The O.C. · S3, E5
The Perfect Storm
Ryan makes a life-changing decision that Sandy surprisingly supports, and Marissa turns to her new public school friends for help with Ryan. The Harbor School's Dean of Discipline, Dean Hess (recurring guest star ERIC MABIUS), continues his crusade to ruin Ryan's future, and Summer and Seth go on their own crusade to reveal Dean Hess's secret. Meanwhile, Charlotte (recurring guest star JERI RYAN) makes Julie an offer she cannot refuse.
