Random quote

Sandy: I should really learn to knock. In case there's a threesome going on in my bedroom.

Overview

Short summary from here, cause I found it snarky and good, so that's up for a while, just the time for me to write my snarky and good summary of the season!

The O.C. is set in Orange County, down in Southern California (from whence the show gains its name) and follows the life of Ryan Atwood (Ben McKenzie) who is busted while stealing a car with his brother, abandoned by his mother, and taken home by kind-hearted public defender Sandy Cohen (Peter Gallagher). While Sandy’s wife Kirsten (Kelly Rowan) is somewhat sceptical of the decision, Ryan is soon befriended by the Cohen’s only son, Seth (Adam Brody), who is an outcast amongst the trendy kids of Orange County, but pines for beautiful spoilt rich girl Summer (Rachel Bilson). Ryan, on the other hand, finds himself immediately drawn to the girl next door, Marissa Cooper (Mischa Barton), whose long term boyfriend Luke (Chris Carmack) is immediately hostile to the idea. Marissa’s father, Jimmy (Tate Donovan), has a history with Seth’s mother Kirsten, much to the irritation of his poor-girl-gone-rich-wife spouse Julie (Melinda Clarke), who is by far the b****iest person on this show.

Of course, impending mayhem ensues, as Ryan and Luke fight for the affections of Marissa, and Seth does his best to win over Summer with his offbeat charm. There’s divorce, embezzlement, drugs, alcohol, teenage sex - all the good stuff. Plus plenty of downright cattiness that just makes the show highly amusing to watch. Beware the flying acid tongues.