DEAN HESS MEETS HIS MATCH ON �THE O.C.� THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, ON FOX

Ryan decides to make a life-changing decision that Sandy surprisingly supports, and Marissa turns to her new public school friends for help with Ryan. Meanwhile, Harbor High�s Dean of Discipline, Dean Hess, 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 makes Julie an offer she cannot refuse on �The Perfect Storm� episode of THE O.C. Thursday, Nov. 3 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (OC-305) (TV-PG L)

Cast: Peter Gallagher as Sandy Cohen, Benjamin McKenzie as Ryan Atwood, Adam Brody as Seth Cohen, Melinda Clarke as Julie Cooper, Mischa Barton as Marissa Cooper, Kelly Rowan as Kirsten Cohen, Rachel Bilson as Summer Roberts

Guest Cast: Jeri Ryan as Charlotte, Autumn Reeser as Taylor, Eric Mabius as Dean Hess, Ryan Donowho as Johnny, Kayla Ewell as Casey, Johnny Lewis as Chili, Rich Voll as Flower Guy/aka Glen, Paul Ganus as Sean