The Oc - Season 1

The first season of is widely considered the peak of the series, credited with capturing the 2003 pop-culture zeitgeist through its blend of teen drama, humor, and indie music.

Here is where The O.C. beats every other teen show. The adults had storylines you actually cared about. The OC - Season 1

The show follows Ryan Atwood (played by Benjamin McKenzie), a troubled teenager from Chino, California, who is taken in by the wealthy and influential Stern family. Sandy Stern (played by Peter Gallagher) and his wife Kirsten (played by Kelly Rowan) offer Ryan a place to stay, and he soon finds himself immersed in the lives of their children, Marissa (played by Mischa Barton) and Seth (played by Adam Brody). The first season of is widely considered the