Shailene Woodley | The O.C.

• Genre: Teen drama, Comedy drama
• Created by: Josh Schwartz
• Starring: Peter Gallagher, Kelly Rowan, Ben McKenzie, Mischa Barton, Adam Brody, Chris Carmack, Tate Donovan, Melinda Clarke, Rachel Bilson, Alan Dale, Willa Holland, Autumn Reeser
• Opening theme: "California" by Phantom Planet
• Composers: Christopher Tyng, Richard Marvin
• No. of seasons: 4
• No. of episodes: 92
• Executive producers: Dave Bartis, Bob DeLaurentis, Doug Liman, McG, Stephanie Savage, Josh Schwartz
• Producers: Loucas George, John Stephens, Mike Kelley, David Calloway
• Running time: 42 minutes
• Production companies: College Hill Pictures, Inc., Wonderland Sound and Vision, Hypnotic, Warner Bros. Television
• Network: Fox
• Release: August 5, 2003 – February 22, 2007

A troubled teen named Ryan is taken in by a public defense lawyer and his rich real estate developer wife in Newport Beach, California after he is kicked out and abandoned by his alchoholic and unstable mother. He meets their quick-witted son Seth and they soon become best friends.

"Premiere"

Just after Ryan escapes jail time and is kicked out by his mother, his attorney, Sandy Cohen, brings him home, to the dismay of his wife, Kirsten. Ryan meets their son, Seth, and other Newport teenagers who lead him to trouble, making Kirsten think again about letting Ryan stay in their home.

"The Model Home"

Marissa and Seth convince Ryan not to leave Newport, and hide him in one of Kirsten's vacant model homes. When Luke confronts Ryan about his relationship with Marissa, their fights ends up setting the model home on fire, getting them both arrested.

"The Debut"

Now that Ryan is staying with the Cohens, he must attend the Cotillion Ball, where Newport's finest young ladies enter society. Luke's jealousy results in Ryan escorting Marissa. Jimmy becomes a suspect of a fraud investigation and Holly's dad decides to confront him at the Ball in front of everyone.

"The Perfect Couple"

Kirsten becomes worried about Sandy's professional relationship with Rachel. Ryan spots Caleb and Julie together, and becomes responsible for Marissa outing their private relationship at a charity event. Summer tells Seth how she feels.

"The Goodbye Girl"

Seth feels guilty when Anna announces she's moving back to Pittsburgh. Legal troubles brew for Caleb and Kirsten, while Sandy works to solve them. Luke and Julie find their secret affair harder to maintain. Meanwhile, Theresa's boyfriend from Chino arrives bringing trouble.

"The Ties That Bind"

Caleb and Julie officially get married, and Marissa moves in with them. Ryan and Theresa face a difficult decision regarding her pregnancy. Seth makes a bold move when things around him start to fall apart.