Season 1 Episode Guide
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Season 1, Episode 1 | August 5th, 2003 Pilot
When tough, guarded, fiercely intelligent 16-year-old Ryan Atwood (series star BENJAMIN McKENZIE) is arrested for participating in a car theft, idealistic pro-bono public defender Sandy Cohen (series star... more
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Season 1, Episode 2 | August 12th, 2003 The Model Home
Now that Ryan's mother has abandoned Ryan and moved away, Sandy has no choice but to accede to Kirsten's wishes and remand Ryan to Social Services. Facing the prospect of living in a foster home, Ryan... more
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Season 1, Episode 3 | August 19th, 2003 The Gamble
Kirsten's company does not charge Ryan with arson for the model home burning, but he must remain in juvenile hall until he can be placed in the care of a guardian. more
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Season 1, Episode 4 | August 26th, 2003 The Debut
Sandy and Kirsten convince child services officials to let them become Ryan's caretakers, and Ryan agrees to stay out of trouble. But with the upcoming cotillion, an old-fashioned formal event at which... more
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Season 1, Episode 5 | September 2nd, 2003 The Outsider
After befriending a likeable busboy, Donnie (PAUL WASILEWSKI), at a casual seafood restaurant, Ryan takes a job there. more
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Season 1, Episode 6 | September 9th, 2003 The Girlfriend
Kirsten nervously prepares a magnificent birthday party for her widowed father, Caleb Nichol (recurring guest star ALAN DALE), an extremely successful and driven businessman for whom Kirsten works. more
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Season 1, Episode 7 | September 16th, 2003 The Escape
It's the end of summer, and Seth convinces a reluctant Ryan to plan a trip to Tijuana, where hundreds of rowdy teens congregate to indulge in escapist excess before they have to begin school again. more
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Season 1, Episode 8 | October 29th, 2003 The Rescue
While Marissa recovers in the hospital from her overdose, everyone remains concerned about her. Julie (recurring guest star MELINDA CLARKE) vents her anger at Ryan, blaming him for all of Marissa's problems... more
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Season 1, Episode 9 | November 5th, 2003 The Heights
The summer is officially over, and it's the first day of school. Summer (recurring guest star RACHEL BILSON) still ignores Seth in public, but privately she is jealous of Seth's burgeoning relationship... more
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Season 1, Episode 10 | November 12th, 2003 The Perfect Couple
Having seriously dated for one week, Marissa and Ryan are progressing slowly. more
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Season 1, Episode 11 | November 19th, 2003 The Homecoming
When Seth tries to choose between dating Summer (recurring guest star RACHEL BILSON) or Anna (recurring guest star SAMAIRE ARMSTRONG), he ends up in the middle of a very complicated situation. more
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Season 1, Episode 12 | November 26th, 2003 The Secret
After Thanksgiving, Anna (recurring guest star SAMAIRE ARMSTRONG) and Summer (recurring guest star RACHEL BILSON) remain upset with Seth for his behavior on the holiday, and Seth struggles to reconcile... more
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Season 1, Episode 13 | December 3rd, 2003 The Best Chrismukkah Ever
Seth excitedly introduces a skeptical Ryan to Chrismukkah, a Cohen family tradition that resulted from Kirsten being Christian and Sandy being Jewish. more
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Season 1, Episode 14 | December 17th, 2003 The Countdown
Kirsten's rebellious 25-year-old sister, Hailey Nichol (recurring guest star AMANDA RIGHETTI), comes to town on New Year's Eve, causing turmoil in the Cohen household. more
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Season 1, Episode 15 | January 7th, 2004 The Third Wheel
Kirsten's unemployed sister, Hailey (recurring guest star AMANDA RIGHETTI), moves in with the Cohens and disrupts the entire family when she behaves as the houseguest from hell. more
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Season 1, Episode 16 | January 14th, 2004 The Links
Ryan, Seth, Marissa, Anna (recurring guest star SAMAIRE ARMSTRONG), Luke and Summer head to Palm Springs for a parent-free weekend at the home of Marissa's new, troubled friend Oliver (recurring guest... more
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Season 1, Episode 17 | January 21st, 2004 The Rivals
Sandy and Jimmy begin a new business partnership when they buy The Lighthouse, a beloved Newport restaurant. more
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Season 1, Episode 18 | February 11th, 2004 The Truth
Caleb (recurring guest star ALAN DALE) once again puts Kirsten in a difficult situation when he forces her to terminate Julie. more
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Season 1, Episode 19 | February 18th, 2004 The Heartbreak
Marissa tries to mend her relationship with Ryan, but he can't forgive her for the situation with Oliver. more
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Season 1, Episode 20 | February 25th, 2004 The Telenovela
Marissa and Ryan try to start over as friends, but it's not as easy as they had hoped. more
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Season 1, Episode 21 | March 3rd, 2004 The Goodbye Girl
When Theresa (recurring guest star NAVI RAWAT) decides to stay in Newport, Ryan is glad, but he feels obligated to help her find a job and a place to live. more
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Season 1, Episode 22 | March 24th, 2004 The L.A.
When actor Grady Bridges (COLIN HANKS - "Orange County," "Roswell") invites Summer and Marissa to his birthday party, the girls take Ryan and Seth to Los Angeles to join in the festivities. more
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Season 1, Episode 23 | March 31st, 2004 The Nana
The Cohen family prepares for a visit from Sandy's mother, Sophie (LINDA LAVIN - "Alice"), for Passover dinner. more
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Season 1, Episode 24 | April 14th, 2004 The Proposal
Marissa isn't ready to speak to Luke or her mother, Julie, following her discovery that the two have been having an affair. more
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Season 1, Episode 25 | April 21st, 2004 The Shower
Every bride-to-be must have a wedding shower, and Julie is going to have one to remember, thanks to Marissa. more
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Season 1, Episode 26 | April 28th, 2004 The Strip
These are Caleb's (recurring guest star ALAN DALE) last days as a bachelor, and he's spending them in Las Vegas. more
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Season 1, Episode 27 | May 5th, 2004 The Ties That Bind
It's Julie Cooper's wedding day, and it will be a day to remember for more people than just the blushing bride. more
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