Fair rating?The O.C.· Season 3 · Episode 21
The Dawn Patrol
No party, no surf. It's a different Dawn Patrol: Ryan's off to Albuquerque to invite his mom Dawn to graduation (maybe). Seth quits Summer (oops). And, at Volchok's party, Marissa sees something secretly poured into a drink (uh-oh).
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#24In Season 3of 25 rated episodes
#91All-timeof 92 rated episodes
−0.7vs season avgSeason 3 averages 6.7
2006First airedApril 13, 2006
Guest stars
Autumn Reeseras Taylor Townsend
Cam Gigandetas Kevin Volchok
Jeff Hephneras Matt Ramsey
Daphne Ashbrookas Dawn Atwood
Shaun Dukeas Dr. Henry Griffin
Nicole Garzaas Chloe
Erin Fosteras Heather
J.D. Pardoas Tattooed Surfer
Jonathon Trentas Kyle
Perry Anzilottias Mr. Greenberg
Blake Gibbonsas Ron
Steve Seagrenas NickCrew
Ian ToyntonDirectorMike KelleyWriter
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