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The O.C.· Season 3 · Episode 6

The Swells

S03E06·6.3·November 10, 2005·1h·FOX

Party by night. Surf by first light. The Dawn Patrol beach blast is the backdrop for a developing Marissa-Johnny attraction. Meanwhile, Taylor has a crush on... Seth?! And Ryan again lets his fists do his talking.

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#20In Season 3of 25 rated episodes
#87All-timeof 92 rated episodes
−0.4vs season avgSeason 3 averages 6.7
2005First airedNovember 10, 2005

Guest stars

Ryan DonowhoRyan Donowhoas Johnny Harper
Jeri RyanJeri Ryanas Charlotte MorganAutumn ReeserAutumn Reeseras Taylor TownsendCam GigandetCam Gigandetas Kevin VolchokJeff HephnerJeff Hephneras Matt Ramsey
Johnny LewisJohnny Lewisas Dennis "Chili" Childress
Kayla EwellKayla Ewellas Casey
Rob BrownsteinRob Brownsteinas Kurt Williams
Paula TrickeyPaula Trickeyas Veronica Townsend
Tyson Chambersas Student / Kid / Heckler
Mitchell FinkMitchell Finkas Waiter

Crew

Michael FrescoDirector
J.J. PhilbinWriter

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