The Oc - Season 1

The spoiled princess with hidden depths. Season 1 introduced Summer as the stereotypical popular girl, but the brilliance of the writing was peeling back her layers. Her dynamic with Seth—the "will they/won't they" tension that kicked off with a disastrous pretend kiss at a party—was electric. Summer was smarter and more emotionally intelligent than she let on, and Rachel Bilson’s comedic timing was impeccable.

: The season is defined by the "will-they-won't-they" chemistry between Ryan and Marissa Cooper, as well as Seth’s long-standing crush on Summer Roberts. The OC - Season 1

But The OC wasn't really about class warfare. It was about found family. It was about the moment you realize that the people who love you don't have to share your DNA. The spoiled princess with hidden depths

The show launched the careers of several lead actors and featured a mix of veteran and rising stars. Summer was smarter and more emotionally intelligent than