Getting Lei'd in The OC

SPOILERS :: Your O.C. teaser last week was very clever. I think the secret words are ***** *beep* which means that _____ is the one hovering near death. ***** *beep* was the character ***** ********* played in my favorite movie ***** *** **** ********. A character who, incidentally, spent most of the movie ** * ****. I don't pretend to be as smart as you, but I'm right, right? — Laura T.

Your O.C. teaser last week was very clever. I think the secerts words are Peter Callaghan, which means that Sandy is the one hovering near death. Peter Callaghan was the character Peter Gallagher played in my favourite movie While You Were Sleeping. A character who, incidentally, spent most of the movie in a coma. I don't pretend to be as smart as you but I'm right, right? — Laura T.

Do students in The O.C. really wear leis during graduation?

The O.C. Season Finale

"The Graduates" Synopsis :: The end of senior year is finally here, bringing the excitement of graduation and the anticipation of new lives in college and beyond. But for Seth, Ryan, Marissa and Summer, it's also a time to look back on the amazing journey that has brought the four of them this far. Seth must confront his recent misdeeds or deal with the wrath of Sandy – and the police. Ryan's proud mom arrives with a surprise for him. Marissa receives an astounding proposal that may radically change her plans. And Summer, facing the prospect of going away without Seth, can't stop crying and hugging her best friends as they say their farewells. But even amidst the speeches and toasts, nothing is ever simple in Newport: Sandy shocks Kirsten by making a big decision after visiting his old public defender's office; Kaitlin (guest star Willa Holland) returns and moves into Julie's home, vowing to become the next Cooper to rule Harbor High; and to Taylor's joy, the "core four" turns into the "fab five." But although the kids may be ready to move on to bright futures, unresolved issues from their past could ruin everything.

Co-stars Benjamin McKenzie, 27, and Kelly Rowan, 39,
 attended The O.C. photocall this past Saturday at
 the Telefilm Festival 2006 in Milan, Italy.

"You know who I'm going with?  Sungho.  We totally found each other at the sweatshirt party.  He's got this wonderfully hairless body.  It's like hooking up with a seal.  His cousin, Young Nam, is visting from Seoul. His English is a little "kujok kure" (not very good). But Sungho said he's huge on the K-pop (Korean pop) scene.  And his band is Big Korea. He's a model too.  They actually based a couple of anime characters on him." -- Taylor (Autumn Reeser)

After kisssing her date, the Korean pop star, a drunk Summer
 (Rachel Bilson) falls off the senior prom pirate ship.

Blood bath!  In this episode's final scene, Ryan (Benjamin
 McKenzie) beats the snot out of Volchok (Cam Gigandet).

Is this Ryan Atwoods's son?

The O.C.'s Party Favor

"Party Favor" Synopsis :: Harbor School's Senior Prom brings out the best and the worst in everyone. Taylor hits a high at prom, while Summer falls flat with her surprising prom date. Seth and Anna come up with a prom plan to win Summer back. Meanwhile, Marissa convinces Volchok to go to the prom (he flirts with another girl and gets caught) and Ryan brings an unexpected old flame. When one of the girls is elected prom queen, it truly becomes a night to remember. Later, when Taylor's prom funds are missing, Ryan returns to his old ways and prom night turns brutal.

 Ryan, Seth, Kirsten and Sandy (um, that picture won't
 come out if  your fingers are all over the camera settings
 buttons) take a family snapshot before the prom.

The O.C.'s College Try

"The College Try" Synopsis :: Graduation is just weeks away and Ryan, Seth, Summer and Marissa leave Newport to attend their respective pre-frosh orientations at UC Berkeley and Brown. While dropping the boys off at the airport, Kirsten is surprised to see Theresa and her all-too-familiar-looking baby boy. Kirsten and Sandy's simmering feud becomes public at a benefit for the hospital. While visiting Brown, Seth runs into Anna on the quad and they instantly connect. Could this be the end of Summer and Seth? Meanwhile, Kirsten and Sandy attend a hospital benefit where Kirsten vents her frustrations and falls back into an old habit.

 Ryan (Benjamin McKenzie) goes to find Theresa and finds her son
 (Evan and Cole Jarvis) and the nanny (Amber Barretto) instead.

The Day After Tomorrow

"The Day After Tomorrow" Synopsis :: The arrival of college-acceptance letters draws different reactions from Summer, Seth, Ryan and Marissa. Meanwhile, Sandy confronts Henry about Matt's misfortune, but Kirsten fears for her husband's future. The kids receive their college acceptance and rejection letters, forcing them to make some life-altering decisions. Ryan and Sadie try to decide what do after high school and their decision concerns Sandy and Kirsten.  Meanwhile, the drama surrounding Sandy's job intensifies and seeps into the Cohen household.

The O.C.'s Cam Gigandet