Ep 14. The Shake Up

Ryan starts this episode of The O.C. season 4 episode 14 feeling like he is coming undone. His father has arrived and he is flustered and anxious about their relationship. After some discussion with Sandy, Ryan decides to confront his father with his feelings. Meanwhile, Julie is still dealing with the issues surrounding her and Bullit, and decides to take it upon herself to become the new mistress of the house. Kaitlin is also struggling, but for an entirely different reason. She feels like she doesn't fit in with her classmates and is struggling to find her identity.

To make matters worse, the community center is being threatened with closure, and Taylor is scrambling to come up with a plan to save it. With the help of Ryan and Seth, she comes up with a creative solution that just might work. In the midst of all of this chaos, Kirsten returns to the scene, and her return is met with mixed reactions. Some are relieved to have her back, while others are worried that her presence might cause more problems.

Overall, The Shake Up is a thought-provoking episode that touches on some of the most significant issues facing the characters on The O.C. It is an episode that is sure to keep fans engaged and eager to find out what happens next.