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The O.C. :: The Power of Love (02x08)

 
Episode Information
 
Title: The Power of Love
Episode #: 02x08
Production Number: OC-208
Original Airdate: Thursday January 13th, 2005
*Also Known As:
9/10 (2 Votes cast)
Other Release Dates: (Edit)
Country: Aired On:
NZ (TV2) Apr 08, 2005
DE (ProSieben) Aug 17, 2005
Episode Crew
Director: Michael Lange
Writer: John Stephens
 
Episode Summary
 
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Lindsay and Ryan struggle to define their relationship: Is Lindsay technically Ryan's aunt or is it okay for her to be his girlfriend? Meanwhile, Summer's meeting with Zach's family goes horribly, as does Sandy and Kirsten's anniversary until Sandy finds a way to come through at the end. Marissa deals with being alone when D.J. leaves Newport.
 
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Guest Stars
 
Guest Stars
Devin SidellplayedAbigailRecurring (first appearance)
Jordan BakerplayedElaineRecurring (first appearance)
Michael Cassidy (1)playedZach StephensRecurring (6th appearance)
Nicholas GonzalezplayedD.J.Recurring (6th appearance)
Olivia WildeplayedAlex KellyRecurring (5th appearance)
Shannon LucioplayedLindsay GardnerRecurring (6th appearance)
Michael Bailey SmithplayedTim 
Stephon FullerplayedPhotographer 
 
Main Cast
 
Peter Gallagher (1)playedSanford "Sandy" Cohen
Kelly RowanplayedKirsten Cohen
Benjamin McKenzieplayedRyan Atwood
Mischa BartonplayedMarissa Cooper
Adam BrodyplayedSeth Cohen
Melinda ClarkeplayedJulie Cooper-Nichol
Rachel BilsonplayedSummer Roberts
Alan Dale (1)playedCaleb Nichol
 
Episode Notes
 
Ratings: 4.7/8
 
Tate Donovan (Jimmy Cooper) is no longer credited as a main cast member.
 
Peter Gallagher (as Sandy Cohen) performs "She's No Lady, She's My Wife" and "Don't Give Up On Me" at the anniversary party.
 
 
Featured Songs
 
ArtistSong TitlePlayed When
JourneyOpen Arms 
Joy ZipperBaby You Should Go 
Matt Pond, PANew Hampshire 
Solomon Burke (1)Don't Give Up On Me 
 
Episode Quotes
 
Seth: We made blueberry, buttermilk ... and if you're feeling especially sinful, chocolate chip.
 
Sandy: Nothing like Julie Cooper to put fear into the hearts of children.
 
Marissa: Who's Kofi Annan?
Summer: Some guy Zach's mom knows. I think he works for United Airlines.
 
Marissa: What happens with Seth and Alex has nothing to do with you and Zach.
Summer: I know. But I always thought that I would have sex first and that Cohen would catch syphilis from a public toilet.
 
Seth: If you're alone, cough twice.
Ryan: I'm alone.
Seth: Okay, it's not as stealth but it works too.
 
Sandy: Who forgets their 20th anniversary?
Kirsten: Apparently, you.
 
 
Episode Goofs
 
In this episode, Kirsten and Sandy celebrate their 20th anniversary. But last season, the couple had been married for 17 years.
 
While Alex is talking to Sandy, her hair changes positions between shots.
 
 
Cultural References
 
Episode Title: The Power of Love

The episode title is a possible reference to a song of the same title recorded by several artists including Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Feeder, Luther Vandross, and Celine Dion.
 
Marissa: Who's Kofi Annan?

Kofi Annan is the Secretary-General of the United Nations.
 
 
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