Series

The O.C.

“It's nothing like where you live. And nothing like you imagine.”

★ 7.7(937)200342m4 seasons

The O.C. is streaming on Hulu, HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

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Good to know

Creator: Josh Schwartz
Release date: 2003-08-05
Runtime: 42m
Language: English
Seasons: 4
Episodes: 92
Network: FOX
Status: Ended
Country: United States of America
Studio: Warner Bros. Television

The O.C. — trailer

About The O.C.

The O.C. is a 2003 web series in the Drama genre, created by Josh Schwartz, starring Peter Gallagher, Kelly Rowan and Ben McKenzie. It spans 4 seasons and 92 episodes, and originally aired on FOX. It holds an average rating of 7.7/10 from 937 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The O.C. in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Ryan Atwood, a teen from the wrong side of the tracks, moves in with a wealthy family willing to give him a chance. But Ryan's arrival disturbs the status quo of the affluent, privileged community of Newport Beach, California.

Seasons (4)

Season 127 eps · 2003

Season 224 eps · 2004

Season 325 eps · 2005

Season 416 eps · 2006

Cast

Peter Gallagher

Sandy Cohen

Kelly Rowan

Kirsten Cohen

Ben McKenzie

Ryan Atwood

Adam Brody

Seth Cohen

Melinda Clarke

Julie Cooper

Rachel Bilson

Summer Roberts

Autumn Reeser

Taylor Townsend

Willa Holland

Kaitlin Cooper

Themes & keywords

californiatroubled teenunlikely loversteenage romanceteen drama

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The O.C. in United States?+

In United States, you can stream The O.C. on Hulu, HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home.

Is The O.C. on Netflix?+

The O.C. is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Hulu, HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max.

How many seasons of The O.C. are there?+

The O.C. has 4 seasons and 92 episodes in total.

Who stars in The O.C.?+

The O.C. stars Peter Gallagher, Kelly Rowan, Ben McKenzie, Adam Brody and Melinda Clarke.

When did The O.C. come out?+

The O.C. is a 2003 web series created by Josh Schwartz.

What genre is The O.C.?+

The O.C. is Drama series.

Who created The O.C.?+

The O.C. was created by Josh Schwartz.