

The O.C.
2003-08-05 · 42 min / episode · ★ 7.7
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
- Production companies
- Warner Bros. Television, Wonderland Sound and Vision, Fake Empire Productions
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Ended
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Peter GallagherSandy Cohen
Kelly RowanKirsten Cohen
Ben McKenzieRyan Atwood
Adam BrodySeth Cohen
Melinda ClarkeJulie Cooper
Rachel BilsonSummer Roberts
Autumn ReeserTaylor Townsend
Willa HollandKaitlin CooperTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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