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This iconic greeting, delivered by the perpetually sun-kissed but ever-angry Luke Ward to the brooding newcomer Ryan Atwood, did more than just introduce one of television’s great rivalries. It announced the arrival of a cultural phenomenon. When The O.C. premiered on Fox on August 5, 2003, it was an immediate sensation. Following an explosive 27-episode first season that aired from August 2003 to May 2004, the show became the number-one new drama of the 2003-2004 television season, averaging over 9.7 million viewers. It didn't just revive the teen soap—it completely reinvented it.

The moody hero with a golden heart. His struggle to adjust to a life without constant struggle, and his protective nature over those he loves, made him an instant anti-hero. The OC - Season 1

The explosive season finale brings all the season's conflicts to a head. Jimmy's financial problems reach a breaking point, Julie makes a shocking decision to marry Caleb Nichol for his money, Theresa reveals she is pregnant with Ryan's child, and in the most dramatic moment, Marissa is shot by her father's former partner. The finale ends on a massive cliffhanger that had fans desperate for more. premiered on Fox on August 5, 2003, it

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This iconic greeting, delivered by the perpetually sun-kissed but ever-angry Luke Ward to the brooding newcomer Ryan Atwood, did more than just introduce one of television’s great rivalries. It announced the arrival of a cultural phenomenon. When The O.C. premiered on Fox on August 5, 2003, it was an immediate sensation. Following an explosive 27-episode first season that aired from August 2003 to May 2004, the show became the number-one new drama of the 2003-2004 television season, averaging over 9.7 million viewers. It didn't just revive the teen soap—it completely reinvented it.

The moody hero with a golden heart. His struggle to adjust to a life without constant struggle, and his protective nature over those he loves, made him an instant anti-hero.

The explosive season finale brings all the season's conflicts to a head. Jimmy's financial problems reach a breaking point, Julie makes a shocking decision to marry Caleb Nichol for his money, Theresa reveals she is pregnant with Ryan's child, and in the most dramatic moment, Marissa is shot by her father's former partner. The finale ends on a massive cliffhanger that had fans desperate for more.