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The O.C. Season 3 Episodes
Season 3 Episode Guide
25 Episodes 2005 - 2006
Episode 1
The Aftermath
Thu, Sep 8, 2005 60 mins
Ryan and Marissa face the legal and emotional fallout from the shooting that left Trey in a coma and Julie with a very bad idea for clearing her daughter's name. Meanwhile, Kirsten fears her stint in rehab may not have done the job and befriends a fellow alcoholic (Jeri Ryan) who may cause her more trouble.
Episode 2
The Shape of Things to Come
Thu, Sep 15, 2005 60 mins
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.
Episode 3
The End of Innocence
Thu, Sep 22, 2005 60 mins
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.
Episode 4
The Last Waltz
Thu, Sep 29, 2005 60 mins
Marissa makes friends at her new school; Taylor offers an olive branch to Summer; the Coopers are evicted; the Cohens decide to liquidate the Newport Group, upsetting Charlotte's plan. Hess: Eric Maibus. Charlotte: Jeri Ryan. Summer: Rachel Bilson. Ryan: Benjamin McKenzie.
Episode 5
The Perfect Storm
Thu, Nov 3, 2005 60 mins
Ryan finds commonality with Johnny; Summer stirs up tension between Taylor and Dean Hess; Charlotte sets her sights on needy Julie. Sean: Paul Ganus. Realtor: Virginia Hamilton. Hess: Eric Mabius. Taylor: Autumn Reeser. Charlotte: Jeri Ryan.
Episode 6
The Swells
Thu, Nov 10, 2005 60 mins
Marissa finds something in Johnny that Ryan lacks; Charlotte ropes Julie and Kirsten into throwing a charity event; Seth helps Taylor out of a jam; Sandy has second thoughts about selling the Newport Group. Volchok: Cam Gigandet. Ramsey: Jeff Hephner. Williams: Rob Brownstein. Johnny: Ryan Donowho. Casey: Kayla Ewell. Nancy Townsend: Paula Trickey. Wald: Craig Allen Wolf. Charlotte: Jeri Ryan. Sandy: Peter Gallagher. Julie: Melinda Clarke.
Episode 7
The Anger Management
Thu, Nov 17, 2005 60 mins
Volchok tries to provoke Ryan into a fight; Taylor makes a move on Seth; Charlotte tries to keep a nervous Julie in line for their deceit; Sandy learns he has to cut Newport Group staff. Volchok: Cam Gigandet. Ramsay: Jeff Hephner. Heather: Erin Foster. Johnny: Ryan Donowho. Charlotte: Jeri Ryan. Wald: Craig Allen Wolf. Nancy Townsend: Paula Trickey. Chili: Johnny Lewis. Marissa: Mischa Barton. Seth: Adam Brody.
Episode 8
The Game Plan
Thu, Dec 1, 2005 60 mins
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.
Episode 9
The Disconnect
Thu, Dec 8, 2005 60 mins
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.
Episode 10
The Chrismukkah Bar Mitz-vahkkah
Thu, Dec 15, 2005 60 mins
It's Chrismukkah at the Cohens, and Seth suggests a bar mitzvah for Ryan to finance Johnny's knee surgery. But Ryan opts out after seeing Johnny and Marissa in an awkward moment. Dr. Roberts: Michael Nouri.
Episode 11
The Safe Harbor
Thu, Jan 12, 2006 60 mins
Ryan, Summer and Seth try to get Marissa reinstated at Harbor, but Johnny presents a conflict. Roberts: Michael Nouri. Mercer: Michael Mantel. Veronica: Paula Trickey.
Episode 12
The Sister Act
Thu, Jan 19, 2006 60 mins
Marissa's 14-year-old sister returns from boarding school; Taylor's mother asks Kirsten to set her up with Summer's father. Kaitlin: Willa Holland.
Episode 13
The Pot Stirrer
Thu, Jan 26, 2006 60 mins
Kaitlin's 15th birthday creates an opportunity for her mother and a dilemma for Marissa; Seth and Summer prepare for interviews with an Ivy League representative; and Sandy's methods of wooing a client may not be enough. Neil: Michael Nouri. Johnny: Ryan Donowho. Kaitlin: Willa Holland.
Episode 14
The Cliffhanger
Thu, Feb 2, 2006 60 mins
Sandy and Matt hit a snag that could put their hospital plans on life support; Marissa lays her cards on the table with Johnny; Summer learns something new about Seth; and Kirsten and Julie are overzealous in their business affairs. Matt: Jeff Hephner. Gwen: Lisa Rotondi.
Episode 15
The Heavy Lifting
Thu, Feb 9, 2006 60 mins
A tragic event takes its toll on the community; Kaitlin prepares to go back to school; Ryan questions his relationship with Marissa after lending a helping hand to Sadie (Nikki Reed); and Kirsten and Julie decide to go ahead with a Valentine's Day party. Kaitlin: Willa Holland. Chili: Johnny Lewis. Volchok: Cam Gigandet.
Episode 16
The Road Warrior
Thu, Mar 9, 2006 60 mins
Ryan helps Sadie track down Johnny's ne'er-do-well dad; the police have more questions for Marissa; and Summer asks NewMatch to find a date for her father, not knowing Julie's already on the case. Neil: Michael Nouri. Matt: Jeff Hephner.
Episode 17
The Journey
Thu, Mar 16, 2006 60 mins
Ryan finds little reason to be happy when Seth plans his 18th-birthday bash; Marissa takes a stumble down memory lane; Julie thinks her ship has come in regarding her romance with Dr. Roberts; and Sandy works on a surprise for Ryan's party. Volchok: Cam Gigandet. Sadie: Nikki Reed.
Episode 18
The Undertow
Thu, Mar 23, 2006 60 mins
Sadie has second thoughts about Ryan when he's forced to revisit a dark chapter from his past, while Sandy is faced with a difficult choice in the hospital deal. Elsewhere, Seth and Summer wonder where the magic has gone in their relationship. Jess: Nikki Griffin. Henry: Shaun Duke.
Episode 19
The Secrets and Lies
Thu, Mar 30, 2006 60 mins
Summer worries about Marissa's behavior and the new company she's been keeping; Ryan comes to a critical point in his relationship with Sadie; Sandy's distracted by a sudden crisis in the hospital deal, leaving Kirsten to spend some quality time with Seth; and Julie and Neil have news for their daughters. Volchok: Cam Gigandet.
Episode 20
The Day After Tomorrow
Thu, Apr 6, 2006 60 mins
The arrival of college-acceptance letters draws different reactions from Summer, Seth, Ryan and Marissa. Meanwhile, Sandy confronts Henry about Matt's misfortune, but Kirsten fears for her husband's future. Taylor: Autumn Reeser. Henry: Shaun Duke.
Episode 21
The Dawn Patrol
Thu, Apr 13, 2006 60 mins
Ryan visits his mom in Albuquerque, but is unsure about inviting her to his graduation; Marissa summons her responsible side when Volchok's party gets out of hand; Summer tries to get to the bottom of her breakup with Seth; and Kirsten worries about her self-control while Sandy deals with the problem between Matt and Henry.
Episode 22
The College Try
Thu, Apr 20, 2006 60 mins
Seth gets unexpected help from Anna (Samaire Armstrong) in a last-ditch effort to get into Brown; Ryan and Marissa leave a visit to Berkeley with different perceptions of life after high school; and Kirsten and Sandy's simmering feud becomes public at a benefit for the hospital. Wes: Matt Barr. Dr. Overbee: Erick Avari.
Episode 23
The Party Favor
Thu, Apr 27, 2006 60 mins
Harbor's prom night creates more tension than enthusiasm when Seth continues his fruitless pursuit of Summer, and Ryan decides to keep an eye on Marissa's date---Volchok. Meanwhile, Kirsten struggles with her recent stumble, and Sandy gets even more bad news about the hospital. "American Idol" castoff and real-life Orange County resident Lisa Tucker appears as herself at the prom. Anna: Samaire Armstrong. Theresa: Navi Rawat.
Episode 24
The Man of the Year
Thu, May 4, 2006 60 mins
Ryan's ongoing feud with Volchok takes an ominous turn; Sandy prepares to accept an award as a legal cloud forms over the hospital deal; Marissa rides to her sister's rescue in a boarding-school snafu; and Seth's college woes and girl troubles are trumped by a new crisis.
Episode 25
The Graduates
Thu, May 18, 2006 60 mins
Marissa, Summer, Ryan and Seth graduate, but a returning Kaitlin Cooper looks forward to filling the vacuum. Meanwhile, Kirsten is startled by Sandy's announcement; Ryan gets a visit from his mom; and Marissa rethinks her future plans. Dawn: Daphne Ashbrook. Hodes: Lamont Thompson.
