Recapping episode 15 of season 1 of The O.C.. We get the first band-centric episode as the gang goes to see Rooney. Ryan is the only one who is a little suspicious of Oliver since Marissa is too clueless and Seth is too self-involved. Meanwhile, Hailey annoys everyone, including us, as the worst guest of all time.

Recapping episode 14 of season 1 of The O.C.. Marissa leans on Oliver, who she barely knows, when Ryan doesn't say "i love you" back immediately. Meanwhile, Kirsten has an existential crisis because her "wild" younger sister Haley appears out of nowhere and gets into her head about her lovely marriage with Sandy.

Recapping episode 13 of season 1 of The O.C.. It's officially "the holidays" and we mercifully conclude the Balboa Heights storyline, learn that Seth doesn't deserve Summer or Ana, and see Marissa finally realize that going to therapy could actually be good for her.

Recapping episode 12 of season 1 of The O.C.. Big episode for people to jump on the Luke Bandwagon, as he handles a life-altering situation incredibly well for his age. Meanwhile, Seth deals with the fallout of his duplicity on Thanksgiving and Kirsten and Sandy continue to give Jimmy and Julie help and advice despite them not really deserving it.

Recapping episode 11 of season 1 of The O.C.. It's Thanksgiving and Marissa is finally on the upswing as she and Ryan go back to Chino, Seth sketchily has multiple makeouts with Summer and Anna, and Kirsten binge drinks instead of telling Caleb to hit the bricks. (with special guest gabber joining us!)

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.