The O.C.
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The O.C. is an American teen drama television series created by Josh Schwartz that originally aired on Fox in the United States from August 5, 2003, to February 22, 2007, with a total of four seasons
Title as seen in seasons 3 and 4
Season 1 cast of The O.C. Standing, from left: Tate Donovan, Rachel Bilson, Melinda Clarke, Peter Gallagher, Kelly Rowan, Chris Carmack; seated, from left: Mischa Barton, Ben McKenzie, Adam Brody
Manhattan Beach was one of the primary filming locations for the show.
The Bait Shop, which was the fictional concert venue that staged performances in the second and third season
Mischa Barton
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Mischa Anne Marsden Barton is a British and American film, television, and stage actress. She began her career on the stage, appearing in Tony Kushner's Slavs! and took the lead in James Lapine's Twel
The O.C.
…those qualities." Chad Michael Murray was originally offered the role of Ryan, but turned it down for the lead role of Lucas Scott on One Tree Hill. Mischa Barton as Marissa Cooper (seasons 1–3), Summer's best friend and Ryan's on-and-off love interest. Marissa is portrayed as a "spoiled girl who adjusts to being…
Barton in 2006