Ben Diskin

The ABC's of Love. When Alex wants to spend time with her ex, Seth says "X" must make room for "I" and "U." But there's something Seth doesn't know. Julie has a makeover idea for the Newport Group.

High school seems like a distant memory to the young graduates at the center of "The O.C.," particularly because they have been thrust into adulthood after the death of their beloved friend Marissa Cooper.

Kevin seeks a rite of passage as his birthday approaches, entering the big teen years.

Penelope and Preston try cloning Amanda, using a toenail they found in the trash can, but the result isn't what they hoped. Amanda and Drake have fun eating Meatloaf Crunch, a new cereal. Drake has a problem at school with a new student, who acts and looks suspiciously like a witch. Then we have time for yet another Hillbilly Moment, where Lula-Mae is annoying Eenis, much to Eenis' dismay. Thad and Melody go to a restaurant to sing, but their songs seem to offend and annoy the people eating.