or


[03/22/05 - 12:00 AM]
FOX Orders Third Season of 'The O.C.'

[via press release from FOX]

FOX ORDERS THIRD SEASON OF "THE O.C."

Series Pulls FOX's Best Thursday Numbers in More Than Five Years

FOX has ordered a third season of THE O.C., it was announced today by Gail Berman, President, Entertainment for the Fox Broadcasting Company.

"We're pleased to give THE O.C. a very early pickup for its third season," said Berman. "The show has performed exceptionally well, achieving hit status on a highly competitive night and giving us a solid anchor on Thursdays for the first time in years."

In its Thursday time period, THE O.C. has scored impressive ratings - ranking No. 1 in Adults 18-34 and Teens. In fact, the show's outstanding performance on Thursday nights has asserted FOX as a key player on the night while pulling FOX's best Thursday numbers in more than five years. Additionally, THE O.C. has improved across the board compared to Thursday's time period average last season, building by +72% in Adults 18-49, +111% in Adults 18-34 and +86% in Teens.

THE O.C. recently wrapped production of "The Return of the Nana" episode in Miami Beach, FL. Guest-starring Linda Lavin, Jaime King and Atlantic recording artist T.I., the episode will air Thursday, April 28 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. Sandy (Peter Gallagher), Seth (Adam Brody) and Ryan (Ben McKenzie) travel to South Beach to visit the Nana (Linda Lavin), who is living at Leisure World. While playing shuffleboard at Leisure World, Seth and Ryan meet Mary-Sue (Jaime King), who helps Seth get center stage on "Music Video Nation's" Spring Break 2005 television show hosted by Swerve (Bret Harrison) and Pixie, star of "Sherman Oaks: The Real Valley." T.I. performs his hit single "Bring 'Em Out" in the episode. While shooting in Miami Beach, THE O.C. filmed at the world-renowned Fontainebleau Hilton Resort, among other locations.

THE O.C. airs Thursdays (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.

From Wonderland Sound and Vision in association with Warner Bros. Television Production Inc., THE O.C. is executive-produced by Josh Schwartz, McG and Bob DeLaurentis. The series stars Peter Gallagher (Sandy Cohen), Kelly Rowan (Kirsten Cohen), Ben McKenzie (Ryan Atwood), Adam Brody (Seth Cohen), Mischa Barton (Marissa Cooper), Melinda Clarke (Julie Cooper), Rachel Bilson (Summer Roberts) and Alan Dale (Caleb Nichol).





  [march 2005]  
S
M
T
W
T
F
S
  


· OC, THE (FOX)





[11/05/25 - 10:02 AM]
Video: "Power Book III: Raising Kanan" - Season 5 Official Teaser - Starz
Everything's coming to a head. 2026 - we back.

[11/05/25 - 09:39 AM]
"College GameDay" and ESPN College Football on ABC Win Week 10
Georgia-Florida led the week with 7.8 million viewers, marking the largest audience on record for this rivalry in a full national window.

[11/05/25 - 09:01 AM]
'Tis the Season to Be Jolly When "25 Days of Christmas" Returns to Spread Holiday Cheer on Freeform
Last year, "25 Days of Christmas" reached 32 million viewers.

[11/05/25 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "The Abandons" - Official Trailer - Netflix
In 1850s Washington, two families led by powerful matriarchs - one wealthy, one poor but deeply loyal - battle for supremacy on the unforgiving frontier.

[11/05/25 - 08:01 AM]
Hulu Announces Cast for "Never Change!"
The film follows the 2005 graduating class of North Meadows High School, who had their senior year cut short due to a disastrous tornado that wrecked half the school.

[11/05/25 - 08:00 AM]
The NASCAR Xfinity Series Concludes First Full Year on The Cw Network with Most-Watched Season in Four Years
The championship race, which saw Jesse Love emerge as the season winner, drew 1,015,000 total viewers and peaked at 1,191,000 total viewers from 9:30-9:45pm ET.

[11/05/25 - 07:04 AM]
"The Last Thing He Told Me," Returns for Season Two on February 20, 2026
Jennifer Garner, Angourie Rice, David Morse and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau return, while new additions include Judy Greer and Rita Wilson.

[11/05/25 - 06:00 AM]
Vice TV and Professional Fighters League Join Forces to Showcase Global MMA in the US
The network serve as the exclusive linear US telecast home for 10 international events, beginning with two in December and continuing with eight more throughout 2026.

[11/05/25 - 05:31 AM]
Xolo Mariduena Joins Season 3 of Netflix's "One Piece"
He'll star as Portgas D. Ace in season three, which is set to go back into production later this year in Cape Town, South Africa.

[11/05/25 - 05:01 AM]
Paramount and PBR Announce Landmark Five-Year Media Rights Deal
The partnership builds on the long-standing relationship between PBR and CBS Sports, which began in 2013 and runs through 2030.

[11/05/25 - 05:00 AM]
The Golden Globes to Honor Helen Mirren with the 2026 Cecil B. Demille Award
As previously announced, the award will be presented on "Golden Eve," the new annual primetime special honoring recipients of the prestigious Cecil B. DeMille Award and Carol Burnett Award, airing on Thursday, January 8 on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+.

[11/05/25 - 04:01 AM]
Video: "Cosmic Princess Kaguya!" - Special Trailer - Netflix
Iroha, a high school student living on her own, has her life upended when she takes in Kaguya, who came from the moon.

[11/04/25 - 06:31 PM]
Flex Game! Victor Wembanyama and San Antonio Spurs Host Ja Morant and Memphis Grizzlies on "Coast 2 Coast Tuesday," Nov. 18, Exclusively on NBC and Peacock at 8 P.M. ET
This will be the first-ever Grizzlies game on NBC.

[11/04/25 - 06:01 PM]
Video: "Dynamite Kiss" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A passionate fling in Jeju ends abruptly - until fate reunites an heir and a young woman when she joins his company, disguised as a married mother.

[11/04/25 - 04:19 PM]
FOX Scores 7.19 Million Viewers for Penn State-Ohio State
Plus, Texas Tech's win over K-State earned 3,131,000 viewers on FOX - up +42% over last year's average of Big 12 games on the network.