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The O.C.'s Top 10 Moments | TV Guide's Lists of Worsts, Bests And All the Rest | 12/4/2007
After four seasons and countless fistfights, the soap headed into the sunset, and we take a look back on its juiciest twists.1)"Welcome to the O.C., Bitch!” “Premiere” (August 5, 2003) Luke’s bon mot to new punching-bag-in-town Ryan (Benjamin McKenzie) quickly became the signature line of the series. Says Schwartz, “Kids from Orange County say they’re from ‘the O.C.’ like it’s ‘the Ukraine.’ I always found it funny so I gave Luke that... read more
TV Guide Interviews & Features | 2/22/2007
After four seasons and countless fistfights, the Newport group is hanging it up with a finale that executive producer Jo read more
February 15, 2007: Blood Brothers | The O.C. | 2/16/2007
“Dude, it’s bad,” Seth told Ryan. While having a piece of glass lodged in your back is not a good thing, this scenario led to the best scenes of this post-earthquake episode. And not surprisingly, they were all Seth-Ryan scenes. The relationship between these two so very different foster brothers was the initial premise of The O.C., and it has always remained the heart of the show. I was glad they were paired up for this next-to-last episode; I wouldn’t have minded if nearly... read more
December 14, 2006: It's a Wonderful Chrismukkah | The O.C. | 12/15/2006
‘Twas the night before Chrismukkah,when people worried through The O.C.Because Ryan wasn’t stirring,stuck in a coma was he.Chrismukkah is always very special on The O.C., and this installment didn’t disappoint. This year they borrowed a popular page from the TV Christmas Handbook and did their own “alt-universe” spin on It’s a Wonderful Life. George Bailey stand-in Ryan was able to see what life in Newport would have been like if he never arrived there, and it... read more
December 7, 2006: Blog Smog | The O.C. | 12/8/2006
So it’s really no surprise that Taylor keeps a blog, one that no less details “the erotic memoirs of a soulful college girl” (even though technically she’s not in college at the moment). What is surprising is how this show manages to keep Taylor and Ryan’s budding relationship so refreshingly adorable. I love how Taylor doesn’t even realize that Ryan’s asking her out at first, and gets all apologetic about their kiss (“I’m a lip-biter... sometimes I... read more
November 30, 2006: Not the Most Obvious Couple | The O.C. | 12/1/2006
Sure, Taylor was enamored with Ryan for rescuing her from her loveless marriage. And she appreciated the beauty of the sight of a shirtless Ryan. But what was the telltale sign that she had truly fallen for the guy? She actually thought the king of brooding was funny. And while Ryan’s far from Seth when it comes to witty retorts, Taylor has no problems in the humor department. Becoming someone’s uncertified sleep therapist is definitely a novel way to go about seducing someone. And... read more
TV Guide Interviews & Features | 10/26/2006
With Mischa Barton's Marissa gone, graduation over, and Kaitlin Cooper back in Newport for good, can The O.C. remain as read more
Roush Review | 10/25/2006
One's natural reaction to The O.C.'s return (Thursday, Nov. 2 at 9 pm/ET) is to wonder, "Is that still on?" It's looking read more
The Watercooler | 8/18/2005
[Editor's Note: The Teen Choice Awards were rebroadcast on Wednesday night on the TV Guide Channel] I read more
O.C. Star Likes Being Unlikable | TV Guide Interviews & Features | 8/4/2005
He captures the hearts of The O.C.'s faithful as Ryan Atwood, but read more
The O.C.'s Swingin' Spring Break | TV Guide Interviews & Features | 4/21/2005
O.C. fans, sit down, 'cause the Nana is in love. And this week, Grandma Cohen's (Linda Lavin) decision to marry a younger man will find Sandy (Peter Gallagher), Seth (Adam Brody) and Ryan (Benjamin McKenzie) flying to Miami ? at the height of spring break madness ? to meet the fiancé. As one of TV Guide's O.C. fans, I hopped a flight to Florida for the taping. My mission: use my press pass to meet the boys, pump creator Josh Schwartz for inside info and find out what it's like to be an extra on... read more
Roush Review | 2/7/2005
Used to be we had a blast hooting at the campy antics on prime-time soaps like Melrose Place and Dynasty. Turns out it's read more
The Watercooler | 12/3/2004
Joey Joey and Gina bonding over Michael's card-counting career in Vegas was disturbing. Even more disturbing: that I wa read more
Today's News: My Take | 8/13/2004
Everyone who bet that Benjamin McKenzie would be The O.C.'s breakout star is gonna be out some dough today. Second banan read more
The Watercooler | 6/22/2004
North Shore To borrow a line from that glorious — and Tony-minted! — musical Avenue Q, there's a fine, fine lin read more
Ex-O.C. Hunk: "I'm Not Luke!" | TV Guide Interviews & Features | 6/2/2004
"Welcome to the O.C., bitch!" No, we're not dissin' you, gentle readers. That's just the line Chris Carmack made infamous on Fox's teen soap, The O.C., where he played semi-reformed bad boy Luke Ward. While the popular 23-year-old actor has moved on, Luke-aholics aren't yet ready to let him leave his signature role behind. Sometimes, they really freak him out... Carmack's based in Southern California, where TV viewers live right in the midst of show business. Surely they're sophisticated ... read more
The Watercooler | 6/2/2004
Summerland It's a Full House all over again for Lori Loughlin, a free-spirited artsy type who takes in her sister's kid read more
Ask Matt | 5/17/2004
Question: I'm a big fan of both The O.C. and One Tree Hill, and after reading your review, I was shocked. Although I enj read more
The O.C.'s Finale Bash | TV Guide Interviews & Features | 4/22/2004
Having wrapped filming on Season 1, The O.C. threw a cast party Tuesday at Falcon on L.A.'s Sunset Strip. There was much for McG & Co. to toast that night, especially since Fox just renewed the hit teen soap for next season. (As if there were any doubt!) Still, Party Boy wasn't in the most celebratory mood. I'm still cross that producers fired hottie Chris Carmack, packing Luke off to Portland last week. How could they? "Yeah, it's unfortunate," said Benjamin Mackenzie, who plays broody ... read more
The Watercooler | 4/1/2004
My Wife & Kids There is nothing worse than watching a mediocre sitcom when you're already feeling under the weather. A read more
TV Guide Interviews & Features | 11/6/2003
When you're hired to hawk Neutrogena zit cleaner, you've officially arrived at TV It-Girl status. Another symptom of suc read more
TV Guide Interviews & Features | 11/4/2003
Don't call The O.C.'s Benjamin McKenzie an overnight sensation: The heartthrob at the heart of Fox's unexpectedly witty read more
Ask Matt | 8/27/2003
Question: Though I'm in my late 20s I couldn't help but watch the new series The O.C. I feel a bit old to watch a high-s read more
Ask Matt | 8/25/2003
Question: Though I'm in my late 20s I couldn't help but watch the new series The O.C. I feel a bit old to watch a high-s read more
Ask Matt | 8/18/2003
Question: I was wondering what your thoughts are about the new Fox show The O.C. I, of course, think the whole "fish out read more
TV Guide Interviews & Features | 8/12/2003
Whether you caught last week's premiere of Fox's fish-out-of-water soap, The O.C., you know very well who Benjamin McK read more
TV Guide Interviews & Features | 7/18/2003
Fox kicked off its portion of the Television Critics Assoc. press tour in Hollywood, Calif., on a high note Thursday. As read more