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The O.C. S3E8 — The Game Plan

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The O.C.•Season 3•Episode 8

The Game Plan

7.6/10 · 522 votesDec 1, 200544 min

Ranked #9 of 25 in Season 3•matches the season avg

Ryan, Summer, Seth, and Marissa think about what they'd like to do with their lives as they compile their college applications, but they run across several obstacles; Johnny's surfing career takes an unfortunate twist; a revealed secret complicates Julie's friendship with Kirsten.

Directed byTate Donovan

Written byCory Martin

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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

C

Cory Martin

Writer

Tate Donovan

Tate Donovan

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Game Plan" is episode 8 of The O.C. season 3. It scored 7.6/10 from 522 votes, ranking #9 of 25 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Tate Donovan and written by Cory Martin, it aired on December 1, 2005.

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