Recapping episode 25 of season 1 of The O.C.. Teresa is back in the mix to kick off a battle between Ryan and Sandy for who has the bigger savior complex as the show again half-heartedly addresses stereotypical "poor people problems." Caleb and Julie also throw the ugliest wedding shower of all time and Marissa starts being broody again.

Recapping episode 24 of season 1 of The O.C.. Our attention spans get shorter and shorter as we reach the home stretch of season 1. Luke sadly spirals further before ultimately leaving Newport for Portland (way ahead of the trend!). Some other stuff happens with the Lighthouse (???), and Caleb proposes to Julie kind of out of nowhere.

Recapping episode 23 of season 1 of The O.C.. We slog through another late season episode with another Teresa appearance (sadly not for the last time). Ryan is in full-on savior mode after Marissa "took off" when she found out about Julie and Luke, Seder dinner is happening at the Cohen house - rife with family dramz, and Jimmy stinks again (still?).

Recapping episode 22 of season 1 of The O.C.. Another snoozefest sees the Julie / Luke debacle finally go down in flames (as we knew it would) when Marissa finds out. The gang goes to LA inexplicably and there is also some Sandy / Jimmy restaurant stuff all the adults are getting in on now.

Recapping episode 21 of season 1 of The O.C.. The Ryan / Teresa story drags to an end (for now) with Ryan on the losing end of a fist fight for the millionth time. Seth is verklempt over Ana's departure, but in true form makes it about himself. Marissa shows some real emotional growth that impresses us.

Recapping episode 20 of season 1 of The O.C.. We sleepwalk through an episode mostly centered around a snooze-fest Teresa / Ryan storyline. Seth engages in a very public display of affection towards Summer that gives us major second hand cringe, and we've done a complete 180 on Ana. Also Julie and Luke are still a thing and it still makes us sad.

Recapping episode 19 of season 1 of The O.C.. We're back after an impromptu break last week! Marissa's cringeworthy attempts to pretend Oliver never existed rightfully fall flat with Ryan. Meanwhile, two sex storylines we definitely didn't need, and feel very uncomfortable discussing.

Recapping episode 18 of season 1 of The O.C.. Luke is the only one who backs up Ryan and tries to figure out what Oliver's deal is, earning the MVF (most valuable friend) award in the process, while Marissa continues to infuriate us all. Seth is also the worst and gets dumped by Ana (finally).

Recapping episode 17 of season 1 of The O.C.. The gloves are literally off as Ryan becomes more and more concerned about Oliver's presence while everyone else is seemingly oblivious. Meanwhile, Julie isn't the absolute worst for once, and Sandy decides to rescue Jimmy by going into the restaurant business?? (with special guest gabber!)

Recapping episode 16 of season 1 of The O.C.. In one of the most rage inducing episodes of the season, Marissa continues to be oblivious about Oliver's intentions, Summer annoys everyone on purpose, and Caleb doesn't deny he loves Hailey more than Kirsten.