Episode 1
Aired Nov 4, 2004
The Distance
Kirsten's anxiety over Seth reaches the breaking point; Summer and Marissa try to forget their ex-boyfriends; Caleb becomes increasingly paranoid about his business; the Cohen house is in a state of disarray as renovations are made.
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Episode 2
Aired Nov 11, 2004
The Way We Were
Seth, Ryan, Marissa and Summer adjust to their changing dynamics.
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Episode 3
Aired Nov 18, 2004
The New Kids on the Block
Summer reconsiders her feelings for Seth, as he tries to prove that his friends do not know him as well as they think.
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Episode 4
Aired Dec 2, 2004
The New Era
Seth and Sandy take the rest of the family along for the ride as they embark on new adventures; Ryan and Seth go on an awkward double date to see the Killers perform; Julie is overwhelmed by her new role at the Newport Group.
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Episode 5
Aired Dec 9, 2004
The SnO.C.
Seth, Ryan, Summer and Marissa attend the SnO.C. Winter Ball; Julie and Jimmy spend time together as leaders of the host committee; Sandy gets closer to learning the truth Caleb has been hiding.
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Episode 6
Aired Dec 16, 2004
The Chrismukkah That Almost Wasn't
During a "Chrismukkah" celebration, secrets come out that may change the Cohen family forever.
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Episode 7
Aired Jan 6, 2005
Family Ties
The Cohens decide to try to accept Lindsay as a member of the family after Caleb's revelation; Seth tries to be a bad boy like Ryan, in hope of improving his relationship with Alex.
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Episode 8
Aired Jan 13, 2005
The Power of Love
After Caleb's revelation, Lindsay and Ryan try to figure out their exact relationship.
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Episode 9
Aired Jan 20, 2005
The Ex-Factor
Marissa, Summer and Lindsay have a girls night out, while Ryan, Seth and Zach stay in and bond over video games and pizza.
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Episode 10
Aired Jan 27, 2005
The Accomplice
Zach and Seth start a comic book based on their lives in Newport Beach; Sandy decides to help an old friend find his daughter, but the search leads to more questions.
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Episode 11
Aired Feb 3, 2005
The Second Chance
Summer decides to take an active role in the making of the comic book, but Seth isn't sure he can handle spending that much time alone with her.
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Episode 12
Aired Feb 10, 2005
The Lonely Hearts Club
Sandy showers Kirsten with valentines to make up for keeping Rebecca's return a secret; Zach, Summer and Seth head to San Diego to pitch their comic-book idea, and, Seth plans to use the trip to get Summer back.
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Episode 13
Aired Feb 17, 2005
The Father Knows Best
While Rebecca pays her last respects to her father, Kirsten grows impatient with Sandy's long absences from home and pays Rebecca a visit.
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Episode 14
Aired Feb 24, 2005
The Rainy Day Women
Summer and Seth share a kiss when she leaves Zach at the airport; Ryan is surprised when Lindsay makes a difficult choice; Marissa's relationship changes course in an unexpected way; Sandy makes a difficult decision that leaves one woman alone.
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Episode 15
Aired Mar 10, 2005
The Mallpisode
Ryan and Caleb are confused by Lindsay's actions; Marissa takes a break to join Summer, Seth and Ryan at the mall; Julie and Kirsten await the arrival of the new editor of Newport Living.
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Episode 16
Aired Mar 17, 2005
The Blaze of Glory
Seth is determined to bring back the spirit and fun times of last year, but Alex's growing jealousy over Marissa may ruin his efforts.
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Episode 17
Aired Mar 24, 2005
The Brothers Grim
When a visitor from Ryan's past comes to town, he is worried that nothing good can come of it.
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Episode 18
Aired Apr 7, 2005
The Risky Business
When Sandy becomes the honoree chair of the Newport Beach charity yard sale, he gets help from Trey, who has his first run-in with the Newpsies.
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Episode 19
Aired Apr 14, 2005
The Rager
Marissa throws a birthday party for Trey at Caleb's mansion, hoping to help the two forge a relationship; Summer discovers Reed's true identity, leaving Seth in hot water.
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Episode 20
Aired Apr 21, 2005
The O.C. Confidential
Sandy and the boys devise a plan to save another Atwood from jail; Kirsten and Carter take a trip to wine country to fulfill their editorial duties; Caleb returns from Europe and appears immune to Julie's advances; Death Cab for Cutie performs.
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Episode 21
Aired May 5, 2005
The Return of the Nana
Sandy, Seth and Ryan travel to South Beach to visit Nana (Linda Lavin) at Leisure World, where they meet a woman who helps Seth take center stage on a music channel's spring break show; T.I. performs.
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Episode 22
Aired May 5, 2005
The Showdown
Sandy questions Kirsten about her drinking; Ryan wonders whether something happened between Marissa and Trey; Summer confronts Reed about the graphic novel and finds herself center stage at the launch party.
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Episode 23
Aired May 12, 2005
The O.Sea
Filmmaker George Lucas expresses interest in Seth's graphic novel; Sandy and Caleb confront Kirsten about her behavior; Ryan, looking for the truth about Trey and Marissa, heads home to Chino.
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Episode 24
Aired May 19, 2005
The Dearly Beloved
Sandy must make a life-changing decision in order to save his and Kirsten's marriage; Seth, Summer, Marissa and Ryan get caught in the crossfire at the Bait Shop.
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