- 8.2/10(14 votes)
#1 - Premiere
S1:E1Director:Doug LimanWriter:Josh Schwartz0 CommentsBe first to comment!Be the first to share your thoughts
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Director:Doug LimanWriter:Josh Schwartz - 8.1/10(8 votes)
#2 - The Heights
S1:E9Director:Patrick R. Norris0 CommentsBe first to comment!Be the first to share your thoughts
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Director:Patrick R. Norris - 8.1/10(8 votes)
#3 - The Homecoming
S1:E11Director:Keith Samples0 CommentsBe first to comment!Be the first to share your thoughts
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Director:Keith Samples - 8.1/10(7 votes)
#4 - The Chrismukkah That Almost Wasn't
S2:E6Director:Tony WharmbyWriter:Josh Schwartz0 CommentsBe first to comment!Be the first to share your thoughts
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Director:Tony WharmbyWriter:Josh Schwartz - 8.1/10(7 votes)
#5 - The Dearly Beloved
S2:E24Director:Ian ToyntonWriter:Josh Schwartz0 CommentsBe first to comment!Be the first to share your thoughts
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Director:Ian ToyntonWriter:Josh Schwartz - 8.1/10(8 votes)
#6 - The Graduates
S3:E25Director:Ian Toynton0 CommentsBe first to comment!Be the first to share your thoughts
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Director:Ian Toynton - 8.0/10(7 votes)
#7 - The Sleeping Beauty
S4:E5Director:Ian ToyntonWriter:John Stephens0 CommentsBe first to comment!Be the first to share your thoughts
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Director:Ian ToyntonWriter:John Stephens - 7.9/10(8 votes)
#8 - The Heartbreak
S1:E19Director:Lev L. SpiroWriter:Josh Schwartz0 CommentsBe first to comment!Be the first to share your thoughts
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Director:Lev L. SpiroWriter:Josh Schwartz - 7.9/10(7 votes)
#9 - The O.Sea
S2:E23Director:Michael LangeWriter:J. J. Philbin0 CommentsBe first to comment!Be the first to share your thoughts
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Director:Michael LangeWriter:J. J. Philbin - 7.9/10(7 votes)
#10 - The Chrismukkah Bar-Mitzvahkkah
S3:E10Director:Ian ToyntonWriter:Josh Schwartz0 CommentsBe first to comment!Be the first to share your thoughts
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Director:Ian ToyntonWriter:Josh Schwartz - 7.8/10(8 votes)
#11 - The Escape
S1:E7Director:Sanford BookstaverWriter:Josh Schwartz0 CommentsBe first to comment!Be the first to share your thoughts
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Director:Sanford BookstaverWriter:Josh Schwartz - 7.8/10(8 votes)
#12 - The Strip
S1:E26Director:James MarshallWriter:Allan Heinberg0 CommentsBe first to comment!Be the first to share your thoughts
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Director:James MarshallWriter:Allan Heinberg - 7.8/10(9 votes)
#13 - The Avengers
S4:E1Director:Ian ToyntonWriter:Josh Schwartz0 CommentsBe first to comment!Be the first to share your thoughts
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Director:Ian ToyntonWriter:Josh Schwartz - 7.8/10(6 votes)
#14 - The Metamorphosis
S4:E4Director:Norman BuckleyWriter:Leila Gerstein0 CommentsBe first to comment!Be the first to share your thoughts
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Director:Norman BuckleyWriter:Leila Gerstein - 7.8/10(8 votes)
#15 - The Shake Up
S4:E14Director:Ian ToyntonWriter:John Stephens0 CommentsBe first to comment!Be the first to share your thoughts
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Director:Ian ToyntonWriter:John Stephens - 7.7/10(10 votes)
#16 - The Gamble
S1:E3Director:Ian ToyntonWriter:Jane Espenson0 CommentsBe first to comment!Be the first to share your thoughts
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Director:Ian ToyntonWriter:Jane Espenson - 7.7/10(7 votes)
#17 - The Best Chrismukkah Ever
S1:E13Director:Sanford BookstaverWriter:Stephanie Savage0 CommentsBe first to comment!Be the first to share your thoughts
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Director:Sanford BookstaverWriter:Stephanie Savage - 7.7/10(9 votes)
#18 - The Goodbye Girl
S1:E21Director:Patrick R. NorrisWriter:Josh Schwartz0 CommentsBe first to comment!Be the first to share your thoughts
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Director:Patrick R. NorrisWriter:Josh Schwartz - 7.7/10(10 votes)
#19 - The Ties That Bind
S1:E27Director:Patrick R. NorrisWriter:Josh Schwartz0 CommentsBe first to comment!Be the first to share your thoughts
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Director:Patrick R. NorrisWriter:Josh Schwartz - 7.7/10(9 votes)
#20 - The Power of Love
S2:E8Director:Michael LangeWriter:John Stephens0 CommentsBe first to comment!Be the first to share your thoughts
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Director:Michael LangeWriter:John Stephens - 7.7/10(7 votes)
#21 - The Brothers Grim
S2:E17Director:Michael LangeWriter:J. J. Philbin0 CommentsBe first to comment!Be the first to share your thoughts
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Director:Michael LangeWriter:J. J. Philbin - 7.7/10(7 votes)
#22 - The Risky Business
S2:E18Director:Norman BuckleyWriter:Cory Martin0 CommentsBe first to comment!Be the first to share your thoughts
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Director:Norman BuckleyWriter:Cory Martin - 7.7/10(7 votes)
#23 - The Return of the Nana
S2:E21Director:Ian ToyntonWriter:Josh Schwartz0 CommentsBe first to comment!Be the first to share your thoughts
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Director:Ian ToyntonWriter:Josh Schwartz - 7.7/10(7 votes)
#24 - The Showdown
S2:E22Director:Michael FrescoWriter:John Stephens0 CommentsBe first to comment!Be the first to share your thoughts
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Director:Michael FrescoWriter:John Stephens - 7.7/10(7 votes)
#25 - The Last Waltz
S3:E4Director:Ian ToyntonWriter:John Stephens0 CommentsBe first to comment!Be the first to share your thoughts
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Director:Ian ToyntonWriter:John Stephens

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The Best Episodes of The O.C.
Every episode of The O.C. ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The O.C.!

The Best Episodes of The O.C.
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Every episode of The O.C. ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The O.C.!
Ryan Atwood, a teen from the wrong side of the tracks, moves in with a wealthy family willing to give him a chance. But Ryan's...
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Best Episodes Summary
"Premiere" is the best rated episode of "The O.C.". It scored 8.2/10 based on 14 votes. Directed by Doug Liman and written by Josh Schwartz, it aired on 8/5/2003. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Heights".