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The Homecoming

  • Episode aired Nov 19, 2003
  • TV-PG
  • 43m
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Adam Brody and Samaire Armstrong in The O.C. (2003)
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Thanksgiving dinner at the Cohens descends into bedlam when unexpected guests arrive. Ryan returns to his hometown when his brother calls on him for a favor.Thanksgiving dinner at the Cohens descends into bedlam when unexpected guests arrive. Ryan returns to his hometown when his brother calls on him for a favor.Thanksgiving dinner at the Cohens descends into bedlam when unexpected guests arrive. Ryan returns to his hometown when his brother calls on him for a favor.

  • Director
    • Keith Samples
  • Writers
    • Josh Schwartz
    • Bryan Oh
  • Stars
    • Peter Gallagher
    • Kelly Rowan
    • Ben McKenzie
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.6/10
    860
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    • Director
      • Keith Samples
    • Writers
      • Josh Schwartz
      • Bryan Oh
    • Stars
      • Peter Gallagher
      • Kelly Rowan
      • Ben McKenzie
    • 2User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    Peter Gallagher
    Peter Gallagher
    • Sandy Cohen
    Kelly Rowan
    Kelly Rowan
    • Kirsten Cohen
    Ben McKenzie
    Ben McKenzie
    • Ryan Atwood
    • (as Benjamin McKenzie)
    Mischa Barton
    Mischa Barton
    • Marissa Cooper
    Adam Brody
    Adam Brody
    • Seth Cohen
    Chris Carmack
    Chris Carmack
    • Luke Ward
    • (credit only)
    Tate Donovan
    Tate Donovan
    • Jimmy Cooper
    Bonnie Somerville
    Bonnie Somerville
    • Rachel Hoffman
    Melinda Clarke
    Melinda Clarke
    • Julie Cooper
    Rachel Bilson
    Rachel Bilson
    • Summer Roberts
    Samaire Armstrong
    Samaire Armstrong
    • Anna Stern
    Alan Dale
    Alan Dale
    • Caleb Nichol
    Josh Kloss
    • Chip Saunders
    Navi Rawat
    Navi Rawat
    • Theresa Diaz
    Gina Gallego
    Gina Gallego
    • Eva
    Demetrius Navarro
    Demetrius Navarro
    • Arturo
    Douglas Santiago
    • Gattas
    • (as Santiago Douglas)
    Bradley Stryker
    Bradley Stryker
    • Trey Atwood
    • Director
      • Keith Samples
    • Writers
      • Josh Schwartz
      • Bryan Oh
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    • Trivia
      Ryan and Seth do hug in this episode.
    • Goofs
      When Marissa and Jimmy Cooper show up at the Cohen's, Kirsten Calls Jimmy "Tate", his real name.
    • Quotes

      Seth: Mom! Marissa went to Chino with Ryan!

      Kirsten Cohen: What! Sweety, I can't here you!

      Seth: Mom, Marissa and Ryan are Chino!

      Julie Cooper: Marissa's in Chino?

      Seth: No, I said Marissa has my chinos! God, I love those pants!

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      Orange Sky
      Performed by Alexi Murdoch

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    • Release date
      • November 19, 2003 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Lawndale, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Hypnotic
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      • 43m

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