Fair rating?Veronica Mars· Season 2 · Episode 1
Normal Is the Watchword
After the summer fireworks caused by a dangerous confrontation with Lilly Kane's murderer and a surprising visitor at her door, Veronica attempts to settle into "normal" life, complete with a new after-school job and a return to the popular fold at Neptune High, but she gets pulled back into the investigation business when Wallace is kicked off the basketball team for testing positive for drugs.
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#4In Season 2of 22 rated episodes
#5All-timeof 72 rated episodes
+0.2vs season avgSeason 2 averages 7.9
2005First airedSeptember 28, 2005
Guest stars
Julie Chen Moonvesas Julie Chen
Max Greenfieldas Leo D'Amato
Alona Talas Meg Manning
Charisma Carpenteras Kendall Casablancas
Krysten Ritteras Gia Goodman
Steve Guttenbergas Woody Goodman
Jeffrey D. Samsas Terrence Cook
Charles Duckworthas Kelvin Moore
Duane Danielsas Van Clemmons
Brad Bufandaas Felix Toombs
Adam Hendershottas Butters Clemmons
Judy Hoas Jilly Ho
Meredith Robertsas Cute as a Bug ManagerMark Gadboisas Man
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John KretchmerDirector
Rob ThomasWriterShows like Veronica Mars
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