With Marissa in the hospital after her overdose, Julie takes her anger out and puts the blame on Ryan. Despite threats from Julie and the risk of losing his spot at Harbor, Ryan does all he can to make sure Marissa isn't sent to San Diego for treatment. Meanwhile, Sandy adjusts to his new job and his friendliness towards Rachel, a co-worker, raises Kirsten's suspicions.
Season 1 Episode 8 of The O.C. resulted in a 0.00 rating in the 18-49 demographic.
The O.C. - also known as Orange County, California - is an idyllic paradise, a wealthy, harbour-front community where everything and everyone appears to be perfect. But beneath the surface is a world of shifting loyalties and identities, of kids living secret lives hidden from their parents, and of parents living secret lives hidden from their children. 'The O.C'. tells the story of the Cohen, Cooper, and Nichol families, and Ryan Atwood, a troubled teen from the wrong side of the tracks, who is thrust into this world, and who will forever change the lives of the residents of The O.C.