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Jess and Trey become involved in a drug deal at the Bait Shop. and Big L among others) and prominent hip hop pioneers (i.e. Initially unwilling to go, Kirsten is convinced by her family. Some people, however, see this simply as quotations paying homage to deceased rappers (including The Notorious B.I.G. After Kirsten gets drunk yet again, Sandy decides to send her to a rehabilitation clinic. Jay-Z has also been accused of stealing the idea for the song "99 Problems" from Ice-T, who had a very similar song. The Season Finale opens with Caleb's funeral, for which Hailey and Jimmy return. Jay-Z has been accused of "biting", or stealing, lyrics from other artists.*[[2]] In the song Ether, for instance, Nas accuses Jay-Z of stealing lyrics from the Notorious B.I.G., who he cites as a rap legend and Jay-Z's apparent friend.

Notable plots included:. He redirected the hip hop culture from hooded sweatshirts and baggy jeans to buttons ups and crisp jeans, and received GQ's International Man of the Year award. The second season, November 2004 - May 2005, contained 24 episodes and once again ended with a cliffhanger. Jay-Z is at heart a true entrepreneur, like his fellow hip-hop-moguls-turned-friends Russell Simmons and Sean "Diddy" Combs, who also have business holdings such as record companies and clothing lines. Most of all, Seth ran away on the Summer Breeze, his sailboat, distraught by Ryan's departure. In the spring of 2005, he introduced his collaboration with Swiss luxury-watch maker Audemars Piguet. Ryan discovered Theresa was pregnant, possibly by him, and decided to move back to Chino to support her. Carter also has a line of Reebok sneakers called The S.Carter Collection, which hold the record for fastest selling Reebok shoe in history and made him the first non-athlete to have a signature line of sneakers.

Seth and Summer had problems after her father did not take a liking to him. He also co-owns The 40/40 Club, an upscale sports bar which started in New York, NY and has since expanded to Atlantic City, NJ, with plans for locations in Miami and Atlanta. Jimmy and Sandy's restaurant seemed likely never to open. In September 2005, he was reported in English media as considering a takeover of Arsenal F.C., an English football team. Marissa moved in with Julie and Caleb, but had redeveloped her drinking problem. Jay-Z is a part owner of the New Jersey Nets NBA team, and is rumored to be one of the franchise owners interested in relocating the team to Brooklyn. In the season finale, many events came to a head: Caleb and Julie were married in a surprisingly uneventful ceremony; however Caleb later revealed to Sandy that he was on the verge of bankruptcy. Roc-A-Fella also distributes "Armadale," a Scottish vodka, in the U.S.

Notable plots included:. Carter high-end clothing line. This was due to the FOX network's coverage of Major League Baseball playoffs and the World Series. Just recently Jay-Z bought out co-founder Damon Dash for an estimated $30 million in the Rocawear clothing line, in addition to developing his own S. It comprised 27 episodes, including a seven-episode "season zero" that began in late summer, with a 43-day hiatus before the next twenty episodes. Apart from being President and CEO of Def Jam Recordings, Jay-Z is also one of the owners and founders of the Roc-A-Fella empire, which includes Roc-A-Fella Records, Roc-La-Familia, Roc-A-Fella Films and Rocawear, a clothing brand established in 1999. The first season ran from August 2003 - May 2004. Jay-Z declared in USA Today that Cam'ron is using the record as a "ploy" to sell records and that the song is "trash." As of January 25, 2006, Jay-Z stated that he was torn about whether he will officially respond with a track of his own.

Additionally, many of the characters make fun of their stereotypes, such as when Ryan escapes a conversation by saying, "I'm going to go brood silently". The allegations claim that beef arose when Damon Dash wanted to appoint Cam'ron as Roc-A-Fella's vice-president in Jay's absence. This could be seen as a self-irony, since most of the actors playing the teens on the show are over 25. Cam'ron also suggests Jay-Z stole Kanye West, Roc-A-Fella and the Rocawear clothing line from Damon Dash's new entertainment company. In that episode, Ryan comments on the actor's age: "How can they play high school kids?", by which Seth replies: "Hollywood, man!". He claims incorrectly that Jay-Z was born in 1968, making him 37 years old as of 2006, and he insulted Jay-Z's fashion faux-paus of wearing open-toe sandals with jeans. Notable examples include comments about Benjamin McKenzie's likeness to Russell Crowe, Peter Gallagher's eyebrows, and Mischa Barton's weight - things often cited by fans - in addition to the show featuring its own soap opera entitled The Valley, which is similar to The O.C. An episode of the first season entitled "The L.A." introduced the viewers to some of the actors from that show. In January 2006, rapper Cam'ron released a song titled "You Got to Love It", attacking Jay-Z.

The show also often makes fun of its soap opera elements and often includes self-referential jokes. However, this is only speculation as nothing has been confirmed or denied, though Kanye West 'let it slip' that he is producing for Jay-Z in '06 on MTV's New Years show. Unlike many other family-friendly teen shows, The O.C. takes on the gritty issues of the rich and wealthy, such as marital problems, drugs and alcohol, and familial relationships. There is also heavy speculation that he may come out his "retirement" to record & release a new album in 2006, 10 years after his 1st album was released. Ryan becomes good friends with the Cohens' geeky misfit son Seth, and falls in love with the beautiful girl next door, Marissa Cooper, whose best friend, Summer Roberts, is the girl Seth has been infatuated with for years. Currently Jay-Z is working on his new label Roc-A-Fella West (the west coast branch of Roc-A-Fella records) and his new artist Immense. He is taken in under the care of Sandy Cohen, a successful lawyer who himself rose from humble roots; and his wife Kirsten, daughter of enormously-wealthy Orange County real estate mogul, Caleb Nichol. In December 2005, it was reported that wrestler Diamond Dallas Page filed a lawsuit against Jay-Z for illegally adopting the "Diamond Cutter" symbol as his own.

The story follows Ryan Atwood, a troubled teenage boy from a dysfunctional family in Chino, California, who is transplanted to an upper-class community. Jay-Z also performed for Philadelphia radio station Power 99 on October 28, at the Wachovia Center. The show revolves around two upper-class families in the southern California city of Newport Beach, in Orange County. The last time Jay-Z declared war, he went at Nas and Prodigy of Mobb Deep on the song "Takeover" at Hot 97's annual concert Summer Jam. . Rappers Freeway and Beanie Sigel jumped on stage as well, along with Kanye West, Sauce Money, Paul Wall, Teairra Mari, Young Jeezy, T.I., Peedi Crack, and Memphis Bleek. To date it has aired in over 35 countries worldwide. Diddy and The Lox, who had a simmering beef relating to The Lox departure from Bad Boy Records.

The show has been criticized by some Orange County residents who feel that the show misrepresents their community. Also present on stage was P. The series has been noted for its music selections, which have helped some previously little-known bands gain a certain level of fame (exposure at the least), so much so that to date, the producers have released five compilation albums featuring highlighted performers. Surprisingly, he ended his famous beef with Nas, bringing him on stage to do the chorus to Jay-Z's song, "Dead Presidents." Nas also performed songs of his own. The series, created by Josh Schwartz, debuted on August 5, 2003, with the tagline, "The best new show of the fall is coming this summer." The show's third season originally aired in the US on Thursday nights at 8/7c PM, the same timeslot it held in the second season, before moving to 9/8c PM in January 2006. He had previously announced that he would "declare war" on other rappers taking subliminal shots at him. O.C. stands for Orange County, California. On October 27, 2005, Jay-Z performed at New York's Power 105.1 annual concert, Powerhouse.

The O.C. is an American television drama program broadcast on the Fox Network in the USA and on various networks around the world. On July 2, 2005, Jay-Z made an appearance at Live 8 with Linkin Park performing songs from Collision Course and the song "Public Service Announcement". The complete first and second season are also available on DVD. Damon Dash had left Roc-a-Fella Records in late 2004 to pursue other ventures; the label will be retained as a Def Jam imprint. Broadcast by Swedish Channel 5. On January 3, 2005, Jay-Z was appointed the new President and CEO of Def Jam Recordings. The complete first and second seasons are also available on DVD. The lead single "Numb/Encore" debuted at #14 in the UK, and remained on the charts for nearly six months.

Currently showing on E4 (first look) on Tuesday nights, and Channel 4 a few days later. It debuted at #1 in the US Billboard Album Charts, #12 in Australia and #38 in the UK. Broadcast by Channel 4 as part of their Sunday morning T4 strand of youth-oriented programming, in the slot formerly occupied by Dawson's Creek. It features remixes of songs from the rock band's two studio albums, Meteora and Hybrid Theory; and also several from the rapper's albums including his latest, The Black Album. Also replayed on Sundays 6:00pm. On November 30, 2004, Jay-Z released Collision Course, a collaboration with Linkin Park. CNBC-E is now showing the second season on Thursdays at 9:00pm and 1:00am late night. On June 18, 2004, Jay-Z appeared live with the legendary rock band Phish as part of their farewell tour at KeySpan Park in Brooklyn, performing two songs with the band while the audience sang along - a defining moment of Jay-Z's popularity.

Broadcasted by CNBC-E (www.cnbce.com). Blige, T.I., Busta Rhymes, and fellow members of the ROC accompanying Jay-Z. Rachel Bilson and particularly Adam Brody are very successful among the Italian public. Diddy, Mary J. is successful in Italy. The tour was then changed to "Jay-Z and Friends" and completed its run with artists such as P. Like Dawson's Creek and Beverly Hills 90210, The O.C. Kelly was booted off the tour in November 2004 after his unpredictable and unprofessional behavior.

The complete first is avaiable on DVD. This release was timed to coincide with the Best of Both Worlds Tour, which played half of its dates before R. is named simply "O.C.". Kelly released a follow up to their Best of Both Worlds album in October 2004 entitled Unfinished Business (debuted #1), which includes 11 previously unreleased tracks by the duo. The O.C. Jay-Z and R. Italia 1 is now showing the second season on Wednesday at 9:00pm. The concert was viewed the culmination of one of the greatest rap careers of all time and was the first all rap concert that Madison Square Garden allowed in years.

Broadcasted by Italia 1(Mediaset). and Tupac Shakur. The complete first and second seasons are available on DVD. Kelly with special appearances by Voletta Wallace and Afeni Shakur, the mothers of Notorious B.I.G. Shows on Monday at 8:00 pm with re-runs the next Sunday at 1:00pm. Blige, Beyonce, Twista, Ghostface Killah, Foxy Brown, Pharrell and R. Broadcasted by ETC. Other performers included The Roots, Missy Elliott, Memphis Bleek, Beanie Siegel, Freeway, Mary J.

Unlike other series, this drama does not have a Chinese-translated name, or is just simply called "OC". This concert was his "retirement party." All proceeds went to charity. It's still showing on Wednesdays at 9:30 pm with Chinese subtitles.
On November 25, 2003, Jay-Z held a legendary concert at Madison Square Garden, which would later be the focus of his film Fade to Black. - Obsessed Completely"), then Season 2 immediately started on the next Wednesday (which was already September) at 9:30 pm. And for those still displeased with the gimmickry, there were plenty of fabulous all-new creations on remix albums like 9th Wonder’s The Black Remixes, Kevin Brown’s The Brown Album and Kardinal Offishall and Hugh "MC Son" Ryan’s The Black Jays Album. Season 1 was shown on Monday to Thursday at 9:30 pm in August 2005 (the last Thursday after episode 27 was the television special "The O.C. As a result, many copies were destroyed and an original is now a rare find.

Broadcasted by TVB Pearl. DJ Danger Mouse was sent a cease and desist order from EMI, The Beatles' record company, due to illegal sampling. Inital two-hour slot (9:00 pm to 10:00 pm; 10:00 pm to 11:00 pm) on Tuesdays, presently Tuesday 9:00 pm on Star World -- Monday 9:00 pm on Zee Cafe; although both channels are still in the first season, Zee Cafe is about three episodes ahead of Star World. The most controversial of the ensuing remixes was by DJ Danger Mouse, entitled "The Grey Album." It combined the a capella version with instrumental samples of The Beatles' White Album. Broadcasted by both Star World and Zee Cafe. In 2004, an a capella special edition of The Black Album (which sported a red CD cover) was released with the intention of allowing others to create remixes. The complete first and second seasons are available on DVD. The Black Album was an autobiographic album which took Jay-Z "from Marcy to Madison Square.".

Translated name: "O.C., California". The Black Album featured many respected producers including Rick Rubin and Kanye West who has now distinguished himself as a popular (although sometimes criticized) rapper in his own right. ProSieben is now repeating the first season on Saturday at 3:00pm. The album featured the Top 10 singles "Change Clothes" and "Dirt Off Your Shoulder," one of a number of Jay-Z singles produced by Timbaland. Was showed on Wednesday at 9:15 pm. In 2003, Jay-Z toured with 50 Cent, Busta Rhymes and Sean Paul while finishing work on what was announced as his final album, The Black Album (debuted #1). Broadcasted by ProSieben. The Blueprint²: The Gift & the Curse was later reissued in a single-disc version, The Blueprint 2.1, which retained half of the tracks from the double-album.

The dubbed version of the show is called "O.C.: Um Estranho no Paraíso". Jay-Z's next solo album was 2002's The Blueprint²: The Gift & the Curse (debuted #1), a sprawling double-album which included the Top 10 single "'03 Bonnie & Clyde," a duet with girlfriend, Beyoncé Knowles of Destiny's Child. SBT - public channel - broadcasts previous season dubbed on Sundays at 11:00 am. Kelly, The Best of Both Worlds (debuted #1), in 2002. The complete first and second seasons are also available on DVD. Two side projects followed The Blueprint: a late 2001 MTV Unplugged album called Jay-Z: Unplugged (debuted #6) (featuring The Roots as Jay-Z's backing band), and a collaborative album with R. Presented firstly by Warner Channel on cable TV, currently showing Season 3 on Wednesdays at 8:00 pm and Thursdays at 1:00 pm with subtitles. The feud between Jay-Z and Nas escalated, with Jay-Z even challenging Nas to a one-time $1,000,000 MC battle that never took place, but the two MCs ended their rivalry peacefully in 2005 in Jay-Z's "I Declare War" concert, in which they both performed hit songs from their respective careers.

The complete first and second seasons are available on DVD. Stillmatic was seen as another classic album, recieving the coveted 5 mic rating from The Source, and the pair's resulting rivalry became one of the most talked-about subjects in the hip hop community. The third season can be seen on Network Ten, Tuesday at 8:30 pm. The latter responded to Jay-Z with both an underground single entitled "Stillmatic" and a track, "Ether," on his 2001 LP "Stillmatic". Later in the year Network Ten picked up the show and owns the rights today. Eminem was the only guest artist on the album, producing and rapping on the track "Renegade." The Blueprint also includes "Izzo (HOVA)," a top ten hit, and "Takeover," a song which puts on blast rivals Prodigy of Mobb Deep and Nas. Aired originally on Nine Network, for three episodes before being taken off air due to lack of advertising, promotion and therefore poor ratings. Although it never surpassed Reasonable Doubt's status in the hip hop community, The Blueprint contained a balanced blend of soulful samples that had both street credibility and mainstream appeal, recieving recognition from both audiences.

The complete first and second seasons are available on DVD. Released on September 11, 2001, the album managed to debut at #1, selling more than 450,000 albums in its first week despite being overshadowed by the September 11 attacks. Veronica airs reruns of Season 1 & 2 from Monday til Thursday at 6:30 PM. 2001's The Blueprint (debuted #1) is considered by many to be one of hip hop's classic albums. Airs Season 3 Sundays at 5:00 PM. Kelly, Kanye West, The Neptunes and Snoop Dogg. Broadcasted by Net 5. His next album, The Dynasty: Roc La Familia (debuted #1), was originally intended as a collaboration album with many guests from Roc-a-Fella's roster, including Beanie Sigel, Memphis Bleek and Amil, as well as Scarface, Just Blaze, R.

Bonus features include featurettes, deleted scenes, commentary on the Pilot episode, and pop-up music guides on certain episodes. Vol. The O.C.: The Complete First Season (October 26, 2004) — 7 Disc DVD set that contains all 27 episodes from the show's first season. Dre, Mariah Carey and Jadakiss) and "Money Ain't a Thang" (with Jermaine Dupri). - A Day In The Life (First Aired 9-23-04). It included several huge singles, including "Can I Get A..." (featuring Ja Rule and Roc-a-Fella artist Amil), "Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem)," "Nigga What, Nigga Who (Originators '99)" (featuring Big Jaz and Amil), "It's Alright", Produced by Mahogany (Dr. Welcome to The O.C. Hard Knock Life debuted at #1 on the Billboard Charts and stayed there for five weeks on its way to selling over 5 million records.

Both season premieres from Season 2 and 3 feature an opening scene after the credits with both Summer and Marissa sitting by a pool. After several unsuccessful attempts to launch a career--first with Jaz-O, and then as part of a group called Original Flavor--Jay-Z co-founded Roc-a-Fella Records with partners Damon Dash and Kareem “Biggs” Burke. Before the start of the 3rd season, Adam Brody, Rachel Bilson, and Ben McKenzie were Punk'd by Ashton Kutcher or his crew members. It was said that his involvement in dealing drugs ended after he was shot at three times (he was not hit) in a dispute with another dealer, after which he became more serious about music as a profession. They hinted at this when Summer reveals the star of "The Valley" improvises his lines. He dropped out, but is still remembered there for his rhyming. Adam Brody improvises some of his lines. He briefly attended high school in Trenton, New Jersey.

U2 debuted their song Sometimes You Can't Make It On Your Own on the show before it was released as a single, as did Coldplay with their song Fix You. The battle caught the eye of many record labels, as Jay-Z was able to hold his own against Zai. Yahoo Launch News Story. His career had a jump start when he battled a rapper by the name of Zai. in "The Vegas" from Season 1 which aired April 28 2004. Jay-Z can be heard on several of The Jaz's early recordings including The Originators and Hawaiian Sophie. The Beastie Boys single "Ch-Check It Out" debuted on The O.C. He was known as "Jazzy" in his neighborhood, a nickname which eventually became his stage name, "Jay-Z." The name Jay-Z is also a homage to his musical partner Jaz-O (a.k.a., the Jaz) as well as to the J-Z subway lines that go from Manhattan to Brooklyn.

Appropriately enough, most of these developments are owned by the Irvine Company. As a young man, he claims to have been caught up in selling drugs on the streets of New York in the Marcy Projects. Many of the newer wealthy housing developments seen on the show are actually in Newport Coast (which was recently annexed by Newport Beach) and Crystal Cove, a few minutes drive down the PCH from Newport Beach. Originally from the Bed-Stuy section of Brooklyn, New York, Carter was abandoned by his father Adnis Reeves when he was twelve years old and he was consequently raised by his mother Gloria. The parody of Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County, "Sherman Oaks: The Real Valley," is set in Sherman Oaks, an affluent community in northern LA. . The onscreen parody of the show, "The Valley", refers to the San Fernando Valley, a region of LA which is home to many of the large media conglomerates. As of 2005, he is estimated to be worth around $320 million ^[1].

Additionally, the TV show's Balboa Wetlands appear to be based upon real-life Orange County's Bolsa Chica Wetlands. S Dot. Newport Union High School, however, does not exist. Carter. Furthermore, many of the other schools mentioned on the show, such as Mater Dei High School and UCI, are all actually there. S. There exists a Newport Harbor High School, but it is a public school. President Carter.

The Harbor School is a fictional private school which may have been inspired by the Sage Hill School, an elite private school in the hills of Newport Coast. Jigga Man. Though the show isn't shot on location, characters frequently mention popular Orange County hangouts like South Coast Plaza and Fashion Island. Jigga. Due to labor union salary rules about filming outside of Los Angeles County, The O.C. is actually filmed at Raleigh Studios in Manhattan Beach (40 miles away from the actual Newport Beach) to reduce costs. Jazzy. The show's producer, McG, attended Corona del Mar High School in Newport Beach, and he originally intended to film the high school scenes at CdM's crosstown rival Newport Harbor High School. Jay.

Johnny's falls to his death off a cliff while being drunk. Iceberg Slim. He develops a love for Marissa, for helping him out when he couldn't make the surfing team, and her sister, Kaitlin. Hovito. The arrival and departure of Johnny Harper, a former schoolmate of Marissa's while she was at Newport Union. Hov. He ends up missing his interview with a Brown scout and makes up an elaborate story, Summer finds out that he eventually skipped the interview and also that he is "rocking the ganja.". H.O.V.A.

Seth starting to smoke marijuana, which was supplied by Kaitlin to relieve college pressures. 2005: Moment Of Clarity [Single] [Remix] By Dave Jonsen. It becomes apparent that she is more rebellious and devious than she was before, when it is revealed that she stole money to go back home, smokes marijuana and supplies Seth with some, and sparks more trouble in the Ryan-Marissa-Johnny love triangle. Carter. The return of Kaitlin Cooper, now age 14-going-on-15. 2004: The Remix As S. He starts to develop a loving relationship with Julie Cooper, after a conversation during the Chrismukkah season. 2004: The Black Album (Pete Rock Remix) blended by Quo.

Neil Roberts, Summer's father. 2004: Black Is Back By 9th Wonder. The return of Dr. 2004: The Silver Album Rjd2 Mash-up Remix By Bazooka Joe. Julie and Kirsten deciding to turn their catering business into a high-end dating service. 2004: The White Album By Kno of Cunninlynguists. Summer shocking Seth with her exceptional SAT Score of 2300. 2004: The Grey Album By DJ Danger Mouse.

He had an affair with Johnny's ex-girlfriend. 2004: The Brown Album By Kev Brown. The introduction of Kevin Volchok, a surfer who was Johnny's rival. 2004: Collision Course (with Linkin Park) #1 US ( Platinum), #15 UK. Seth and Summer both applying for college; in particular, Brown University. Kelly) #1 US, #61 UK (Gold). Julie eventually abandons her motel room for a trailer park. 2004: Unfinished Business (with R.

Julie officially hits rock bottom as she is forced to live out of a low-rent motel room, while Marissa moves in with Summer. 2003: The Black Album #1 US (3x Platinum), #34 UK. Julie & Marissa are evicted from the mansion. 2002: The Blueprint²: The Gift & the Curse (halved and reissued as The Blueprint 2.1 in 2003) #1 US (3x Platinum), #23 UK (The Blueprint 2); #17 US (The Blueprint 2.1) (Gold). His personal life conflicts with his job, notably when he was temporarily fired for taking Ryan to a strip club, screwing up a presentation for a project, and currently dating a board member's daughter in order to persuade him on doing the hospital project. Kelly) #1 US (Platinum), #37 UK. The introduction of Matt Ramsey, Sandy's assistant in running the Newport Group. 2002: The Best of Both Worlds (with R.

The arrival and departure of Charlotte Morgan, a con artist who tries to manipulate Kirsten while at rehab. 2004: "Dirt Off Your Shoulder" #5 US. The departure of Trey Atwood, who was shot last season by Marissa and left Newport on a Greyhound bus to Las Vegas. Pharrell Williams) #10 US, #32 UK. Caleb's death from a heart attack. 2003: "Change Clothes" (feat. Seth meeting George Lucas and Zach taking Summer to the prom, which eventually switches as Zach meets Lucas and Seth goes after Summer. Jay-Z) #5 US, #6 UK.

Kirsten's addiction to alcohol and consequential car crash. 2003: "Frontin'" (Pharrell Williams feat. Trey (while under the influence of drugs) attempting to rape Marissa. Jay-Z) #33 US, #5 UK. The deterioration of Caleb and Julie's marriage, and his threats to divorce her. 2003: "Beware of the Boys (Mundian to Bach Ke)" (Panjabi MC feat. Trey's arrest (and subsequent acquittal) on charges related to a local bad girl, Jess, overdosing on drugs and nearly drowning at his 21st birthday party, with whom he begins to have a sexual relationship. Jay-Z) #1 US, #1 UK.

Trey Atwood's release from jail, temporary lodge with the Cohens, and move into Alex's old apartment. 2003: "Crazy in Love" (Beyoncé Knowles feat. The arrival and departure of Carter Buckley, the new magazine editor for Newport Living, and his sexual tension with Kirsten. Pharrell Williams) #8 US, #17 UK. The arrival and departure of Lance Baldwin, a man from Julie Cooper's past, who blackmails Julie with an 80's pornographic videotape (The Porn Identity) starring herself and Lance, which debuted at the Newport Living launch. 2003: "Excuse Me Miss" (feat. Summer breaking up with Zach after realizing she still had feelings for Seth, with whom she gets back together. Beyoncé Knowles) #1 US, #2 UK.

Lindsay being confirmed by a DNA test to be Caleb's daughter, only to leave for Chicago with her mother. 2002: "'03 Bonnie & Clyde" (feat. The arrival and departure of Rebecca Bloom, Sandy's previous flame, wanting to clear her name for a crime that occurred years ago (and the death of her father, Sandy's mentor). 2001: "Izzo (H.O.V.A.)" #8 US, #21 UK. Caleb suffering a minor heart attack, and his subsequent desire to become more-family oriented. Jay-Z) #6 US, #23 UK. Alex having a passionate, but short-lived, relationship with Marissa, and her low-key departure from Newport Beach. Kelly feat.

Zach, Seth (and Summer) creating a comic book (and then graphic novel) based on the lives of their friends. 2001: "Fiesta" (R. Julie's ego-driven project of "Newport Living", a lifestyle magazine. Pharrell Williams) #11 US. Jimmy Cooper's affair with Julie, who leaves for Maui after realizing that she and Caleb should try their marriage. 2000: "I Just Wanna Luv U (Give It 2 Me) (feat. The discovery of Caleb's affair with Renee Wheeler, with whom he has a child, Lindsay, and attempts to develop a relationship with, culminating in his offer to adopt her. UGK) #1 US, #3 UK.

The introduction of Alexandria 'Alex' Kelly, an emancipated 17-year-old who works at The Bait Shop nightclub with Seth, and both of them having an ensuing relationship. 2000: "Big Pimpin'" (feat. Caleb's resignation as CEO of the Newport Group, and corresponding appointment of Julie as CEO and Kirsten as CFO. Jay-Z) #1 US, #5 UK. Caleb's arrest on bribery and related charges, ending with his acquittal after former employee, Renee Wheeler, testifies about their past affair. 1999: "Heartbreaker" (Mariah Carey feat. Ryan's relationship with Lindsay, fellow student at Harbor High School on an academic scholarship, which complicates under the realization that Lindsay is actually Seth's aunt. 1998: "Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem)" #11 US, #2 UK.

The introduction of two new boyfriends, Summer's Zach, a "WASP version of Seth", and Marissa's D.J., her family's yard worker (who breaks up with her after realizing that they were together to anger Julie). Jay-Z) #7 US, #9 UK. Seth and Ryan's eventual return to Newport Beach. 1997: "I'll Be" (Foxy Brown feat. Seth's refusal to leave Portland, Oregon where he was staying with Luke and his father after running away in the season one finale. Theresa lying to Ryan, telling him that she had a miscarriage.

Kirsten's outgoing and spoiled younger sister Hailey, notorious for not doing anything with her life, coming to stay and developing a relationship with Jimmy. Luke's discovery of his father's homosexuality and eventual moving away from Orange County (and the series). Sandy's overbearing mother, Sophie, (nicknamed 'the Nana') coming to stay and announcing that she was dying of cancer. Ryan's ex-girlfriend and good friend Theresa, from Chino, who came to stay for a while and whose abusive fiancé Eddie forced her to flee.

Julie's short-lived relationship with Luke, and her subsequent engagement to Caleb (which many suspected was simply for money). Seth having to choose between Summer and his good friend Anna. Marissa dealing with a substance abuse problem of drinking and drugs. Caleb's manipulations and dirty business deals.

Ryan dealing with the manipulative Oliver, who tried to take Marissa away. Sandy and Jimmy eventually going into business with a restaurant, only to be bought out by Caleb. Sandy's changing of jobs from public defender to private attorney, which soon saw him disillusioned with the industry. Sandy's jealousy over Kirsten and Jimmy's old relationship.

The marriage breakdown of Marissa's parents, Jimmy and Julie, as his business fraud was made public. Seth's love for Marissa's best friend, Summer Roberts, becoming a strange relationship. The destruction of Marissa's relationship with her boyfriend Luke, and his subsequent change in personality. Ryan's introduction and integration by Sandy into Orange County society, and his growing relationship with Marissa Cooper.

Nikki Griffin will return as Jess Sathers who is helped by Ryan Atwood with issues dealing with her boyfriend Jim. Logan Marshall-Green returned as Trey Atwood who survived a gunshot wound only to leave town in the very same episode on a bus headed to Las Vegas. [1]. Samaire Armstrong will return as Anna Stern.

Nikki Reed will play Sadie Campbell, a cousin of Johnny Harper. Willa Holland plays Kaitlin Cooper, Marissa's little sister who is more like their mother (vain, egotistical and conniving). Lisa Rotondi plays Gwen Harper, Johnny's mother. Cam Gigandet plays Kevin Volchok, a fellow surfer who decided to try and make Ryan's life a living hell after he tried to pick on Johnny.

Jeff Hephner plays Matt Ramsey, Kurt Williams' former associate and currently the Vice-President under Sandy Cohen at the Newport Group. Rob Brownstein played Kurt Williams, a potential buyer of the Newport Group. Paula Trickey plays Veronica Townsend, Taylor's domineering mother who continuously hounds her daughter about her own appearance and the fact she doesn't have much of a social life. Blake Robbins played Don, a mafia soldier who badgered Jimmy for money, when he failed to pay back the money, Jimmy was severely beaten.

Taylor is extremely lonely, and upon realizing this, Summer and Seth become friends with her. Autumn Reeser plays Taylor Townsend, an overachieving and conniving student who's even more superficial and vain than Summer, and who battles her for full control of Harbor School's social scene. Eric Mabius played Jack Hess, the extremely vindictive, misantrophic, and devious new Dean of Discipline of the Harbor School who was ultimately thrown out of the school by Sandy's bluff. Richard Voll played Glen Morgan, the husband of Charlotte and co-conspirator in her scams.

Johnny Lewis plays Dennis "Chili" Childress, a surfer and skateboarder at Newport Union. Kayla Ewell plays Casey, Johnny's ex-girlfriend who cheated on him with Kevin Volchok. Ryan Donowho played Johnny Harper, a 17-year-old student at Newport Union who is into the beach and skateboarding, he had a huge crush on Marissa, his life was cut short after he falls from a cliff-top. Interestingly, the character's first name resembles the word 'charlatan.'.

She tried to get Julie to scam people out of their money with a fake charity but Julie had the checks made out to a real substance abuse organization instead of the fake one. She seemed to share a lot of the same traits of Kirsten but uses this to try and manipulate the latter. Jeri Ryan played Charlotte Morgan, a con-artist Kirsten Cohen meets in rehab. Nikki Griffin played Jess Sathers, a sexy cocaine-addicted blonde to whom Trey was attracted.

Marguerite Moreau played Reed Carlson, the executive of the graphic novel company for which Seth and Zach pitched their graphic novel. He survives the gunshot and eventually leaves the hospital and heads for Las Vegas. At the end of season two Trey is shot by Marissa. Logan Marshall-Green played Trey Atwood, Ryan's older brother who is released from jail.

Johnny Messner played Lance Baldwin, an opportunistic man from Julie Cooper's past. Billy Campbell played Carter Buckley, the former editor of Newport Living Magazine, he left after he got a new job and came close to having a relationship with Kirsten. Kim Delaney played Rebecca Bloom, an old flame of Sandy's who started to come between his marriage with Kirsten. Olivia Wilde played Alex Kelly, who worked at the Bait Shop, who is Seth's, and later Marissa's, love interest.

Kathleen York played Renee Wheeler, Lindsay's mother, who had an affair with Caleb Nichol. Shannon Lucio played Lindsay Gardner, a fellow student and Ryan's love interest, who lives with her mother, Renee Wheeler, in Chicago, Illinois. Nicholas Gonzalez played D.J., the Nichol's gardener and one of Marissa's love interests in the beginning of season two. Creator Josh Schwartz has said "He's off in Marin County working for Lucasfilm.".

He eventually decided to let the two be together after realizing that they still loved one another. Michael Cassidy played Zach Stephens, who had an on-again/off-again relationship with Summer after Seth left at the end of Season 1. He returns for more apperances in Season Three. Neil Roberts, Summer's father.

Michael Nouri plays Dr. Linda Lavin plays Sophie Cohen, Sandy's overbearing and obnoxious mother, referred to as "The Nana.". Eric Balfour played Eddie, Theresa's abusive fiancé. Shailene Woodley played Kaitlin Cooper for six episodes as Marissa's younger sister, returning midway through season 3.

The end of season 2 showed reason to believe that she would become a better person. Amanda Righetti played Hailey Nichol, Kirsten's spoiled sister and love interest for Jimmy, who eventually left for Japan to pursue a job in the fashion industry. Taylor Handley played Oliver Trask, a mentally unbalanced teenager who infatuates over Marissa after meeting her in a therapy clinic. Navi Rawat plays Theresa, an old girlfriend of Ryan's.

Kim, the Principal at Harbor High School where Ryan and his new friends attend. Rosalind Chao played Dr. Bonnie Somerville played Rachel, a colleague of Sandy's. Her character left in season one for Pittsburgh and will be returning in season three.

Samaire Armstrong played Anna Stern, a female version of Seth who initially appeared for one episode but was brought back at fan request for several episodes. Bradley Stryker played Trey Atwood for two episodes as Ryan's older brother. Holly was best friends with Summer and Marissa until she got caught making out with Marissa's boyfriend Luke. Ashley Hartman played Holly Fischer for six episodes.

He returned following Caleb's death at the end of the second season, but after running into financial troubles (and being attacked) he decided to leave Newport again early in the third season. for Maui. He was a regular cast member for episodes 1-34, but his character left the O.C. Tate Donovan played Jimmy Cooper, Marissa's (and sister Kaitlin's) father (and Julie's husband).

It was found out that he was broke at the reading of his will, leaving Julie with nothing. Additionally, his is the first main character to be killed off when he had a heart attack. His character was recurring throughout the first season until he became a regular during the second season. Alan Dale played Caleb Nichol, Kirsten's uptight, unscrupulous and selfish businessman father and eventually Julie Cooper's husband.

Chris Carmack played Luke Ward, Marissa's egotistic-turned-good-natured jock ex-boyfriend and regular cast member episodes 2-24. Rachel Bilson plays Summer Roberts, the strong-willed socialite of the four main teen characters — the love interest of Seth, and best friend to Marissa. By extension, she struggles to keep her daughter Marissa away from Ryan, whose own background in Chino is as far removed from Newport as is Julie's. An underlying motivation in Julie's actions comes from her effort to keep all aspects of her life far from a humble past in the decidedly less fashionable community of Riverside.

Part of the fallout included being evicted from the mansion where she had been living; living in a condominium purchased for her under questionable circumstances and living in a trailer park. However, she eventually lost everything when it was discovered Caleb was broke at the time of his death. After Caleb's death, Julie showed signs of wanting to reconcile with Jimmy. After learning that he stole a large sum of money from clients, she eventually divorced Jimmy and married Caleb Nichol.

Melinda Clarke plays Marissa's vain and scheming mother Julie Cooper (formerly Julie Cooper-Nichol), who was married to financial planner Jimmy Cooper in the beginning of the series. Mischa Barton plays Marissa Cooper, a local teenage girl whose once-seemingly-charmed life has many problems (alcohol abuse, her dysfunctional family, her romantic relationships, and exploring her sexuality among them). Seth is a stereotypical nerd who is known for his quick quips and popular culture references. Adam Brody plays Seth Cohen, the only child of Sandy and Kirsten.

He has an on/off relationship with Marissa. Benjamin McKenzie plays Ryan Atwood, an outsider from Chino, California who is brought to live with the Cohen family in Newport. Kelly Rowan plays Kirsten Cohen, the wife of Sandy Cohen and the mother of Seth Cohen and former CFO of her late father's real estate company and has an off and on alcohol problem. He is currently the CEO of the Newport Group.

Peter Gallagher plays Sandy Cohen, a good-natured lawyer and former public defender who brings Ryan Atwood to his home.