The O.C.

Theresa merkt, dass ihre Beziehung zu Ryan keine Überlebenschance mehr hat. Ist es an der Zeit, endgültig Schluss zu machen?

Die Jungs sind wieder da - alles wie gehabt. Nur dass Summer nicht vergeben und vergessen will.

Lindsay und Ryan arbeiten im Physik-Labor zusammen, aber auch die Chemie zwischen den beiden scheint zu stimmen.

Seth kommt mit Lindsay, sucht aber Summer. Ryan geht mit Alex, wäre aber lieber mit Lindsay zusammen.

Kurz vor dem Winterball funktioniert Ryans und Lindsays Beziehung wie ein Lichtschalter: ein, aus, ein, aus...

Das Weihnukkah könnte diesmal danebengehen, weil Calebs Geständnis die Welt der Cohens aus den Angeln hebt.

Es muss etwas passieren: Ryan und Lindsay denken über einen ersten Kuss nach.

Sandy hat seinen 20. Hochzeitstag nicht vergessen... und er dreht und windet sich, um die Scharte wieder auszuwetzen.

It's girls against boys when Marissa and Summer plan a girls' night out and include Lindsay in the festivities. Ryan, Seth and Zach, have a bonding session over video games and pizza but find it hard to stay away from their female counterparts. Julie and Kirsten collaborate on an idea to help the image of the Newport Group while Sandy and Caleb try to convince them there may be a better way.

Seth and Zach decide to create a comic book based on their lives in Newport Beach. Summer wonders why she's been left out. Sandy decides to help an old friend, Professor Max Bloom, find his daughter, Rebecca, but the search leads to even more questions. While Julie is away, Marissa's contempt for Caleb grows. Meanwhile, Ryan tries to help Lindsay satisfy her curiosity about Caleb.

Versuch macht klug. Durch seinen Herzanfall ergibt sich für Caleb eine neue Perspektive.

Sandy tries to make amends with Kirsten for keeping Rebecca's return a secret by showering his wife with Valentine's Day gifts. Zach, Summer and Seth drive to San Diego to pitch their comic book idea. Julie returns from her European vacation and has decided to reconnect with Marissa. Meanwhile, Ryan wants to spend Valentine's Day with Lindsay, but her loyalty to Caleb gets in the way.

Haben sie oder haben sie nicht? Seth überlegt ständig, was Summer und Zach in San Diego wohl angestellt haben.

It's raining in Newport. Marissa tells Julie that she and Alex are dating and decides she has to get out of Caleb's house. Summer is faced with a big decision as she prepares to go to Italy with Zach. Ryan convinces Lindsay to take the paternity test, and everyone anxiously awaits the results. Meanwhile, Sandy is stranded in a motel room with nothing but a few snacks, champagne and Rebecca.

Although she is trying hard to make her new living situation work, Marissa feels she needs a break and agrees to join Summer, Seth and Ryan at the mall. Julie and Kirsten await the arrival of Carter, the new editor of Newport Living, but Julie is distracted when she's visited by Lance, an opportunistic man from her past. Meanwhile, Sandy and Caleb finally bond over all of their recent experiences.

Seth is determined to bring back the spirit and fun times of last year and won't stop until his plan is successful. Alex's jealousy is fueled when Marissa enlists an unlikely partner to help her with the school bonfire. Meanwhile, Kirsten wants Carter to continue with the magazine despite his reservations, and Sandy helps Julie keep her blackmailer at bay.

When someone from Ryan's past comes for a visit, he worries that nothing good can come of it; while the Cohen family welcomes the Chino visitor with open arms. As Marissa and Ryan continue to explore their newfound friendship, Seth and Summer face some unforeseen news. Meanwhile, Julie admits her mistake to Kirsten and looks to Caleb for help.

When Sandy becomes the honorary chairman of the Newport Beach charity yard sale, he solicits help from Trey. While Sandy auctions off Newport's finest, Kirsten and Carter share a table. When one of the auction's most expensive pieces goes missing, Ryan and Seth could also use some help. Meanwhile, Trey looks for a more permanent place to live as the Cohens welcome yet another houseguest.

Marissa gibt für Trey eine Geburtstagsparty: Vielleicht lassen sich die beiden Atwood-Brüder dadurch etwas besänftigen.

Obwohl er unschuldig ist, sprechen die Beweise für sich: Trey muss wegen der Drogendelikte wahrscheinlich ins Gefängnis.

Nana will heiraten - deswegen reisen Sandy, Seth und Ryan nach Miami.

Caleb übergibt Julie die Scheidungspapiere, und die Rivalität zwischen Seth und Zach entwickelt sich zum Krieg der Wahnwitzigen.

Wer nicht auf den Abschlussball geht, trifft sich stattdessen mit George Lucas zur Diskussion über Atomic County.

Als Ryan erfährt, was zwischen Trey und Marissa gelaufen ist, lässt sich ein blutiger Showdown nicht mehr verhindern.