Episodes
See also: List of The O.C. episodes| № | # | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | Production code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77 | 1 | "The Avengers" | Ian Toynton | Josh Schwartz | November 2, 2006 (2006-11-02) | 3T5251 |
| Ryan has moved out of the Cohen house and is trying to deal with Marissa's death. Summer is attending Brown University in Rhode Island without Seth. Julie does whatever she can to avoid thinking of Marissa. Meanwhile, Taylor has everyone convinced she's in France. | ||||||
| 78 | 2 | "The Gringos" | Patrick Norris | John Stephens | November 7, 2006 (2006-11-07)† | 3T5252 |
| Ryan and Seth go on a road trip to Mexico, in hopes of finding Volchok, and are soon followed by Sandy and Kirsten. Taylor tells Summer why she's not in France. Kaitlin's behavior results in Julie volunteering at Harbor's clothing drive. | ||||||
| 79 | 3 | "The Cold Turkey" | Michael Lange | J. J. Philbin | November 9, 2006 (2006-11-09) | 3T5253 |
| Volchok turns to Sandy for advice, without Ryan's knowledge. Summer prepares to face life in Newport as she returns from Brown. Meanwhile, Julie finds herself alone on Thanksgiving when she is not welcome in the Cohen's house. | ||||||
| 80 | 4 | "The Metamorphosis" | Norman Buckley | Leila Gerstein | November 16, 2006 (2006-11-16) | 3T5254 |
| Summer realizes her new personality is just a new way of coping with Marissa's death, and Seth continues to support her. Ryan helps Taylor legalize her divorce. Meanwhile, Julie and Kaitlin attempt to stay out of trouble. | ||||||
| 81 | 5 | "The Sleeping Beauty" | Ian Toynton | John Stephens | November 30, 2006 (2006-11-30) | 3T5255 |
| Taylor finds a new way to get closer to Ryan, but ends up turning to Kaitlin for support. Summer and Che take their activism to a new level, but pay the consequences later. Meanwhile, Julie fights for the affection of Kaitlin's new tennis instructor. | ||||||
| 82 | 6 | "The Summer Bummer" | Michael Lange | Josh Schwartz & Stephanie Savage | December 7, 2006 (2006-12-07) | 3T5256 |
| Seth leaves Newport to visit Summer at Brown, but runs into Che. Sandy and Kirsten try to find an opportunity to bond with Ryan. Kaitlin attempts to gain Harbor recognition by throwing a party. Meanwhile, Julie learns NewMatch is no long just a dating service. | ||||||
| 83 | 7 | "The Chrismukk-huh?" | Ian Toynton | J. J. Philbin & John Stephens | December 14, 2006 (2006-12-14) | 3T5257 |
| Ryan and Taylor fall off a ladder and end up in the hospital. Taylor confronts Veronica about her attitude. Meanwhile, a letter from Marissa is sent to the Cohen house. | ||||||
| 84 | 8 | "The Earth Girls Are Easy" | Norman Buckley | Mark Fish | December 21, 2006 (2006-12-21) | 3T5258 |
| Ryan plans a surprise trip for Taylor, but Seth comes along and brings Summer, whose future is at stake. Meanwhile, Bullit gets an old friend to take care of Julie's accounting, much to her displease. | ||||||
| 85 | 9 | "The My Two Dads" | Michael Schultz | Josh Schwartz & Stephanie Savage | January 4, 2007 (2007-01-04) | 3T5259 |
| Kaitlin fails a class presentation and is forced to work with a smart classmate, whom she ends up liking. Seth and Summer move forward with their plans, regardless of how they really feel. Sandy confronts Frank on why he's in Newport. | ||||||
| 86 | 10 | "The French Connection" | John Stephens | J. J. Philbin | January 11, 2007 (2007-01-11) | 3T5260 |
| Henri-Michel tells Ryan about Taylor's life in France, forcing him to question their relationship. Seth seeks Dr. Roberts' permission to marry Summer. Kaitlin realizes she likes Will. Summer reconnects with Holly and worries about her future. Meanwhile, Kirsten makes a shocking discovery at NewMatch. | ||||||
| 87 | 11 | "The Dream Lover" | Patrick Norris | Leila Gerstein | January 18, 2007 (2007-01-18) | 3T5261 |
| Che brings Seth on a trip to the forest. Taylor decides she should no longer see Ryan. Julie begs for Kirsten's reconciliation. Kaitlin shuts Will out of her life. | ||||||
| 88 | 12 | "The Groundhog Day" | Ian Toynton | Mark Fish | January 25, 2007 (2007-01-25) | 3T5262 |
| Ryan tries to act like he doesn't miss Taylor, who is seeing a therapist. Kirsten's turning 40, but has her mind focused on other things. Julie is having an affair that Kaitlin does all she can to stop. Che makes a discovery about Seth. | ||||||
| 89 | 13 | "The Case of the Franks" | Norman Buckley | J. J. Philbin | February 1, 2007 (2007-02-01) | 3T5263 |
| Ryan and Taylor devise a plan to bring Julie and Frank closer, but Kaitlin tries to keep Bullit in Julie's personal life. Summer begins to have doubts in her relationship with Seth. Kirsten opens up about her past with Jimmy to Sandy as they prepare for their new baby. | ||||||
| 90 | 14 | "The Shake Up" | Ian Toynton | John Stephens | February 8, 2007 (2007-02-08) | 3T5264 |
| Kaitlin does all she can to sabotage Julie and Frank's relationship. Ryan and Taylor tell each other how they feel. Summer encourages Seth to find something he's passionate about. Kirsten realizes what Newport's society is all about. As the night comes to a close, an earthquake hits Newport Beach. | ||||||
| 91 | 15 | "The Night Moves" | Patrick Norris | Stephanie Savage | February 15, 2007 (2007-02-15) | 3T5265 |
| After the earthquake, Ryan tells Seth he needs to get to the hospital, but doesn't want to worry Taylor. An aftershock leaves Kirsten wondering if her unborn baby is still alive. Taylor takes control when Summer and she hear an intruder in their home. Kaitlin and Julie are trapped in an ice cream store. | ||||||
| 92 | 16 | "The End's Not Near, It's Here" | Ian Toynton | Josh Schwartz | February 22, 2007 (2007-02-22) | 3T5266 |
| Ever since the earthquake destroyed their home, the Cohens have taken temporary residence at the Roberts' home. Sandy and Kirsten find themselves searching for a new home. Summer must choose between touring with GEORGE or her future with Seth. Taylor and Ryan determine their future together. Julie must decide whether to marry Frank or Bullit. Years later, Ryan is attending Berkeley. Julie graduates from college with Kaitlin, Frank, Bullit and her son applauding her achievement. Sandy is now teaching law classes. Seth and Summer get married, with Ryan and Taylor as their best man and maid of honor and Sophie Rose Cohen as their flower girl. Ryan, as an architect, reaches out to a young boy, much in the same way Sandy reached out to him years ago. |
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