Series synopsis
Laguna Beach is an American drama reality television series that premiered on MTV on September 28, 2004. It ended on November 15, 2006. It was created by Liz Gateley, Gary Auerbach, Adam DiVello. It stars Lauren Conrad, Stephen Colletti, Kristin Cavallari and Trey Phillips.
Like other teens in California, the lives of the Laguna Beach teenagers are filled with sandy beaches, beautiful friends and love triangles. But unlike other teens, they had cameras following them around. It may look like fantasyland, but they're not acting: they really are this rich and beautiful. For them, life really is a day at the beach.
Premise
Like other teens in California, the lives of the Laguna Beach teenagers are filled with sandy beaches, beautiful friends and love triangles. But unlike other teens, they had cameras following them around. It may look like fantasyland, but they're not acting: they really are this rich and beautiful. For them, life really is a day at the beach.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Lauren Conrad as Self
- Stephen Colletti as Self
- Kristin Cavallari as Self
- Trey Phillips as Self
- Christina Sinclair as Self
- Alex Murrel as Self
- Talan Torriero as Self
- Lo Bosworth as Self
Supporting cast
- Raquel Donatell as Self
- Kelan Hurley as Self
- Chase Johnson as Self
- Kyndra Mayo as Self
- Morgan Olsen as Self
- Taylor Cole as Self
- Jason Wahler as Self
- Lexie Contursi as Self
- Cameron Brinkman as Self
- Breanna Conrad as Self
- Cami Edwards as Self
- Tessa Keller as Self
Guest cast
- Jessica Smith Evans as Self
- Morgan Souders as Self
- Heidi Montag
- Jim Conrad as LC's Dad
- Kathy Conrad as LC's Mom
- Mike Cavallari as Kristin's Brother
- Alex Hooser as Kristin's Friend
- Sam Ferguson as Kristin's Crush
- Dennis Cavallari as Kristin's Dad
- Loren Polster as Trey's Friend
- Donna Schuller as Christina's Mom
- Taylor Ware as Herself
Episodes
This series spans 5 seasons with 45 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | November 14, 2005 | November 14, 2005 |
| Season 1 | 11 | September 28, 2004 | December 14, 2004 |
| Season 2 | 17 | July 25, 2005 | November 14, 2005 |
| Season 3 | 16 | August 16, 2006 | November 15, 2006 |
| Season 4 | 0 | August 13, 2007 | January 3, 2008 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Total Request Live | November 14, 2005 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Black & White Affair Welcome to Laguna Beach and the life of eight high school friends who were born and raised in this beautiful seaside town. As the senior girls prepare for one of their infamous hotel parties, Stephen is torn by his attraction to two girls, Kristin and LC. After Kristin confronts him about his night with LC, sparks fly as they all attend the Black & White party. |
September 28, 2004 |
| 2 |
The Bonfire Stephen thinks he has to teach Kirstin how to surf, something she doesn't really like. Kirstin plans to cook with Jessica for Dieter and Stephen - a difficult project, when nobody knows how to cook! Stephen is getting jealous and he wants to talk with her at the bonfire - what will she say? |
October 5, 2004 |
| 3 |
Fast Cars & Fast Women When LC, Stephen and Trey check out a designer fashion show in LA, LC watches Stephen's attention turn from fashion to fashion models. Meanwhile in Laguna, Kristin, Alex, and Sam, a junior hottie, go look at expensive cars, but Kristin's day of joyriding comes to a surprisingly abrupt halt, causing a nightmare no one expected. |
October 12, 2004 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Since You've Been Gone Kristin, Jessica and Alex H. are seniors now and plan on making the most of it, no matter who gets hurt. Especially if that includes Alex M., Taylor, Morgan S. and the new rumor queen Casey. Right away things are not like they used to be when everyone comes back for Christmas break. Lauren may be happy to see Stephen after she moved back to LB from San Fran, but Kristin makes it obvious that she and Stephen are dunzo. Even more obvious to everyone is that there's a new player in town: Jason. Well, obvious to everyone except his girlfriend Jessica. |
July 25, 2005 |
| 2 |
You Can't Trust Him Jessica worships Jason, but Alex H. and Kristin know he's bad news. In fact, Kristin thinks he's cheated on her, but can't prove it. Soon, she might not have to. Taylor and Alex M, who has an obvious crush on Jason, run into him and Talan and invite them to their poker party. What's a guy gonna do? There's only so much time in high school. |
August 1, 2005 |
| 3 |
It's Hard to Say Goodbye It's a birthday weekend in LB, but LC is splitting with Kaitlyn, Stephen and Dieter to celebrate in Mexico, while Alex H. and Jessica throw a dinner for Kristin. Kristin's only request? Taylor is not there. She got it, and also a call from Stephen and a little something started with Talan. But a Happy B-day turns to tears for LC when Stephen heads back to San Fran. |
August 8, 2005 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Thrill of the Hunt Tessa is the new narrator of Laguna Beach, and her world consists of her best friend Raquel 'Rocky' & her best friend (possibly boyfriend) Chase. Kyndra invited former friend Tessa to her get-together party, but Tessa insisted on not going unless Raquel went with her. Kyndra, Cami & her clique were not so pleased to find an uninvited guest at their party. Meanwhile, Jessica, Alex H., Taylor & Alex M all meet up for an afternoon lunch, where Jessica reveals her likeness towards Cameron, who also would like to hook up with Kyndra. |
August 16, 2006 |
| 2 |
Who Wants to Date a Rockstar? Raquel decides to throw a surprise party for Tessa, while Cami & Kyndra are interested in crashing it. Chase had told Tessa he wouldn't be able to make her birthday party, but Tessa was shocked to see him perform with his band as a surprise to her party. As romance stirs between the two, Chase is questioning his connection with Tessa because the band is getting famous. Meanwhile, Kyndra gets Cameron over dinner, to confess his number of hook-ups with Jessica. |
August 23, 2006 |
| 3 |
We're Gonna Crash a Party It's Christmas time and the two cliques rein on throwing their own X-mas extravaganzas. The drama revolves around Rocky's party and how Cami & Kyndra decide they're gonna crash her party to due her uninvited appearance at Kyndra's. Trouble stirs between the girls and eventually Cami, Kyndra & the gang leave. The next day is Kyndra's holiday party, although Cami obsesses over the drama stirred at Raquel's last night, the focus is around Kyndra & Cameron and how he leaves the party for Jessica because Kyndra assumed . |
August 30, 2006 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crush... Interrupted | August 13, 2007 |
| 2 | Pretty in Pink | August 22, 2007 |
| 3 | The Thrill of the Chase | August 29, 2007 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | MTV |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 28, 2004 |
| Last aired | November 15, 2006 |
| Runtime | 22 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Wednesday at 22:30:00 |