The O.C.
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.
Ratings
Based on audience scoresWhere to stream The O.C.
Streaming now in the United States on Hulu and HBO Max.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.
Trailers and promos
The O.C. [season 1] trailer
Best of Seth Cohen | The OC | HBO Max
Limelight
Discover, track, and enjoy the best movies and shows
Save what you want to watch, see where it streams, and get notified the moment it lands on a service you pay for. Ratings from IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic for every title, and recommendations that learn what you like. No ads.
iPhone
iPad
Mac
More like The O.C.
Frequently asked questions about The O.C.
Where can I watch The O.C. in the United States?
The O.C. is available to stream on Hulu and HBO Max in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is The O.C. on Hulu?
Yes. The O.C. is streaming on Hulu in the United States, alongside HBO Max.
Can I watch The O.C. for free?
Not free in the United States right now. The O.C. needs a subscription to Hulu and HBO Max, or you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.
What are the ratings for The O.C.?
The O.C. scores 7.7 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The O.C.?
The O.C. stars Peter Gallagher, Kelly Rowan, Ben McKenzie, Adam Brody, and Melinda Clarke. Josh Schwartz is the creator.
How many seasons of The O.C. are there?
The O.C. has 4 seasons and 92 episodes, and is ended.
How long does it take to watch all of The O.C.?
All 92 episodes of The O.C. add up to about 64 hours 24 minutes at roughly 42 minutes each. At two hours a night that is about 32 evenings; at four hours a day it takes about 16 days.
What network is The O.C. on?
The O.C. airs on FOX, and is produced by Warner Bros. Television, Wonderland Sound and Vision, and Fake Empire Productions.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.