Episode 4.13: The Case of the Franks
Airdate: February 1, 2007
Expect a trip down memory lane when The O.C. goes back in time and show us what Sandy at 21; Julie, Jimmy, Kirsten, and Taryn around 18; and Ryan, Seth, Summer, Taylor, Luke, and Holly at 10 years old were like.
The kids flashbacks are set in 1998. 10-year-old Luke is already the popular guy who crushes Seth. The latter, being is nerdy self, is highly excited about The Matrix coming out in a little less than a year. Young Holly and Summer make fun of Taylor “Dorksend.” As for the adults, their flashbacks are from 1985 and start with the famous Harbor Sweatshirt Party on the beach. Young Kirsten and Jimmy are very much in love as they plan their future, which will start with them studying at USC. We see how Kirsten met Sandy as well.
We will see young Summer recite her poem about wishing to be a mermaid. The real author of this infamous poem will be revealed.
While Taylor comes up with a plan to make things right between Ryan and his Dad, Julie continues to move things forward with Bullit. But when Julie and Frank run into each other in front of Ryan and Taylor, their secret is apparent.
Meanwhile, after Seth and Summer get a psychic reading, Summer wonders if she and Seth are right for each other. Summer tries to save the OC’s sea otters. Holly is at the Cooper house where she shows Summer pictures of her wedding and describes to Summer how married life is like.
When Kaitlin discovers that Ryan and Taylor are playing Cupid to get Julie and Frank together, she goes to extreme lengths to get her mom to like Bullit but who will Julie choose?
Kirsten is preoccupied by a life-changing moment in her past.
Guest Cast: Kevin Sorbo as Frank Atwood, Gary Grubbs as Bullit, Viji Nathan as Psychic, Max Greenfield as Young Sandy, Ellen Hollman as Young Kirsten, Graham Miller as Young Jimmy, Cathy Lind Hayes as Teacher, and Bella Thorn as Young Taylor.
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