2x01 The Distance - The O.C. Episode Guide

The O.C.

- Episode 02x01

Episode: 02x01
Title: The Distance
Type: Regular Episode
Production Code: OC-201
First Aired: Nov. 04, 2004

Season 2 » Episode #01 - The Distance

Summary: With summer drawing to an end, tensions begin to rise. Seth continues to be stubborn in his decision to not return home from Oregon where he spent the summer. In Chino, Ryan continues to work his construction job while living with a pregnant Theresa and missing what he left behind. Back in Newport, Summer deals with Seth's disappearance and Marissa continues to distance herself from her new life, finding comfort in her old habits.

Watch Episode Videos

Clip: Newport Beach Iced Tea (2:20)

Clip: Late for Cardio (1:43)

Who appeared in this episode?

Guest Stars:

Ryan Atwood	played by Ben McKenzie
Julie Cooper-Nichol	played by Melinda Clarke
Carson Ward	played by Brian McNamara
Theresa Diaz	played by Navi Rawat
D.J.	played by Nicholas Gonzalez
Archie	played by Bruno Amato
Eva	played by Cynthia Avila
Amanda	played by Robin Paul
Jane	played by Julie Skon

	Season 2 / Episode 1: - The Distance Sandy Cohen: I've always liked Luke. Kind of a big Golden Retriever. Ryan Atwood: Actually, he kinda is.
	Season 2 / Episode 1: - The Distance Sandy Cohen: Sometimes the best thing is for a kid to have some space. Kirsten: The Pacific Ocean? That's not enough space?

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MISTAKES/GOOFS

CONT: When Ryan wakes up at Theresa's place, he places the ticket, Sandy gave him, on the alarm clock at 6:27. When he picks it up again, the clock shows 6:26
CONT: When Summer returns Seth's stuff in episode #2.1, a record in the box jumps from at her stomach level to covering her chest between shots.