These are the best Christmas episodes from ‘The OC’

OC is a 2000s staple, brimming with iconic fashion statements, the best indie music and of course scenes that will never be forgotten no matter how hard we try. whatever. In addition to memorable breakups, cheating scandals, underage drinking problems (we’re getting to know you, Marissa Cooper), tearful car crashes and heartbreaking weddings, OC Also had an incredible Christmas ⏤ or should we say the Chrismukkah episodes ⏤.

If you feel like going down Nostalgia Drive, here are four episodes of Chrismukkah ranked from worst to best ⏤ although it should really go from best to better, like OC is symbolic and can never be considered anything else.

“Chrismukkah Bar Mitz-vahkkah” (Season 3, Episode 10)

While the breakout show’s third season wasn’t the best, it did have its moments, like this Christmas-themed episode, which were conveniently attached to Ryan’s mitzvah bar. While in essence the episode starts off promising with the four main characters’ tree shopping, Ryan needs to be the savior in the way. After stopping bad Johnny from robbing a convenience store, Ryan raises money for the lost boy while Marissa and Summer sing carols. The episode saves itself with a large group meeting and a touching final scene.

“Chrismukk-huh?” (Section 4, Episode 7)

The teen drama series’ final season has been met with mixed reviews and its lowest ratings since it first aired, but this Christmas episode does well in a way that reminds fans that… the movie is still capable of delivering enjoyable moments for everyone, despite a somewhat gripping plot. After Taylor and Ryan fall off a roof, they wake up in an alternate reality where Ryan has never been to Newport. Seeing how Summer, Seth, Sandy, Julie, and Kirsten all became sans-Ryan, and of course, the idea that Marissa never died, means that Ryan wants to stay in this alternate world. However, knowing that without Ryan Marissa there would only be an earlier death allows him to say a final goodbye to his first love and return to his real world in time to celebrate the holiday.

“Chrismukkah Almost Didn’t” (Season 2, Episode 6)

Perhaps one of the best episodes in the entire second season that offers a lot of drama, starting with the scene where Kirsten infamously throws a vase at her father after discovering he had an affair that culminated in an illegitimate child. beast price. Thankfully, through the entire movie, Marissa and Summer have a plan to save Chrismukkah for everyone, including Lindsay, Caleb’s illegitimate child.

“Best Chrismukkah Ever” (Season 1, Episode 13)

The first episode of Chrismukkah has many memorable moments, most notably Seth trying to see both Anna and Summer – who dressed up as Wonder Woman for him ⏤ before clearly bursting into a final duel among girls. Sandy and Caleb also have a carnival wits while Marissa gets drunk and Ryan, of course, saves her.

Fans of the show can now re-watch episodes using the BTS podcast, Welcome to OC, Bitches, from stars Rachel Bilson and Melinda Clarke is currently streaming on all platforms.

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