the o.c.

Looking back at the full run of The O.C., there are tons of episodes that stand out: the disastrous trip to Mexico, the Thanksgiving where Seth tries to choose between Anna and Summer, the one with the Spider-Man kiss, and, of course, Marissa’s…

Over the course of four seasons on The O.C. Seth Cohen established himself as a nice guy. The brainy, comic book-obsessed counterpart to adopted brother Ryan Atwood's brawn, Seth seemed quirky and lovable, but what if Seth Cohen was actually the…

Jimmy Cooper wasn't a great television dad. In fact, actor Tate Donavan said he thinks The OC's Jimmy Cooper was the worst TV dad — maybe ever. And yet, even though he was a bad father, the actor behind the role still says he hated leaving the part…

I have rewatched the first three seasons of The O.C. at least seven times, but I've only watched Season 4 once. While there were a number of factors that made The O.C. so great — the dynamic of the whole cast, the indie rock soundtrack, Chrismukkah…

Revivals of beloved shows abound these days, from Will & Grace to American Idol, but don't expect to see your favorite O.C. characters back on the small screen anytime soon. Rachel Bilson said a reboot of The O.C. wouldn't work, on Tuesday,…

The O.C. was a pivotal show for many people coming of age in the early 2000s. Even if you couldn't actually go through high school in Southern California with the Core Four, it often felt like you were living their experiences with them. Let's face…

If you were a teenager in the early '00s, then chances are you watched The O.C. Even if you didn't watch (and you should know, you're seriously missing out) you heard about the dramatic make ups and break ups of Ryan and Marissa, Seth and Summer,…

The O.C. played a huge part in almost every adolescent's life when it aired from 2003 through 2007. During those years, Seth, Ryan, Summer, and Marissa each went through many changes, but Summer and Marissa's friendship always remained strong.…

It may have taken years for some fans to come to terms with this, but let's just be real: Marissa and Ryan were never meant to be together on The O.C.. Marissa wasn't his soulmate; in fact, there are many reasons why Taylor was Ryan's true soulmate…

If you're want to give yourself a truly magical gift this season, I insist you stop what you're doing right this second and travel back in time with the seminal holiday album of 2004. The O.C.'s Chrismukkah soundtrack perfectly sums up teen culture…

Fall isn't just about spice pumpkin lattes or brainstorming ideas for your Halloween costume with increasing panic. It's also good for canceling all your plans and staying in. These The O.C. episodes are perfect for a mini-marathon, so if you've…

Like tucking into an expertly schmeared bagel or listening to a mixtape created by the sole member of the Harbor School’s sailing team, revisiting The O.C. episodes is always a great idea. The aughts-era show is a restorative tonic that’s served in…

The O.C.'s core four are undoubtedly the heart of the series. Marissa is the troubled socialite; Summer, her fiery BFF; Ryan, the brooding outsider; and Seth, the token underdog. But there is, in fact, life outside of their circle, and that included…

There are a ton of Gossip Girl and The O.C. fans who just can’t get over the fact that Blair Waldorf and Seth Cohen got married in real life, but that enthusiasm isn't something the actors who brought those characters to life share with fans.…

Part of what made The O.C. one of the best shows of the '00s was its characters. Much like a televisual equivalent of the Spice Girls, the Californian drama offered a character for every facet of your personality: the nerd, the bad boy, the troubled…

There are three shows that I declare to have the most perfect first seasons of any other show of my time — Gossip Girl, Grey’s Anatomy, and The O.C. The latter of those shows didn’t last as long as the others, and well, after the first season, it…

The early 2000's was quite a time to be alive. There was more inspiration for how to live one's best teen life than people knew what to do with. I personally liked to live my high school days thinking I was in an episode of Laguna Beach. That show…