Fair rating?The O.C.· Season 2 · Episode 9
The Ex-Factor
It's girls against boys when Marissa and Summer decide to plan a girls' night out and include Lindsay in the festivities. Ryan, Seth and Zach, left to their own devices, have their own bonding session over video games and pizza, but find it hard to stay away from their female counterparts. Julie and Kirsten collaborate on an idea to help the image of the Newport Group while Sandy and Caleb try to convince them there may be a better way.
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#1In Season 2of 24 rated episodes
#3All-timeof 92 rated episodes
+0.5vs season avgSeason 2 averages 7.2
2005First airedJanuary 20, 2005
Guest stars
Michael Cassidyas Zach Stevens
Olivia Wildeas Alex
Shannon Lucioas Lindsay Gardner
Emmanuelle Chriquias JodiMichael Simpsonas Matt Miller
Todd Bosleyas Leon
Ben Diskinas Philip
Mark L. Youngas Prepubescent Geek #1Kristen Pateas Isabelle
The Thrillsas The Thrills
Crew
Michael FrescoDirector
J.J. PhilbinWriter
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