The O.C. (season 2)

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The O.C. Season 2
"The Rainy Day Women"
Country of origin	United States
Network	Fox
Original run	November 4, 2004 – May 19, 2005
No. of episodes	24
DVD release date	August 23, 2005
Previous season	Season 1
Next season	Season 3

The second season of The O.C. premiered on November 4, 2004 in the United States, featuring a total of 24 episodes. Season two's regulars consisted of Benjamin McKenzie (Ryan Atwood), Mischa Barton (Marissa Cooper), Adam Brody (Seth Cohen), Rachel Bilson (Summer Roberts), Peter Gallagher (Sandy Cohen), Kelly Rowan (Kirsten Cohen), Alan Dale (Caleb Nichol), Melinda Clarke (Julie Cooper), and Tate Donovan (Jimmy Cooper).

[edit] Plot Overview

Season Two focused mostly on the romantic lives of Seth and Ryan. At the start of the season, it is revealed that Seth ran away to Portland, Oregon, where he has been staying with Luke and Luke's father. Ryan has spent the summer in Chino, living with Theresa Diaz, the pregnant woman dating Ryan, and her mother, and working on a construction site. Sandy and Kirsten try to get their boys to come back home, but Seth will not go back unless Ryan returns. As Ryan realizes over time he would be happier back in Orange County with the Cohens, Theresa tells Ryan that she lost the baby. This prompts Ryan and Seth to return to Newport. Summer is mad at Seth for leaving, so she has a new boyfriend, Zach Stevens. They date during a large part of the season. During their dating period, Seth tries multiple times to win Summer back by proving he has changed. Marissa is also dating someone new, her gardener D.J., since she thought Ryan was not coming back. D.J. realizes she is only using him to piss off her mom, so he breaks up with her. Seth ends up working under Alex at the Bait Shop. They have a brief relationship, but Alex, revealed to be bisexual, starts dating Marissa. Meanwhile Julie and Caleb have sent Marissa's sister Kaitlin off to boarding school. Julie is unhappy, since she only got married for money, and she starts seeing her ex-husband Jimmy again. In the end, Caleb stated that he knew about their affair and was willing to overlook it. However he believes she is having a relationship with an ex-boyfriend with whom she made a sex tape in the 80's and wants to divorce her. Also, Ryan starts a relationship with Lindsay, a new girl at school. Their relationship flounders when Lindsay finds out that she is the love child of Caleb and half-sister to Kirsten, making her Ryan's aunt by adoption, at Seth's Chrismukkah party. A blood test was then taken and Caleb finds out that Lindsay was, indeed, his daughter, but Lindsay decides to move away despite the news. After Lindsay and her mother move to Chicago, Ryan's brother Trey is released from prison. As he has nowhere else to go, the Cohens invite him to stay with them while he gets his life in order. Ryan does not trust Trey very much and accuses him of stealing a very expensive watch. Trey hadn't stolen the watch, he had gone back to the store later and bought it for Ryan to thank him. Trey was actually trying to be on his best behavior. However, he soon gets into trouble with drugs, and while high, attempts to rape Marissa, who was now again dating Ryan. Meanwhile, Kirsten begins drinking heavily, a problem that is further aggravated after her father dies of a heart attack. As the season ends, the Cohens stage an intervention and Kirsten leaves for rehab. Ryan then discovers his brother's attempted rape of Marissa, and confronts Trey. The two fight and Trey is about to kill Ryan when Marissa arrives and shoots Trey to save Ryan.

[edit] Episodes

#	Title	Writer(s)	Director	Original Airdate	# season
28	"The Distance"	Josh Schwartz	Ian Toynton	November 4, 2004	1
The summer is coming to an end, and Seth hasn't returned home to Newport. In the midst of home renovations, Sandy and Kirsten are strained and missing their son. Ryan has begun his new life with Theresa in Chino, as Marissa is alone and in a dark place. Summer is slowly getting over Seth.
29	"The Way We Were"	Allan Heinberg	Michael Lange	November 11, 2004	2
Now that Ryan and Seth have returned to Newport, its time to get back to school. The boys reunite with their former girlfriends but it becomes apparent that things will not be going back to the way they were. Caleb's legal troubles catch up with him, and Hailey has bad news for Jimmy.
30	"The New Kids on the Block"	Stephanie Savage	Lev L. Spiro	November 18, 2004	3
After being released from jail, Caleb appoints Julie instead of Kirsten as CEO of the Newport Group. Seth wants to win Summer back as a friend and starts working at the Bait Shop. Ryan meets a new girl at school, Lindsay.
31	"The New Era"	J. J. Philbin	Michael Fresco	December 2, 2004	4
It's a new era in Newport Beach. Kirsten and Julie try and work together at The Newport Group, while Sandy tries to find out what Caleb is hiding. Seth and Ryan go on a double date with Lindsay and Alex, but it ends differently than the four of them might have expected.
32	"The SnO.C."	John Stephens	Ian Toynton	December 9, 2004	5
It's the annual "SnO.C." winter dance. Seth wants to take his relationship with Alex further, but she might have other plans. Marissa's secret relationship with D.J. is exposed, while Zach continues his pursuit of a Seth-free relationship with Summer. Sandy solves Caleb's legal puzzle ending with a shocking twist.
33	"The Chrismukkah That Almost Wasn't"	Josh Schwartz	Tony Wharmby	December 16, 2004	6
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 prospect of going to prison, Sandy convinces him to come forward and reveal the truth about his involvement with Renee. Julie and Jimmy spend some quality time together. Caleb's confession shocks the Cohen and Nichol family to the core, and nothing will be the same again.
34	"The Family Ties"	Drew Greenberg & Josh Schwartz	Lesli Glatter	January 6, 2005	7
After Caleb's confession, The Cohens try to welcome Lindsay as part of the family. Jimmy is faced with a choice when Marissa finds out about his relationship with his ex-wife, Julie. Seth attempts to be a "bad boy" like Ryan to impress Alex. Summer finds out what Zach did on his Christmas break while Ryan and Lindsay want to know if it is too awkward for them to be together.
35	"The Power of Love"	John Stephens	Michael Lange	January 13, 2005	8
When Sandy forgets his and Kirsten's 20th wedding anniversary, he finds himself going to a lot of trouble to make it up to her. Seth and Ryan's respective relationships with Alex and Lindsay add to the trouble, and doubt falls upon their futures together. Marissa and Julie continue to butt heads over DJ, and Summer wants to take her relationship with Zach to the next level.
36	"The Ex-Factor"	J. J. Philbin	Michael Fresco	January 20, 2005	9
Alex's ex visits her and Seth is surprised that the ex is female. He, Ryan and Zach want to have a guys' night in, while Marissa, Summer and Lindsay go to the Bait Shop. Julie wants to launch a magazine to improve the Newport Group's image.
37	"The Accomplice"	Allan Heinberg	Ian Toynton	January 27, 2005	10
Things heat up between Sandy and Kirsten when Sandy decides to help his mentor in law school find his daughter. Seth and Zach start up a comic book based on their lives in Newport, while Summer questions why she's been left out. Ryan makes the attempt to unite Lindsay and Caleb after Lindsay tells Ryan she is curious in getting to know her father. While Julie is in Paris, Marissa looks for new ways to rebel; in doing so, her friendship with Alex increases.
38	"The Second Chance"	Drew Greenberg & Josh Schwartz	Tony Wharmby	February 3, 2005	11
After hearing about Lindsay and Ryan's failed attempt at dinner with Caleb the night before, Kirsten arranges a dinner that she can supervise. But her presence makes no difference when Ryan and Caleb butt heads and disaster strikes. Sandy keeps Rebecca's presence in Newport a secret from Kirsten after deciding to take her case to court. Marissa and Alex's relationship intensifies, while Seth and Summer spend a lot of time together at Zach's insistence.
39	"The Lonely Hearts Club"	J. J. Philbin	Ian Toynton	February 10, 2005	12
It's Valentines Day 2005 in Orange County when Sandy and Kirsten's conflict about Rebecca continues. Ryan tries to make peace with Caleb to spend Valentines Day with Lindsay. While Seth, Zach, and Summer head to San Diego in hope to make their Comic Book idea succeed Seth has a breakdown and ends up in a lonely state. Marissa and Alex take a step forward in their relationship while Julie returns from her trip in hope to reconnect with Marissa.
40	"The Test"	John Stephens	Michael Lange	February 17, 2005	13
As Sandy continues working on Rebecca's case, Kirsten questions how strong their feelings are for one another. Seth continues his downward spiral in the aftermath of Zach and Summer's Valentine's night together, while Marissa confronts her fear about her relationship with Alex. Caleb offers Lindsay a place in his family, but not without a paternity test.
41	"The Rainy Day Women"	Josh Schwartz	Michael Fresco	February 24, 2005	14
It's a rainy day in Newport where Lindsay decides to take the DNA test and makes a difficult choice regarding her life with Caleb while Ryan helps her through it. Sandy still wants to help Rebecca with her case and tries to convince her not to run again. Marissa moves out of the Cooper-Nichol mansion and moves in with Alex after she tells her mother about Alex being her girlfriend.
42	"The Mallpisode"	Stephanie Savage	Ian Toynton	March 10, 2005	15
After Lindsay moves to Chicago with her mom, Ryan is heartbroken and Caleb's confused. Seth, Summer, and Marissa invite Ryan to the mall to get his mind off things. Caleb tags along to vent when Sandy tries to make amends with Kirsten by searching for her wedding ring or even a grand gesture that will take her back to when Sandy first proposed. Meanwhile, Alex learns that Marissa might not be as into her as she thought she would be.
43	"The Blaze of Glory"	Mike Kelley	Robert Duncan McNeill	March 17, 2005	16
Spring has flung in Newport where Marissa recruits Ryan to help her with Harbor School's Pep Rally Bonfire. Alex accepts that she and Marissa are from two different lives and knows she is fighting a lost cause. Seth is stuck and misses last year's good times while Summer disagrees and tells him it's time to move on. Meanwhile, Kirsten wants Carter to stick with the magazine despite his reservations.
44	"The Brothers Grim"	J. J. Philbin	Michael Lange	March 24, 2005	17
When Ryan's brother, Trey, gets out of jail and gives Ryan a call, the Cohens give him a warm welcome. Though, Ryan knows nothing good can come from it. Zach returns from his Italy trip and gives some news leaving Summer curious and Seth ... not really sure what to think. Meanwhile, after Julie admits her naked mistake to Kirsten, they both agree to get Caleb in on it for more help. Newport Living is officially launched.
45	"The Risky Business"	Cory Martin	Norman Buckley	April 7, 2005	18
Sandy reluctantly serves as host/auctioneer at yet another OC benefit; Trey lies to Ryan to prove that he can be self-dependent; Carter reinvigorates Seth and Zach's comic book dream, much to the annoyance of Summer. Marissa moves in with the Cohens.
46	"The Rager"	John Stephens	Tony Wharmby	April 14, 2005	19
It's Trey's 21st birthday and Marissa, anxious to help Trey and Ryan forge a relationship, throws a birthday party for Trey at the Cooper-Nichol mansion that turns out to be a rager. Seth is left in hot water by both Summer and Zach, but why? Sandy wants to continue his friendship with Carter, leaving a confused Kirsten. Meanwhile, Julie shares some memories with an "old" friend and in the process learns a few things and gains a few ideas.
47	"The O.C. Confidential"	Mike Kelley	Tony Wharmby	April 21, 2005	20
Sandy and the boys devise a plan to save Trey from going to jail after he took the fall for supplying drugs at his birthday party. Kirsten and Carter, fulfilling more than their editorial duties, take a trip to Featherbrook's winery. Meanwhile, Caleb returns home and questions his marriage with Julie.
48	"The Return of the Nana"	Josh Schwartz	Ian Toynton	April 28, 2005	21
Sandy, Seth and Ryan travel to Miami to visit the Nana after she tells Sandy she is getting married. Unable to go because of work, Kirsten is left on her own to deal with her feelings for Carter. Trey misinterprets Marissa's friendship; Zach invites Summer to a home-cooked dinner.
49	"The Showdown"	John Stephens	Michael Fresco	May 5, 2005	22
Seth and Zach declare themselves rivals for Summer's affections; Marissa is still reeling from being nearly raped by Trey; Sandy confronts Kirsten when her drinking problem becomes very apparent; Caleb hands divorce papers to Julie.
50	"The O.Sea"	J. J. Philbin	Michael Lange	May 12, 2005	23
Seth and Zach squabble over who should take Summer to the prom and who will meet George Lucas for dinner; Sandy takes drastic actions with a recovering Kirsten; Ryan starts to piece together what happened between Trey and Marissa, courtesy of Theresa; Julie's attempts to poison Caleb take a surprise turn.
51	"The Dearly Beloved"	Josh Schwartz	Ian Toynton	May 19, 2005	24
Kirsten hits rock bottom after Caleb's funeral, prompting Sandy to finally take action; Jimmy Cooper resurfaces and almost immediately renews ties with a mourning Julie; Jess bullies Trey into participating in a drug deal that turns into a shootout; Ryan finally learns the truth about what happened between Trey and Marissa, leading to a bloody confrontation.