| ← S1 | The OC Season 2 | S3 → | ||||||
| #01 | "The Distance" | #09 | "The Ex-Factor" | #17 | "The Brothers Grim" | |||
| #02 | "The Way We Were" | #10 | "The Accomplice" | #18 | "The Risky Business" | |||
| #03 | "The New Kids on the Block" | #11 | "The Second Chance" | #19 | "The Rager" | |||
| #04 | "The New Era" | #12 | "The Lonely Hearts Club" | #20 | "The O.C. Confidential" | |||
| #05 | "The SnO.C." | #13 | "The Father Knows Best" | #21 | "The Return of the Nana" | |||
| #06 | "The Chrismukkah That Almost Wasn't" | #14 | "The Rainy Day Women" | #22 | "The Showdown" | |||
| #07 | "The Family Ties" | #15 | "The Mallpisode" | #23 | "The O.Sea" | |||
| #08 | "The Power of Love" | #16 | "The Blaze of Glory" | #24 | "The Dearly Beloved" | |||
Summery
Sandy confronts Alex about her relationship with Seth. Ryan and Lindsay try to determine the fate of their relationship. Meanwhile, Summer meets Zach's family. Julie confronts D.J. about his relationship with Marissa, leading him to leave town.
Music
- "Don't Give Up On Me" by Solomon Burke
- "Baby You Should Know" by Joy Zipper
- "Open Arms" by Journey
- "New Hampshire" by Matt Pond PA
- "Don't Give Up On Me" by Sandy Cohen
- "She's No Lady, She's My Wife" by Sandy Cohen