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Season 4 – The O.C.

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This modern soap opera mines the intertwined lives of the Cohen, Cooper and Nichol families for drama, with a contemporary music soundtrack adding to the proceedings. Ryan, a teenager from the wrong side of the Chino tracks, finds himself in well-to-do Newport Beach -- an enclave of Southern California's Orange County. Taken in by a lawyer and his family, Ryan winds up in the midst of snarky, wealthy high schoolers and their sun-drenched angst.
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Critics Consensus

After losing some luster due to one too many twists, The O.C. rebounds in its final season with a more streamlined narrative, bringing the series to a graceful conclusion.

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Joanne Ostrow Denver Post 03/31/2020
Think of "The O.C." as a music video and it's less painful. Go to Full Review Hal Boedeker Orlando Sentinel 03/31/2020
A show that had so much juice seems to be running dry. Go to Full Review Melanie McFarland Seattle Post-Intelligencer 03/05/2019
Creator Josh Schwartz's writing came off like a light, sharp javelin, funny and wicked in all the right spots, and the cast was charismatic perfection. Go to Full Review Rob Owen Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 03/31/2020
Though "The O.C." is unlikely to ever return to its top spot among buzzworthy shows, this latest reinvention hews true to the show's initial tone and should satisfy long-time fans. Go to Full Review Alan Pergament Buffalo News 03/31/2020
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Its peculiar mix of comic adult misbehavior, teen love and sexuality and sarcastic humor -- all played to a trendy musical soundtrack -- returns for a fourth season that illustrates it has stayed at the party too long. Go to Full Review Tom Jicha South Florida Sun-Sentinel 03/31/2020
It's easy to deduce how the characters of The O.C. spent their summer vacation. They were practicing jumping the shark. They have it down perfectly. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Friend G @RT33887870 Jun 4 i love Taylor and Ryan, i love most of the eps, i love summer and seth and i'm doing this for seth See more Brian D @Brianwd2 06/12/2025 53%. 6/9/25. (Hadn't seen audience score). Disappointing final season. The writing for Seth isn't even funny. 0/5 rewatch. See more Esteban C @RT03454761 01/05/2025 last one and i’m very deeply sad to say goodbye! although this season was by far my least favorite, i’m going to miss these iconic characters and their (with this season especially) very ridiculous lives! after marissa’s death, everything took a weird turn and we not only had an alternate reality episode, but a few inconsistent characters and plots. che, ryan the fighter and the whole earthquake thing were just a little too weird. i loved the finale, i think it was nice for what they got previously in the season, but i do have to admit that i would have wished to see the characters not ruin their lives in these last sixteen episode. goodbye orange county, hello berkeley. it’s been an absolute pleasure <3 See more ERIKA G @RT78477840 12/19/2024 THE FIVE STARS ARE ONLY FOR THE LOCATION. DREAM LOCATION. See more Jason R @RT07709094 04/20/2024 Season 4 was much better without Marissa causing trouble, Taylor was a better love interest for Ryan but ultimately the show ran its course and this was the final season See more Sarah Z @RT07784604 07/20/2022 The last season is terrible. The only good episode is the last one. See more Read all reviews
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Peter Gallagher

Sandy Cohen

Ben McKenzie

Ryan Atwood

Rachel Bilson

Summer Roberts

Adam Brody

Seth Cohen

Kelly Rowan

Kirsten Cohen

Melinda Clarke

Julie Cooper

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Nov 2, 2006 The Avengers Marissa's death forces the young graduates into adulthood; forces pull Ryan back toward his old life; Summer makes a new life at college. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 8, 2006 The Gringos Ryan leaves Orange County to end his turmoil; Seth finds new friends in Mexico, who help him find what he is looking for; the school's dean forces Kaitlin and Julie to work together on Harbor's clothing drive. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 9, 2006 The Cold Turkey Summer packs to be with her family and Seth for the holiday; Julie is unable to deal with Kaitlin or Dr. Roberts and winds up spending much of the holiday alone. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 16, 2006 The Metamorphosis Summer realizes that making the trip to Brown may have changed her forever; Seth continues to support transformed Summer through all her endeavors; Ryan empathizes with Taylor and helps her out of her bind. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 30, 2006 The Sleeping Beauty Taylor comes up with a therapeutic plan to help Ryan get over his insomnia; Summer and Che take their activism to a new level at Brown, resulting in more freedom than they expect; Kaitlin helps save the dating service. Details Episode 6 Aired Dec 7, 2006 The Summer Bummer Seth finds an empty dorm room when he visits Summer at Brown; Sandy and Kirsten find an opportunity to bond with Ryan, who is in a Taylor-induced haze; Julie learns that Newmatch is more than a dating service. Details Episode 7 Aired Dec 14, 2006 The Chrismukk-huh? Ryan and Taylor realize that everything is not as it seems after they have an accident hanging holiday lights. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 21, 2006 The Earth Girls Are Easy Summer ruins Ryan's romantic getaway plans; Summer's future rests in the hands of a raver the gang meets on the way to Las Vegas. Details Episode 9 Aired Jan 4, 2007 The My Two Dads Kaitlin fails a class presentation and must work with Will; Seth and Summer move forward with their plans; Julie tells Kirsten of Frank's true identity. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 20, 2024 The French Connection Taylor's ex-husband gets a little too close to home while promoting his memoir; Seth asks Dr. Roberts for permission to marry Summer; Kaitlin realizes that she likes Will. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 18, 2007 The Dream Lover Che and Seth take a trip to the forest; Seth and Summer speak; Taylor decides that she can no longer speak to Ryan; Julie works her way back into Kirsten's life; Kaitlin shuts Will out. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 25, 2007 The Groundhog Day Kirsten gets news that will change her life forever; Julie has a secret love affair; a therapist gives Taylor rules by which to live; Che discovers that Seth is not his soul mate. Details Episode 13 Aired Feb 1, 2007 The Case of the Franks Julie has a plan to make things right between Ryan and his dad; Julie continues to move things forward with Bullit; after they get a psychic reading, Summer wonders if she and Seth are right for each other. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 8, 2007 The Shake-Up Ryan and Taylor share some special words; Kaitlin decides to sabotage Frank and Julie's relationship; Kirsten realizes what Newport society is all about; Summer encourages Seth to find something about which to be passionate. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 15, 2007 The Night Moves The gang struggles to make sure everyone is OK after the earthquake hits; Seth does whatever it takes to be with Ryan and Taylor; Taylor finds out that family bonds are greater than she thinks; the Coopers are in an ice-cream shop. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 22, 2007 The End's Not Near, It's Here The fondest of farewells; what happens to the Cohens, the Coopers, Ryan and Taylor. Details

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The O.C. — Season 4

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Season Info

Director
Ian Toynton
Executive Producer
Josh Schwartz, Doug Liman, McG, David Bartis, Robert DeLaurentiis
Network
Fox
Rating
TV-PG (S)
Genre
Drama, Romance, Soap
Original Language
English
Release Date
Nov 2, 2006