Fair rating?The O.C.· Season 1 · Episode 27
The Ties That Bind
Summer is near and that means sun, surf and rejuvenation. Or to Ryan, Seth and Marissa, it may mean none of the above as each faces a critical crossroad. Just the same, Newport society rises to the occasion when Caleb and Julie do the "I do."
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#19In Season 1of 27 rated episodes
#44All-timeof 92 rated episodes
−0.3vs season avgSeason 1 averages 7.3
2004First airedMay 5, 2004
Guest stars
Jemas Jem
Alan Daleas Caleb Nichol
Navi Rawatas Theresa Diaz
Amanda Righettias Hailey Nichol
Holly Fieldsas Cindy
Shailene Woodleyas Kaitlin Cooper
Jay Kenneth Johnsonas Vince
Hamilton Mitchellas Reverend Donahue
Andrea Davisas Bakery EmployeeCrew
Patrick NorrisDirector
Josh SchwartzWriterShows like The O.C.
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