Ryan被他妈妈接出了监狱。但Ryan母亲整日酗酒、和她的男友们鬼混，逼迫Ryan离开了家，但由于他孤独无助，只能向律师Sandy打电话。Sandy做出决定，要把Ryan接到他们家。但是这却得到了Sandy的妻子的反对。出于无奈，妻子只好把游泳之旁边的客房临时为ryan所用。就这样，Ryan从一个贫穷的家庭来到了一个美国白人上层居住区。故事就是这样开始了……
《橘子郡男孩》一片非常受美国青少年的观众喜爱，在“青少年的选择”评比中，获得“最佳电视剧奖”、“最佳突破电视剧奖”、“最佳男主演奖”、“最佳突破女明星奖”等四项大奖。
剧中人物简介：
Ryan Atwood
From Ryan''s first moments in Newport Beach, he finds himself in conflict with a strict social and economic hierarchy that has existed for generations and doesn''t tolerate any incrusion from outsiders. His very presence in Newport Beach threatens the security of its inhabitants and their way of life simply because this troubled teenager is unable and unwilling to conform. Ryan''s arc for the series will continue and expand upon the ''fish-out-of-water'' dynamic established in the pilot. Throughout the series, Ryan''s outsider status will continue to set him apart from the O.C. elite, but his continued presence in their community ultimately shines like a bright light on the fact that everyone, no matter how rich or powerful, feels like an outsider at heart.
Ryan would come to win the heart of Newport''s princess, Marissa Cooper. While they would eventually be together, many obstacles blocked their way. The two would try to tear them apart, and while they stayed strong, it would eventually be Ryan''s ex-girlfriend Theresa who would pull them apart.
When Theresa appeared in Newport, hoping to escape Chino, everything would be turned upside-down. Theresa would later become pregnant with a child that was uncertain to be Ryan''s. Ryan however, did the right thing, and left with her to Chino in order to help build a strong new family.
Theresa would later lie to Ryan and tell him that she has lost the baby. Ryan would then return to Newport to live with the Cohens again. However, Ryan and Marissa may never recover this time.
Marissa Cooper
The daughter of Jimmy and Julie Cooper, Marissa has lived next door to the Cohen''s her entire life. She has it all, GREat friends, a great boyfriend, and the perfect family. So we think... the day she meets Ryan, everything changes in her world. Over the series she will be forced to make tough choices and take responsibility for her life.
With each new decision, she tells the entire community, "I don''t care what you think." She stands by her father, befriends Seth, leaves her boyfriend and finds herslf falling in love with the ultimate outsider. Like Kirsten Cohen, who was in her shoes at that age, Marissa begins to make choices that will define her as a woman, and determine whether her path would lead her away from the O.C or deeper into its heart.
Marissa and Ryan would begin a relationship that would be challenged every step of the way. Whether it be the jealous ex-boyfriend, the over-controlling mother, or past girlfriends returned, it would never be easy for Marissa and Ryan. But the two stood strong.
But when Ryan''s ex-girlfriend, Theresa, hoped to escape her life in Chino, everything would be turned upside-down. Theresa would later become pregnant with a child that was uncertain to be Ryan''s. Ryan however, did the right thing, and left with her to Chino in order to help build a strong new family.
Marissa was left devastated and unsure of her relationship with Ryan. Her mother, Julie, would marry the villain Caleb Nichol and force Marissa to live with her. Since then, Marissa has returned to her out-of-control behaviour and her future with Ryan is uncertain.
Luke
Marissa''s protective boyfriend, is a prince of Newport Beach - a child of vast wealth and privelege. However, the pressure to be the perfect son often forces Luke to bury his insecurities behind a cocky attitude, charming smile, and a sometimes bullying bravado.
As a result, he is adored by his girlfriends parents, envied by his fellow students, and desired by a legion Newport Beach Beauties. Though comitted to the idea of being Marissa''s boyfriend, Luke is less than comitted to the idea of being faithful to her.
A star athlete and the captain of the water polo team, Luke stands with Marissa in the center of the OC incrowd. Their longtime relationship represents the status quo that is immediately threatened by Ryan''s introduction to the community. Ryan''s continued presence in the OC ultimately forces Luke to confront his deepest fears and feelings or risk losing Marissa forever.
