Fair rating?The O.C.· Season 2 · Episode 24
The Dearly Beloved
Sandy must make a life-changing decision to save his and Kirsten's marriage. Seth, Summer, Marissa and Ryan are caught in the crossfire at The Bait Shop and Jimmy Cooper, worried about Marissa and his family, rushes home to Newport Beach.
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#16In Season 2of 24 rated episodes
#41All-timeof 92 rated episodes
−0.1vs season avgSeason 2 averages 7.2
2005First airedMay 19, 2005
Guest stars
Tate Donovanas James "Jimmy" Cooper
Amanda Righettias Hailey Nichol
Logan Marshall-Greenas Trey Atwood
Nikki Griffinas Jess Sathers
Garrett M. Brownas Dr. Kenneth Woodruff
Darion Bascoas Andrew
Kathleen M. Darcyas Nurse
Doug Burchas PastorCrew
Ian ToyntonDirector
Josh SchwartzWriterShows like The O.C.
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