Sandy Cohen

Sandy Cohen
Biography
Full Name	Sanford Cohen
Aliases	Sandy
Status	Alive
Relatives	Mr. Cohen (father) † Sophie Cohen (mother) † Unnamed older brother Unnamed older sister Kirsten Cohen (wife) Seth Cohen (son) Ryan Atwood (adoptive son) Sophie Rose Cohen (daughter) Caleb Nichol (father-in-law) Rose Nichol (mother-in-law) Hailey Nichol (sister-in-law) Lindsay Gardner (half-sister-in-law) Summer Roberts (daughter-in-law)
Romances	Kirsten Cohen (wife) Rebecca Bloom (ex-fiancée)
Occupation	Law Professor (currently) C.E.O. of the Newport Group (formerly) Public Defender (formerly) Restaurant Owner (formerly)
Residence	Berkeley, California
Series Information
Seasons	1 • 2 • 3 • 4
First Appearance	1.01: "Premiere"
Last Appearance	4.16: "The End's Not Near, It's Here"
Portrayed by	Peter Gallagher Max Greenfield (young)

"He's not a criminal, he's a kid with nowhere else to go, and since when have you become so cynical?"

— Sandy to his wife Kirsten about Ryan

Sandy Cohen is a main character in the first, second, third, and fourth seasons of the Fox drama series The O.C.. He was portrayed by Peter Gallagher.

Sandy, is the son of Sophie and Mr. Cohen, who left the family when Sandy and his older brothers were still young).

Sandy, is married to Kirsten Cohen. Sandy and Kirsten have three children together, two older sons: Seth and Ryan, and a younger daughter: Sophie Rose Cohen.

Background

Sandy went to the University of California at Berkeley to study law where he met and fell in love with Kirsten. Before, he had been engaged to Rebecca Bloom. He was originally a public defender, which brought him into contact with troubled teen, Ryan Atwood, whom he took in and eventually adopted after his own mother abandoned him. He has since then gone into private practice in a law firm, before going to start his own law firm and finally taking over his late father-in-law's company, the Newport Group. After Seth accidentally burned down the Newport Group headquarters, Sandy returns to the public defender's office. He and Kirsten have three children. Sandy supports more liberal politics when compared to his wife Kirsten Cohen. He campaigned for the Democratic presidential candidate Walter Mondale in 1984, while his wife Kirsten, supported the Republican Ronald Regan.

Personality

Despite living in Newport and marrying a "Newpsie", it becomes apparent that Sandy does not consider himself to be "one of them". His blue-collar, single-parent upbringing in The Bronx contrasts with that of his wife Kirsten. Like long-time next door neighbor Julie Cooper, he was not raised in the affluent Newport lifestyle but unlike Julie, he generally disassociates himself from his counterparts. He never fails to make known his distaste for the shallow, materialistic and pampered ways of his contemporaries who were born and bred in that lifestyle, even going so far as to describe Harbor School teachers as "preppy little savages" and calling the housewives' social gatherings "Newpsie Conventions".

As the more easy-going parent, Sandy's "hippie parenting" sometimes clashed with Kirsten's more strict and firm style. He prefers to let his children learn the error of their ways by experiencing the consequences themselves.

Throughout the Series

Season 1

Sandy has a mainly stable relationship with his wife Kirsten and their only son Seth, albeit with the occasional problem surfacing. Unresolved issues of trust and jealousy rise to the surface with regards to Kirsten's former childhood sweetheart, Jimmy Cooper, who is also their next-door neighbor.

He leaves the Public Defender's Office to go into private practice at Patridge, Savage and Khan, along with his former colleague from the District Attorney's office, Rachel Hoffman. She causes tension between Sandy and Kirsten when Kirsten finds Sandy enjoying a drink with Rachel one night while he was supposed to be at a meeting. Later on, Sandy and Rachel get involved in a case against Caleb's company, the Newport Group. Both were accused by Caleb of having an affair because they had been spending a lot of time together and working very late. Not long afterwards, when Rachel and Sandy were working late in her apartment, she makes a play for him, but he rejects her advances. He and Kirsten then attempt to set her up with the newly divorced Jimmy, to no avail.

Season 2

In season 2, Sandy, re-meeting his first love : Rebecca Bloom, the daughter of an old Berkeley professor : Max Bloom. Rebecca is wanted by the FBI for a subversive act she had accomplished twenty years ago and Sandy helps her hide in Newport, initially to greet her dying father, then to defend her in court. Soon the two become very intimate, thanks to Sandy's silence with his wife, and they kiss each other. The episode remains, however isolated. Sandy chooses to stay with Kirsten, and Rebecca is forced to flee, disappearing forever. Unfortunately, Sandy's problems with his wife are not resolved, his flirt with Rebecca, contributed towards her growing alcohol problem, and the distance between her and Sandy caused her to almost have an affair with a magazine editor, Carter Buckley, who was hired as editor of Newport Living, a magazine edited by Kirsten and Julie ; He is a political activist with whom Sandy immediately makes friends, but towards which his wife Kirsten develops a strong emotional bond, although he left before anything happened. The departure of Carter, drops Kirsten in a state of deep depression, which culminates with her father's Caleb Nichol, death. Despite Sandy being very close to her during this hard moment, Kirsten's drinking problem runs out of control after attending her fathers funeral, forcing the entire Cohen family and Kirsten's sister, Hailey  to stage an intervention and put her in rehab.

Season 3

In season 3, after Caleb's death Sandy took over management and ownership of the Newport Group. However being The CEO of Newport and the underhanded business dealings neccessary to survive have proven a test for Sandy's character. This leads to a very rough patch with his family. On the night that he is elected "Man of the Year" he says he cannot accept the award and decides to devote himself to his family.

Season 4

In season 4, Sandy helps Ryan sort things out with Kevin Volchok, who was responsible for the death of Marissa and he was also the one who talks Ryan into helping Taylor Townsend, who was in the middle of a divorce from her French husband, Henri-Michel de Momourant.

Later in the season, Sandy bumps into a man at the New Year's Eve party and investigates further. The man is revealed to be Ryan's biological father, Frank Atwood, whom Sandy meets. Frank wants to see Ryan, so Sandy tells Ryan who refuses. Frank tells Sandy that he has cancer so Kirsten invites him to dinner but Sandy is suspicious. It is later revealed Frank lied in a last-ditch attempt to see Ryan, prompting Sandy to punch him in front of everyone.

Sandy helps in the preparation for Kirsten's fortieth birthday. He finds a mail truck, exactly the same model as the one that both of them lived in Berkeley, while his real present to her was two first-class tickets around the world. When he tells a stunned Kirsten, she announces that she is having a baby. After an earthquake hits Newport Beach, Sandy finds Kirsten on the ground, and tries to help her up, but had difficulties because of the falling objects around them. At the hospital, Sandy and Kirsten discover that they are going to have a daughter.

Six months later, he and Kirsten move to Berkeley; back to the house where they had Seth. It is in this house that Seth and Ryan's sister, Sophie Rose Cohen, starts her life. In the flashforward set five years later, Sandy is now a law professor at UC Berkeley.

Relationships

Romances

• Kirsten
• Rebecca

Main article: Kirsten-Sandy Relationship

Main article: Rebecca-Sandy Relationship

Family

• Seth
• Ryan
• Hailey
• Sophie
• Caleb

Main article: Sandy-Seth Relationship

Main article: Ryan-Sandy Relationship

Main article: Sandy-Hailey Relationship

Main article: Sophie-Sandy Relationship

Main article: Caleb-Sandy Relationship

Friends

• Jimmy
• Julie
• Rachel

Main article: Jimmy-Sandy Relationship

Main article: Julie-Sandy Relationship

Main article: Sandy-Rachel Relationship

Quotes

• Season 1
• Season 2
• Season 3
• Season 4

The Model Home Sandy: Since the minute you were born I knew I would never get thick skin. The Debut Ryan: You just stabbed me again. Sandy: Oh, sorry. Sandy:I have annihilated all the other ninjas! The Gamble Sandy: Well. I should be off. Gotta find the next kid to jeapordize the community. Maybe a black kid. Or an Asian kid. The Girlfriend Sandy: Are we worried your dad won't love us if we don't feed him enough? Kirsten: Alright, starting now, no more digs at my dad. Sandy: Oh no, that wasn't a dig. Seth, was that a dig? Seth: No. When you called him a heartless bastard, that was a dig. Sandy: You sold me out. Kirsten: Maybe you guys can make peace this weekend. Sandy: Okay. Oh no, no wait. I can't. I'm still Jewish. Just gettin' it out of my system, I promise. Kirsten: I wonder what his new girlfriend's like. Sandy: I am sure she is very well paid. Kirsten gives him a look. Sandy: I am on fire. The Escape Kirsten: After 15 years? There's no way he's selling out. Sandy: Well, it'd have to be one hell of a free meal. Seth: And that's what they call a callback in comedy, Ryan. Seth: This is gonna be awesome. Sandy: She's hot stuff, son. Seth: And now it's ruined. The Rescue Kirsten: I'm sure she'll apologize. Sandy: You are? This is Julie Cooper we're talking about. Sandy: Well, this doesn't suck. Sandy: If you can't tell your dad, who can you talk to? Seth: Gee, I don't know. Ryan, Mom, that tree over there. Sandy: You're gonna miss me when I'm gone. Seth: When are you leaving? The Heights Kirsten: Doesn't Seth look rad? Sandy: Seth does look rad. Mad props, son. The Homecoming Kirsten: You think Ryan's okay? Sandy: I think he'll be okay. He needs to do this. Kirsten: Okay. Let me get in there, do some flipping. Sandy: No no! Honey, honey! Seth really likes corn. Kirsten: How do you expect me to get better? Sandy: I don't. I'm sorry, but I don't. I'm sorry, but the boys and I made a pact. Kirsten: A pact? Sandy: A solemn promise. Kirsten: When? Sandy: You were in the bathroom. Sandy: So Anna, what's the deal? You're parents don't believe in celebrating the genocide of the American Indian? Sandy: Look, Jimmy's a good guy. Rachel: He's a thief. Sandy: And you're a lawyer, so it's a perfect match. Sandy: Ah! the gruesome twosome! The Secret Sandy: And you're going to yogalates. Kirsten: You just like saying that. Sandy: Yogalates? Yeah, I kinda do. Yogalates? Ryan: Yogalates. The Countdown Sandy: She's either run out of money, or ... she's run out of money. Sandy: GPS Lady says turn left, I'm going right! Sandy: Sandy Cohen. Pleasure swinging with you. Sandy: I should really learn how to knock. In case there's a threesome going on in my bedroom. The Third Wheel Ryan: All her friends want to kick her ass. Sorry about the language. Sandy: Why? I want to kick her ass. Sandy: Hey, Connect Four was happening. It gets my blood up. The Links Sandy: Oh god, the ugly Americans are coming back. Kirsten: Pumpkin muffin? Sandy: Yes, darling? The Truth Sandy: The next time you feel like using your fists, you better open your mouth and talk. That's what I'm here for. Julie: Hey, you guys wanna join us? We're celebrating my new position. Sandy: Ohhh, not gonna touch that one. Sandy: Give me the keys. Give me the keys. Ryan: You said if I needed your help, I could come to you. Sandy: Give me the keys... I'll drive. The Heartbreak Seth: I need advice on girl stuff. Sandy: You've come to the master. (Kirsten snickers) Sandy: Hey, I got you. Kirsten: Sometimes you make it so hard to hate you. Sandy: I know! The Telenovela Kirsten: He's a consultant. Sandy: Could you be please be a little more vague? Kirsten: He knows people. Sandy: You did it! That was more vague! The Goodbye Girl Sandy: Do you want to know what I think? Ryan: You're going to tell me either way, right? Sandy: Like my own son. Sandy: I promise you, I'd rather send you to jail that get in bed with your father. The Proposal Sandy: I like to anticipate the worst at all times. It's a Cohen family trait. Kirsten: My dad is marrying Julie Cooper. Sandy: Maybe you need another bottle. Sandy: I had no choice. Jimmy: You could have told me about Caleb and asked me to bow out. Sandy: Like I said, I had no choice. Sandy: That's the biggest you could do? As big as a badass like you? The Shower Kirsten: So he bought your acceptance? Sandy: At a really high price. Kirsten: I have some concealer upstairs you can use. Works miracles. Sandy: She's right. You should see her without it. Horrible. Sandy: Don't try and fix this, kid. I'm your guardian and I get to call the shots. Now get out of the car. Kirsten: I am never throwing another party again. Sandy: Don't tease. The Strip Sandy: So, Cay-Cay, what have you been doing all this time? Sandy: According to Seth it is ground zero for aging hipsters like you. Sandy: You might want to retract that. Because, according to you, Caleb's moving in. Kirsten: There are four male strippers, dressed as firemen dancing in our living room. Sandy: Theme-stripping. You gotta love that. Kirsten: Oh, wait, now they're not dressed as anything at all. Sandy: Try to keep them off of the furniture, honey. The Ties That Bind Kirsten: A daughter wants her father to be happy on his wedding day. Sandy: See, I thought it was supposed to be the other way around. Sandy: So that's why you wanted us out of the restaurant. Why you snaky... not so successful son of a bitch. Sandy: Denial is a very effective coping mechanism. Sandy: Just because you're leaving doesn't mean I'm letting you go. Sandy: Now, come on, get dressed. You're about to witness the most unholy of unions. Sandy: And Kirsten's not even a hugger.

The Distance Kirsten: You're doing that thing where you think that I'm ignoring you, so you start speaking gibberish to see if I'm listening. Sandy: Aw. You were listening. Kirsten: Nope. The Way We Were Sandy: Since when is Scotch part of a nutritious brunch? Sandy: Have dinner with us. I won't cook, I promise. Although if Kirsten's mad enough at you, she might. Sandy: Don't say anything. I'll follow you to the station. to the arresting officer. I'm his lawyer. The New Kids on the Block Kirsten: You quit? Sandy: Quit slash got fired. Caleb: When I have champagne I get giggly. Sandy: When do you ever get giggly? Caleb: What do you suggest I do? Sandy: I suggest you find a way to make it up to Kirsten now. Unless you want Julie to be your lawyer too. Sandy: She's agreed to an supervised visit. 20 minutes, max. Caleb: She's my daughter, I don't need to be supervised. Sandy: No, I'm supervising her. I'm afraid she might kill you. The SnO.C. Sandy: What could he have done that would be so terrible he'd rather go to jail?... Unless, life with Julie Cooper... Kirsten: I don't want you getting into trouble over this. Sandy: Oh, honey, I think it's a little late for that. Sandy: Never underestimate a parent's ability to mortify his children. Sandy: Even if you were having an affair, 16 years is an awfully long time to be paying alimony... Unless there's a child. The Chrismukkah That Almost Wasn't Sandy: Facing Kirsten and Julie has got to be better than going to jail. Sandy: I've had so many clandestine meetings lately I feel like I'm in an Oliver Stone movie. The Family Ties Sandy: I'm guessing it's too soon to joke Seth. Even for a Cohen. Jimmy: I've got terrible news, really. I've fallen in love with my ex-wife. Sandy: You were married before Julie? Marissa: I brought bagels. Sandy: Well that's the secret password into the Cohen household. The Power of Love Sandy: Nothing like Julie Cooper to put fear into the hearts of children. Sandy: We can't fight a war on multiple fronts. Have we learned nothing from the Nazis? The Ex-Factor Sandy: Ask me while you're giving me the massage. I'm inclined to say yes. Sandy: Okay, honey, I don't want to alarm you, but there's a giant Julie Cooper on the table. Sandy: It's my fault. I've once again gotten caught up in this nasty game of Hungry, Hungry Hippo. The Accomplice Gail: As you can see, it's a bit of a fixer-upper. Kirsten: That's one way to put it. Sandy: Who are you kidding, Gail? This place is a first-class dump. And I like it! Kirsten: You're going to prison? Sandy: Oh, just for the day. The Second Chance Sandy: I can see how that might salt your game. Rebecca: "Salt my game"? Is that how they talk in Orange County? Sandy: Stick around, you'll be saying "rad" in no time. Rebecca: We should celebrate! Sandy: Yeah, I'll go rent out Chucky Cheese. Sandy: Yeah, while I'm harboring a fugitive I'll go score some pot on the street. The Lonely Hearts Club Sandy: There are days that I think me and Kirsten are bulletproof. I don't wanna test that theory. The Father Knows Best Kirsten: Have you seen Seth? Sandy: Well I've smelled him. Smells like Teen Spirit to me. Ryan: (about Hellboy}: He tries to do good but he usually ends up destroying everything. Sandy: Ah, good. My kinda hero. The Rainy Day Women Kirsten: You took the bus. Sandy: I told you, nothing could keep me away from you. Kirsten: Is it over? Sandy: I can promise you it never started. The Mallpisode Seth: Ah. Father. I'm glad to see you finally found your calling. Caleb: Exactly what I said. Sandy: Ah, nothing like a good crack about a plumber. Caleb: You really want that ring, don't you? Sandy: More than anything. Caleb: I'll get more quarters. The Blaze of Glory Kirsten: He wants to take it beyond gossip and dish. Focus on culture, the local art scene. Sandy: So it's really more of a pamphlet than a magazine. Sandy: Julie, you scared me. More than usual. Julie: Always a pleasure, Sanford. Sandy: Only Caleb gets to call me Sanford because he won't not. Sandy: So you started out with a porn director and ended up with Caleb. I'd consider that a lateral move. Sandy: Only a couple of weeks in Newport and already his spirit is crushed. Julie: Please tell me you have some news. Sandy: Well unfortunately Lance is as sleazy as he looks but not as dumb. Julie: I am so screwed. Sandy: I know. I saw the footage. The Brothers Grim Kirsten: I know Trey is the only family that Ryan has and I do think that we should help him— Sandy: But you're scared I'll want to adopt him. Sandy: Well, this is the crib. The Risky Business Seth: Yeah, a divided house can not eat. Now we all gotta get together between a single action hero. Sandy: Steve McQueen. Seth: Steve Ma-who? Sandy: My own son doesn't know Steve McQueen. Trey: You know a lot of people like Great Escape. I gotta go with Bullit. Sandy: He cooks breakfast and a McQueen fan. I knew I liked you. Seth: He surfs, he sings, he practically fights crime. Maybe Sandy Cohen could be our action hero. Sandy: Just say the word, son. Sandy: He very chivalrous, not unlike a young Steve McQueen. Sandy: So a charity event where the donors keep half the profits and a yardsale with no yard. Hm. So that's how they do it in the OC. Kirsten: Sandy, it's an honorary chair. A figure-head position. You'd be the master of ceremonies, like an auctioneer. And you know what an MC has. Sandy: An unfair advantage. You know the opponent's weakness. Kirsten: That's right. A microphone. On stage. With an audience. A captive audience. Sandy: And a few showtunes, perhaps. Kirsten: You just have to go by the Club today and say hello. Sandy: Just a figurehead? Kirsten: With a mic. Sandy: Hey, guys. I'm chairing The OC Pseudo-Charity Non-Yard sale. Newpsie: The job of the chair is to choose table linens, flatware, centerpieces. Sandy: Alright, okay. I'll help Trey with the lifting. Sandy: Joanne. Tell me you didn't order those napkin rings? This is not a mob wedding. Joanne: Gosh, Sandy, I thought they were kind of fun. Sandy: No. Sandy: Okay, folks, here's a beautiful Erté-esque statue. Yes, indeed. Very fetching. What do we start the bidding at? $75. I guess it's more "esque" than Erté. The Rager Sandy: I tell you the timing in this household is a thing of beauty. Sandy: You're just out of practice. Everybody hits themselves in the face with the board. Carter: Three times in one wave? Sandy: Well, that was impressive. Kirsten: Hey Carter. You look nice. Carter: Sandy told me to spiff it up a bit. Sandy: Yeah, I didn't want him to embarrass us. The O.C. Confidential Kirsten: Neither of us are actually in the right shape to drive just yet, so—. Sandy: A little too much of the Indian Spirit, huh Seth: (sighs) hey (touches Ryan's shoulder) (Ryan looks at him) dude you cannot blame yourself, alright (Ryan shakes his head and rubs his eyes) all you did was give Trey a chance an you believed in him an its like look (Ryan sighs) whatever he did at Marissa's party that's all on him Ryan: the thing is (looks at Seth) I don't think he did it...I mean Treys alott'a things but eh I don't know I jus don't think he's a drug dealer Seth: ok, so then (Ryan listens) when the cops showed up an asked who's responsible for the...girl floating in the pool he was like what (Ryan sighs) (puts his hand up) I'm an ex-con, on parole I know, ill say me (waves his hand) Ryan: no I think that when the cops showed up an went to put the cuffs on Marissa he did what he had to do (looks at Seth) ta stop em Seth: (looks at Ryan) what makes you say that Ryan: I was...about to do the same thing (Seth laughs and nods his head) Ryan: (laughs) yeah Seth: (thinks) sure (smiles) the compulsive need to rescue Marissa Cooper mus be in the Atwood DNA Ryan: it would explain alot Seth: well look, the good news is if he really didn't do it (Ryan looks at him) then my dad'll get him off (Sandy and Trey walk into the kitchen) Sandy: oh I wouldn't be so sure about that (Ryan looks at Trey, Trey looks at Ryan, worried. Ryan stands and slowly walks towards Trey, Trey again looks at him, unsure what Ryan is thinking) Ryan: (softly) hey (puts his hand on the back of Treys neck and pulls him into a tight hug {just as Trey has done to him a few times, aww}) (Trey is thrown by this, but definitely happy. he touches Ryan's back briefly. Ryan pulls away and looks at Trey) Trey: I...thought you'd be mad at me Ryan: why would I be mad (smiles) I mean...you didn't do it right Trey: no man no way...its jus when I...saw em about to take Marissa off I (Ryan looks at him) had to do somethin Sandy: from the gallantry and or stupidity with defences to felony dealing charges (Ryan and Trey look at Sandy) he'd be a free man (holds out coffee to Trey) here why don't you go get settled in the pool house Ryan: (looks at Trey) what...you're uh staying with us again Trey: I...am in Sandy's custody (walks away) it's the only way he could get the judge not ta lock me up (Ryan watches Trey leave the kitchen. Seth is now standing next to Sandy) Seth: (looks at Sandy) you couldn't get him off Sandy: well you know the old expression...no good deed goes unpunished (looks at Ryan) Trey is facing hard time. The Return of the Nana Bobby: She's a great lady, huh? Your mom. Quite the pistol. Sandy: I always thought of her as more of an AK-47. Sandy: Look at Ma. A cell phone. The Nana: I'm very hip. Sandy: I guess so. The Nana: I just can't read the buttons. The Showdown Sandy: Do you think I look like Tony Blair? Kirsten: Uh, you have nicer hair. Sandy: Good hair, leader of Great Britain. I would call it a wash. Sandy: Did you have an affair with him? Kirsten: You don't get it, do you? Sandy: No. The Dearly Beloved Sandy: Caleb Nichol was not a man of many words. He was however a brilliant man. He leaves a legacy of possibility. But his true achievement were his children. He was a caring father, a wonderful grandfather, a truly terrible father-in-law... So, he may be gone, but he won't soon be forgotten. Rest in peace, Caleb. And if you can't do that, I'm sure heaven could use a few more McMansions. Julie: If it would help, I could take over Kirsten Watch for awhile. Sandy: I don't know if anything's gonna help. Julie: So then let her glower at me. I'm used to it. Sandy: Unfortunately, so am I these days. Thank you Julie. Hailey: How long has this been going on? Sandy: Too long. Last night sealed the deal. She's getting help whether she wants it or not. Sandy: You are a part of it. Whether you want to or not. You want to run away again? Get in your boat and sail away? Your mother needs you.

The Aftermath The Cops: We're looking for Ryan Atwood. Sandy: You're a little late, I'm afraid. Sandy: Glad to see the jumpsuit still fits. Jimmy: I'm trying to protect my family, too. Sandy: Right. Because family means so much to you. Jimmy: What's that supposed to mean? Sandy: That means what are you doing back in Newport? Caleb dies. Boom. Suddenly you show up. Ryan: What happened? Sandy: You have a hell of a girlfriend. And if you two get married you'll have a hell of a mother-in-law. But you're free. The Shape of Things to Come Sandy: She kept this place in tip top shape without so much as picking up a sponge. Ryan: Yeah. How did she do that? Seth: Her presence kept us neat, Ryan, It's her protestant evil eye. It's a powerful thing. Sandy: She's a woman of many talents. Sandy: Jimmy couldn't make it? Julie: He's working. Business associate from Hawaii showed up. Sandy: Ah, just as well. One Montague, one Capulet. That should be plenty. Charlotte: If she tried to be the perfect mother and the perfect wife... Sandy: She may never come home. The End of Innocence Sandy: Is there anything I need to know? Jimmy: No no I mean. No, are you kidding, everything's fantastic. I just wanted to give my fiancée a little peace of mind. Sandy: Well anything for the soon-to-be Mrs. Cooper-Nichol-Cooper. Ryan: You and I are both here because someone gave us a break. Now Marissa needs one. Sandy: Well, I think having Kirsten gone is making me all sentimental. Or maybe my brain is fried from doing all these real estate deals. Your plan poses a myriad of obstacles. Ryan: Anything you can do. Thank you. The Last Waltz Kirsten: Dr. Butcher said I should confront my fears. And mine is cooking. Sandy: So's mine. Kirsten: Well, we'll confront my cooking together. Sandy: Honey, I got everything on the list, including a little Chunky Monkey that's mostly for me. Alright, it's all for me. Best. Ben and Jerry's. Ever. The Perfect Storm Kirsten: Sit. You are having Eggs Benedict Gruyere avec Paté de Foie. Sandy: Something smells... fancy. Summer: She's got Dean Hess in her back pocket, front, and who knows where else. Sandy: Well. One kid dropping out of school and the other kid lying. I thought today was going to be boring. Sandy: I for one, I love The Tofu. Tofuna. Tofurkey. Tobagel. Cream Tocheese. Too much? Sandy: Well you've beaten the Sandy Cohen mind meld. Dean Hess: I take it from the surreptitious nature of your phone call that you had something urgent to discuss. Sandy: Surreptitious. Good word. No wonder they made you a dean. The Swells Sandy: I'll have to think about this. You know what that means, don't you? I gotta ask my wife. Kirsten: I thought you loathed corporate America. Sandy: Oh I do. I loathe it all. The greed, Republicans, navy suits. Sandy: I haven't had tequila in forever. Matt: Then we should have a whole bottle. Game on, man. Sandy: What's next? A frat party at UC? Matt: No, I just wanted to celebrate. Sandy: Listen I expect you to take this job seriously. I'm not gonna be out drinking with you every night after work. Weekends maybe. And tonight. Game on, Matt. Matt: Game on, boss. The Anger Management Sandy: I fired four people today. I'm not sure I'm cut out for this job. Kirsten: I'm glad you're upset. Sandy: Good pep talk! Kirsten: It means you care. Sandy: I forget. You are your father's daughter. Kirsten: No. I'm your wife. Sandy: Good answer. The Game Plan Sandy: Cardiobar is crawling with Newpsies! How bored are you? Ryan: What happens on vacations? Do I stay in the poolhouse? Sandy: No matter where you go, this will always be your home. Sandy: Yeah, you missed my story about playing Nanki-Poo in The Mikado. The Disconnect Julie: Sandy, I don't think I'm in favor of low income housing. Kirsten: Julie, you live in a trailer park. Julie: And I'm highly motivated to change my circumstances. If you make being poor too comfortable, what's the incentive to get rich? Believe me, if anyone should know. Sandy: On that uplifting note, I'll leave you two to hash out the finer points of the free market economy. Kirsten: Is that a pirate costume? Seth: Summer and I are at war. Sandy: A pirate war? Seth: Well it turns out Brown usually takes only one student from Harbor and we both want to be it so I need a hook. Sandy: Oh, you mean like a Captain Hook? Kirsten: Summer going to Brown? I mean no offense... Sandy: She did save Chrismukkah. The Chrismukkah Bar Mitz-vahkkah Sandy: I tell you, the air is crisp. It must be 70 degrees out there. Sandy: You mark my words. This will be the best Chrismukkah ever. Kirsten: You're beginning to sound like Seth. Sandy: Well, that just means you'll miss him less when he's gone. Sandy: A bar mitzvah? For Ryan? Seth: Oo. It just makes me all tingly hearing you say it. Sandy: Do you have any idea how offensive that is? Sandy: It's a sacred religious event. A tradition that marks a Jewish child's obligation to observe the ten commandments. Seth: I'm sorry. And that's the problem with the Jews right there. We have no concept of marketing. Seth: That was remarkable timing, my mom right there. Sandy: Oy, humbug. Sandy: That's because Ryan Atwood: you're a mensch. And after tonight I'm gonna tell you what that means. The Safe Harbor Ryan: We need a parent advocate to address the board. Would you? Sandy: A good cause? Poor odds? A chance to ruffle some Newpsie feathers? How could I say no? Marissa: Thanks so much for doing this. Ryan: It really means a lot. Sandy: Ornery judge, captive audience, righteousness on my side. I feel right at home. The Sister Act Sandy: We can't give into threats like that. We don't negotiate with the Newpsies. Sandy: Do you know Veronica Townsend? Neil: Do I know Veronica Townsend? Sandy, I know every former A-cup in this town. Sandy: Well how would you feel about having dinner with her tonight? Neil: You mean a date? Sandy: Look, I know she is a bitch on wheels, but she wants to go out with you. And she's willing to make Marissa's life at Harbor very difficult if it doesn't go through. Neil: Oh c'mon, Sandy. That's preposterous. Sandy: I wouldn't be asking if I didn't think she'd follow through on this. Look, it's one dinner. Crowded restaurant. Meet there. Kirsten and I will pick up the tab. Neil: How horrible can it be? Sandy: Trust me. It'll be horrible. I owe you. The Pot Stirrer Bill: Well, speaking for all of us, you two have done a great job. I only wish Caleb could have been here. Sandy: Thanks, Bill. This project was close to his heart. He did have one, as it turns out. Sandy: I spent a month practicing how to say "Dude." Seth: You still say it kinda— Kirsten: I just know that when you wooed me, there was no caviar and champagne, and you did alright. Sandy: I should take Bill Merriam out for pizza and bad wine in the back of a mail truck. Sandy: I balked at taking him out to dinner, but I'm totally cool about turning your apartment into a Playboy grotto. The Cliffhanger Sandy: How about this? How about we find a strategy that doesn't involve liquor or sexual favors? Sandy: Who would have thought the Newport Group would be where I go for to a moment of Zen? Kirsten: You know, sometimes this job makes you do a lot of hard thinking. Sandy: I want this hospital more than I've wanted anything in a long time. Kirsten: Then you can't let Matt's relationship with Maya Griffin stand in your way. For all you know, she could be using him too. Or they could live happily ever after. The point is, if you want this as bad as I think you do, you have to go for it. Sandy: So where is the line? Kirsten: I'm not worried about you knowing where the line is. You always do. It's who you are. The Heavy Lifting Sandy: Who knew women's panties were such a minefield? Seth: Don't say panties. The Journey Kirsten: Ryan, I forgot to ask. Do you have any request for your birthday on Sunday? Seth: Sunday's your birthday? Ryan: Thanks buddy. Sandy: Not just any birthday. Ryan's turning 18. Becoming a fully franchised citizen of this great democratic experiment we call America. Seth: Yes, we all know you went to law school. The important thing is we need a party. Sandy: As of today we may no longer be your legal guardians, but you will always be part of this family. Ryan: Hey, guys. There's somebody I'd like you to meet, Sadie. Sadie this is Sandy and Kirsten. Sandy: Any friend of Ryan's... and it is so nice to know he has at least one here. The Undertow Seth: Ugh. Get a room. Sandy: Hey, count your blessings. Kids with affectionate parents grow up to be better adjusted sexually as adults. The Secrets and Lies Kirsten: Hey handsome men! Seth and Sandy: Where? Seth: Ah, I just made the same joke as my dad. That's a bad sign. Sandy: Your father happens to be hilarious. It's just hard to tell these days. The Day After Tomorrow Sandy: If you haven't resigned within 48 hours I will do everything in my power to take you down. And I was lying. Your forehand sucks! The Dawn Patrol Sandy: You'd think after sending two kids to Harbor they could cough up more than two tickets per student. Kirsten: He's just worried about The Nana. Sandy: She is an excellent clapper. Kirsten: She can do the two-finger whistle. Seth: And she's never taken a picture out of focus. Sandy: You're talking blackmail, it's not even noon yet. The College Try Sandy: You told him? Kirsten: I didn't think Ryan would come home. Sandy: Oh, you know Ryan better than that. Kirsten: It just happened. You weren't there. You had to take a business call. Sandy: Oh, so you told Ryan about Theresa to punish me. The Party Favor Kirsten: When are we gonna talk about us? Sandy: In public again, or were you thinking about something a little more private this time? The Man of the Year Sandy: They're calling the hospital phase one of Orange County's renaissance. They think it could be a model for responsible development for the entire country. Kirsten: Responsible for development? Sandy, the only thing that's responsible for is a lot of sleepless nights and Matt Ramsey's black eye. You know my father was Man of the Year. Sandy: The irony is not lost on me, believe me. Summer: Oh my god. Mr. C. you totally scared me. Sandy: Sometimes I scare myself, Summer. Sandy: I want to talk to you. Seth: Good. I want to talk to you. Sandy: I love you, and I'm worried about you. Seth: Right back atcha. Sandy: You snoked pot in our home. Seth: Would you rather I do it somewhere else? Like my college down? Sandy: That would require you getting into college. Seth: Do you think it's such a great idea me going away to college when mom's been drinking again? Sandy: What are you talking about? Seth: Maybe if you paid attention to anything other than that stupid hospital you'd notice mom's been out before dinner. Sandy: Don't talk to your father like that. Seth: That would require you to act like my father. Copper: Who are you, his lawyer? Sandy: I'm his father. The Graduates Sandy: Well, we both screwed up. Seth: We're both usually so awesome. Sandy: I know the last few years have been a roller coaster. There's been tragedy and comedy and first loves, broken hearts, family members we've lost and found. It hasn't all been perfect, but we're all a family here. So cheers. Jason Spitz: Look, if you came to haggle me on the Ramirez plea, forget about it. I'm up to my ass in unhappy ADAs. Sandy: No, I'm just passing through. Jason Spitz: What, you've come to admire the wainscoting? Sandy: This is my old office. Jason Spitz: You're Sandy Cohen? Sandy: My reputation precedes me? Jason Spitz: Well, self-righteous, arrogant and a little nutso? Sandy: I see that it does. Jason Spitz: Jason Spitz. Sandy: Nice to meet you. Jason Spitz: Nice to meet you. You're a legend. Not to mention I heard about your post-victory karaoke bar performances. Sandy: Defend the poor, sing the classics. I had a reputation and a routine.

Trivia

• Peter Gallagher was the first actor to be cast in the show.
• There is a Sandy Cohen Public Defender Fellowship at Berkeley Law School. Students commonly refer to it as "The Sandy" or "The Sandy Cohen Public Defender Fellowship for Lawyers Who Dare to Dream."
• Max Greenfield plays young Sandy Cohen. Later on, Peter Gallagher plays Max Greenfield's dad on New Girl.
• He has been married to Kirsten for 17 years in Season 1. However, they celebrate their 20^th anniversary in Season 2. Later, in Season 4, they renew their vows.
• He’s a Democrat. He campaigned for Mondale in 1984. He met his future wife, Kirsten (raised Republican), while giving out flyers at Berkeley.
• In The Accomplice, Seth says “I still don’t know where Alex stands. Is she back together with her lesbian ex? And if so, are they open to some sort of ménage à three-way, as in the film Summer Lovers?” Peter Gallagher starred in that movie.
• In The Power of Love, Seth mentions that his father was Danny Zuko in the original UC Berkeley production of Grease. Peter Gallagher actually played that role in Grease at the Monmouth Arts Foundation in 1978.
• In an alternate reality, where he never brought Ryan home, his marriage to Kirsten doesn’t last. Instead, he’s the uptight mayor of Newport Beach and married to Julie Cooper.
• His Atomic County counterpart is The Litigator. He’s a skilled master of surf.

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Season 1
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"Episode 7":	"Episode 8":	"Episode 9":	"Episode 10":	"Episode 11":	"Episode 12":
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"Episode 13":	"Episode 14":	"Episode 15":	"Episode 16":	"Episode 17":	"Episode 18":
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