The seniors begin to prepare to apply for college and Summer, Seth, Ryan and Marissa begin to debate their futures. Marissa has a hard time deciding and ends up going to Johnny's surf competition instead of filling out applications. Meanwhile, Julie's financial situation forces her to return to her roots, and Sandy invites a friend from UC Berkeley to dinner with Seth and Ryan.

Episode Viewers and Ratings

Season 3 Episode 8 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.