The season three premiere finds the characters on the cusp of senior year, just days away from its start. Several months have passed since the shooting, and Trey remains in a coma, his condition leaving the District Attorney eager for his a…

Marissa, the Social Chair, struggles to organize this year's carnival, hampered by the persistent presence of Taylor. Sandy is surprised to learn that Kirsten has been released from rehabilitation; however, instead of sharing this news, Kir…

Jimmy faces yet again the agonizing choice of whether to depart or remain with his family. Kirsten returns to the Cohen household, while Charlotte is compelled to leave her own. Marissa and Ryan confront the possibility of separation, and T…

Marissa finds the public high school environment a difficult adjustment, and the burgeoning friendship between her new acquaintances stirs a pang of jealousy in Ryan. Charlotte’s deception unravels when she discovers that Kirsten did not in…

Ryan resolved to make a decision that would alter the course of his life, a choice Sandy offered only with hesitation. Marissa turned to her burgeoning circle of friends for assistance in navigating a fresh predicament involving Ryan. Meanw…

Marissa perceives a quality in Johnny absent in Ryan, and Charlotte persuades Julie and Kirsten to organize a fundraising event. Subsequently, Julie discovers fraudulent identification documents in Charlotte’s handbag and confronts her abou…

The group’s outing to The Bait Shop for a Subways concert becomes a catalyst for tension between Seth and Summer; Taylor’s antics spark a significant disagreement. Elsewhere, Marissa, keen to prevent a potential conflict between Ryan and Vo…

As Ryan, Summer, Seth, and Marissa navigate the complexities of college applications, contemplating their futures, unforeseen challenges arise. Johnny’s burgeoning surfing career suffers a disheartening setback, while a concealed truth cast…

Following Johnny's accident, Marissa went to his home to check on him. Meanwhile, Julie and Kirsten secured a contract for their fledgling catering business, while Sandy, Ryan, and Matt were engaged in meetings with potential investors.

The annual blend of Christmas and Hanukkah festivities had arrived at the Cohen residence, and Seth proposed a Bar Mitzvah to Ryan—a fundraising effort for Johnny’s knee surgery following his accident. However, Ryan withdrew his support aft…

Ryan, Seth, and Summer initiated a campaign to facilitate Marissa's return to Harbour. With the assistance of Dr. Kim, they successfully persuaded the board of trustees to consider whether Marissa would be granted permission to complete her…

The winter break has arrived, and Kaitlin Cooper is back in her childhood home from the boarding school in Montecito.

Kaitlin began seeing Johnny with a singular aim: to provoke jealousy in Marissa. Meanwhile, Seth found himself increasingly lost in nostalgic thought as he prepared for his interview at Brown.

The hospital project, a shared endeavor for Sandy and Matt, encountered an unforeseen obstacle. Meanwhile, Kirsten and Julie faced difficulties with their matchmaking business. A moment of vulnerability led Marissa to confess her feelings t…

Kaitlin braced herself for the return to classes. Ryan wrestled with uncertainty regarding his connection to Marissa, the memory of assisting Sadie lingering in his thoughts. Meanwhile, Kirsten and Julie began arranging a Valentine's Day ce…

Ryan and Sadie embark on a road trip to locate one of Johnny’s relatives, finding themselves unexpectedly drawn back to Ryan’s childhood neighborhood in Chino. The journey deepens their connection. Meanwhile, while they are gone, Marissa be…

Ryan wrestled with the decision of whether to include Marissa on his eighteenth birthday guest list, the memory of their recent disagreement a persistent shadow. Meanwhile, Sandy gently urged him to extend an invitation to a relative. After…

The return of a long-lost friend stirs complications for Ryan, who finds himself drawn into assisting her, a decision that creates friction with Sadie. Meanwhile, Summer and Seth face another difficult period, prompting Taylor to offer her …

Julie and Dr. Roberts have announced their engagement. Simultaneously, the Cooper women are taking up residence with Summer and her father. Elsewhere, Marissa begins to distance herself from the others, drawn instead to the dubious company …

The arrival of college acceptance and rejection letters forces a moment of serious consideration upon the students, a necessary juncture where they must choose their future direction. Ryan and Sadie grapple with this pivotal decision, weigh…

Ryan resolved to ask his mother to his graduation party. Meanwhile, Taylor and Summer collaborated, attempting to uncover a secret Seth was keeping, though the endeavor resulted in an injury to Summer. Marissa came to a stark realization ab…

With graduation imminent, Ryan, Seth, Summer, and Marissa depart Newport for their pre-orientation programs at UC Berkeley and Brown. Kirsten, seeing the boys off at the airport, is surprised to encounter Theresa and her young son, a famili…

The annual senior prom at Harbor School has a way of revealing the truest aspects of its students, both admirable and less so. Taylor shines brightly on the night, while Summer's chosen date proves a disappointing misstep. Determined to win…

Following a heated argument at prom, Ryan and Volchok reach an agreement. Sandy is honored as Man of the Year, a recognition that prompts the District Attorney to scrutinize his connection to the hospital's troubles. Meanwhile, Marissa visi…

The day of graduation dawned for Ryan, Seth, Summer, and Marissa at Harbor High School. Afterward, they gathered for a celebratory meal, marking the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. Ryan received a new car from his mother as…