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The O.C.· Season 1 · Episode 17

The Rivals

S01E17·7.6·January 21, 2004·1h·FOX

People who won't be on each other's Christmas-card list: Ryan and Oliver. Their rivalry for Marissa intensifies, with Ryan risking his standing at Harbor to unmask Oliver's true character.

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#3In Season 1of 27 rated episodes
#4All-timeof 92 rated episodes
+0.3vs season avgSeason 1 averages 7.3
2004First airedJanuary 21, 2004

Guest stars

Alan DaleAlan Daleas Caleb NicholSamaire ArmstrongSamaire Armstrongas Anna SternTaylor HandleyTaylor Handleyas Oliver TraskRosalind ChaoRosalind Chaoas Dr. Kim
Kevin WestKevin Westas Mr. Bendis
Bret HarrisonBret Harrisonas Danny
Joe HowardJoe Howardas Robert

Crew

Ian ToyntonIan ToyntonDirector
Josh SchwartzJosh SchwartzWriter

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