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"The O.C." (2003): Season 4: Episode 16 -- Ryan, the Cohens, the Coopers and their friends build new lives, resolve lingering issues, and face major decisions.
"The O.C." (2003): Season 4: Episode 15 -- Seth must take over Ryan's role as the protector when Ryan is injured and the boys are stranded on a deserted road.
"The O.C." (2003): Season 4: Episode 14 -- Taylor prepares for her first real birthday celebration, but she frets over the fact that Ryan has still not said he loves her.
"The O.C." (2003): Season 4: Episode 13 -- As Valentine's Day approaches, Ryan worries that the pressure of the holiday will ruin his relationship with Taylor.
"The O.C." (2003): Season 4: Episode 12 -- As the Cohens prepare for Kirsten's 40th birthday party, Kirsten gets some news that will change her life forever.

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5 August 2003 (USA) more
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The O.C. Orange County, It's where all the beautiful people live more
Plot:
A troubled youth becomes embroiled in the lives of a close-knit group of people in the wealthy, upper-class neighborhood of Newport Beach, Orange County, California. full summary
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14 wins & 18 nominations more
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Great characters make a great show more (271 total)

Cast

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Peter Gallagher ... Sandy Cohen (92 episodes, 2003-2007)
Kelly Rowan ... Kirsten Cohen (92 episodes, 2003-2007)

Ben McKenzie ... Ryan Atwood (92 episodes, 2003-2007)
Adam Brody ... Seth Cohen (92 episodes, 2003-2007)

Rachel Bilson ... Summer Roberts (92 episodes, 2003-2007)
Melinda Clarke ... Julie Cooper / ... (88 episodes, 2003-2007)

Mischa Barton ... Marissa Cooper (76 episodes, 2003-2006)
Tate Donovan ... Jimmy Cooper (39 episodes, 2003-2006)
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Also Known As:
Orange County (USA) (working title)
The OC (International: English title) (alternative spelling)
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44 min
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1.78 : 1 more
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Finland:K-15 (season 2) | Brazil:12 | Australia:PG (some epiosodes) | Malaysia:18SX | Singapore:M18 (season 1) (season 2) | Singapore:NC-16 (episodes 1-3) (season 3) | USA:TV-PG | Malaysia:U | Germany:12 (DVD re-rating) | Germany:6 (tv rating) | Singapore:PG (season 4) | Netherlands:6 | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Finland:K-11 (DVD rating) | Portugal:M/6 | UK:12 (some episodes) | UK:15 (some episodes) | UK:PG (some episodes)

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Bret Harrison plays two separate characters; Danny in "The Rivals" and Swerve in "The Return of the Nana". Todd Sherry also plays two separate characters; a Waiter in the "The Pilot" and "The Best Chrismukkah Ever" and Todd in the "The End's Not Near, It's Here". more
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Summer: [after Summer and Seth have tricked Taylor into revealing her affair with Dean Hess] Hey, skank.
Seth: You were expecting someone taller? Blonder, with a pageboy haircut?
Summer: Welcome to the Terradome, Townsend. You're busted.
Taylor Townsend: [smugly] For what, exactly?
Summer: Hmm. A little extracurricular activity with Dean Hess? Yeah. I saw you two making out at the dance.
Taylor Townsend: [smugly] So what if we did?
Seth: [stumped, to Summer] She makes one hell of a poker player. I mean, she's pretty good.
Summer: Yeah, well, unless you and the Dean want this little thingamajig...
Seth: [corrects Summer] Indiscretion.
Summer: - to go public, we have a few demands. Don't we?
[...]
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216 out of 268 people found the following comment useful.
Great characters make a great show, 7 October 2004
Author: dark_elf02 from United States

Have we seen this plot before? yes we have albeit not in a place this great looking and thats part of the charm of this fantastically addictive series. So many shows like this take place in a normal setting. This one defies the rules and showcases it in a very rich, very snobby like area full of interesting people.

There are several reasons why this show is great and successful

1. Seth Cohen is the most interesting character the show has to offer. Ya know it all started out with ryan who is the main character but after about 5 episodes it was clear who the real star is. No other character is as fleshed out and real as he is. and funny with his wisecracking demeanor. Seth has actually changed and become more real as the season went on. Most everyone else has stayed the same. Like ryan who hasn't showed any other kind of side or major insecurities, and he's still a hot head.

2. It doesn't try and shove morals down your throat. Just about every show in this vein out there tries to make every episode a "dont do this" episode, and its very refreshing. They present each episode as a day in their life and thats it.

3. Finally parents get their due. Seth's parents are not some stupid "john hughes" parents with little or no screen time and who's pets have bigger brains that they do. Instead they have a decent amount of screen time, fight, make up, and actually have a life that we see.

Is this show perfect . . . . no that would be unfair to say it is or expect it to be. Its fun, interesting, and is the most refreshing addition to the teen genre by far.

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