EVERYONE WISHES THEY COULD BE THE WAY THEY WERE ON "THE O.C." THURSDAY, DECEMBER 30, ON FOX

It's back to school for Seth and Ryan, who want to win back the attention they once had from Summer and Marissa. With opportunity beckoning, Hailey tells Jimmy about her plans to move in order to pursue her unfulfilled ambitions with fashion. Hoping to keep her near, Jimmy does something unimaginable. Meanwhile, Sandy explains to Julie that the district attorney is keeping a close watch on Caleb, and without representation, he might be in for a confrontation. Julie threatens Sandy to do something about Caleb's mess, or else, on "The Way We Were" episode of THE O.C Thursday, Dec. 30 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (OC-202) (TV-TBA)

Cast: Peter Gallagher as Sandy Cohen, Benjamin McKenzie as Ryan Atwood, Mischa Barton as Marissa Cooper, Rachel Bilson as Summer, Adam Brody as Seth Cohen, Kelly Rowan as Kirsten Cohen, Tate Donovan as Jimmy Cooper, Melinda Clarke as Julie Cooper, and Alan Dale as Caleb Nichol.

Guest Cast: Amanda Righetti as Hailey Nichol, Bruno Amato as Archie, Michael Cassidy as Zach, Michelle Hurd as Ms. Fisher, Nicholas Gonzalez as D.J.