The OC

The OC

★ White-Hot
🔥
92/100
Heat
current buzz
#224 of 2,264 · top 10%
★ Hall of Fame
🏛️
95/100
Icon
enduring status
#143 of 2,264 · top 7%
How are these scored?

📊 On Scenedle, The OC is the #143 most iconic TV series and #224 hottest of 2,264 TV shows — Icon 95/100, Heat 92/100.

The OC is a drama TV series that premiered in 2003 on FOX, created by Josh Schwartz. On Scenedle, it ranks #143 of 2,264 TV shows by Icon Score (95/100) and #224 by Heat Score (92/100). It scores highly on both lasting status and present-day buzz — both a classic and a current favorite. It stars Peter Gallagher, Adam Brody, and Amanda Righetti, among others. It ran for 4 seasons.

Genre: DramaGenre: RomanceYear: 2003Decade: 2000sNetwork: FOXCreator: Josh SchwartzStudio: Fake Empire ProductionsCountry: United StatesSeasons: 4

Scenes from the clip

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Cast

Peter GallagherAdam BrodyAmanda RighettiOlivia WildeRyan DonowhoBen McKenzieMischa BartonTate DonovanMelinda ClarkeRachel BilsonChris CarmackAlan Dale
+ 2 more cast
Autumn ReeserKelly Rowan
← #142 by IconThe Americans#144 by Icon →Frasier

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Quick facts

What is The OC’s Scenedle Icon Score?

The OC has a Scenedle Icon Score of 95/100, ranking #143 of 2,264 TV shows. Its Heat Score is 92/100.

Is The OC more iconic than Gossip Girl?

On the Scenedle Icon Score, The OC (95) ranks below Gossip Girl (97).

Who created The OC?

The OC (2003) was created by Josh Schwartz.

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