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Taryn Baker is a fictional character portrayed by Kimberly Oja in the TV series The O.C..
In the first episode they appeared in, titled The Gamble (season 1), they were 34 years old.
They appear in 9 episodes out of a total of 92 aired

Taryn Baker

by Kimberly Oja

character

Episodes9

  • 8.1
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    The Gamble
    episode S1.E3 august 2003
    Ryan's mother arrives in Newport.
  • 7.7
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    The Outsider
    episode S1.E5 september 2003
    Ryan takes a job at the Crab Shack diner where a co-worker, named Donnie, might mean bad news for the Newport kids when he takes Ryan and Seth out to party queen Holly Fischer's parties where drugs and alcohol flow freely. Ryan asks Marissa out on a date, and when Luke again tries to intervene, Donnie decides to take matters in his own hands when he tries to starve off Luke... with a gun. Meanwhile, Sandy attempts to help Jimmy sort out his life, and gives him some bad news that be may go to jail for his unauthorized loans to cover his tracks. Also, Julie reveals a long-held secret to Kirsten about her past.
  • 8.3
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    The Secret
    episode S1.E12 november 2003
    No one was supposed to see what happened. But Luke did. And so did Ryan. Now, somehow, all Newport knows that Luke's dad has been living a lie. And subsequent gossip raises questions of secrecy and trust.
  • 8.3
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    The Countdown
    episode S1.E14 december 2003
    It's New Year's Eve. Ryan may have competition for Marissa's affections. Kirsten's sister stirs up trouble.
  • 8
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    The Risky Business
    episode S2.E18 april 2005
    Sandy reluctantly agrees with Kirsten to serve as host/auctioneer at yet another OC benefit. Meanwhile, Trey lies to Ryan to prove that he can be self-dependent when he steals one auction exhibit leading Ryan and Seth on a mission to recover it before anyone finds out. Carter reinvigorates Seth and Zach's comic book dream, much to the annoyance of Summer. Also, Marissa moves in with the Cohens, unwilling to stand anymore of living with Julie or Caleb.
  • 7.7
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    The Cliffhanger
    episode S3.E14 february 2006
    The Johnny-Kaitlin-Marissa-Ryan situation finds closure, perhaps, and tragedy for sure. Summer may be running out of forgiveness for Seth's half-truths. And Dr. Roberts makes a startling admission to Julie.
  • 7.8
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    The Man of the Year
    episode S3.E24 may 2006
    Sandy is voted Man of the Year. Kirsten hits the bottle. Summer tries to right an impulsive wrong. Ryan is blackmailed into stealing a car. Seth burns down his dad's office. Marissa gets Kaitlin out of trouble.
  • 8.2
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    The Avengers
    episode S4.E1 november 2006
    During the last days of summer before college, Seth is working at a comic book store in Newport. Ryan has problems dealing with the issues of the past and pushes himself with his new job. Kirsten is preparing Ryan a "care package" but neither she nor Seth can persuade Ryan to come home since he moved out after Marissa's sudden death. At Brown University, Summer settles into her new dorm room with new friend and roommate Che,who's an activist who wants to rally the students for a protest. Taylor phones Summer from the Sorbonne in Paris to ask about her current living status.
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    The Metamorphosis
    episode S4.E4 november 2006
    Summer soul-searches during a visit from Seth. Taylor pleads for Ryan's help with her marriage. Sandy longs for a guys' night. Julie vows to turn over a new leaf in moving on from Marissa's Death.