Where to watch The O.C. Season 1
The O.C. season 1 is streaming in Australia on Prime Video (subscription), HBO Max (subscription) and Stan (subscription), and free on 9Now. You can also buy it on Apple TV from $29.99. Season 1 was released on 5 August 2003.
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The O.C. Season 1 episodes
S01 E01
Pilot
43 mins · Tue, 5 Aug 2003
After finding himself in trouble at home and with the law, Ryan Atwood moves to Orange County.
S01 E02
The Model Home
41 mins · Tue, 12 Aug 2003
Faced with the prospect of life in a group home, Ryan decides to run away from Newport, and Jimmy discusses finances with Kirsten.
S01 E03
The Gamble
42 mins · Tue, 19 Aug 2003
When Ryan is arrested for the fire, Sandy helps him.
S01 E04
The Debut
42 mins · Tue, 26 Aug 2003
Ryan becomes a member of the Cohen family when Kirsten and Sandy take full legal responsibility for him.
S01 E05
The Outsider
42 mins · Tue, 2 Sep 2003
Ryan gets a job in the hope of becoming financially independent.
S01 E06
The Girlfriend
42 mins · Tue, 9 Sep 2003
Kirsten's father brings his new, young girlfriend to help celebrate his birthday.
S01 E07
The Escape
41 mins · Tue, 16 Sep 2003
The Newport kids plan an end-of-summer trip down to Tijuana, Mexico.
S01 E08
The Rescue
41 mins · Wed, 29 Oct 2003
Everyone is back home in Newport, and Marissa is recovering.
S01 E09
The Heights
41 mins · Wed, 5 Nov 2003
Back at school, Ryan doesn't feel like he fits in and Marissa chooses her man.
S01 E10
The Perfect Couple
41 mins · Wed, 12 Nov 2003
Having dated seriously for a week, Marissa and Ryan are progressing slowly. Summer tries to deny her true feelings for Seth, while the case against Kirsten's father Caleb continues to cause friction between Sandy and Kirsten.
S01 E11
The Homecoming
41 mins · Wed, 19 Nov 2003
Seth tries to choose between dating Summer or Anna, and Ryan visits his brother in prison.
S01 E12
The Secret
41 mins · Wed, 26 Nov 2003
Anna and Summer are disappointed with Seth's behaviour during the Thanksgiving holiday.
S01 E13
The Best Chrismukkah Ever
41 mins · Wed, 3 Dec 2003
Seth introduces Ryan to Chrismukkah, and Anna and Summer want to date Seth exclusively.
S01 E14
The Countdown
41 mins · Wed, 17 Dec 2003
Kirsten's rebellious sister comes to town and causes turmoil in the Cohen household.
S01 E15
The Third Wheel
41 mins · Wed, 7 Jan 2004
Kirsten's jobless sister, Hailey, moves in with the Cohens.
S01 E16
The Links
42 mins · Wed, 14 Jan 2004
The gang head to Palm Springs for a parent-free weekend.
S01 E17
The Rivals
42 mins · Wed, 21 Jan 2004
Sandy and Jimmy buy a restaurant, Julie irks Kirsten by becoming the new model home designer at the Newport Group, Seth is jealous of Summer's new boyfriend, and Ryan is out to expose Oliver.
S01 E18
The Truth
41 mins · Wed, 11 Feb 2004
Caleb wants Kirsten to get rid of Julie, Sandy and Kirsten tire of Ryan, Ryan and Luke agree to work together against Oliver, and Marissa learns the truth about Oliver.
S01 E19
The Heartbreak
41 mins · Wed, 18 Feb 2004
Marissa attempts to fix her relationship with Ryan.
S01 E20
The Telenovela
41 mins · Wed, 25 Feb 2004
Marissa and Ryan try to start over as friends, while Ryan discovers Theresa has lied. Seth tries to teach Summer a lesson, Sandy is in another mess created by Caleb, and Jimmy is suspicious of Julie and Luke.
S01 E21
The Goodbye Girl
41 mins · Wed, 3 Mar 2004
When Theresa decides to stay in Newport, Ryan is glad, but he feels obligated to help her find a job and a place to live. Julie and Luke's affair continues to flourish, but their secret is threatened when Jimmy witnesses an intimate moment.
S01 E22
The L.A.
41 mins · Wed, 24 Mar 2004
When Summer and Marissa receive invitations for famous actor Grady Bridges' birthday party in LA, the girls decide to take Ryan and Seth along with them to join in the fun.
S01 E23
The Nana
41 mins · Wed, 31 Mar 2004
The Cohen family prepare themselves for a visit from Sandy's mother for Passover dinner. Seth is worried that his grandmother won't approve of Summer, and attempts to keep the pair apart, but Summer sets out to prove him wrong.
S01 E24
The Proposal
42 mins · Wed, 14 Apr 2004
It's opening night for The Lighthouse, but Jimmy and Sandy experience a setback when they find out that their liquor licence has been denied.
S01 E25
The Shower
42 mins · Wed, 21 Apr 2004
News of Julie and Caleb's surprise engagement continues to create waves for the residents of Newport Beach. Meanwhile, Marissa and Kristen are charged with organising Julie's wedding shower, but Marissa invites an unwelcome guest.
S01 E26
The Strip
41 mins · Wed, 28 Apr 2004
Julie and Caleb go their separate ways for their bachelor and bachelorette parties. Caleb, Seth and Ryan head off to Vegas, while Kirsten reluctantly organises a party for Julie back home in Newport.
S01 E27
The Ties That Bind
41 mins · Wed, 5 May 2004
All of Newport turns out for the wedding of Caleb Nichol and Julie Cooper, and Jem performs during the ceremony.