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Mischa Barton, Adam Brody, Ben McKenzie, and Rachel Bilson in The O.C. (2003)

Episode list

The O.C.

    • SeasonsYearsTop-rated
    • 1234
  • The O.C. (2003)

    S3.E1 ∙ The Aftermath

    Thu, Sep 8, 2005
    Ryan and Marissa deal with the aftermath of Trey's shooting. Kirsten meets Charlotte at rehab.
    7.9/10 (590)
    Mischa Barton and Ben McKenzie in The O.C. (2003)

    S3.E2 ∙ The Shape of Things to Come

    Thu, Sep 15, 2005
    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.
    7.4/10 (541)
    The O.C. (2003)

    S3.E3 ∙ The End of Innocence

    Thu, Sep 22, 2005
    Caleb's will is read. Ryan and Marissa are told to stay apart.
    7.6/10 (517)
    Adam Brody and Rachel Bilson in The O.C. (2003)

    S3.E4 ∙ The Last Waltz

    Thu, Sep 29, 2005
    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.
    7.7/10 (515)
    Mischa Barton and Rachel Bilson in The O.C. (2003)

    S3.E5 ∙ The Perfect Storm

    Thu, Nov 3, 2005
    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.
    7.5/10 (488)
    Mischa Barton in The O.C. (2003)

    S3.E6 ∙ The Swells

    Thu, Nov 10, 2005
    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.
    7.3/10 (499)
    Ben McKenzie in The O.C. (2003)

    S3.E7 ∙ The Anger Management

    Thu, Nov 17, 2005
    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.
    7.8/10 (501)
    Adam Brody and Ben McKenzie in The O.C. (2003)

    S3.E8 ∙ The Game Plan

    Thu, Dec 1, 2005
    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?
    7.7/10 (490)
    Melinda Clarke and Kelly Rowan in The O.C. (2003)

    S3.E9 ∙ The Disconnect

    Thu, Dec 8, 2005
    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.
    7.4/10 (472)
    Mischa Barton and Ben McKenzie in The O.C. (2003)

    S3.E10 ∙ The Chrismukkah Bar Mitz-vahkkah

    Thu, Dec 15, 2005
    Ryan, Marissa, Seth, and Summer raise money for Johnny's surgery by throwing Ryan a Bar Mitzvah.
    7.6/10 (502)
    Mischa Barton, Adam Brody, Ben McKenzie, and Rachel Bilson in The O.C. (2003)

    S3.E11 ∙ The Safe Harbor

    Thu, Jan 12, 2006
    Ryan, Seth, and Summer plot to get Marissa back into Harbor School.
    8.0/10 (491)
    Willa Holland in The O.C. (2003)

    S3.E12 ∙ The Sister Act

    Thu, Jan 19, 2006
    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.
    7.5/10 (486)
    Peter Gallagher in The O.C. (2003)

    S3.E13 ∙ The Pot Stirrer

    Thu, Jan 26, 2006
    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.
    7.3/10 (466)
    Willa Holland in The O.C. (2003)

    S3.E14 ∙ The Cliffhanger

    Thu, Feb 2, 2006
    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.
    7.7/10 (491)
    Nikki Reed in The O.C. (2003)

    S3.E15 ∙ The Heavy Lifting

    Thu, Feb 9, 2006
    Kirsten and Julie throw a Valentine's Day party, as the community mourns the loss of Johnny.
    7.1/10 (507)
    Mischa Barton in The O.C. (2003)

    S3.E16 ∙ The Road Warrior

    Thu, Mar 9, 2006
    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.
    7.1/10 (498)
    Peter Gallagher and Ben McKenzie in The O.C. (2003)

    S3.E17 ∙ The Journey

    Thu, Mar 16, 2006
    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.
    7.5/10 (497)
    Adam Brody and Rachel Bilson in The O.C. (2003)

    S3.E18 ∙ The Undertow

    Thu, Mar 23, 2006
    Jess returns with news about Trey. Kirsten helps Ryan confront his savior complex. Seth and Summer receive sex counseling from Taylor.
    7.2/10 (506)
    Mischa Barton in The O.C. (2003)

    S3.E19 ∙ The Secrets and Lies

    Thu, Mar 30, 2006
    Marissa's ties with Volchok send her into a substance abuse downward spiral. Summer is concerned about her friend--and the fate of her father's relationship if things don't improve. Ryan and Sadie's relationship is on the line, as Ryan and Marissa keep finding themselves intertwined in one another's lives. Seth spends some quality time with Kirsten, as she reaches nine months sober. The events at Newport Group turn violent.
    7.2/10 (490)
    Mischa Barton, Adam Brody, Ben McKenzie, and Rachel Bilson in The O.C. (2003)

    S3.E20 ∙ The Day After Tomorrow

    Thu, Apr 6, 2006
    College acceptance letters arrive. Three get in... and one doesn't.
    7.5/10 (493)
    Adam Brody and Rachel Bilson in The O.C. (2003)

    S3.E21 ∙ The Dawn Patrol

    Thu, Apr 13, 2006
    Ryan heads to Albuquerque to invite his mom to graduation, while Summer tries to figure out why Seth broke up with her.
    7.5/10 (494)
    Adam Brody and Rachel Bilson in The O.C. (2003)

    S3.E22 ∙ The College Try

    Thu, Apr 20, 2006
    Ryan and Marissa arrive at Berkeley, and Summer and student/poseur Seth visit Brown for freshman orientation weekends. Familiar faces surface.
    7.7/10 (492)
    Navi Rawat and Ben McKenzie in The O.C. (2003)

    S3.E23 ∙ The Party Favor

    Thu, Apr 27, 2006
    Harbor's Senior Prom brings out the best and the worst in everyone.
    7.9/10 (523)
    Peter Gallagher and Kelly Rowan in The O.C. (2003)

    S3.E24 ∙ The Man of the Year

    Thu, May 4, 2006
    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.
    7.8/10 (536)
    Mischa Barton, Adam Brody, Ben McKenzie, and Rachel Bilson in The O.C. (2003)
    Top-rated

    S3.E25 ∙ The Graduates

    Thu, May 18, 2006
    On graduation day, Marissa is leaving to be with her dad, but Volchok has feelings for her and is angry at Ryan.
    8.7/10 (858)

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