Season 2 (2004)

The Distance
6.4

November 4, 2004 • 42m

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 ...Read more

The Way We Were
7.5

November 11, 2004 • 42m

Now that Ryan and Seth have returned to Newport, its time to get back to school. The boys reunite with their former girlfriends bu...Read more

The New Kids on the Block
7.3

November 18, 2004 • 42m

After Caleb is released from custody, he must make some decisions about the Newport Group, and his decisions don't sit well with K...Read more

The New Era
7.4

December 2, 2004 • 42m

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 ...Read more

The SnO.C.
6.5

December 9, 2004 • 42m

It's the annual "SnO.C." winter dance. Seth wants to take his relationship with Alex further, but she might have other plans. Mari...Read more

The Chrismukkah That Almost Wasn't
8.1

December 16, 2004 • 42m

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 o...Read more

The Family Ties
7.3

January 6, 2005 • 42m

After Caleb's confession, The Cohens try to welcome Lindsay as part of the family. Jimmy is faced with a choice when Marissa finds...Read more

The Power of Love
7.7

January 13, 2005 • 42m

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. Se...Read more

The Ex-Factor
7.2

January 20, 2005 • 42m

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 has a plan t...Read more

The Accomplice
7.2

January 27, 2005 • 42m

Things heat up between Sandy and Kirsten when Sandy decides to help his mentor in law school find his daughter, Rebecca, whom was ...Read more

The Second Chance
6.9

February 3, 2005 • 42m

After hearing about Lindsay and Ryan's failed attempt at dinner with Caleb the night before, Kirsten arranges a dinner that she ca...Read more

The Lonely Hearts Club
6.4

February 10, 2005 • 42m

It's Valentines Day 2005 in O.C. when Sandy and Kirsten's conflict about Rebecca continues. Ryan tries to make peace with Caleb to...Read more

The Father Knows Best
7.1

February 17, 2005 • 42m

As Sandy continues working on Rebecca's case, Kirsten questions how strong their feelings are for one another. Seth continues his ...Read more

The Rainy Day Women
7.1

February 24, 2005 • 42m

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 ...Read more

The Mallpisode
7.4

March 10, 2005 • 40m

After Lindsay moves to Chicago with her mom, Ryan is heartbroken and Caleb's confused. Seth, Summer, and Marissa invite Ryan to th...Read more

The Blaze of Glory
7.1

March 17, 2005 • 42m

Spring has flung in Newport where Marissa recruits Ryan to help her with Harbor School's Pep Rally Bonfire. Alex accepts that her ...Read more

The Brothers Grim
7.7

March 24, 2005 • 42m

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 ...Read more

The Risky Business
7.7

April 7, 2005 • 42m

Sandy reluctantly serves as host/auctioneer at yet another OC benefit; Trey lies to Ryan to prove that he can be self-dependent; C...Read more

The Rager
7.6

April 14, 2005 • 42m

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...Read more

The O.C. Confidential
7.3

April 21, 2005 • 42m

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....Read more

The Return of the Nana
7.7

May 5, 2005 • 42m

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,...Read more

The Showdown
7.7

May 5, 2005 • 42m

Seth and Zach declare themselves rivals for Summer's affections; Marissa is still reeling from being nearly raped by Trey; Sandy c...Read more

The O.Sea
7.9

May 12, 2005 • 42m

Seth and Zach squabble over who should take Summer to the prom and who will meet George Lucas for dinner; Sandy takes drastic acti...Read more

The Dearly Beloved
8.1

May 19, 2005 • 42m

Kirsten hits rock bottom after Caleb's funeral, prompting Sandy to finally take action; Jimmy Cooper resurfaces and almost immedia...Read more