MUMBAI: The end has come for the American kids on The OC. US broadcaster Fox has announced that the show will have its final episode 22 February 2007.

In India the show airs on Star World and on Zee Cafe.

Set in Orange County, California, The O.C. premiered in the US in August 2003. It follows a group of friends and families whose lives were changed by the arrival of an outsider Ryan Atwood to their ocean-side community of Newport Beach. Reports indicate that the show kicked off its fourth season with ratings that touched an all time low.
Fox claims that the show revived the teen drama genre while including humorous and heartfelt adult storylines. Shortly after its summer premiere, THE O.C. was a pop culture phenomenon its actors are household names and its indie music (and subsequent six soundtracks) and hip California wardrobe are sought-after in stores. The shows Newport Beach locale also has become a popular tourist attraction as fans visit the real locations featured in their favourite episodes.

The O.C. creator and executive producer Josh Schwartz, "This feels like the best time to bring the show to its close. Thanks to the hard work of our cast, crew and writers, we have enjoyed our best season yet, and what better time to go out than creatively on top. It has been an amazing experience and a great run. For a certain audience, at a certain time, The O.C. has meant something. For that we are grateful."