Twenty years later, we still remember those melodic opening notes to The O.C.’s memorable theme song. Over four seasons, the Fox series gave us a taste of the lives of a few wealthy high schoolers of Newport Beach, California. Not only did we watch the drama unfold among the teenagers, but we also learned about the complicated lives of some of their parents.
The O.C. introduced us to iconic teen drama characters like Ryan Atwood (Ben McKenzie) and Marissa Cooper (Mischa Barton). We were also introduced to one of the best TV couples ever, Seth (Adam Brody) and Summer (Rachel Bilson). Meanwhile, all of this was happening to the backdrop of a spectacular soundtrack.
With the premiere’s 20th Anniversary on August 5, we’ve compiled a list of some of the most memorable moments from the show below. In preparation for this milestone anniversary make sure to re-watch the series and let us know what we missed in this list!
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