Recapping episode 10 of season 1 of The O.C..  Julie reemerges only to make Marissa angry with her again, Sandy and Kirsten continue to be at odds "about the case," and Seth obliviously starts a love triangle.

Recapping episode 9 of season 1 of The O.C.. Ryan and Seth experience the rollercoaster of emotions known as "flirting with someone you kind of like in the high school hallway," while Sandy is at odds with Kirsten over a "career-making" civil lawsuit about wetlands in the area? (we don't really get it either)

Recapping episode 8 of season 1 of The O.C.. Ryan unnecessarily risks his future to save Marissa yet again, while Julie and Jimmy continue to add to their awful parenting record.

Recapping episode 7 of season 1 of The O.C.. The gang has their weekend in Tijuana derailed by Marissa, while Jimmy continues to disappoint.

Recapping episode 6 of season 1 of The O.C.. Ryan is the victim of Marissa's self-doubt yet again while also being taken advantage of by an older women, and Kirsten's unhealthy relationship with her father is explored.

Recapping episode 5 of season 1 of The O.C.. Sparks don't fly between Ryan and Marissa, and Jimmy is upset his illegal actions may have consequences.

Recapping episode 4 of season 1 of The O.C.. The teenage girls of Newport continue to have antiquated relationship notions forced on them; Jimmy, Sandy and Ryan all get punched.

Recapping episode 3 of season 1 of The O.C.. Kirsten does a 180 and Dawn gets drunk! 

Recapping episode 2 of season 1 of The O.C.. Marissa is an angry teen and Ryan is the victim of attempted murder.

Join Us! Recapping episode 1 of season 1 of The O.C.. Life in Newport Beach, CA isn't as great as they want you to think, Ryan could get in more trouble where he is from (read: the wrong side of the tracks in Chino, CA).