When tough, guarded, fiercely intelligent 16-year-old Ryan Atwood (series star Benjamin McKenzie) is arrested for participating in a car theft, idealistic pro-bono public defender Sandy Cohen (series star Peter Gallagher) is assigned to the case. But after Ryan's neglectful mother, Dawn (recurring guest star Daphne Ashbrook), banishes Ryan from her house in Chino, Sandy becomes much more involved in Ryan's life than either of them expected. To the chagrin of Sandy's wife, Kirsten (series star Kelly Rowan)--a wealthy and beautiful former homecoming queen and apparently the perfect spouse, mother and businesswoman--Sandy invites Ryan to stay overnight in the guesthouse of Sandy's lavish Newport Beach home. Kirsten worries how Ryan will influence the couple's teenage son, Seth (series star Adam Brody), a soulful dreamer ostracized by his peers. Meanwhile, Ryan becomes attracted to Marissa Cooper (series star Mischa Barton), the heartbreakingly beautiful girl next door who seems to glide through life effortless

Bad boy Benjamin McKenzie gets egg all over his face and his car. It's his move when Jason Bateman gets Punk'd in a hit and run.

Stuart: Therapist Stuart's antics make a therapist go mental. Madvertising: UPS Find out what can Brown do for you. Real Mofo: Black History Month Guest stars Snoop Dogg and The Arch Bishop Don Juan battle with host Dollar Bill Montgomery. The OC Meets American Idol Guest Stars Adam Brody, Rachel Bilson, and Benjamin McKenzie of The OC are joined by American Idol standards "William Hung," "Justin Guarini," and "Clay Aiken." Coach Hines: The Assembly Coach Hines, tight shorts and uptight temper, continuously threatens students during the principal's disciplinary assembly.

Stuart: TherapistStuart s antics make a therapist go mental.Madvertising: UPSFind out what can Brown do for you.Real Mofo: Black History MonthGuest stars Snoop Dogg and The Arch Bishop Don Juan battle with host Dollar Bill Montgomery.The OC Meets American IdolGuest Stars Adam Brody, Rachel Bilson, and Benjamin McKenzie of The OC are joined by American Idol standards William Hung, Justin Guarini, and Clay Aiken. Coach Hines: The AssemblyCoach Hines, tight shorts and uptight temper, continuously threatens students during the principal s disciplinary assembly.

When tough, guarded, fiercely intelligent 16-year-old Ryan Atwood (series star BENJAMIN McKENZIE) is arrested for participating in a car theft, idealistic pro-bono public defender Sandy Cohen (series star PETER GALLAGHER) is assigned to the case. But after Ryan's neglectful mother, Dawn (recurring guest star DAPHNE ASHBROOK), banishes Ryan from her house in Chino, Sandy becomes much more involved in Ryan's life than either of them expected. To the chagrin of Sandy's wife, Kirsten (series star KELLY ROWAN)--a wealthy and beautiful former homecoming queen and apparently the perfect spouse, mother and businesswoman--Sandy invites Ryan to stay overnight in the guesthouse of Sandy's lavish Newport Beach home. Kirsten worries how Ryan will influence the couple's teenage son, Seth (series star ADAM BRODY), a soulful dreamer ostracized by his peers. Meanwhile, Ryan becomes attracted to Marissa Cooper (series star MISCHA BARTON), the heartbreakingly beautiful girl next door who seems to glide through life effortlessly

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