The Ringer.com just listed this episode as #9 on their "100 Best TV Episodes of the Century" list. TV critic Chris Ryan listed it at #1 on his "Best Pilots of the 21st Century" list. That is because it is as close to a perfect episode of television as you can get.

On this episode of We Love the OC, listen to us break down every angry punch, stolen glance, and unforgettable quote in this action-packed episode. We give away our first Championship Belt and nominate our quote of the episode (as if you don't already know what it's going to be).

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15 years ago today The OC premiered on Fox, and spurred a new era of television and teen culture. Every week you can join us as we take a deeper dive into each of the 98 episodes of the greatest American Teen drama of all time.

We love The OC, and we think you should love The OC too.

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