Fair rating?The O.C.· Season 2 · Episode 5
The SnO.C.
Winter finally comes to Newport, and Seth, Ryan, Summer and Marissa attend the annual "SnO.C. Winter Ball." Julie and Jimmy spend some quality time together as the chairs of the host committee and Sandy continues to close in on the truth Caleb has been hiding. Meanwhile, Julie discovers Marissa's secret when Marissa goes home at lunch to meet D.J.
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#16In Season 2of 24 rated episodes
#41All-timeof 92 rated episodes
−0.1vs season avgSeason 2 averages 7.2
2004First airedDecember 9, 2004
Guest stars
Michael Cassidyas Zach Stevens
Olivia Wildeas Alex
Shannon Lucioas Lindsay Gardner
Nicholas Gonzalezas D.J.
Kathleen Yorkas Renee WheelerMonika Jollyas Mandy
Chriss Anglinas HomerCrew
Ian ToyntonDirector
John StephensWriterShows like The O.C.
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