Ashley Hartman

After finding himself in trouble at home and with the law, Ryan Atwood moves to Orange County.

Faced with the prospect of life in a group home, Ryan decides to run away from Newport; Jimmy discusses finances with Kirsten.

Ryan becomes a member of the Cohen family when Kirsten and Sandy take full legal responsibility for him.

Ryan gets a job in the hope of becoming financially independent.

The Newport kids plan an end-of-summer trip down to Tijuana, Mexico.

Back at school, Ryan doesn't feel like he fits in and Marissa chooses her man.