Episode Guide

The Undertow -- May 13, 2008
When an old nemesis returns to Newport, Ryan gets caught up in helping her, causing a rift between him and Sadie. When Summer and Seth run into another rough patch, Taylor tries to help them out. Meahwhile, Sandy has to deal with more problems with the Newport Group and Marissa must deal with being alone.

The Journey -- May 6, 2008
Ryan struggles with the decision of whether or not to invite Marissa to his 18th birthday party, and Sandy wants to include one of Ryan's relatives in the celebration. After months of hiding their relationship from Summer and Marissa, Neil and Julie finally break the news to the girls.

The Road Warrior -- April 29, 2008
Sadie and Ryan go on a road trip to find one of Johnny's relatives. Although Ryan returns to his old ways, the trip brings him and Sadie closer.

The Heavy Lifting -- April 22, 2008
Kaitlin prepares herself to head back to school. Ryan has doubts about his relationship with Marissa after helping out Sadie. Kirsten and Julie make plans for a Valentine's Day party.

The Cliffhanger -- April 15, 2008
Summer finds out that Seth missed his Brown interview. Sandy and Matt encounter an obstacle to their hospital project. Meanwhile, Ryan asks Marissa to come clean about her feelings for Johnny.

The Pot Stirrer -- April 8, 2008
While Marissa does all she can to get to know her sister again, Kaitlin stirs up trouble for the gang as she prepares to celebrate her birthday. Seth starts getting nostalgic as he prepares for his Brown interview.

The Sister Act -- April 1, 2008
Fourteen-year-old Kaitlin Cooper returns to Orange County during her winter break from boarding school, bringing a lot of attitude and a few secrets.

The Safe Harbour -- March 25, 2008
Summer, Seth and Ryan launch a campaign to get Marissa back into The Harbor School, while Johnny struggles between a friend's happiness and his own feelings.

The Chrismukkah Bar Mitz-Vahkkah -- March 18, 2008
Chrismukkah has returned to the Cohen house and Seth suggests to have a Bar Mitzvah to Ryan to raise money for Johnny's knee surgery after his accident.

The Disconnect -- March 11, 2008
Ryan takes an internship working for Sandy and Matt at the Newport Group, but he ends up working harder to save Matt's reputation. Meanwhile, Johnny tells Marissa about his true felings for her and Julie and Kirsten get a contract for their new catering buisness.

The Game Plan -- March 4, 2008
As high school seniors prepare their college applications, Ryan, Seth, Summer and Marissa decide what to do with their future. Meanwhile, Johnny's surfing career takes an unfortunate twist and a revealed secret complicates Julie's friendship with Kirsten.

The Anger Management -- February 26, 2008
When the gang heads to The Bait Shop to see the British rock band The Subways, Taylor's behavior causes a major rift between Seth and Summer. Marissa, determined to end the potentially explosive rift between Ryan and Volchok, does whatever it takes protect Ryan.

The Swells -- February 19, 2008
Taylor ruins Seth's night when she throws a Harbor School event that keeps Summer at a distance. Johnny gets closer to Marissa. Meanwhile, Charlotte convinces Julie and Kirsten to throw a charity event.

The Perfect Storm -- February 12, 2008
Ryan makes a life-changing decision that Sandy surprisingly supports, and Marissa turns to her new public school friends for help with Ryan.

The Last Waltz -- February 5, 2008
Marissa adjusts to life in her new surroundings and makes some new friends at Newport Union, while Ryan wonders how their separation will affect their relationship.

The End of Innocence -- February 29, 2008
Jimmy must once more make the difficult decision to leave or stay with his family. Kirsten returns to the Cohen household, while Marissa and Ryan face a possible separation.

The Shape of Things to Come -- February 22, 2008
As the social chair, Marissa tries to plan the year’s carnival but is having much difficulty in the form of Taylor. Sandy is surprised to find Kirsten has been released from rehab but instead of informing him, she has been living with another woman named Charlotte who she met in rehab.

The Aftermath -- February 15, 2008
In the season three opener, we start off with senior year starting in a few days. It has been a couple of months since the shooting. Feeling the pressure from the community, the D.A. continues to put pressure on Ryan, Marisa, Seth and Summer for more information.

Meanwhile Julie is steaming mad because Caleb’s accountant won’t give up the goods on Caleb’s will and Kirsten is still in rehab.