TV Guide: The O.C.

The Family Ties

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 14:00:00 -0500

Fri Dec 4 02:00 PM SOAP Marissa lets loose on her folks after learning of their affair---and how Jimmy plans to end it; Caleb wins back his freedom in court, but remains a loser in Kirsten's eyes; Ryan and Lindsey try to figure out if the Cohen family ties apply to them; and Seth's “bad boy” phase nearly sinks Summer and Zach's romance. D.J.: Nicholas Gonzalez. Lindsey: Shannon Lucio. Alex: Olivia Wilde.

The Chrismukkah That Almost Wasn't

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 14:00:00 -0500

Thu Dec 3 02:00 PM SOAP Summer comes to the rescue after the guest list for Seth's Chrismukkah gathering triggers a chain of events at the Cohen compound that dashes everyone's spirits. Meanwhile, Jimmy and Julie struggle to keep their newfound, uh, respect, for each another under wraps. Or at least between the sheets. Renee: Kathleen York. Lindsay: Shannon Lucio. Marissa: Mischa Barton.

The SnO.C.

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:00:00 -0500

Wed Dec 2 02:00 PM SOAP As the kids gear up for the annual SnO.C. Winter Ball, the chill between co-chairs Julie and Jimmy begins to thaw. Meanwhile, Sandy gets closer to the secret that has Caleb acting like a warm-weather Grinch. Caleb: Alan Dale. Alex: Olivia Wilde. Lindsay: Shannon Lucio. Zach: Michael Cassidy.

The New Era

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:00:00 -0500

Tue Dec 1 02:00 PM SOAP It's a romance roulette as Seth and Ryan hit a Killers show with Lindsay and Alex, who'd rather be with the other's escort, while Coop and Summer try to keep their new guys from dumping them for not being over their old ones. Back at home, Julie ropes Kirsten into hosting a party for their skittish clients; and Caleb clues in Sandy to just how bad the DA's case against him may be. Zach: Michael Cassidy. Alex: Olivia Wilde.

The New Kids on the Block

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:00:00 -0500

Mon Nov 30 02:00 PM SOAP Ryan's chemistry with a classmate (Shannon Lucio) opens Marissa's eyes, while Seth's experiment with being Summer's “friend” succeeds only in getting him a job. On the grown-up front, Caleb's arrest leads to a shakeup at the Newport Group that could leave Kirsten at Julie's mercy. The Walkmen perform. Alex: Olivia Wilde. Zach: Michael Cassidy.

The Disconnect

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0500

Sun Nov 29 06:00 AM SOAP Summer's SAT scores show a new side to her that makes Seth uneasy; Marissa is instrumental in Johnny's recuperation; Ryan interns at the Newport Group and finds a weak link; and Julie lands a client for her and Kirsten's new venture. Gwen: Lisa Rotondi. Lilly: Andrea Pearson. Graznow: Jeremy Brandt. Cinnamon: Sarah Smith.

The End of Innocence

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 08:00:00 -0500

Sat Nov 28 08:00 AM SOAP Parents on both sides want Ryan and Marissa to stop seeing each other; Jimmy proposes a trip which Julie takes a step further; Caleb's will is read; Summer and Seth are forced into drama club by Dean Hess. Hess: Eric Mabius. Taylor: Autumn Reeser. Charlotte: Jeri Ryan. Don: Blake Robbins. Frankel: Michael Adler. Kirsten: Kelly Rowan. Jimmy: Tate Donovan. Julie: Melinda Clarke.

The Way We Were

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:00:00 -0500

Thu Nov 26 02:00 PM SOAP Back home and back to school, Ryan's and Seth's hopes of reuniting with Coop and Summer are dashed by the discovery of the new men in their ladies' lives. Meanwhile, Sandy scrambles to delay Caleb's moment of reckoning with the DA's office; and Haley's great job offer is awful news for Jimmy. D.J.: Nicholas Gonzalez. Zach: Michael Cassidy. Haley: Amanda Righetti. Caleb: Alan Dale.

The Distance

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:00:00 -0500

Wed Nov 25 02:00 PM SOAP Kirsten orders Sandy to hit the road to bring Seth home; Marissa hits the booze to deal with Julie; Ryan's hit by bad news that could change his life in Chino forever. Meanwhile, federal trouble looms for Caleb. Luke: Chris Carmack. Theresa: Navi Rawat. Caleb: Alan Dale. D.J.: Nicolas Gonzalez. Carson: Brian McNamara.

The Ties That Bind

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:00:00 -0500

Mon Nov 23 01:00 PM SOAP “I think people will be upset, but they won't be disappointed,” producer Josh Schwartz said of this episode, as Julie and Caleb tie the knot and Ryan heads back to Chino and Seth sails off into the sunset. Also featured is a musical performance by Jem. Ryan: Benjamin McKenzie. Caleb: Alan Dale. Hailey: Amanda Righetti.

The Game Plan

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0500

Sun Nov 22 06:00 AM SOAP As college options are weighed, Seth looks east, Summer west and Taylor looks happy with their possible separation. Ryan, meanwhile, tries to persuade Marissa to go to school at all before Johnny proposes another direction. Elsewhere, Kirsten offers Julie a business opportunity. Glass: Tom Wright. Mitchell: Diego Wallraff. Mrs. Rushfield: Leslie Stevens. Gus: Sven Holmberg.

The Shape of Things to Come

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:00:00 -0500

Sat Nov 21 08:00 AM SOAP Parents want Ryan and Marissa expelled from the Harbor School, and Julie's plan to fight will cost Jimmy; Kirsten takes a detour home from rehab; Summer steps in to save Marissa's legacy as Social Chair. Charlotte: Jeri Ryan. Jimmy: Tate Donovan. Kirsten: Kelly Rowan.