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Veronica Mars S2E1 — Normal Is the Watchword
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Veronica Mars•Season 2•Episode 1

Normal Is the Watchword

7.8/10 · 1,185 votesSep 28, 200540 min

Ranked #4 of 22 in Season 2•+0.1 vs season avg

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After the summer fireworks caused by a dangerous confrontation with Lilly Kane's murderer and a surprising visitor at her door, Veronica attempts to settle into "normal" life, complete with a new after-school job and a return to the popular fold at Neptune High, but she

Directed byJohn T. Kretchmer
Written byRob Thomas
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Kristen Bell

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Veronica Mars

Enrico Colantoni

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Keith Mars

Percy Daggs III

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Wallace Fennel

Jason Dohring

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Logan Echolls

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Teddy Dunn

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Jackie Cook

Kyle Gallner

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Ryan Hansen

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Rob Thomas

Rob Thomas

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John T. Kretchmer

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Episode Summary

"Normal Is the Watchword" is episode 1 of Veronica Mars season 2. It scored 7.8/10 from 1,185 votes, ranking #4 of 22 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by John T. Kretchmer and written by Rob Thomas, it aired on September 28, 2005.

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