Fair rating?The O.C.· Season 1 · Episode 1
Pilot
Just a freeway's ride away. And yet worlds apart. Rejected by his parents after a brush with the law, Ryan Atwood moves temporarily into the pool house of his attorney's posh Newport Beach home... and finds both friends and foes among the privileged O.C. youth.
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#9In Season 1of 27 rated episodes
#19All-timeof 92 rated episodes
+0.1vs season avgSeason 1 averages 7.3
2003First airedAugust 5, 2003
Guest stars
Rachel Bilsonas Summer Roberts
Melinda Clarkeas Julie Cooper
Chris Carmackas Luke Ward
Daphne Ashbrookas Dawn Atwood
Drew Fulleras Nordlund
Ruth Williamsonas Peggy
Shailene Woodleyas Kaitlin Cooper
Bradley Strykeras Trey AtwoodAshley Hartmanas Holly Fisher
Collin Starkas Chip Saunders
Kimberly Stanphillas Betsy
Todd Sherryas Waiter
Barry Wigginsas Steve Pearlman
Larry Andersonas Bob CoughlonCrew
Doug LimanDirector
Josh SchwartzWriterShows like The O.C.
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