Ryan Atwood, a teen from the wrong side of the tracks, moves in with a wealthy family willing to give him a chance. But Ryan's arrival disturbs the status quo of the affluent, privileged community of Newport Beach, California.

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The O.C. (2003)

It's nothing like where you live. And nothing like you imagine.

★ 7.7/10 August 5, 2003 4 seasons

Drama

Creator: Josh Schwartz

Ryan Atwood, a teen from the wrong side of the tracks, moves in with a wealthy family willing to give him a chance. But Ryan's arrival disturbs the status quo of the affluent, privileged community of Newport Beach, California.

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Creators

Josh Schwartz Josh Schwartz

Cast

Peter Gallagher Peter Gallagher Sandy Cohen Kelly Rowan Kelly Rowan Kirsten Cohen Ben McKenzie Ben McKenzie Ryan Atwood Adam Brody Adam Brody Seth Cohen Melinda Clarke Melinda Clarke Julie Cooper Rachel Bilson Rachel Bilson Summer Roberts Autumn Reeser Autumn Reeser Taylor Townsend Willa Holland Willa Holland Kaitlin Cooper

User Reviews (1)

Izu Okafor
Izu Okafor August 16, 2022
★ 10/10

It’s been over 10 years since The O.C. aired it’s first episode and people are still talking about it. On August 5th, 2003 The OC first premiered on tv. That was 19 years ago. Happy The OC day! Miss this show. The Fox drama has had quite the cultural impact and what many people don’t know is that it could have been a very different show. From the Cohen’s name to the stars who were almost cast, here are a few behind the scenes secrets about The O.C.! I've been revisiting some of a sitcom that was very impactful to my teenaged and young adult years, LOL: it's The O.C. ❤ It's neat to see what still resonates and I have to be honest: a lot does. Even more now, actually, as an adult. The show is all about adults, really. Anyway, one of the gains I got from #TheOC was a plethora of incredible music and an introduction to so many artists that would become my personal favouri…