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  • Sep 8, 2005
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  • Sep 8, 2005
The O.C.

Summary The O.C. - also 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 t...

Created By: Josh Schwartz

  • FOX
  • Sep 8, 2005
  • FOX
  • Sep 8, 2005
The O.C.
Season 3
Season Premiere: Sep 8, 2005
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Summary The O.C. - also 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 t...

Created By: Josh Schwartz

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Episode 1 • Sep 8, 2005 • 43 m
The Aftermath
Ryan and Marissa deal with the aftermath of Trey's shooting. Kirsten meets Charlotte at rehab.
Episode 2 • Sep 15, 2005 • 43 m
The Shape of Things to Come
The new dean of Harbor School wants to expel Ryan and Marissa. Summer fights with Taylor over being Social Chair. Kirsten worries about leaving rehab.
Episode 3 • Sep 22, 2005 • 43 m
The End of Innocence
Caleb's will is read. Ryan and Marissa are told to stay apart.
Episode 4 • Sep 29, 2005 • 43 m
The Last Waltz
Public school? No problem. Marissa's glad to be at a school where no one knows about her. Oops. Everyone knows. Charlotte closes in on Kirsten. And Summer spies on someone lip-locked with Taylor.
Episode 5 • Nov 3, 2005 • 44 m
The Perfect Storm
Is Ryan shipping out? Sandy's mind-meld persuasion skills fail to convince him to stay. But where there's a will, there's another Cohen way. Charlotte now zeroes in on Julie; Summer outwits Taylor.
Episode 6 • Nov 10, 2005 • 43 m
The Swells
Party by night. Surf by first light. The Dawn Patrol beach blast is the backdrop for a developing Marissa-Johnny attraction. Meanwhile, Taylor has a crush on...Seth?! And Ryan again lets his fists do the talking.
Episode 7 • Nov 17, 2005 • 44 m
The Anger Management
Charlotte and Julie throw a faux-benefit. Taylor causes a rift between Seth and Summer. The tension between Ryan and Volchok comes to a head.
Episode 8 • Dec 1, 2005 • 44 m
The Game Plan
College applications are due, and everyone has to make up their minds about where to apply. But will their relationships survive this next chapter of their lives?
Episode 9 • Dec 8, 2005 • 43 m
The Disconnect
Marissa cares for an injured Johnny. But are they getting too close? Seth becomes insecure when Summer gets a higher score than him on the SATs.
Episode 10 • Dec 15, 2005 • 43 m
The Chrismukkah Bar Mitz-vahkkah
Ryan, Marissa, Seth, and Summer raise money for Johnny's surgery by throwing Ryan a Bar Mitzvah.
Episode 11 • Jan 12, 2006 • 43 m
The Safe Harbor
Ryan, Seth, and Summer plot to get Marissa back into Harbor School.
Episode 12 • Jan 19, 2006 • 43 m
The Sister Act
Marissa's sister returns home from boarding school with secrets, lies, and a bag of stolen cash. Veronica and Julie compete for the affections of Niel Roberts. Johnny tries to distance himself from Marissa.
Episode 13 • Jan 26, 2006 • 43 m
The Pot Stirrer
Julie throws Kaitlyn a birthday bash. Sandy tries to close a deal. Marissa butts heats with her sister. Seth spirals after being offered a college interview.
Episode 14 • Feb 2, 2006 • 43 m
The Cliffhanger
The Johnny-Kaitlin-Marissa-Ryan situation finds closure, perhaps, and tragedy for sure. Summer may be running out of forgiveness for Seth's half-truths. And Dr. Roberts makes a startling admission to Julie.
Episode 15 • Feb 9, 2006 • 43 m
The Heavy Lifting
Kirsten and Julie throw a Valentine's Day party, as the community mourns the loss of Johnny.
Episode 16 • Mar 9, 2006 • 43 m
The Road Warrior
Ryan and Sadie go on a road trip to look for Johnny's dad. A concerned Summer finds out about her dad's relationship with Julie. The police suspect foul play in Johnny's death. Marissa runs into Volchok.
Episode 17 • Mar 16, 2006 • 43 m
The Journey
The Cohens throw Ryan a party for his eighteenth birthday. Ryan can't decide whether or not to invite Marissa. Sandy tries to track down Dawn. Summer confronts Julie. Marissa crashes into an old memory.
Episode 18 • Mar 23, 2006 • 43 m
The Undertow
Jess returns with news about Trey. Kirsten helps Ryan confront his savior complex. Seth and Summer receive sex counseling from Taylor.
Episode 19 • Mar 30, 2006 • 43 m
The Secrets and Lies
Episode 20 • Apr 6, 2006 • 43 m
The Day After Tomorrow
College acceptance letters arrive. Three get in... and one doesn't.
Episode 21 • Apr 13, 2006 • 43 m
The Dawn Patrol
Ryan heads to Albuquerque to invite his mom to graduation, while Summer tries to figure out why Seth broke up with her.
Episode 22 • Apr 20, 2006 • 43 m
The College Try
Ryan and Marissa arrive at Berkeley, and Summer and student/poseur Seth visit Brown for freshman orientation weekends. Familiar faces surface.
Episode 23 • Apr 27, 2006 • 43 m
The Party Favor
Harbor's Senior Prom brings out the best and the worst in everyone.
Episode 24 • May 4, 2006 • 43 m
The Man of the Year
Sandy is voted Man of the Year. Kirsten hits the bottle. Summer tries to right an impulsive wrong. Ryan is blackmailed into stealing a car. Seth burns down his dad's office. Marissa gets Kaitlin out of trouble.
Episode 25 • May 18, 2006 • 44 m
The Graduates
On graduation day, Marissa is leaving to be with her dad, but Volchok has feelings for her and is angry at Ryan.

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