Episode 1
Aired Sep 8, 2005
The Aftermath
Trey clings to life, as police try to find out who really shot him; Julie Cooper and Jimmy determine to protect Marissa at all costs; Kirsten forms a friendship with a fellow recovering alcoholic (Jeri Ryan).
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Episode 2
Aired Sep 15, 2005
The Shape of Things to Come
Kirsten's attachment to Charlotte has Sandy concerned; the new dean of discipline makes a decision that changes Marissa's life; Summer trumps her nemesis, Taylor Townsend, when planning the annual Kick-Off Carnival.
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Episode 3
Aired Sep 22, 2005
The End of Innocence
Marissa's mother, Julie, and Ryan's mentor, Sandy, try to keep the young couple apart.
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Episode 4
Aired Sep 29, 2005
The Last Waltz
As Marissa adjusts to life in her new surroundings, she makes some new friends at Newport Union.
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Episode 5
Aired Nov 3, 2005
The Perfect Storm
Sandy supports Ryan's life-changing decision; Dean Hess continues his quest to ruin Ryan's future.
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Episode 6
Aired Nov 10, 2005
The Swells
Taylor Townsend manages to seize a night with Seth by throwing a Harbor School event that keeps Summer at a distance.
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Episode 7
Aired Nov 17, 2005
The Anger Management
Taylor's horsing around causes a major rift between Seth and Summer; Marissa vows to do whatever it takes to watch out for Ryan; Sandy's partner goes above and beyond the call of duty.
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Episode 8
Aired Dec 1, 2005
The Game Plan
As other seniors prepare their college applications, Ryan, Seth, Summer and Marissa ponder what they want to do with their lives.
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Episode 9
Aired Dec 8, 2005
The Disconnect
Ryan takes an internship working for Sandy and Matt at the Newport Group, but he ends up working to save Matt's reputation.
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Episode 10
Aired Dec 15, 2005
The Chrismukkah Bar Mitz-vahkka
After the gang spends hours picking out the perfect Christmas trees, they devise a special plan to help a friend in need.
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Episode 11
Aired Jan 12, 2006
The Safe Harbor
Summer, Seth and Ryan launch a mission-impossible campaign to get Marissa back into Harbor; Johnny struggles between a friend's happiness and his own feelings.
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Episode 12
Aired Jan 19, 2006
The Sister Act
Fourteen-year-old Kaitlin Cooper (Willa Holland) makes waves when she returns home for winter break from an exclusive Montecito boarding school.
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Episode 13
Aired Jan 26, 2006
The Pot Stirrer
While Marissa does all she can to get to know her sister, Kaitlin just stirs up trouble for the gang as she prepares to celebrate her birthday.
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Episode 14
Aired Feb 2, 2006
The Cliffhanger
Summer discovers the truth about Cohen, while Sandy and Matt encounter an obstacle with their hospital project.
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Episode 15
Aired Feb 9, 2006
The Heavy Lifting
Ryan helps Sadie move and get rid of Volchok, causing Ryan to question his and Marissa's relationship; just as Kaitlin gets close to her family, she once again has to say goodbye.
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Episode 16
Aired Mar 9, 2006
The Road Warrior
Sadie and Ryan go on a road trip to find one of Johnny's relatives, and although Ryan returns to his old ways, the trip brings the two closer.
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Episode 17
Aired Mar 16, 2006
The Journey
Ryan tries to decide whether to invite Marissa to his birthday party; Sandy wants to make sure one of Ryan's relatives is included in the celebration.
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Episode 18
Aired Mar 23, 2006
The Undertow
When an old nemesis returns to Newport, Ryan gets caught up in helping her, causing a rift between him and Sadie.
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Episode 19
Aired Mar 30, 2006
The Secrets and Lies
Julie and Dr. Roberts announce their engagement; Marissa seeks solace with some bad company.
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Episode 20
Aired Apr 6, 2006
The Day After Tomorrow
The kids receive their college acceptance and rejection letters, forcing them to make some life-altering decisions.
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Episode 21
Aired Apr 13, 2006
The Dawn Patrol
Ryan has a steamy encounter with his mother's co-worker; Seth continues to keep secrets.
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Episode 22
Aired Apr 20, 2006
The College Try
With graduation approaching, Ryan, Seth, Summer and Marissa leave Newport to attend their pre-frosh orientations.
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Episode 23
Aired Apr 27, 2006
The Party Favor
Taylor hits a high at the prom; Summer falls flat with her surprising prom date; Marissa convinces Volchok to attend the dance; the students elect one of the girls prom queen.
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Episode 24
Aired May 4, 2006
The Man of the Year
Ryan must make a deal with Volchok; Sandy receives an honor; Marissa visits her little sister at boarding school; Seth causes more trouble.
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Episode 25
Aired May 18, 2006
The Graduates
Graduation brings excitement and anxiety; Ryan's mother arrives with a surprise; Marissa receives a major proposal; Summer has emotional farewells; Sandy makes a shocking decision; Kaitlin moves into Julie's home.
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