to a head: Caleb and Julie were married in a surprisingly uneventful ceremony; however Caleb later revealed to Sandy that he was on the verge of bankruptcy. Marissa moved in with Julie and Caleb, but had redeveloped her drinking problem. Jimmy and Sandy's restaurant seemed likely never to open. Seth and Summer had problems after her father did not take a liking to him. Ryan discovered Theresa was pregnant, possibly by him, and decided to move back to Chino to support her. Most of all, Seth ran away on the Summer Breeze, his sailboat, distraught by Ryan's departure.
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The second season, November 2004 - May 2005, contained 24 episodes and once again ended with a cliffhanger. Notable plots included:
Theresa lying to Ryan, telling him that she had a miscarriage to drive him away after seeing how unhappy he is living with her.
Seth's refusal to leave Portland, Oregon where he was staying with Luke and his recently divorced father after running away in the season one finale.
Seth and Ryan's eventual return to Newport Beach.
The introduction of two new boyfriends: Summer's Zach, a "WASP version of Seth", and Marissa's D.J., her family's yard worker (who breaks up with her after realizing that they were together to anger Julie).
Ryan's relationship with Lindsay, a new student at Harbor High School on an academic scholarship, which complicates under the realization that Lindsay is actually Kirsten's illegitimate half sister.
Caleb's arrest on bribery and related charges, ending with his acquittal after former employee, Renee Wheeler, testifies about their past affair.
Caleb's resignation as CEO of the Newport Group, and corresponding appointment of Julie as CEO and Kirsten as CFO.
The introduction of Alex Kelly, an emancipated 17-year-old who works at The Bait Shop nightclub with Seth, and both of them having an ensuing relationship.
The discovery of Caleb's affair with Renee Wheeler, with whom he has a child, Lindsay, and attempts to develop a relationship with, culminating in his offer to adopt her.
Jimmy Cooper's affair with Julie, who leaves for Maui to discover himself.
Julie's ego-driven project of "Newport Living", a lifestyle magazine.
Zach, Seth (and Summer) creating a comic book (and then graphic novel) based on the lives of their friends.
Alex having a genuine and passionate, but short-lived, relationship with Marissa, and her low-key departure from Newport Beach.
Caleb suffering a minor heart attack, and his subsequent desire to become more-family oriented.
The arrival and departure of Rebecca Bloom, Sandy's previous flame, wanting to clear her name for a crime that occurred years ago (and the death of her father, Sandy's mentor).
Lindsay being confirmed by a DNA test to be Caleb's daughter, only to leave for Chicago with her mother.
Summer breaking up with Zach after realizing she still has feelings for Seth, with whom she gets back together.
The arrival and departure of Lance Baldwin, a man from Julie Cooper's past, who blackmails Julie with an 80's pornographic videotape (The Porn Identity) starring herself and Lance, which debuted at the Newport Living launch.
The arrival and departure of Carter Buckley, the new magazine editor for Newport Living, and his sexual tension with Kirsten.
Trey Atwood's release from jail, temporary lodge with the Cohens, and move into Alex's old apartment.
Trey's arrest (and subsequent acquittal) on charges related to a local bad girl, Jess, overdosing on drugs and nearly drowning at his 21st birthday party, with whom he begins to have a sexual relationship.
The deterioration of Caleb and Julie's marriage, and his deliverance of divorce papers partially because of her affair with Jimmy, Caleb's ensuing death occurred before the papers were signed.
Trey (while under the influence of drugs) attempting to rape Marissa.
Kirsten's addiction to alcohol and consequential car crash.
Seth meeting George Lucas and Zach taking Summer to the prom, which eventually switches as Zach meets Lucas and Seth goes after Summer.
Caleb's death from a heart attack.
The Season Finale opens with Caleb's funeral, for which Hailey and Jimmy return. After Kirsten gets drunk yet again, Sandy decides to send her to a rehabilitation clinic. Initially unwilling to go, Kirsten is convinced by her family. Jess and Trey become involved in a drug deal at the Bait Shop. Ryan finds out about Trey's attempted rape of Marissa, and confronts him. They fight, and Marissa arrives as Trey is in the process of strangling Ryan. She shoots Trey in the back, and it is unsure if he lives or dies.
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premiered on September 8, 2005. Notable plots include:
The departure of Trey Atwood, who fell into a coma after being shot last season by Marissa and left Newport on a Greyhound bus to Las Vegas.
The arrival and departure of Charlotte Morgan, a con artist who tries to manipulate Kirsten while at rehab. Her plans to steal money from the people of Newport were thwarted by Julie Cooper.
Julie and Kirsten starting a catering business, then later deciding to turn it into a high-end dating service.
Marissa being expelled from Harbor for shooting Trey. After some help from her friends, Taylor and Sandy, she is readmitted by the school board.
The arrival and death of Johnny Harper, a former schoolmate of Marissa's while she was at Newport Union, and his friend Chilli. Johnny develops a love for Marissa, for helping him out when he couldn't make the surfing team. Johnny dies from head injuries sustained from a drunken fall off of a cliff.
The introduction of Taylor Townsend, Summer's rival, the two of whom fight over the social chair position previously occupied by Marissa. She becomes friends with Summer and Seth, after they realize how mean-spirited her mother is.
The arrival and departure of Jack Hess, the new Dean of Discipline, who leaves after Summer finds out about his relationship with Taylor and blackmails him to let Ryan back in Harbor High School.
The return of Jimmy, who was deep in debt with a loanshark named Don. Jimmy eventually fails to pay back the money and as a result, he is severely beaten by Don and his cronies. Jimmy originally plans to marry Julie for her inheritance, but leaves after discovering that Caleb was bankrupt.
Julie and Marissa are evicted from the mansion. Julie hits rock bottom as she is forced to live out of a low-rent motel room, while Marissa moves in with Summer. Julie eventually abandons her motel room for a trailer park.
Sandy taking over control of the Newport Group, and hiring newcomer Matt Ramsey to help run it.
Seth, Ryan, Summer and Marissa applying for college; Seth and Summer to Brown University, Ryan and Marissa to University of California, Berkeley.
The return of Kaitlin Cooper from boarding school for the holidays. She is more rebellious and devious than before; it is revealed that she stole money to go back home, smokes marijuana, and sparked more trouble in the Ryan-Marissa-Johnny love triangle. She decides to leave after her classmate starts a new relationship with her during Valentine's Day.
Seth starts to smoke marijuana, which was supplied by Kaitlin, to relieve college pressures. He ends up skipping his interview with a Brown University scout. Summer discovers this, and she arranges for a second interview for him.
Ryan and Marissa deciding to break up, after deciding their relationship just doesn't work.
The arrival and departure of Sadie Campbell, Johnny's cousin, who moved from Oregon to help Johnny's mother. Ryan falls for her during a road trip to find Johnny's dad and obtain money from his child support. Ryan's future depature for college left Sadie no choice but to leave Newport.
The arrival and departure of Matt Ramsey, Sandy's assistant in running the Newport Group. His personal life conflicts with his job, notably when he was temporarily fired for taking Ryan to a strip club, screwing up a presentation for a project, and dating a board member's (Henry Griffin) daughter in order to persuade him on doing the hospital project. He was fired by Sandy after Griffin gave him an ultimatum to either fire Matt or leave the hospital project. He attempts to blackmail Griffin with evidence of his corruption, which backfires. Sandy intervenes to protect Matt, who leaves for Chicago to start his own business with a severence check given by Sandy.
The introduction of Kevin Volchok, a surfer who was Johnny's rival. He had an affair with Johnny's ex-girlfriend and it was apparent that he and Sadie Campbell had a relationship. Later, after Ryan and Marissa break up, he begins a relationship with Marissa, as part of a downward spiral with her alcohol relapse and experimenting with cocaine.
The return of Dr. Neil Roberts, Summer's father. He started to develop a loving relationship with Julie Cooper, after a conversation during the Chrismukkah season. They soon leave for a cruise, and when they return, are engaged.
Ryan and Marissa are accepted to the University of California, Berkeley. Summer gets into Brown University. However, Seth is rejected by Brown. He doesn't want to ruin her future, as she earlier promised that if he didn't get in, she wouldn't go to Brown, to stay with him. He decides to break up with Summer by telling her that he "doesn't love her anymore."
The return of Dawn Atwood, who is found in jail by Sandy for Ryan's 18th birthday. She leaves Ryan a note, rather than accompanying Sandy back to Newport Beach for the party. Later, Ryan travels to see her and invite her to graduation, where he meets, and has a one night stand with, his mother's co-worker, Chloe.
Ryan discovers that Theresa didn't lose the baby, but also that it isn't his. Her son, Daniel, was fathered by former boyfriend Eddie.
The return of Anna Stern, who meets Seth at a Brown University orientation tour. She helps Seth with his college problems by getting him an interview at the Rhode Island School of Design.
Kirsten relapsing and drinking a glass of wine, after being frustrated by Sandy's devotion to the Hospital project.
The Senior Prom. Ryan takes Theresa, Seth takes Anna, who is still on a mission to help get back Summer, Marissa takes Volchok, and Summer takes a Korean K-Pop star, Yung Nom. At the prom, Summer gets drunk, while Volchok cheats on Marissa and steals Taylor's prom funds. At the end of the evening, Seth finally tells Summer the whole truth, and they reunite.
Sandy being told by Dr. Roberts that he would be under investigation over his dealings with Henry Griffin, after which Sandy decides to assist the district attorney's office in their investigation.
A fight between Ryan and Volchok after Ryan learns that he stole Taylor's prom funds, leaving Volchok unconscious and with broken ribs. Volchok then blackmails Ryan into helping him pick up something, and Ryan agrees until he finds out that Volchok is stealing a car.
Kirsten relapsing and drinking again.
Seth leaving a lit marijuana cigarette in Sandy's office at the Newport Group Office. The office caught fire and Seth was arrested shortly afterwards.
Sandy's refusal to accept the "Riviera Magazine Man of the year" award on the grounds that he will fully cooperate with the district attorney's office in their investigation of Henry Griffin and his misdeeds in the construction of the hospital, and to spend more time with his family.
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The show's producer, McG, attended Corona del Mar High School in Newport Beach, and he originally intended to film the high school scenes at CdM's crosstown rival Newport Harbor High School.
Due to labor union salary rules about filming outside of Los Angeles County, The O.C. is actually filmed at Raleigh Studios in Manhattan Beach (40 miles away from the actual Newport Beach) to reduce costs.
Though the show isn't shot on location, characters frequently mention popular Orange County hangouts like South Coast Plaza and Fashion Island. The Harbor School is a fictional private school which may have been inspired by the Sage Hill School, an elite private school in the hills of Newport Coast. There exists a Newport Harbor High School, but it is a public school. Furthermore, many of the other schools mentioned on the show, such as Mater Dei High School and UCI, are all actually there. Newport Union High School, however, does not exist. Additionally, the TV show's Balboa Wetlands appear to be based upon real-life Orange County's Bolsa Chica Wetlands.
Before the show aired, Orange County residents referred to their county by its full name, or just 'O.C.'. The abbreviation 'O.C.' was also used by local radio and television stations, but without 'The.' At first, the name of the show was met with scorn, but since then, some people call it 'The O.C.' as a joke.
The show is called 'The O.C.', and not 'Orange County' as originally planned, because a movie of that name was released a year before the show premiered.
Orange County Supervisor Chris Norby went as far as to propose changing the name of Orange County's John Wayne Airport to The O.C. Airport, John Wayne Field but backed down the next day after his office received negative phone calls and emails from angry county residents.
The trailer for Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith aired during the March 10th episode of the second season, precursored by a scene with OC star Adam Brody (acting as Seth).
The Newport Group HQ is also the same building used for the Miami-Dade Police HQ in CSI: Miami
The Newport Group seems to have been inspired by the Irvine Company, which owns a large portion of the real estate in southern and central Orange County.
The onscreen parody of the show, "The Valley", refers to the San Fernando Valley, a region of LA which is home to many of the large media conglomerates. The parody of Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County, "Sherman Oaks: The Real Valley," is set in Sherman Oaks, an affluent community in northern LA.
Many of the newer wealthy housing developments seen on the show are actually in Newport Coast (which was recently annexed by Newport Beach) and Crystal Cove, a few minutes drive down the PCH from Newport Beach. Appropriately enough, most of these developments are owned by the Irvine Company
The Beastie Boys single 'Ch-Check It Out' debuted on The O.C. in 'The Strip' from Season 1 which aired April 28 2004. Yahoo Launch News Story. U2 debuted their song 'Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own'" on the show before it was released as a single, as did Coldplay with their song 'Fix You' and Gwen Stefani with her single 'Cool'.
Adam Brody improvises some of his lines. They hinted at this when Summer reveals the star of "The Valley" improvises his lines.
Before the start of the third season, Adam Brody, Rachel Bilson, and Ben McKenzie were Punk'd by Ashton Kutcher or his crew members.
Both season premieres from Season 2 and 3 feature an opening scene after the credits with both Summer and Marissa sitting by a pool.
Chrismukkah is a holiday that the Cohen household celebrates to blend Seth's combined Jewish and Christian heritage.
Tate Donovan, who played Jimmy Cooper on the show, directed an episode of The O.C., 'The Game Plan'.
According to The Simpsons episode Milhouse of Sand and Fog, Lisa Simpson enjoys watching The O.C.
Matt Ramsey is a real person. He's actually an editor for many episodes for The O.C.
The theme song for The O.C., "California", is performed by Phantom Planet.
In an episode of House it was revealed that Dr. House (Hugh Laurie) watches 'The O.C.'
Seth occasionally speaks in Object Subject Verb format, much like the character Yoda from the Star Wars movie series. This is seen several times in the second season. Other references to Star Wars and Lucasfilm pop up throughout the series.
Chris Carmack who played Luke Ward in seasons 1 & 2 is often referred to as 'Abercrombie & Fitch' in a derogatory manner. Carmack was a model for the clothing company.
Julie and Kirsten's company New Match actually has a web site (http://www.ocNewMatch.com) which is also mentioned in the third season episode 'The Road Warrior'.
In the episode, 'The Undertow', Seth reveals that his returned Brown interviewer was a fellow anime fan and that they were having a critical conversation based on the films Ghost In The Shell and Akira. As it happens, Ghost In The Shell is actually set in a place called 'Newport City'.
Caleb Nichol's house was the same house they used in Mario Puzo's The Godfather Part I with the famous scene of beheading of the horse.
The fact that Kirsten is a WASP is brought up recurringly.
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