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The O.C. (2003–2007)

TV Series  -  12 44 min  -  Comedy | Drama | Romance
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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.

Creator:

Josh Schwartz
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Season:

4 | 3 | 2 | 1

Year:

2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003
14 wins & 18 nominations See more awards »

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The O.C.: :  -- 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. The O.C.: :  -- 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.
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Cast

Series cast summary:
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 (90 episodes, 2003-2007)
Mischa Barton ...
Marissa Cooper (77 episodes, 2003-2006)
Tate Donovan ...
Jimmy Cooper (39 episodes, 2003-2006)
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Storyline

Ensemble drama revolving around the young adult community of the Orange County, California, area. A street-smart teen winds up in the midst of the high-class society of Newport Beach, sparking something of an "edgier" take on the "Melrose Place" style premise. Written by Anonymous  

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Plot Keywords:

Orange County California | California | Teen | Love | Lawyer  | See more »

Taglines:

The O.C. Orange County, It's where all the beautiful people live See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Newport Beach See more »

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Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Chad Michael Murray was offered a role in the show, but he turned it down when he had the opportunity to play Lucas in One Tree Hill. See more »

Quotes

Kirsten: [on the phone with wedding planner] Colored lights, no way. White lights only because colored lights remind my father of a carnival. And he hates carnies.
Sandy: Note to self: hang with carnies.
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Crazy Credits

For the first half of season one, Rachel Bilson (Summer) and Melinda Clarke
(Julie) were credited as guest stars, even though Rachel Bilson appeared in
each episode. From the fourteenth episode on, they were credited on the
theme song as regulars. See more »

Connections

Featured in "Sex, Lies & Soaps: Family Conflict (#1.3)" (2006) See more »

Soundtracks

"California"
(main title)
Performed by Phantom Planet
Written by Jason Schwartzman, Jacques Brautbar, Sam Farrar, Alex Greenwald,
Darren Robinson (uncredited) See more »