THE UNIVERSE WORKS IN MYSTERIOUS WAYS ON �THE O.C.� THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, ON FOX

Chris Pratt Guest Stars

As the Cohens prepare for Kirsten�s 40th birthday party, Kirsten gets some news that will change her life forever. Meanwhile, Julie Cooper is having a secret love affair that Kaitlin does all she can to stop. While Ryan acts like he doesn�t miss Taylor, Taylor visits a therapist, who gives her some rules to live by. After their plan to save Newport Chuck goes awry, Che finally discovers that Seth is not his soulmate and Sandy and Kirsten have surprises for each other in �The Groundhog Day� episode of THE O.C. Thursday, Jan. 25 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (OC-412) (TV-PG D, L)

Cast: Peter Gallagher as Sandy Cohen, Benjamin McKenzie as Ryan Atwood, Rachel Bilson as Summer, Adam Brody as Seth Cohen, Kelly Rowan as Kirsten Cohen, Melinda Clarke as Julie Cooper, Autumn Reeser as Taylor Townsend, and Willa Holland as Kaitlin Cooper.

Special Guest Cast: Chris Pratt as Che

Guest Cast: Gary Grubbs as Bullit; Alison Laplaca as Dr. James; Sandy McCoy as Hippie Chick