Music on The O.C. List of songs featured on The O.C. List of songs featured on The O.C.

| Artist | Song | Soundtrack | Episodes | Notes_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poison | Every Rose Has Its Thorn | — | 2.19 |  |
| Poster Children | Western Springs | — | 2.10 |  |
| The Presets | Girl and the Sea | — | 3.18 |  |
| Preston School of Industry | Caught in the Rain | — | 1.20 |  |
| The Prodigy | Hot Ride | — | 2.24 |  |
| Psapp | Rear Moth | — | 2.12 |  |
| Puddle of Mudd | Away from Me | — | 1.16 |  |
| R.E.M. | Talk About the Passion | — | 4.13 |  |
| Rachael Yamagata | Reason Why | — | 2.11 |  |
| Rachael Yamagata | Worn Me Down | — | 2.03 |  |
| Radio 4 | Start a Fire | — | 1.22 |  |
| Radiohead | Fog (Again) | — | 3.20 |  |
| Radiohead | Like Spinning Plates | — | 4.15 |  |
| The Rakes | Retreat | — | 3.12 |  |
| Ranchera All Stars | De Un Mundo Raro | — | 4.04 |  |