Name: The O.C.
Genre: Drama

The O.C. Episode 1.05 The Outsider

The O.C. Episode 1.05 The Outsider

Episode Premiere

September 2, 2003

Genre

Drama

Production Company

WBTV, Wonderland Sound and Vision

Official Site

http://www.the-oc.com/

Information

Episode Premiere

September 2, 2003

Genre

Drama

Period

2003 - 2007

Production Co

WBTV, Wonderland Sound and Vision

Distributor

FOX, WBTV

Official Site

http://www.the-oc.com/

Cast and Crew

Director

Jesus Salvador Trevino

Screenwriter

Melissa Rosenberg

Main Cast

Peter Gallagher as Sandy Cohen
Kelly Rowan
Benjamin McKenzie as Ryan Atwood
Adam Brody as Seth Cohen
Rachel Bilson as Summer Roberts
Melinda Clarke
Mischa Barton as Marissa Cooper
Tate Donovan

Additional Cast

Paul Wesley
Robert Guthrie
Devin Mills
Kimberly Stanphill

Synopsis

Ryan, wanting to be more financially independent, takes a job at the Crab Shack diner, befriending Donny who has connections to his previous life. Wanting to experience Ryan's social group, Seth accepts Donnie's invitation to a party in Donnie's neighborhood. Ryan fears that Seth doesn't comprehend the type of people he will encounter, so he sacrifices his first date with Marissa to protect him. Sandy attempts to help Jimmy sort out his life, but gives him some bad news. Julie reveals her plans to divorce Jimmy.