Episode
guide - PART 1
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Title:
The
Pilot
Air
date: Aug. 05 2003
Synopsis:
'The O.C.' opens with bad-boy Ryan Atwood,
finding himself in trouble- in trouble with the law, and in trouble at
home. Against all odds, pro-bono public defender, Sandy Cohen, takes Ryan
under his wing, and back to his home in Newport Beach, Orange County, California.
Ryan finds himself immersed in this high-class society but soon realizes
nothing is as it seems. |
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Title:
The
Model Home
Air
date: Aug. 12 2003
Synopsis:
Afraid
he'll be seen to another foster home, Ryan ponders running away from theCohen's.
Supporting his new friend, Seth helps Ryan hide in one of Kirsten's unfinished
housing developments. But trouble might be coming if Luke and his friends
find out Marissa is there too. |
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Title:
The
Gamble
Air
date: Aug. 19 2003
Synopsis:
Sandy
must once again represent an incarcerated Ryan after his arrest for the
model home fire. After he is released, Ryan and Sandy continue to search
for his mother, Dawn, and Ryan is faced with the prospect of his mother
re-entering his life. With few choices before him, he agrees to give Dawn
a second chance and accepts her promises to change when she appears at
the Cohen house. |
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Title:
The
Debut
Air
date: Aug. 26 2003
Synopsis:
The
Cohens agree to be Ryan's guardians as long as he stays out of trouble,
which could be a problem since Marissa's deb ball is looming and Luke is
no longer the only escort option in town. Meanwhile, Jimmy's crimes begin
to catch up with him, leading to a public---and very violent---revelation. |
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Titre:
The
Outsider
Air
date: Sept. 2 2003
Synopsis:
Ryan
gets a job at the Crab Shack, where he meets Donnie, a fellow outsider
with a connection to his past. He invites him and Seth to a party in the
"old neighborhood." Ryan is reluctant, but Seth likes Donnie's anti-Newport
style and is eager to see life outside the O.C. Ryan had finally asked
Marissa out but the date is the same night as the party. Meanwhile, Sandy
offers to assist Jimmy with his legal affairs. |
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Titre:
The
Girlfriend
Air
date: Sept. 9 2003
Synopsis:
Sandy
is faced with the truth about the Cohen marriage during a visit from Kirsten's
father and his trophy girlfriend, whose eye for Ryan could throw cold water
on his simmering fling with Marissa. Meanwhile, Jimmy and Julie seal the
fate of their own shaky family; Summer finally sees Seth's sweet side;
and Luke's positive new attitude pays off in ways he's only dreamed of. |
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Titre:
The
Escape
Air
date: Sept. 16 2003
Synopsis:
Sandy
entertains a job offer from a former colleague. Kirsten finds herself in
a compromising with Jimmy in his new apartment.Meanwhile, Ryan, Marissa,
Seth and Summer share close quarters on a road trip to Tijuana. The tension
between Ryan and Marissa is undeniable. Marissa learns about her parents'
divorce and in Mexico, learns the truth about Luke.To cope with all of
this Marissa makes a potentially deadly decision... |
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Title:
The
Rescue
Air
date: Oct. 29 2003
Synopsis:
Kirsten
helps Ryan register at Pacific Harbor Private School with muchdebate. While
Seth and Summer enlist Ryan help in a emergency involving Marissa but it
might mean he has to attend public school... |
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Title:
The
Heights
Air
date: Nov. 5 2003
Synopsis:
The
summer is officially over and it's the first day of school. Summer still
ignores Seth in public, but privately is jealous of Seth's new relationship
with Anna. Kirsten still isn't comfortable with Sandy's friendship with
his new co-worker, Rachel. Back at school Marissa and Ryan are becoming
closer, but Luke is still desperate to get Marissa back... |
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Title:
The
Perfect Couple
Air
date: Nov. 12 2003
Synopsis:
Ryan
and Marissa's first date is derailed after he realizes Julie's efforts
to reunite with her family may come with strings attached. Next door, Kirsten's
marriage is rocked by her dad's loose lips during arbitration with Sandy
and his co-worker; and Seth sees the softer, more jealous side of Summer,
thanks to the mounting attentions of Anna. |
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Title:
The
Homecoming
Air
date: Nov. 19 2003
Synopsis:
It's
Thanksgiving time in 'The O.C.', and the Cohens, with Ryan, arepreparing
their feast. Trey, Ryan's brother, calls with a favour to ask. The Cohens
have invited Jimmy and Rachel over for dinner, and are planning for the
two to get to know each other. Ryan and Marissa arrive in Chino, where
Marissa gets a glimse of Ryan's past... |
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Title:
The
Secret
Air
date: Nov. 26 2003
Synopsis:
Anna
and Summer are still upset with how Seth acted over the holiday and Seth
is struggling to make it up to them. Meanwhile, Julie is looking for commitment
from Caleb, but when Caleb is honest about what he can offer, the couple
decides to take a break. When Ryan and Luke become partners in a history
project, an astonishing revelation creates an alliance between them. |
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Title:
The
Best Chrismukkah Ever
Air
date: Dec. 03 2003
Synopsis:
Seth
has combined both Hannukah and Christmas into his own, perfect holiday
called Chrismukkah. It looks like this holiday season is going to be another
smashing success until Summer and Anna force him to choose between them.
Ryan won't have to watch his mom drink this holiday season, but Marissa
is having problems coping with her family situation and turns to alcohol
to drink the holiday away... |
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Title:
The
Countdown
Air
date: Dec. 17 2003
Synopsis:
It's
sure to be a countdown to remember when Kirsten's rebellious sister Hailey
comes to town. Marissa gets invited to Oliver's New Year's shindig and
since Ryan doesn't want to come it seems they are going to spend new year's
eve appart. Meanwhile Kirsten and Sandy go to a very special party...And
as the clock ticks closer towards midnight, Ryan hopes that he can make
it to Marissa in time for their first New Year's kiss together. |
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