6.642 minSeason 4 • Episode 16
LatestThe Cohen family says goodbye in the series finale as the episode jumps six months after the earthquake to show the Cohens, Ryan, Taylor, Summer and the Cooper women trying to piece their lives back together. The Cohens find out that fixing up their old mansion would cost more than rebuilding it but Ryan and Seth see this as an opportunity to give Sandy and an expecting Kirsten a surprise that'll change their lives.
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.
Acting
Adam Brody invented awkward indie boy charm. Peter Gallagher's eyebrows deserve billing.
Sound
Death Cab, Phantom Planet, and indie rock that defined a generation's angst.
Production
McMansion porn so excessive it became self-aware commentary.
Creator
Josh Schwartz
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The show coined 'Chrismukkah' and temporarily made Newport Beach a tourist destination for teens seeking drama.
Josh Schwartz was 26 when he created this—making him closer in age to his characters than their parents. The Seth-Ryan bromance was largely improvised once producers saw McKenzie and Brody's chemistry.
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