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      Season 4 – The O.C.

      2006 Drama List
      59% 17 Reviews Tomatometer 52% 50+ Ratings Audience Score This modern soap opera mines the intertwined lives of the Cohen, Cooper and Nichol families for drama, with a contemporary music soundtrack adding to the proceedings. Ryan, a teenager from the wrong side of the Chino tracks, finds himself in well-to-do Newport Beach -- an enclave of Southern California's Orange County. Taken in by a lawyer and his family, Ryan winds up in the midst of snarky, wealthy high schoolers and their sun-drenched angst. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered May 30 Buy Now

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      The O.C. — Season 4

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      Critics Consensus

      After losing some luster due to one too many twists, The O.C. rebounds in its final season with a more streamlined narrative, bringing the series to a graceful conclusion.

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      Brian B I wish it had never ended, or they would remake it, the overall story was just awesome! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/23/23 Full Review Clarissa M Honestly, thought season 4 was the best of the seasons. I was getting really sick of the Marissa/Ryan drama. I liked how more upbeat this was. It still had some twists and turns; but it wasn't so dark and the same thing over and over again. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/25/22 Full Review renee d Season 4 is so different than the other 3 seasons, it's terrible. I know they had to change things because of Marissa's death but the storylines are just bad. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Sarah Z The last season is terrible. The only good episode is the last one. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 04/01/23 Full Review Audience Member The season is made by Autumn Reese as Taylor as well as Garry Grubbs as "The Bullet." Chris Pratt is solid in his recurring role that steals every scene he is in. The rest tends to be paint by numbers to get the show over the finish line. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Otvio F With the death of Marissa, the series ends up losing it's way and this season ends up becoming the worst. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 11/13/20 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Episodes

      Episode 1 Aired Nov 2, 2006 The Avengers Marissa's death forces the young graduates into adulthood; forces pull Ryan back toward his old life; Summer makes a new life at college. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 8, 2006 The Gringos Ryan leaves Orange County to end his turmoil; Seth finds new friends in Mexico, who help him find what he is looking for; the school's dean forces Kaitlin and Julie to work together on Harbor's clothing drive. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 9, 2006 The Cold Turkey Summer packs to be with her family and Seth for the holiday; Julie is unable to deal with Kaitlin or Dr. Roberts and winds up spending much of the holiday alone. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 16, 2006 The Metamorphosis Summer realizes that making the trip to Brown may have changed her forever; Seth continues to support transformed Summer through all her endeavors; Ryan empathizes with Taylor and helps her out of her bind. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 30, 2006 The Sleeping Beauty Taylor comes up with a therapeutic plan to help Ryan get over his insomnia; Summer and Che take their activism to a new level at Brown, resulting in more freedom than they expect; Kaitlin helps save the dating service. Details Episode 6 Aired Dec 7, 2006 The Summer Bummer Seth finds an empty dorm room when he visits Summer at Brown; Sandy and Kirsten find an opportunity to bond with Ryan, who is in a Taylor-induced haze; Julie learns that Newmatch is more than a dating service. Details Episode 7 Aired Dec 14, 2006 The Chrismukk-huh? Ryan and Taylor realize that everything is not as it seems after they have an accident hanging holiday lights. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 21, 2006 The Earth Girls Are Easy Summer ruins Ryan's romantic getaway plans; Summer's future rests in the hands of a raver the gang meets on the way to Las Vegas. Details Episode 9 Aired Jan 4, 2007 The My Two Dads Kaitlin fails a class presentation and must work with Will; Seth and Summer move forward with their plans; Julie tells Kirsten of Frank's true identity. Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 11, 2007 The French Connection Taylor's ex-husband gets a little too close to home while promoting his memoir; Seth asks Dr. Roberts for permission to marry Summer; Kaitlin realizes that she likes Will. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 18, 2007 The Dream Lover Che and Seth take a trip to the forest; Seth and Summer speak; Taylor decides that she can no longer speak to Ryan; Julie works her way back into Kirsten's life; Kaitlin shuts Will out. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 25, 2007 The Groundhog Day Kirsten gets news that will change her life forever; Julie has a secret love affair; a therapist gives Taylor rules by which to live; Che discovers that Seth is not his soul mate. Details Episode 13 Aired Feb 1, 2007 The Case of the Franks Julie has a plan to make things right between Ryan and his dad; Julie continues to move things forward with Bullit; after they get a psychic reading, Summer wonders if she and Seth are right for each other. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 8, 2007 The Shake-Up Ryan and Taylor share some special words; Kaitlin decides to sabotage Frank and Julie's relationship; Kirsten realizes what Newport society is all about; Summer encourages Seth to find something about which to be passionate. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 15, 2007 The Night Moves The gang struggles to make sure everyone is OK after the earthquake hits; Seth does whatever it takes to be with Ryan and Taylor; Taylor finds out that family bonds are greater than she thinks; the Coopers are in an ice-cream shop. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 22, 2007 The End's Not Near, It's Here The fondest of farewells; what happens to the Cohens, the Coopers, Ryan and Taylor. Details

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      Joanne Ostrow Denver Post Think of "The O.C." as a music video and it's less painful. Mar 31, 2020 Full Review Hal Boedeker Orlando Sentinel A show that had so much juice seems to be running dry. Mar 31, 2020 Full Review Melanie McFarland Seattle Post-Intelligencer Creator Josh Schwartz's writing came off like a light, sharp javelin, funny and wicked in all the right spots, and the cast was charismatic perfection. Mar 5, 2019 Full Review Rob Owen Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Though "The O.C." is unlikely to ever return to its top spot among buzzworthy shows, this latest reinvention hews true to the show's initial tone and should satisfy long-time fans. Mar 31, 2020 Full Review Alan Pergament Buffalo News Its peculiar mix of comic adult misbehavior, teen love and sexuality and sarcastic humor -- all played to a trendy musical soundtrack -- returns for a fourth season that illustrates it has stayed at the party too long. Rated: 1.5/4 Mar 31, 2020 Full Review Tom Jicha South Florida Sun-Sentinel It's easy to deduce how the characters of The O.C. spent their summer vacation. They were practicing jumping the shark. They have it down perfectly. Mar 31, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

      Season Info

      Executive Producer
      Josh Schwartz, Doug Liman, McG, David Bartis, Robert DeLaurentiis
      Network
      Fox
      Rating
      TV-PG (S)
      Genre
      Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date
      Nov 2, 2006