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The O.C. S3E3 — The End of Innocence

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The O.C.•Season 3•Episode 3

The End of Innocence

7.5/10 · 554 votesSep 22, 200544 min

Ranked #12 of 25 in Season 3•−0.1 vs season avg

Jimmy must make once more the difficult decision to leave or stay with his family; Kirsten returns to the Cohen household while Charlotte has to leave her house; Marissa and Ryan face a possible separation; Taylor lords over the school musical and makes Summer and

Directed byMichael Lange

Written byStephanie Savage

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Seasons4

Cast7

Peter Gallagher

Peter Gallagher

Sandy Cohen

Kelly Rowan

Kelly Rowan

Kirsten Cohen

Ben McKenzie

Ben McKenzie

Ryan Atwood

Adam Brody

Adam Brody

Seth Cohen

Melinda Clarke

Melinda Clarke

Julie Cooper

Rachel Bilson

Rachel Bilson

Summer Roberts

Mischa Barton

Mischa Barton

Marissa Cooper

Crew2

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Michael Lange

Director

Stephanie Savage

Stephanie Savage

Writer

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Episode Summary

"The End of Innocence" is episode 3 of The O.C. season 3. It scored 7.5/10 from 554 votes, ranking #12 of 25 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Michael Lange and written by Stephanie Savage, it aired on September 22, 2005.

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