With senior year drawing to a close, graduation looms in the future, bringing the anticipation of college along with it. Seth, Ryan, Summer and Marissa together reflect on their past 3 years together and the major events that brought them all together. Seth has to deal with his parents and the police over his list of mistakes. Ryan's mother arrives in Newport with a surprise for him. Marissa is faced with a decision about her future after receiving a shocking proposal. Lastly, Summer has to face leaving Newport without Seth and has a hard time saying her goodbyes. Meanwhile, Sandy's big decision shocks Kirsten; Kaitlin returns home and moves in with Julie, wanting to be the next Cooper to attend Harbor; and Taylor is ecstatic when the 'core four' turns into the 'fab five'. But as everyone makes plans for their futures, their pasts might get in the way of their dreams.

Episode Viewers and Ratings

Season 3 Episode 25 of The O.C. resulted in a 0.00 rating in the 18-49 demographic.

The O.C. Season 3 Episodes...

• s03e01 - The Aftermath
• s03e02 - The Shape of Things to Come
• s03e03 - The End of Innocence
• s03e04 - The Last Waltz
• s03e05 - The Perfect Storm
• s03e06 - The Swells
• s03e07 - The Anger Management
• s03e08 - The Game Plan
• s03e09 - The Disconnect
• s03e10 - The Chrismukkah Bar Mitz-vahkkah
• s03e11 - The Safe Harbor
• s03e12 - The Sister Act
• s03e13 - The Pot Stirrer
• s03e14 - The Cliffhanger
• s03e15 - The Heavy Lifting
• s03e16 - The Road Warrior
• s03e17 - The Journey
• s03e18 - The Undertow
• s03e19 - The Secrets and Lies
• s03e20 - The Day After Tomorrow
• s03e21 - The Dawn Patrol
• s03e22 - The College Try
• s03e23 - The Party Favor
• s03e24 - The Man of the Year
• s03e25 - The Graduates

The O.C. Show Summary

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.