2003

S3.E1 ∙ The Aftermath

Wed, Sep 07, 2005

Ryan and Marissa deal with the aftermath of Trey's shooting. Kirsten meets Charlotte at rehab.

7.9 /10

S3.E2 ∙ The Shape of Things to Come

Wed, Sep 14, 2005

The new dean of Harbor School wants to expel Ryan and Marissa. Summer fights with Taylor over being Social Chair. Kirsten worries about leaving rehab.

7.4 /10

S3.E3 ∙ The End of Innocence

Wed, Sep 21, 2005

Caleb's will is read. Ryan and Marissa are told to stay apart.

7.6 /10

S3.E4 ∙ The Last Waltz

Wed, Sep 28, 2005

Public school? No problem. Marissa's glad to be at a school where no one knows about her. Oops. Everyone knows. Charlotte closes in on Kirsten. And Summer spies on someone lip-locked with Taylor.

7.7 /10

S3.E5 ∙ The Perfect Storm

Wed, Nov 02, 2005

Is Ryan shipping out? Sandy's mind-meld persuasion skills fail to convince him to stay. But where there's a will, there's another Cohen way. Charlotte now zeroes in on Julie; Summer outwits Taylor.

7.5 /10

Party by night. Surf by first light. The Dawn Patrol beach blast is the backdrop for a developing Marissa-Johnny attraction. Meanwhile, Taylor has a crush on...Seth?! And Ryan again lets his fists do the talking.

7.3 /10

S3.E7 ∙ The Anger Management

Wed, Nov 16, 2005

Charlotte and Julie throw a faux-benefit. Taylor causes a rift between Seth and Summer. The tension between Ryan and Volchok comes to a head.

7.8 /10

S3.E8 ∙ The Game Plan

Wed, Nov 30, 2005

College applications are due, and everyone has to make up their minds about where to apply. But will their relationships survive this next chapter of their lives?

7.7 /10

S3.E9 ∙ The Disconnect

Wed, Dec 07, 2005

Marissa cares for an injured Johnny. But are they getting too close? Seth becomes insecure when Summer gets a higher score than him on the SATs.

7.4 /10

S3.E10 ∙ The Chrismukkah Bar Mitz-vahkkah

Wed, Dec 14, 2005

Ryan, Marissa, Seth, and Summer raise money for Johnny's surgery by throwing Ryan a Bar Mitzvah.

7.6 /10

S3.E11 ∙ The Safe Harbor

Wed, Jan 11, 2006

Ryan, Seth, and Summer plot to get Marissa back into Harbor School.

8 /10

S3.E12 ∙ The Sister Act

Wed, Jan 18, 2006

Marissa's sister returns home from boarding school with secrets, lies, and a bag of stolen cash. Veronica and Julie compete for the affections of Niel Roberts. Johnny tries to distance himself from Marissa.

7.5 /10

S3.E13 ∙ The Pot Stirrer

Wed, Jan 25, 2006

Julie throws Kaitlyn a birthday bash. Sandy tries to close a deal. Marissa butts heats with her sister. Seth spirals after being offered a college interview.

7.3 /10

S3.E14 ∙ The Cliffhanger

Wed, Feb 01, 2006

The Johnny-Kaitlin-Marissa-Ryan situation finds closure, perhaps, and tragedy for sure. Summer may be running out of forgiveness for Seth's half-truths. And Dr. Roberts makes a startling admission to Julie.

7.7 /10

S3.E15 ∙ The Heavy Lifting

Wed, Feb 08, 2006

Kirsten and Julie throw a Valentine's Day party, as the community mourns the loss of Johnny.

7.1 /10

S3.E16 ∙ The Road Warrior

Wed, Mar 08, 2006

Ryan and Sadie go on a road trip to look for Johnny's dad. A concerned Summer finds out about her dad's relationship with Julie. The police suspect foul play in Johnny's death. Marissa runs into Volchok.

7.2 /10

S3.E17 ∙ The Journey

Wed, Mar 15, 2006

The Cohens throw Ryan a party for his eighteenth birthday. Ryan can't decide whether or not to invite Marissa. Sandy tries to track down Dawn. Summer confronts Julie. Marissa crashes into an old memory.

7.5 /10

S3.E18 ∙ The Undertow

Wed, Mar 22, 2006

Jess returns with news about Trey. Kirsten helps Ryan confront his savior complex. Seth and Summer receive sex counseling from Taylor.

7.2 /10

S3.E19 ∙ The Secrets and Lies

Wed, Mar 29, 2006

Marissa's ties with Volchok send her into a substance abuse downward spiral. Summer is concerned about her friend--and the fate of her father's relationship if things don't improve. Ryan and Sadie's relationship is on the line, as Ryan and Marissa keep finding themselves intertwined in one another's lives. Seth spends some quality time with Kirsten, as she reaches nine months sober. The events at Newport Group turn violent.

7.2 /10

S3.E20 ∙ The Day After Tomorrow

Wed, Apr 05, 2006

College acceptance letters arrive. Three get in... and one doesn't.

7.5 /10

S3.E21 ∙ The Dawn Patrol

Wed, Apr 12, 2006

Ryan heads to Albuquerque to invite his mom to graduation, while Summer tries to figure out why Seth broke up with her.

7.5 /10

S3.E22 ∙ The College Try

Wed, Apr 19, 2006

Ryan and Marissa arrive at Berkeley, and Summer and student/poseur Seth visit Brown for freshman orientation weekends. Familiar faces surface.

7.7 /10

S3.E23 ∙ The Party Favor

Wed, Apr 26, 2006

Harbor's Senior Prom brings out the best and the worst in everyone.

7.9 /10

S3.E24 ∙ The Man of the Year

Wed, May 03, 2006

Sandy is voted Man of the Year. Kirsten hits the bottle. Summer tries to right an impulsive wrong. Ryan is blackmailed into stealing a car. Seth burns down his dad's office. Marissa gets Kaitlin out of trouble.

7.8 /10