The O.C. Season 2 Soundtrack
The O.C. Season 2 Soundtrack
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S2:EP1 The Distance
Ryan is at Theresa's house and thinks about his life now with her in Chino. He remembers his youth and wonders and feels nostalgic, what is he doing?
When Marissa goes with Jimmy to the Cohens, she wanders out and looks into the pool house, missing Ryan. Later that night, alone in the lifeguard tower at the beach and drinking she calls Ryan, but says nothing.
In Portland, Ryan talks with Seth about going home. Later, after coming home at last, the boys hang out in the pool house and talk about the summer.
Marissa and Summer lay by the pool and talk. Marissa drowns her sorrows in an early morning "Newport Iced Tea" while Summer tries to forget about Seth.
S2:EP2 The Way We Were
At the beginning of the episode, Seth and Ryan talk; Plays again at the Kickoff Carnival.
At the high school on the first day of school Marissa and Summer encounter Seth and Ryan as they arrive. Marissa is surprised to see Ryan, and Summer runs off to avoid Seth but he follows her.
At school Seth and Ryan discover that Summer is dating Zach. Later at the mansion, Ryan and Marissa talk about the summer. Ryan invites Marissa to the Kickoff Carnival.
In Portland, Ryan talks with Seth about going home. Later, after coming home at last, the boys hang out in the pool house and talk about the summer.
S2:EP3 The New Kids On The Block
The song plays in the background as Seth and Ryan talk about Caleb's arrest in Seth's room after Seth realizes he is "addicted to himself."
The song plays in the background as Seth helps Alex set up The Bait Shop for a concert.
The song plays in the background as Seth sees Summer and Zach having a nice dinner, then finds Marissa sitting alone on the pier.
The song plays in the background as Ryan and Seth talk about The Bait Shop in the student lounge.
At The Bait Shop, The Walkmen perform on camera as Seth admits to Summer why he got the job at the Bait Shop, then he kisses her.
The song plays in the background as Seth talks to Marissa in her room about Summer.
At The Bait Shop, The Walkmen perform on camera as Seth works the door while Summer arrives.
S2:EP4 The New Era
At The Bait Shop, The Killers perform their song while Summer, Marissa, Seth, Ryan and all their dates experience truly awkward introductions.
The song plays in the background as Seth helps Alex set up The Bait Shop for a concert.
The song plays over a montage at the end of the episode, showing each of the new couples at the end of the night.
At The Bait Shop, The Killers perform while Seth and Ryan try uncomfortably to make conversation with Lindsay and Alex, when they notice Marissa and Sumer are at the show.
The song plays in the background as Marissa tries to make up with DJ and invites him to the Bait Shop. Later that day the song plays as Seth and Ryan talk about their impending date and run into Marissa and Summer. After the concert the song plays in the background as Seth attempts to talk with Summer outside the Bait Shop, she refuses and leaves with Zach.
Song plays in the background at The Bait Shop while Seth and Summer complain about each other to their dates.
The song plays in the background after the show while Lindsay sarcastically suggests Seth go after Summer to tell her how "fine" he is with everything. Marissa sees that DJ came to the show and approaches him.
S2:EP5 The SnO.C.
The song plays in the background as Zach enters the Bait Shop and talks with Alex.
The song plays in the background as Marissa and Ryan dance together as Julie and Jimmy look on.
The song plays in the background at the SnO.C. as Marissa and D.J dance together in front of everyone. Jimmy stops Julie from intruding and they kiss. Outside the SnO.C Summer and Seth talk as Zach arrives.
The song plays in the background at the Bait Shop as Alex counsels Zach to be a man and fight for his girl.
The song plays in the background as Summer, Seth, Ryan, and Marissa enter the SnO.C.
The song plays in the background as Zach drives to the dance after all, and Seth and Summer decide to dance together.
The song plays in the background at the Bait Shop as Alex shows Seth he had the wrong idea about their kiss and kisses Homer and Amanda to prove it. Later it plays as Seth quits the Bait Shop job in an attempt to play the "Iceman." The song plays in the background at the end of the episode when Seth and Alex kiss again.
The song plays in the background in the car as Marissa, Ryan, Seth, and Summer endure an awkward drive to the SnO.C. dance together.
The song plays in the background as Summer and Seth dance together at the SnO.C. and talk about their relationship woes, just as Zach arrives and sees them.
S2:EP6 The Chrismukkah That Almost Wasn't
The song plays in the background as Ryan arrives to Lindsay's house and Seth arrives at Summer's place.
The song plays in the background as Summer announces she has a plan to save Chrismukkah.
The song plays in the background as Jimmy and Julie are on the yacht getting it on.
The song plays in the background of the student lounge as Marissa and Summer complain to each other about he upcoming holidays.
The song plays in the background in the Cohen family living room as Seth gets everyone in the Chrismukkah spirit except Sandy.
The song plays in the background as Seth and Lindsay arrive to her house. The house has been decorated for Chrismukkah, Kirsten welcomes her to the family, and everyone is there as a surprise to celebrate Chrismukkah.
The song plays in the background as Lindsay tells Ryan she doesn't want to see him anymore. Summer and Marissa talk about what a strange year it has been and Seth cancels Chrismukkah.
The song plays in the background on Julie's phone as her ring tone. Kirsten points out that it is Jimmy's favorite song.
S2:EP7 The Family Ties
The band plays the song in the Bait Shop as Seth brandishes his flask in front of Alex.
The song plays in the background at the end of the episode as Marissa says goodbye to Jimmy, and in the morning arrives to the Cohen's with bagels for everyone.
The song plays in the background while Ryan and Lindsay escape to the pool house and reconcile their relationship.
The song plays in the background as Marissa and Summer talk about DJ meeting Marissa's Dad while having coffee in the student lounge.
The song plays in the background at the Cohen's going away party for Jimmy. Lindsay and Ryan talk awkwardly at the party.
The song plays in the background at the party as Marissa and Dj arrive. Marissa upon seeing Julie, explodes on both her parents in front of everyone.
The band plays the song in the Bait Shop as Seth drunkenly ruins a Zach and Summer moment.
S2:EP8 The Power Of Love
The song plays in the background as Ryan & Seth discuss covering for each other obligations in the student lounge.
The song plays in the background as Summer flirts with Zach in the student lounge, & as Seth talks with Alex who tells him his parents are worried about him. Later the song plays in the background as Ryan meets Lindsay at the harbor to ask for some space.
The song plays in the background in the morning at the Cohen household when Sandy forgets his 20th Wedding Anniversary, but attempts to bluff his way out of it with Kirsten.
S2:EP9 The Ex-Factor
The song plays in the background as Kristen & Caleb talk about supporting their spouses decisions.
The song plays in the background as Seth confronts Alex about lying to him, & he dumps her.
The song plays in the background at The Bait Shop as Alex tells Seth her ex is in town. The song plays in the background as Ryan goes to the Bait Shop to sniff out the ex situation where he meets Jody Alex's ex.
The band plays the song on camera at The Bait Shop as the girls drink up in the VIP lounge.
The song plays in the background of a restaurant as Sandy, Caleb, Kristen, & Julie debate the new ideas for the magazine.
The song plays in the background in the diner as Summer sees Zach & apologizes for reacting so strangely to him treating her well.
The song plays in the background as the boys head to The Bait Shop where Seth is determined to check out Jody.
S2:EP10 The Accomplice
The song plays as the girls are driving to LA. Alex tells Marissa about her emancipation, feeling that she is free of her parents.
The song plays in the background of the student lounge as Zach convinces Seth to start his own comic.
The song plays in the background as Seth, Zach & Ryan walk along the pier talking about Seth's situation with Alex.
The song plays while Caleb catches Marissa at home in the morning. She lies about feeling sick so she can hang out with Alex.
The song plays as Summer finds Seth's sketchbook with drawings of her & steals it for awhile. Later Caleb and Lindsay meet for dinner where he accuses her & Ryan of "gold digging."
The song plays as Summer looks over Seth's drawings in amazement. Later Lindsay vents to Ryan about Caleb & thanks him for trying. Caleb finds Marissa & Alex in her room admiring her tatoo.
S2:EP11 The Second Chance
The song plays in the background as Marissa and Alex hang out in the morning and Marissa decides to skip school and surf with Alex.
The song plays while Seth sketches Summer in her room for the comic and they have a moment together, an "almost kiss."
The song plays as Summer and Seth talk about his drawings for the comic, and whether or not they can work together without weirdness.
The artist sings the song on camera at the Bait Shop while Marissa walks in and finds Alex. Later Lindsay Wakes Ryan up at the hospital and drives him home.
S2:EP12 The Lonely Hearts Club
The song plays on the radio as Seth & Summer reminisce about their past trip to TJ.
The song plays as Sandy tells Rebecca her mother passed away.
The song plays as Marissa & Julie discuss Caleb over dinner.
The song plays as Alex advises Marissa on how to deal with her mother & they make a date together.
The song plays as Marissa & Alex decide to have a Valentine's Day date, as Sandy comes home to Kirsten who is upset, & as Ryan & Seth walk on the pier marvelling at all the happy couples.
The song plays as Seth talks to Summer and Zach before leaving San Diego.
The song plays in the background as Seth discusses Valentines day with Ryan., & later as Seth & Summer have an awkward conversation before their trip to San Diego with Zach. The song also plays as Zach tells Seth about his plans for backpacking with Summer in Italy, & later as Seth, Summer, & Zach discuss sleeping arrangements in their hotel.
The song plays as Julie blackmails Marissa into dinner by taking her cell away. The song also plays as Sandy pays for Rebecca's hotel room & later as they muse about the past.
S2:EP13 The Test
The song plays at Caleb's gathering in Newport.
The song plays as Marissa meets Alex's friends and feels conflicted.
The song plays as Marissa can't bring herself to tell Summer about Alex.
The song plays as Caleb tells Lindsay he'd like to adopt her & as Seth and Zach talk in the student lounge.
The song plays as Alex & Marissa talk in the Bait Shop.
The song plays as Marissa reveals her secret affair to Summer, & later as Renee tells Lindsay everything.
The song plays as Zach tells Seth he and Summer are going to be closer in Tuscany and later as Seth tells Summer he is over her and wishes her well in Italy. Later the song plays as Sandy, Seth, & Ryan sit depressed watching a movie together.
S2:EP14 The Rainy Day Women
The song plays as Julie and Kirsten compare woes and drink Caleb's scotch at the office.
The song plays as Sandy meets Rebecca at a roadside diner and tries to convince her to stay.
The song plays as the show opens on a rainy day in Newport Beach.
The song plays as Seth pines over Summer and the song plays as Summer sits in her room looking at a picture of Seth on her cell phone. The song plays later as Seth is again pining alone in his room after his efforts to win Summer back fails.
The song plays at the end of the episode as Summer leaves Zach at the airport to reunite with Seth. The song continues as Sandy returns home to Kristen on the bus, Marissa walks Alex to works and finds ryan alone on the pier, and as Summer finds Seth in his backyard and kisses him.
The song plays as Kirtsen and Sandy have a serious talk as Rebecca calls. Later, the song plays as Sandy meets Rebecca in a cheap hotel to say goodbye and Sandy passes on a kiss. The song later plays as Sandy and Rebecca get in a car accident, and Rebecca flees the scene.
The song plays as Alex meets Julie and Marissa tells her mother that she has a girlfriend. The song plays as Marissa tells Alex that she told Julie about their relationship. The song later plays as Seth asks Alex for his job back and finds out about Marissa and Alex. The song later plays as Seth gets Ryan to help move his boat into the pool and Seth tells Ryan about Alex and Marissa.
S2:EP15 The Mallpisode
At the mall, the gang gets trapped in the department store at night and decide to stay and have a little adventure.
In the restaurant bar, Lance blackmails Julie with something from her past.
At Alex's apartment, Marissa adjusts to life living with Alex in her apartment.
At the mall, the gang gets a "backstage pass" to the mall department store storage room for a clothing drive.
At the end of the episode, Sandy gives Kirsten the toy ring which she later replaces with her real ring she had put away. Elsewhere, Julie is upset at her home, Alex is alone in her apartment, and Ryan and Marissa are hanging out at the diner with Seth and Summer.
S2:EP16 The Blaze Of Glory
The song plays as Sandy goes to Lance's motel to confront him about extorting Julie.
The song plays as Kirsten leaves a copy of Carter's old idealist magazine Revolution in his mailbox.
The song plays as Alex and Marissa decide that their relationship isn't working and break up amicably.
The song plays as Seth and Ryan walk across campus thinking about this year vs. last year. Meanwhile Seth decides Marissa & Ryan should get back together. Later, the song plays as Marissa struggles to build the bonfire horse and Ryan shows up to help.
The song plays as Kirsten learns her meeting is cancelled, and as Marissa asks Ryan to help her with the bonfire.
S2:EP17 The Brothers Grim
Seth and Summer talk about Zach's fake girlfriend in Seth's room, as he finally starts to figure out why Summer could possibly be angry with him.
Seth starts to feel jealous as Summer fixates on why Zach seems to be so happy without her, so he tells her about Zach's hot Italian girlfriend Francesca - that he'd promised Zach to keep secret.
Just as Ryan, Trey, & Marissa are leaving the store with some new clothes for Trey, a salesperson demands to look through Trey's bag - all but accusing him of stealing a watch. Trey looses it & completely freaks out, thrashing around & yelling.
Ryan & Trey attempt to shop without causing too much havoc in Newport Beach, although Trey's attitude about Ryan's new digs is obvious. Fortunately, Marissa shows up and saves the day.
Ryan & Marissa finally give up on Trey coming back & are about to leave when a creepy leather-jacketed guy takes a fancy to Marissa and won't leave her alone. A bar fight breaks out, Ryan is jumped by three guys, & Trey comes back in & saves them.
Marissa & Ryan arrive to Chino looking for Trey & find him in a tough neighborhood bar that Ryan used to frequent in his Chino days.
At the Newport Group party at the Cohen's, Ryan runs into Marissa on his way out to look for Trey & she insists on going with him. Caleb tells Julie the adult video situation is all taken care of & not to worry, & Seth doesn't know why Summer is so pissed or what he needs to apologize about.
As Marissa & Summer are walking through the halls of Harbor High, Marissa gets all girlfriend-y when she hear abouts Ryan's troubles with his brother Trey, meanwhile Summer spots Zach on a Vespa and thinks he seems way too happy considering she just dumped him at the airport.
After their rumble in Chino, Trey decides to come back with Ryan & Marissa to Newport Beach. When they get back to the house the Cohen family dinner happens at last.
S2:EP18 The Risky Business
Ryan & Seth set off to return what Trey has stolen as Marissa & Summer jump up to "assist" Sandy with the auction to stall for time. Later as Summer & Marissa are still stalling, Ryan & Seth steal back the egg from the thugs Trey sold it to & race back to the charity auction house just in time.
In the student lounge, Ryan & Seth talk about Marissa moving in with the Cohen's as Seth animatedly acts out scenarios he envisions for the two of them. Further down the hallway Seth runs into Zach & they talk about donating their comics to the auction.
Trey gets roped into helping out at the "Newpsie" auction with Sandy & while moving the auction wares he comes across the glass Faberge egg from "Risky Business". The song plays at the very end of the episode as Ryan & Marissa's moment gets interrupted by a phone call & she ends up leaving.
Alone in their rooms, both Ryan & Marissa are having trouble sleeping & inadvertently meet in the kitchen for 6am cereal talk & an "almost" moment. Later, Marissa gives Trey the tea set auction money & then finds Ryan by the pool where they sit closely & talk.
S2:EP19 The Rager
Marissa stays sober at her own party & then while walking into her bedroom, Marissa & Ryan interrupt a threesome getting busy in her bed at the party.
Marissa tells Summer over coffee in the student lounge how Ryan got mad at her when she suggested throwing a birthday party for Trey.
Ryan, Marissa, Summer & Seth check out Zach talking to Reed, who Summer thinks is just a random hottie, at the party at Caleb's mansion- somehow word has gotten out that there's a rager.
As more & more kids keep showing up at Caleb's mansion, some water polo tough guys hassle Seth so Trey steps up to protect him & winds up meeting a hot chick.
Julie storms into a dive bar to meet Lance & he tells her what exactly happened when Caleb paid him a visit.
Hanging out in her room during the party, Marissa & Ryan almost kiss but then hear a girl scream.
Julie & Lance are drinking together at the dive bar reminiscing about younger days & a Whitesnake concert they went to together.
Seth & Zach argue about Reed, as Summer & Reed finally meet while touching up their make-up in the bathroom. Afterward Summer is totally pissed, confronts Seth about leading her into thinking Reed was a guy, & gets a ride home with Zach & Reed.
Julie & Lance slow dance to the song in a bar & Julie confides that she thinks Caleb is going to divorce her. Lance responds by saying the whole situation is his fault & he'll "take care of Caleb" if she wants him to.
S2:EP20 The O.C. Confidential
On the beach, Ryan confronts Kyle as the deal goes down.
Sandy & Trey sit outside the party in the car waiting for Ryan to call.
At the concert, Marissa & Summer attempt to talk with Jess to get "hooked up" with the person that was selling drugs at Marissa's party.
Outside the party, Trey & Sandy wait in the car for the call.
At the Bait Shop, Ryan tries to talk with Kyle but gets shut down.
The band performs the song at The Bait Shop as Summer & Marissa arrive to the concert.
Trey & Sandy ambush the D.A. on his lunch break, trying to work out a deal.
Kirsten & Carter attend a wine tasting event at a Santa Barbara winery for the magazine.
Summer complains to Zach about Seth just as he arrives to apologize.
Seth and Zach meet Reed at her place & get notes on their graphic novel. Later Seth, Summer & Zach arrive to Reeds Silverlake party. At the party, Summer gets totally irritated & tells Seth she wants to leave, she ends up getting a ride from Zach.
S2:EP21 The Return Of The Nana
The boys arrive to the Fountainbleu Hotel in Miami.
Sandy goes with the Nana to meet her fiance Bobby. While she steps out "to tinkle" Sandy takes Bobby to town & threatens to have his background checked unless he backs off.
TI plays on camera for Music Video Nation Spring Break, as Ryan, Seth, & Mary Anne make their way through the crowd before the contest.
Marissa & Ryan make out in her room & Ryan tells her he has to go to Miami for Spring Break.
The boys walk the strip & check out the Miami night life.
Ryan fights his way through the crowd at a spring break party and ends up talking to Cody at the bar.
Zach has invited Summer over to his house for dinner while his family is away, & Summer learns about gnocchi in the kitchen with Zach.
Marissa visits Trey & offers to hang out while Ryan is away, & Jess mocks Trey as he watches her walk to her car. Later Marissa helps Trey get a job at the Bait Shop & they plan a margarita night to celebrate. Later Trey mistakes Marissa's kindness for something else & forcefully tries to kiss Marissa. When she fights him off he gets very scary so she beats him off with a stick & runs away in terror.
Seth kicks the old folks over with his mad shuffleboard skills & is challenged by Mary Anne. Later Mary Sue asks Seth to help her out with a dance contest if he loses. Finally, Seth tries to back out of the whipped cream contest but Mary Anne will not let it happen.
Summer sees Seth participating in a Spring Break dance contest involving whipped cream, licking, & a cherry. She immediately begins making out with Zach in response.
Summer works out her aggression on a punching bag while Seth tries to apologize about the Silverlake party fiasco & she suggests having a time out. Later as Summer is working out her inner rage, Zach comes in & invites her to dinner.
S2:EP22 The Showdown
Total fiasco at the comic book reading - Seth tries to apologize to Summer, Seth & Zach attack each other & roll all around the store fighting, & Summer cracks the whip on them both to make them stop.
After Seth rambles on for an hour, Reed announces Little Miss Vixen, complete with vinyl-wear & whip, who promptly steals all Atomic County attention.
Seth & Summer admit their transgressions to each other in the student lounge... & Summer says that it shouldn't have to be so hard.
Kirsten is drinking at a bar, takes off Carter's necklace & decides to go home to Sandy. She calls him & apologizes while she is driving home drunk.
Julie is waiting for Caleb at Arches for their "let's try & work this out dinner", when she gets blindsided with divorce papers.
In the student lounge, trashy Jess blocks Ryan's path, keeping him from Marissa & then attempts a move on him.
Zach attempts to tell Reed that he is quitting the comic - but she quickly reminds him that he signed a contract & they'll sue him if he tries to bail.
S2:EP23 The O. Sea
At the prom, Marissa & Summer are both alone in dateless-ville when Summer is named prom Queen - with no King in sight.
At the restaurant, Seth talks prom & teenage woes with George Lucas instead of discussing the graphic novel. Reed thinks disaster.
At the prom, Zach keeps getting text messages from Reed about the Lucas meeting, so Summer tells Zach that she understands that's where he wants to be & he should go talk comics with Reed & George Lucas.
At the high school Summer tells Zach & Seth that one of them is taking her to prom, & they have to decide who. Later, Summer tells Seth & Zach to flip a coin or something if they can't figure it out - they decide to wait until prom night to decide. Later, Zach & Seth finally flip the coin.
Ryan finds Trey in a Chino bar, & Trey tells him that his girlfriend Marissa can't hold her liquor, that she came on to him on the beach, & that they did hook up - sorry bro.
S2:EP24 Dearly Beloved
Jess's drug deal with the Garden Grove guys goes down at the Bait Shop, & when they try to screw her over she pulls a gun & creates pandemonium by firing off a round or two inside.
Sandy drops Kirsten off at the rehab clinic & they say their goodbyes.
At the Bait Shop, Jess shows up to get Trey to help her with a drug deal she has planned for later that night.
Kirsten & Hailey drive back from the day spa together & Hailey sees how tense & anxious Kirsten is.
Summer comes to hang out with Seth & console him about his grandfather, but Seth confides that he is even more worried about his mom.
The gang goes to the Bait Shop to get away from the wake (and Kirsten's drinking), & when they run into Trey, Marissa doesn't hide how much she hates him.
The song is playing as a funeral procession of cars arrives for Caleb's funeral, all Newport gathers to pay their respects. Later the song plays at the end of the episode.
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Composer
Christopher Tyng, Richard Marvin
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Network
FOX
Status
Ended
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