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The O.C. S3E2 — The Shape of Things to Come
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The O.C.•Season 3•Episode 2

The Shape of Things to Come

7.4/10 · 575 votesSep 15, 200544 min

Ranked #18 of 25 in Season 3•−0.2 vs season avg

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Directed byDoug Liman, Tony Wharmby
Written byJosh Schwartz, J. J. Philbin, Allan Heinberg
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Kelly Rowan

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Ben McKenzie

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Ryan Atwood

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Melinda Clarke

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Allan Heinberg

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Episode Summary

"The Shape of Things to Come" is episode 2 of The O.C. season 3. It scored 7.4/10 from 575 votes, ranking #18 of 25 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Doug Liman, Tony Wharmby and written by Josh Schwartz, J. J. Philbin, Allan Heinberg, it aired on September 15, 2005.

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