Season 2
(2004)
Overview
At the end of last season, Ryan returned to Chino to protect his pregnant ex-girlfriend from her abusive ex-boyfriend and, with the departure of his only friend in Newport Beach, Seth decided to do what he always had planned: sail off on his yacht, the Summer Breeze, and run away from Newport Beach. With Seth and Ryan gone, Kirsten and Sandy try to stay busy with a remodeling project at home, while Julie and Caleb settle into their gorgeous Newport Beach mansion. But now the summer is over, sch…
Cast
as Sandy Cohen
as Kirsten Cohen
as Ryan Atwood
as Seth Cohen
as Julie Cooper
as Summer Roberts
as Marissa Cooper
as Caleb Nichol
Episodes
The Distance 6.2
November 4, 2004
The summer is coming to an end, and Seth hasn't returned home to Newport. In the midst of home renovations, Sandy and K…
The Way We Were 7.4
November 11, 2004
Now that Ryan and Seth have returned to Newport, its time to get back to school. The boys reunite with their former gir…
The New Kids on the Block 7.2
November 18, 2004
After Caleb is released from custody, he must make some decisions about the Newport Group, and his decisions don't sit …
The New Era 7.4
December 2, 2004
It's a new era in Newport Beach. Kirsten and Julie try and work together at The Newport Group, while Sandy tries to fin…
The SnO.C. 6.3
December 9, 2004
It's the annual "SnO.C." winter dance. Seth wants to take his relationship with Alex further, but she might have other …
The Chrismukkah That Almost Wasn't 8.0
December 16, 2004
It's Chrismukkah once again in The O.C. and this year, Seth wants to take it global. As Caleb is faced with the looming…
The Family Ties 7.2
January 6, 2005
After Caleb's confession, The Cohens try to welcome Lindsay as part of the family. Jimmy is faced with a choice when Ma…
The Power of Love 7.6
January 13, 2005
When Sandy forgets his and Kirsten's 20th wedding anniversary, he finds himself going to a lot of trouble to make it up…
The Ex-Factor 7.1
January 20, 2005
Seth is thrown when Alex's ex arrives in town for a visit, and is even more thrown when he finds out who it is. Julie h…
The Accomplice 7.1
January 27, 2005
Things heat up between Sandy and Kirsten when Sandy decides to help his mentor in law school find his daughter, Rebecca…
The Second Chance 6.7
February 3, 2005
After hearing about Lindsay and Ryan's failed attempt at dinner with Caleb the night before, Kirsten arranges a dinner …
The Lonely Hearts Club 6.2
February 10, 2005
It's Valentines Day 2005 in O.C. when Sandy and Kirsten's conflict about Rebecca continues. Ryan tries to make peace wi…
The Father Knows Best 7.0
February 17, 2005
As Sandy continues working on Rebecca's case, Kirsten questions how strong their feelings are for one another. Seth con…
The Rainy Day Women 6.9
February 24, 2005
It's a rainy day in Newport where Lindsay decides to take the DNA test and makes a difficult choice regarding her life …
The Mallpisode 7.3
March 10, 2005
After Lindsay moves to Chicago with her mom, Ryan is heartbroken and Caleb's confused. Seth, Summer, and Marissa invite…
The Blaze of Glory 7.0
March 17, 2005
Spring has flung in Newport where Marissa recruits Ryan to help her with Harbor School's Pep Rally Bonfire. Alex accept…
The Brothers Grim 7.7
March 24, 2005
When Ryan's brother, Trey, gets out of jail and gives Ryan a call, the Cohens give him a warm welcome. Though, Ryan kno…
The Risky Business 7.7
April 7, 2005
Sandy reluctantly serves as host/auctioneer at yet another OC benefit; Trey lies to Ryan to prove that he can be self-d…
The Rager 7.5
April 14, 2005
It's Trey's 21st birthday and Marissa, anxious to help Trey and Ryan forge a relationship, throws a birthday party for …
The O.C. Confidential 7.2
April 21, 2005
Sandy and the boys devise a plan to save Trey from going to jail after he took the fall for supplying drugs at his birt…
The Return of the Nana 7.7
May 5, 2005
Sandy, Seth and Ryan travel to Miami to visit the Nana after she tells Sandy she is getting married. Unable to go becau…
The Showdown 7.7
May 5, 2005
Seth and Zach declare themselves rivals for Summer's affections; Marissa is still reeling from being nearly raped by Tr…
The O.Sea 7.7
May 12, 2005
Seth and Zach squabble over who should take Summer to the prom and who will meet George Lucas for dinner; Sandy takes d…
The Dearly Beloved 8.0
May 19, 2005
Kirsten hits rock bottom after Caleb's funeral, prompting Sandy to finally take action; Jimmy Cooper resurfaces and alm…