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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 3 Episode 19 - Chuck Versus the Ring: Part 2
    8.8/10(18 votes)

    S3:E19

    Team Bartowski launches a desperate operation to stop a conspiracy from destroying the CIA. To save his family, Chuck must push his malfunctioning Intersect to its absolute limits.

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    Writer:Josh Schwartz

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  2. undefined Season 2 Episode 24 - Valley Girls
    8.6/10(8 votes)

    S2:E24

    In a flashback to the 80s, 17-year-old Lily Rhodes gets kicked out of boarding school and runs away to Los Angeles, reconnecting with her parents, Rick and Cece, and sister, Carol. Back in present day, Blair and Nate attend prom together, but the evening doesn't turn out exactly as planned and Chuck and Serena have a little something to do with that. Serena and Lily don't see eye-to-eye over Serena's recent run-in with the law.

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    Writer:Josh Schwartz

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  3. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - Chuck Versus the First Date
    8.6/10(19 votes)

    S2:E1

    As the completion of a new Intersect computer promises to end his spy days forever, Chuck prepares to ask Sarah out on a real first date.

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    Writer:Josh Schwartz

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  4. undefined Season 2 Episode 6 - The Chrismukkah That Almost Wasn't
    8.3/10(9 votes)

    S2:E6

    It's Chrismukkah once again in The O.C. and this year, Seth wants to take it global. As Caleb is faced with the looming prospect of going to prison, Sandy convinces him to come forward and reveal the truth about his involvement with Renee. Julie and Jimmy spend some quality time together. Caleb's confession shocks the Cohen and Nichol family to the core, and nothing will be the same again.

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    Writer:Josh Schwartz

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  5. undefined Season 2 Episode 24 - The Dearly Beloved
    8.3/10(10 votes)

    S2:E24

    Kirsten hits rock bottom after Caleb's funeral, prompting Sandy to finally take action; Jimmy Cooper resurfaces and almost immediately renews ties with a mourning Julie; Jess bullies Trey into participating in a drug deal that turns into a shootout; Ryan finally learns the truth about what happened between Trey and Marissa, leading to a bloody confrontation.

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    Writer:Josh Schwartz

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 11 - The Homecoming
    8.3/10(10 votes)

    S1:E11

    It's Thanksgiving time in ‘the O.C.' It's time for family reunions, and Ryan gets called home by his family. Is it because of the holiday, or is it for a favor? Marissa decides to go along for the ride, but ends up going down Ryan's bad-memory lane instead. Seth plays the player role, but not very well.

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    Writer:Josh Schwartz

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Premiere
    8.3/10(17 votes)

    S1:E1

    A new life for Ryan Atwood, the Cohens and the Cooper families, and basically everyone else in the wealthy, picturesque, secretive, turbulent community of Orange County. Be prepared to meet spoiled rich kids and watch Ryan struggle to fit in with his new crowd...

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    Writer:Josh Schwartz

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    8.1/10(26 votes)

    S1:E1

    "It girl" Serena van der Woodsen has returned to Manhattan after a mysterious and self-imposed exile to boarding school. Serena's best friend, Blair Waldorf, has conflicted feelings about her friend's return since she has enjoyed being the Queen Bee during Serena's absence and might not be ready to relinquish her new position on the social ladder, not to mention the fact that she has always suspected there may be unspoken feelings between Serena and her longtime boyfriend, Nate.

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 18 - Much 'I Do' About Nothing
    8.1/10(12 votes)

    S1:E18

    Blair takes matters into her own hands to help Serena with the manipulative and evil Georgina Sparks. Lily, while keeping Rufus in her mind, prepares for her wedding with Bart Bass that is designed to be the Upper East Side's social event of the year. Serena finally tells Dan the whole truth about her past and they try to work things out after Dan has cheated on her, but will it be too late? An unexpected guest shows up at Lily and Bart's wedding. Georgina is sent somewhere where she can do no harm. Blair plans to go somewhere with Chuck.

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    Writer:Josh Schwartz

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  10. undefined Season 2 Episode 12 - Chuck Versus the Third Dimension
    8.1/10(18 votes)

    S2:E12

    When Chuck's accidental heroics foil a hit on an international rock star, he is forced to babysit the unpredictable musician to uncover who wants him dead. Big Mike goes on a fishing trip, leaving a power-tripping Emmett in charge of the Buy More.

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    Writer:Josh Schwartz

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 19 - The Heartbreak
    8.1/10(10 votes)

    S1:E19

    It's Valentine's Day in Newport, and everyone is preparing for the Valentine's singles benefit. Luke has a new crush, while Sandy gives Seth some sex advice. An old friend of Ryan's shows up in town, which forces Marissa to lay her feelings on the table. Seth and Summer take their relationship to another level.

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  12. undefined Season 3 Episode 25 - The Graduates
    8.1/10(9 votes)

    S3:E25

    It is graduation day for Ryan, Seth, Summer, and Marissa at Harbor High School. After graduation they all went out to eat and celebrate their graduation. Ryan's mother gave him a new car as a graduation present. Marissa is going to spend a year on a boat with her father as her graduation gift. Seth finally got into RISD for second semester. Summer is still going to Brown University in the fall. Volchok is still mad at Marissa and Ryan so he decided to crash Ryan's car.

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    Writer:Josh Schwartz

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  13. undefined Season 2 Episode 21 - The Return of the Nana
    8.0/10(9 votes)

    S2:E21

    Sandy, Seth and Ryan travel to Miami to visit the Nana after she tells Sandy she is getting married. Unable to go because of work, Kirsten is left on her own to deal with her feelings for Carter. Trey misinterprets Marissa's friendship; Zach invites Summer to a home-cooked dinner.

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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - The Escape
    8.0/10(10 votes)

    S1:E7

    The Newport kids plan an end-of-summer trip down to Tijuana, Mexico (aka "T.J."). Jimmy has plans of his own, which don't sit well with Marissa. Sandy gets a new job, which Kirsten can't understand. Summer, Seth, Ryan and Marissa find themselves in a strange place together. Jimmy takes it too far. Disaster strikes one of the O.C. kids.

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    Writer:Josh Schwartz

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 27 - The Ties That Bind
    7.9/10(12 votes)

    S1:E27

    Julie and Caleb walk down the aisle, as Ryan and Theresa face a difficult decision regarding their pregnancy. Marissa moves into Caleb and Julie's new castle on the cliff, and Seth struggles to find himself when things around him seem to fall apart. Life in The O.C. comes full circle from one year before.

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    Writer:Josh Schwartz

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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 21 - The Goodbye Girl
    7.9/10(11 votes)

    S1:E21

    Anna announces that she is leaving Newport to go back to Pittsburgh, which leaves Seth feeling saddened and guilt-ridden. Legal troubles brew for Caleb and Kirsten while Sandy works to solve them. Luke and Julie's secret romance is getting harder to contain, and Theresa brings a bit of trouble from Chino to the O.C.

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  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Chuck Versus the Intersect
    7.9/10(30 votes)

    S1:E1

    Chuck’s normal life is turned upside down when a mysterious email from an old friend loads stolen government secrets into his brain, putting him in the middle of a CIA and NSA operation.

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    Writer:Josh Schwartz

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  18. undefined Season 3 Episode 10 - The Chrismukkah Bar-Mitzvahkkah
    7.9/10(8 votes)

    S3:E10

    Chrismukkah has returned to the Cohen house and Seth suggests to have a Bar Mitzvah to Ryan to raise money for Johnny's knee surgery after his accident but Ryan then pulls out after seeing Johnny and Marissa get too close.

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  19. undefined Season 3 Episode 2 - The Shape of Things to Come
    7.9/10(9 votes)

    S3:E2

    Social Chair Marissa tries to plan this year’s carnival but is having much difficulty due to a little pest named Taylor. Sandy is surprised to find Kirsten has been released from rehab but instead of informing him, she has been living with another woman named Charlotte who she met in rehab. Julie and Sandy meet with the Dean and Dr. Kim to discuss Ryan and Marissa’s future at Harbor High. Later Ryan and Marissa partake in a similar meeting. Elsewhere Jimmy meets a man and feels more than open to discuss his money problems with him.

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    Writer:Josh Schwartz

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  20. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - The Aftermath
    7.9/10(9 votes)

    S3:E1

    In the season three opener, we start off with senior year starting in a few days. It has been a couple of months since the shooting. Trey has been in a coma all this time leaving the D.A. impatiently waiting for his side of the story. Feeling the pressure from the community the D.A. continues to put pressure on Ryan, Marisa, Seth, Summer and others for more information. Meanwhile Julie is steaming mad because Caleb’s accountant won’t give up the goods on Caleb’s will and Kirsten is still in rehab.

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    Writer:Josh Schwartz

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  21. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - The Model Home
    7.8/10(13 votes)

    S1:E2

    Faced with the prospect of life in a group home, Ryan decides to run away from Newport, but Seth and Marissa convince him to stay and hide in a vacant building project. Jimmy discusses his recent financial woes with Kirsten, and she offers a solution. After Luke witnesses a close encounter between Marissa and Ryan, he confronts Ryan and a fight breaks loose. Ryan's presence in Newport is exposed in a big way, and two arrests are made.

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    Writer:Josh Schwartz

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  22. undefined Season 1 Episode 14 - The Countdown
    7.8/10(10 votes)

    S1:E14

    It's New Years and "love" is in the air. A sister returns home, and throws a party. Oliver casts his spell. Sandy and Kirsten find themselves in a rut, and out of their environment. Seth finally makes a decision between Summer and Anna. 2004 is born.

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    Writer:Josh Schwartz

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  23. undefined Season 4 Episode 1 - The Avengers
    7.8/10(10 votes)

    S4:E1

    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 the latter isn't easily persuaded, saying he works nights, etc. At her dorm, Summer and a friend named Che try to rally students for a protest. Summer gets a phone call from Taylor who seems to be in Paris.

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    Writer:Josh Schwartz

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  24. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - The Wild Brunch
    7.7/10(15 votes)

    S1:E2

    It's the day right after the Kiss on the Lips party and Serena receives a cold reception from her former best friend Blair. Blair reveals that she knows that Serena and Nate slept together, before Serena mysteriously went to boarding school. Then Serena decides to take Dan to Chuck's fundraiser brunch at The Palace. Meanwhile little Jenny asks Blair for advice, and Blair realizes that she maybe gains something by allowing Jenny into her inner circle.

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    Writer:Josh Schwartz

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  25. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - I Hardly Recognized You
    7.7/10(30 votes)

    S1:E1

    When Blake chooses Cristal over his own daughter, Fallon sidles up to Blake's biggest rival, Jeff Colby, to seek her revenge. Meanwhile, when Cristal's nephew Sammy Jo comes to town, her carefully concealed history could bring her future crashing down - and who knows who else she might take down with her.

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Josh Schwartz Ratings Summary

"Chuck Versus the Ring: Part 2" is the best rated episode written by Josh Schwartz. It scored 8.8/10 based on 18 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 5/24/2010 and is rated 0.2 points higher than their second-best episode, "Valley Girls".