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[101] Pilot
[102] The Model Home
[103] The Gamble
[104] The Debut
[105] The Outsider
[106] The Girlfriend
[107] The Escape
  • "Good Day" by Luce. Seth and Ryan talking in the pool house. 
  • "Movie Script Ending" by Death Cab For Cutie. Playing in the truck while driving to Tijuana.
  • "Out Of Control" by Chemical Brothers. Playing in the bar that Ryan, Seth, Summer and Marissa go to in Tijuana. 
  • "Ritmo De Oro" by Los Cubaztecas. Playing somewhere in Tijuana.
  • "La Conga De Santiago" by Los Cubaztecas. Playing somewhere in Tijuana.
  • "Going Under (Kruder and Dorfmeister Remix)" by Rockers Hi Fi. When Marissa goes to the bar and takes the pills (also as she's going down the streets).
  • "Into Dust" by Mazzy Star. When Ryan, Seth and Summer find Marissa in the alley.
[108] The Rescue
[109] The Heights
  • "How Good Can It Be" by The 88. The gang arrives at school. 
  • "Don't Give Up On Me" by Soloman Burke. Sandy brings Kirsten flowers.
  • "Paint The Silence" by South. Marissa helps ease Ryan's fear of heights.
[110] The Perfect Couple
  • "Strange and Beautiful" by Aqualung. Song plays as Ryan and Marissa make out in the pool room. 
  • "A Fine Romance" by Stacy Kent. Song plays as Seth and Anna share a romantic moment on a yacht. 
  • "Breathe" by Leaves. Song plays as Ryan and Marissa share a tender moment in the pool room. 
[111] The Homecoming
  • "We Drink On The Job" by Earlimart. Song plays in Seth's room as he and Ryan look at comic books. 
  • "Breathe Easy" by Minibar. Song plays as Ryan and Marissa make out in the pool room, then talk about Ryan's brother. 
  • "Different Stars" by Trespassors William. Song plays as Ryan visits his brother in prison. 
  • "Caravan" by The Joh Buzon Trio. Song plays as Seth and Summer kiss. 
  • "Caravan" by Gordon Jenkins. Song plays as Seth and Anna kiss. 
  • "Latinos Mundial" by Mellowman Ace. Song plays as Ryan talks to Gattas.
  • "Orange Sky" by Alexi Murdoch. Song plays as Ryan visits his brother in prison who tells him to leave the past behind and work towards the future. 
[112] The Secret
  • "We Used To Be Friends" by The Dandy Warhols. (1) It plays in the teaser as Seth feigns illness and Ryan busts him. (2) It plays as Seth runs into Summer and Anna and they get their revenge. (3) Then plays as Summer and Anna sit with each other and bond. 
  • "Get What You Need" by Jet. Song plays on the car radio before Luke and Ryan see Luke's dad with another man. 
  • "If She Wants Me" by Belle and Sebastian. Song plays in the background of a Mexican restaurant as Julie and Kirsten talk.
  • "Move On" by Jet. Song plays at the end of the scene info as Seth, Luke, Ryan, and Marissa face the day at school. 
[113] The Best Chrismukkah Ever
  • "Santa Claus is Coming To Town" by The Ventures. Song plays as Seth Cohen introduces Ryan to the concept of "Chrismukkah".
  • "Maybe This Christmas" by Ron Sexsmith. Song plays in the background at a high end department store as Ryan and Marissa shop. 
  • "(You Come In) Burned" by The Dandy Warhols. Song in 4 spots in the scene info-In Seth's kitchen as he talks to Kirtsen, in Jimmy's apartment as he talks with Julie, in a bathroom stall as Marissa drinks alcohol, in a therapist's waiting room as Marissa waits for her appointment. 
  • "Hannukah Lights" by Firstcom.
  • "Winter Wonderland" by Peggy Lee. Song plays at a fancy Christmas party the Cohen's attend. 
  • "Silent Night" Firstcom.
  • "Santa Baby" by Eartha Kitt. Song plays as at a Christmas party as Summer gives Seth his Christmas present (herself dressed as Wonder Woman) and Anna walks in.
  • "We Wish You A Merry Christmas" by Firstcom.
  • "Blue Christmas" by Bright Eyes. Song plays in the background as Ryan hangs his stocking on the fireplace while he talks to Seth.
[114] The Countdown
  • "Selling Submarines" by The Pattern. Song plays at the Cohen house as they prepare for the party. 
  • "Make Up Your Mind" by The Vacation. Song plays at the Cohen house party.
  • "Walking On Moonlight" by Brookeville. Song plays in Sandy's car as he and Kirsten talk about their marriage. 
  • "We've Had Enough" by Alkaline Trio. Song plays at a house party as Ryan weaves his way through the crowd. 
  • "Destiny (photek remix)" by Zero 7. The song plays at a party in Laguna Beach. 
  • "Walkaway" by Dropkick Murphys. Song plays as Ryan and Seth are trapped in the pool house together. 
  • "Ratso Rizzo" by Laptop. Song plays as Ryan and Seth are trapped in the pool house together.
  • "Just A Ride" by Jem. The song plays at a party in Laguna Beach. 
  • "Overdriver" by Singapore Sling. Song plays at the Four Seasons penthouse party. 
  • "Did You Ever Get A Feeling Of Dread" by Suicide Machines. Song plays at the Cohen house party.
  • "Flowers" by The Flaming Sideburns. Song plays at the Four Seasons penthouse party.
  • "Dice" by Finley Quaye and Beth Orton. Song plays at the end of the scene info as Ryan finds Marissa at a New Year's Eve party and kisses her as the clock strikes midnight. 
[115] The Third Wheel
  • "Saturday Morning" by The Eels. Song plays in the beginning of the scene info in the Cohen kitchen as everyone is getting ready to leave. 
  • "Popular Mechanics For Lovers" by Beulah. Marissa and Ryan and Anna and Seth talk at school. 
  • "Sorry Sorry" by Rooney. Song plays on the radio which prompts the gang to talk about the upcoming Rooney show. 
  • "Blueside" by Rooney. Song plays as source from a stereo as the gang listens to the Rooney album before going to their concert. 
  • "Want In" by Laptop. Song plays as the group arrives at a club to see a concert.
  • "Burn Baby Burn" by Ash. Song plays at a concert venue after the band has finished their set. 
  • "Should I Know" by Buva. Song plays at a concert while the crowd waits for the band to go on.
  • "I'm Shakin'" by Rooney. Band appears on camera. 
  • "Thank You For Being A Friend" by Anna and Summer.
  • "Popstars" by Rooney. Band appears on camera. 
[116] The Links
  • "Away From Me" by Puddle Of Mudd. (1) Sandy tries to teach Ryan how to golf. (2) Plays at the Cohen house as the group gathers for a road trip. (3) Oliver races Ryan in their golfcarts. (4) Ryan and Seth talk to Kirsten about their weekend. 
  • "Quiet Village" by Martin Denny. Song plays as Seth and Anna play Jenga in their hotel room as Summer walks in and interrupts. 
  • "It's Not Unusual" by Tom Jones. (1) Song plays over an establishing shot of Palm Springs and in a Palm Springs hotel room as the gang arrives. (2) Oliver dances around the hotel room opening bottles of pills. 
  • "Love Dance" by Martin Denny. (1) Song plays as Summer interrupts Anna and Seth's quiet time and turns on the TV. (2) Song plays as Anna and Seth kiss on the bed in their hotel room before Seth yawns in her face.
  • "Addicted" by Enrique Iglesias. Song plays as Summer interrupts Anna and Seth's quiet time and turns on the TV. 
[117] The Rivals
  • "Boom Box" by Mosquitos. Song plays when Seth encounters Danny.
  • "Come Into Our Room" by Clinic. (1) Song plays as Ryan catches up to Marissa in the hallway. (2) Song plays in the Cohen house, continues as Ryan sneaks onto the school campus. (3) Song plays as Ryan watches Oliver give Marissa a letter. (4) Song plays as Ryan reads the letter Oliver wrote to Marissa. 
  • "The Spoils of The Spoiled" by The New Amsterdams. Song plays in Seth's bedroom as he and Ryan talk about Olivers letter. 
  • "Cannonball" by Damien Rice. Song plays as Summer and Seth talk in the hallway about Danny. 
  • "Big Sur" by The Thrills. Song plays in the student lounge as Oliver taunts Ryan about stealing Marissa from him before Ryan punches him. 
[118] The Truth
  • "Love of the Loveless" by The Eels. Song plays in the Cohen pool house as Ryan waste's time before school, as he watches TV and falls furthering a funk, and when he fights with Seth. 
  • "Three Feet Tall" by I Am Kloot. Song plays in the Lounge at Harbor High. 
  • "New Resolution" by Azure Ray. Song plays as Ryan talks to Julie about Marissa, continues as Marissa and Oliver talk. 
  • "Watching The Game At Joe's" by Daniel May.
  • "Self Help" by Turin Brakes. Song plays at the end of the scene info in Ryan's pool house as Seth and Ryan reconcile and Seth apologizes for not having Ryan's back. 
[119] The Heartbreak
  • "Hello Sunshine" by Super Furry Animals. Song plays in Summer's bedroom as her and Seth get physical.
  • "Billoddity" by Mojave 3. Song plays in Ryan's room as Seth comes in and tells him he lost his virginity. 
  • "Summertime" by The Fire Theft. Song plays as Ryan and Luke help set up an event at the Cicada ballroom.
  • "Anything But Love" by Squirrel Nut Zippers. Song plays at the Valentine's Day Dance.
  • "Dreamtime" by Joel Evans.
  • "Night Moves" by Bob Seger. Song plays as Luke shows up at Julie's door to tell her his feelings.
  • "Wonderwall" by Ryan Adams. Song plays on Seth's record player as he dances with Summer on Valentine's Day, continues over Ryan and Marissa deciding the future of their relationship.
[120] The Telenovela
  • "Caught In The Rain" by Preston School of Industry. Song plays as Ryan and Seth walk across the campus and talk about Ryan and Marissa's relationship. 
  • "Leaving Trains" by James William Hindle. Song plays as Ryan and Marissa have an awkward conversation about Theresa in the school cafeteria.
  • "Bluebird Of Happiness" by Mojave 3. Song plays as Ryan walks with Theresa on the beach, as Marissa discusses Ryan with Theresa, and as Ryan and Theresa further complicate their relationship/friendship with a kiss. 
  • "Des Moines" by Halloween, Alaska. Song plays as 1: Ryan comes home to find Eddie looking for Theresa and 2: as Ryan talks to Eddie about Theresa, and Marissa listens to Theresa discuss her relationship with Eddie.
  • "Something Pretty" by Patrick Park. Song plays as Seth interrupts Summer's involvement at the school kissing booth and professes his love. 
[121] The Goodbye Girl
  • "Alone" by Trespassers William. Song plays as Ryan and Theresa browse the classified ads. 
  • "A Lack of Color" by Death Cab For Cutie. Song plays as Seth talks to Anna in the hallway about her decision to move back east. 
  • "Specialist" by Interpol. Song plays as Ryan shows up at Theresa's hotel room to talk and they end up hooking up. 
  • "Walkin' The Walk" by Daniel May.
  • "Something For You" by Lori Mark.
  • "Separate Ways" by Journey. Song plays on the car stereo as Ryan and Seth try to get to the airport before Anna's plane leaves.
  • "If You Leave" by Nada Surf. Song plays as Seth drops off Anna at the airport and says goodbye. 
[122] The L.A.
  • "Ride" by The Vines. Song plays as Seth and Ryan see Luke leaving a hotel with a woman. 
  • "How Good It Can Be" by The 88. Song plays in the car as the gang is stuck in L.A. traffic. 
  • "Born Too Slow" by The Crystal Method. Song plays as the gang walks into a very "Hollywood" club. 
  • "Road Leads Where It's Led" by The Secret Machines. Song plays as Ryan discovers Hailey is a stripper at an L.A. club. 
  • "Start A Fire" by Radio 4. Song plays in a "Hollywood" club as Ryan catches Hailey dancing and Summer is hit on by an actor.
  • "To Get Down" by Timo Mass. Song plays in a "Hollywood" club as Seth catches Hailey working as a dancer.
  • "Get Krunk" by K-Dub. Song plays at the Luna-Chicks VIP Entrance.
  • "All The Boys" by The Plus Ones. Song plays as an actor puts "his band" on the radio to impress Summer. 
  • "Espionage" by Kid Gloves.
  • "Out of LA" by Jude. Song plays over a couple scenes as the gang winds down their crazy night out in L.A. 
[123] The Nana
  • "Just A Ride" by Jem. Song plays as Jimmy checks up on Hailey and they flirt with each other. 
  • "Float On" by Modest Mouse. Song plays at the engagement party in Chino - Ryan, Marissa are there. 
  • "Heartache" by Chris Murray. Song plays at a backyard barbecue as Ryan and Marissa talk.
  • "Take Me Home" by Aqualung. Song plays in Ryan's room as Ryan and Marissa return from Chino.
[124] The Proposal
  • "Autumn Leaves" by Richard Hayman and His Orchestra. Song plays as the movie makes everyone cry except Ryan.
  • "Pride" by Syntax. Song plays as Marissa is upset about Luke and Julie.
  • "All The Kings Horses" by Christina Lux. (1) Song plays as Seth and Summer look through an old yearbook. (2) Song plays again as Marissa and Ryan say goodbye to Luke.
  • "Loose Caboose" by Henry Mancini. Song plays as Luke watches people go in. 
  • "Night Moves" by Bob Seger. Song plays as Luke is really depressed, blows Ryan off and calls Julie.
  • "Pillows and Records" by Highwater Rising. Song plays as Marissa sees her redecorated room.
[125] The Shower
  • "Met a Girl Like You Once" by Zack Hexum. Song plays as Ryan and Marissa talk in the student lounge.
  • "Keep It Clean" by Camera Obscura. Song plays Seth's bedroom as Seth and Summer talk about meeting her father. 
  • "Right Now" by Mocean Worker. The song plays at the Country Club during Julie's shower.
  • "9 Lives" by South. The song plays as Ryan and Marissa sit together quietly in the backyard.
[126] The Strip
  • "On Parade" by Electrelane. The song plays as Seth and Marissa offer Ryan money to help Theresa out, and they devise a plan to "fundraise" while in Vegas. >/+
  • "Ch-Check It Out" by The Beastie Boys. The song plays as the guys arrive to the Hard Rock Casino on the strip. "Welcome to the Vegas." 
  • "So Sweet" by Johnathan Rice. The song plays as Sandy questions Caleb about the Lighthouse, and Caleb mentions that Marissa is planning on moving in with the newlyweds, not Jimmy. 
  • "Jacqueline" by Franz Ferdinand. The song plays while Kristin asks for Hailey to help her find a stripper for Julie's bachelorette party. Meanwhile in Vegas, Ryan and Seth encounter a hot young coed named Jenn who invites them to an exclusive poker game. 
  • "How High" by Tricky. The song plays as Jenn takes Ryan and Seth to a $250 buy in poker game in a bar off the strip.
  • "The Vanishing" by Stars. The song plays at Julie's bachelorette party, an elegant affair Hailey arrives with firemen in tow. 
  • "Fire" by The Ohio Players. The song plays as group of impossibly hot firemen strippers arrive to Julie's party, carry her into the living room coffee table, and begin taking it all off for the bride to be.
  • "Passing By" by Zero 7. The song plays just as Summer arrives at the Hard Rock in Vegas to find Seth up in the penthouse kissing Jenn, who turns out to be a prostitute. 
  • "Meet Your Demise" by The Willowz. The song plays as the bachelorette party is winding down. Julie calls Hailey a whore, slaps her, and they get into a rowdy catfight which ends in the swimming pool. 
[127] The Ties That Bind
  • "Flying High" by Jem. Song plays in the background as Ryan and Marisa walk together, Ryan wants to make it work between them.
  • "Orange Sky" by Alexi Murdoch. Song plays in the background as Ryan and Marisa eat lunch together at school, and Marisa asks Ryan how he feels about Theresa's decision.
  • "Montserrat" by Orquestra del Playa. The song plays in the background as everyone gathers for a dinner party the night before the wedding.
  • "The Sea and The Rhythm" by Iron and Wine. The song plays as Ryan, Marisa, Seth and Summer walk along the beach and remember the beginning of the year. Ryan tells them that he has to leave. 
  • "Bridal March" by CAR 188. The song plays in the background of the wedding ceremony.
  • "Here Comes The Bride" by APM. The song plays as Julie enters the chapel and walks down the aisle.
  • "Maybe I'm Amazed" by Jem. Jem sings the song at the reception while everybody dances on the dance floor, Marisa tells Ryan she understands why he has to go but that she loves him. 
  • "Hallelujah" by Jeff Buckley. The song plays in the background during the final minutes of the season finale as Ryan leaves his new home and stares out at the coastline, Marisa resigns herself to her new home, and Seth sails off into the unknown. 

The OC music list adapted from MusicFromTheOC.com & The Orange County at MSN Groups




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