Selling the OC is an American reality television series created for Netflix by Adam DiVello. As a spin-off series of Selling Sunset, it revolves around the Oppenheim Group, a high-end real estate brokerage firm in the Orange County, California area (with offices in West Hollywood and Newport Beach), and follows a group of agents as they navigate their personal and professional lives.[1][2][3] The first season premiered with eight episodes on August 24, 2022.[4] The show was renewed for a second and third season on January 18, 2023.[5] The second season premiered on September 8, 2023.[6] The third season premiered on May 3 2024.

Selling the OC
GenreReality
Created byAdam DiVello
Starring
  • Alexandra Jarvis
  • Alex Hall
  • Kayla Cardona
  • Gio Helou
  • Polly Brindle
  • Brandi Marshall
  • Jason Oppenheim
  • Alexandra Rose
  • Tyler Stanaland
  • Austin Victoria
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons3
No. of episodes24
Production
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time28–47 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkNetflix
ReleaseAugust 24, 2022 (2022-08-24) –
present
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Cast

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  • Jason Oppenheim, co-founder of the Oppenheim Group.
  • Alex Hall, started out with an interior design career before becoming a realtor.
  • Alexandra Harper, a Nashville native who is an aspiring realtor.
  • Alexandra Jarvis, she became a realtor after practicing business and employment law. (seasons 1-3)
  • Alexandra Rose, she was the first realtor in the OC office and is now their top producing agent.
  • Brandi Marshall, before starting her 15-year career in real estate, Marshall worked as a Public Relations exec.
  • Gio Helou, in addition to luxury real estate, he works in property development and produced a documentary film.
  • Kayla Cardona, started her career in real estate with one of the top teams on Zillow in Orange County, where she won an award a few months into her career.
  • Lauren Shortt, a Southern California native who owned a small business in the LA suburbs before moving to the OC.
  • Polly Brindle, British-born Polly is a former model who worked in Europe for over two decades.
  • Sean Palmieri, started his real estate career in South Florida, where he grew up, before moving to California in 2018. (seasons 1-3)
  • Austin Victoria, a model and father of twin girls who became a realtor in 2017.
  • Tyler Stanaland, fifth-generation realtor Stanaland got his license at 18 and worked with his family business for 12 years before leaving to join the show. (seasons 1-3)

Jarvis and Stanaland left the show after filming the third season.[7][8]

Timeline of cast members

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Cast member Seasons
1 2 3
Jason Oppenheim Main
Polly Brindle Main
Kayla Cardona Main
Alex Hall Main
Gio Helou Main
Alexandra Jarvis Main
Brandi Marshall Main
Tyler Stanaland Main
Austin Victoria Main
Alexandra Rose Main Recurring
Alexandra Harper Does not appear Recurring Main
Sean Palmieri Recurring Main
Recurring Cast Members
Brett Oppenheim Recurring
Lauren Shortt Recurring

Episodes

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Series overview
SeasonEpisodesOriginally released
18August 24, 2022 (2022-08-24)
28September 8, 2023 (2023-09-08)
38May 3, 2024 (2024-05-03)

Season 1 (2022)

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11"Paradise Comes with a Price"August 24, 2022 (2022-08-24)
Alex Hall takes new agent Kayla under her wing. At the office launch party, tension between Alexandra Rose and the other agents boils over.
22"Them Tables... They Turn"August 24, 2022 (2022-08-24)
Gio hosts a brokers' open house, where he raises an issue with Alex. Three agents celebrate a triple birthday. Brandi works with a retired NBA player.
33"Testing the Waters"August 24, 2022 (2022-08-24)
Trying to reel in her first listing, Kayla turns to Alex for help. Rose and Jarvis work a promising new lead. Alex and Gio butt heads at the beach.
44"A Not So Happy Hour"August 24, 2022 (2022-08-24)
Kayla, struggling to balance everything, doesn't get much sympathy from Polly. Alex closes a deal. Austin's lifestyle puts pressure on his marriage.
55"An Off-Market Offer"August 24, 2022 (2022-08-24)
Scandal sweeps through the office after Kayla crosses a line. Alex and Jason tour a $105 million stunner while Polly shows Gio's client a fixer upper.
66"Co-listing Chaos"August 24, 2022 (2022-08-24)
Tyler and Kayla clear the air, but Alex isn't ready to move on. Polly works with Gio to make a big sale. Rose opens up about her difficult childhood.
77"Upping the Ante"August 24, 2022 (2022-08-24)
Polly and Jarvis struggle to keep things civil. Tyler shows his first big listing. Gio hosts a poker night where drama erupts between office cliques.
88"Turning Tides"August 24, 2022 (2022-08-24)
Kayla tries to keep things on track with a difficult client. At a yacht party for the team, fun in the sun gives way to an explosive personality clash.

Season 2 (2023)

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91"Back on the Market"September 8, 2023 (2023-09-08)
Brandi offers a hot take on a hot topic after Tyler's divorce sparks speculation at the office. Cracks begin to show in the Alexandras' alliance.
102"The Elephant in the Office"September 8, 2023 (2023-09-08)
A fresh new face from Nashville makes an entrance. After Kayla spreads explosive news, tempers flare at Gio's over-the-top sales milestone party.
113"The Ring Collector"September 8, 2023 (2023-09-08)
Polly pitches Ali to Jason as a new addition to the team. Alex Hall tours Tyler's childhood home, then serves up a pasta dinner with a side of gossip.
124"Every Rose Has Its Thorn"September 8, 2023 (2023-09-08)
Ready to get some distance from an old ally, Jarvis connects with Ali. Kayla and Brandi talk motherhood and more. Alex accuses Rose of shady behavior.
135"Travel Troubles"September 8, 2023 (2023-09-08)
As the team arrives in Cabo prepared to party, an unresolved issue between Alex and Brandi causes fresh trouble. Ali flies home for a heart-to-heart.
146"Rough Waters"September 8, 2023 (2023-09-08)
Business and pleasure make a messy mix as the agents tour beachfront listings and relax on a yacht, before an explosive argument interrupts the fun.
157"Sex, Lies, and iPhone Footage"September 8, 2023 (2023-09-08)
Austin, Gio and Brandi turn to their families as they navigate change and challenges. A scandalous new secret surfaces after a team meeting devolves.
168"Closing The Deal"September 8, 2023 (2023-09-08)
Rose takes a few hits when she invites the team to help demo a tear-down. At Polly's birthday party, guests share big announcements — and big feelings.

Season 3 (2024)

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171"Big Dock Energy"May 3, 2024 (2024-05-03)
The stakes and emotions are high as Kayla throws an extravagant broker preview for a game-changing listing, drawing the ire of top-selling agent Gio.
182"A Bond-Fire"May 3, 2024 (2024-05-03)
After a bonfire ignites simmering tensions, the group lets off steam at the grand opening party for the San Diego office, but not without some gossip.
193"Offer Not Accepted"May 3, 2024 (2024-05-03)
Alex keeps a tight lip on her evolving situation with Tyler as Sean speaks his truth. When a rumor spreads, a blowup between agents erupts in the office.
204"High Stakes and Heartache"May 3, 2024 (2024-05-03)
Polly celebrates a huge closing. Sean and Austin confide in the other agents after the office outburst. Alex and Tyler struggle to get on the same page.
215"Reactions Have Consequences"May 3, 2024 (2024-05-03)
Alex's podcast interview puts the women on edge. Brandi makes a bold proposal. Austin banks his future plans on the sale of a lucrative listing.
226"Door's Always Open"May 3, 2024 (2024-05-03)
Tyler helps with his dad's $50 million listing. Polly gives Ali feedback about her behavior at an open house. Alex tries to clear the air with Kayla.
237"Unfinished Business"May 3, 2024 (2024-05-03)
When a prior commitment sidelines Gio, he takes a chance on Ali to host the showing. Jason pairs Polly with Brandi to help a sports client find a home.
248"Talk Derby to Me"May 3, 2024 (2024-05-03)
Kayla feels the pressure to close on her biggest listing. Ali's performance at Gio's open house raises concerns. In Del Mar, a team outing goes sideways.

Production

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In November 2021, Selling the OC was announced as a second spin-off of the Netflix series Selling Sunset.[9] Filming occurred between November 2021 and March 2022. In January 2023, Netflix renewed the series for a second and third season.[10]

References

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  1. ^ Mangan, Lucy (2022-08-26). "Selling the OC review – the reality TV spin-off that will make you crave a lie down". The Guardian. Retrieved 2022-09-14.
  2. ^ Mercado, Mia (2022-09-02). "I Can't Shut Up About Selling the O.C.". The Cut. Retrieved 2022-09-14.
  3. ^ Morris, Lauren (2022-08-17). "Selling the OC review: More reality than realty in seductive Sunset property". Radio Times. Retrieved 2022-09-14.
  4. ^ Jones, Isabel (2022-08-24). ""Selling the OC" Is Utterly Bingeable and Totally Forgettable". InStyle. Archived from the original on 2022-09-14. Retrieved 2022-09-14.
  5. ^ Senanayake, Natalia (January 18, 2023). "The Drama Continues! Netflix's 'Selling the OC' Is Officially Renewed for Second and Third Season". People. Retrieved February 2, 2023.
  6. ^ Forde, Kisha (2023-08-17). "Netflix's Selling the OC Season 2 Premiere Date Revealed". E! Online. Retrieved 2023-08-18.
  7. ^ Thompson, Cher (2024-05-06). "Selling The OC Season 3: Cast Members Who Left The Oppenheim Group After Filming". Screen Rant.
  8. ^ Williams, Sophie (2024-05-04). "Selling the OC: Why has Alexandra Jarvis left The Oppenheim Group?". Cosmopolitan.
  9. ^ Aurthur, Kate (2021-11-08). "'Selling Sunset' Gets Orange County Spinoff 'Selling the OC' at Netflix (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2022-08-29.
  10. ^ Rice, Lynette (2023-01-18). "'Selling The OC' Renewed For Two Additional Seasons By Netflix". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2023-01-18.
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