SANDY IS CHOSEN AS NEWPORT'S MAN OF THE YEAR ON "THE O.C." THURSDAY, MAY 4, ON FOX

Ryan, dealing with the repercussions from prom night, must make a deal with Volchok. Even though Sandy is chosen as "Man of the Year," the D.A. continues his investigation of Sandy's unique involvement with the new hospital. After she receives a call for help from Kaitlin, Marissa pays her little sister a visit at boarding school. And Ryan's bloodied hands force Theresa to make a difficult decision once and for all. Meanwhile, Seth's actions ignite more troubles in Newport in "The Man of the Year" episode of THE O.C. airing Thursday, May 4 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (OC-324) (TV-14 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, and Rachel Bilson as Summer Roberts.

Guest Cast: Michael Nouri as Dr. Roberts, Cam Gigandet as Volchok, Samaire Armstrong as Anna, Navi Rawat as Theresa, Willa Holland as Kaitlin Cooper.