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The O.C. S4E1 — The Avengers

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The O.C.•Season 4•Episode 1

The Avengers

8.1/10 · 722 votesNov 2, 200644 min

Ranked #3 of 16 in Season 4•+0.4 vs season avg

Seth works at a comic book store in Newport. Kirsten drops by the store to ask Seth if he has something to send Ryan in a "care package" she is preparing. Later, Seth tries to talk Ryan into coming to dinner at the Cohens' but

Directed byIan Toynton

Written byJosh Schwartz

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Cast8

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

Autumn Reeser

Autumn Reeser

Taylor Townsend

Willa Holland

Willa Holland

Kaitlin Cooper

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Ian Toynton

Ian Toynton

Director

Josh Schwartz

Josh Schwartz

Writer

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Episode Summary

"The Avengers" is episode 1 of The O.C. season 4. It scored 8.1/10 from 722 votes, ranking #3 of 16 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Ian Toynton and written by Josh Schwartz, it aired on November 2, 2006.

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