Episode guide
Beverly Hills, 90210: Season 1
23 episodes · premiered Oct 4, 1990
Season one of Beverly Hills, 90210, an American teen drama television series, began airing on October 4, 1990 on Fox television network. The season concluded on May 9, 1991 after 22 episodes. The season follows a group of friends during their sophomore year in high school as they deal with everyday teenage issues such as relationships, teenage drinking, cancer scares, dysfunctional families, sex, shoplifting, learning disabilities, date rape, cheating, racism, rumors, AIDS and divorce. The first season was aired Thursdays at 9/8c in the United States averaging 14.2 million viewers a week. The season was released on DVD as a six disc boxed set under the title of Beverly Hills, 90210: The Complete First Season in 2006 by Paramount Home Entertainment.
- Episode 1: Class of Beverly Hills Oct 4, 1990 · 45m Twins Brandon and Brenda begin school at trendy West Beverly High after moving from Minnesota. Brandon joins the newspaper and meets Andrea Zuckerman, the intelligent and devoted editor…
- Episode 2: Episode 2 Oct 4, 1990 · 51m
- Episode 3: The Green Room Oct 11, 1990 · 47m Brandon meets Dylan McKay, a mysterious loner who stops some jocks from harassing Scott in tech class. Dylan takes Brandon surfing and introduces him to his friends, including a troubled…
- Episode 4: Every Dream Has Its Price (Tag) Oct 18, 1990 · 47m Brenda goes on several shopping trips with Kelly and Tiffany, Kelly's best friend from junior high school. Brenda cannot afford the merchandise, and considers stealing because she is…
- Episode 5: The First Time Oct 25, 1990 · 47m Sheryl, Brandon's old girlfriend from Minneapolis, stays with the Walshes for the weekend. A concerned Cindy asks Jim to have a talk with Brandon. Before he gets around to it, Sheryl…
- Episode 6: One on One Nov 1, 1990 · 47m Jim encourages Brandon to try out for the basketball team. Steve, unaware that he is terrible, is bitter about being cut from the team. He tells Brandon that several of the players are…
- Episode 7: Higher Education Nov 15, 1990 · 47m Brandon is getting a C in American History because of the teacher's unreasonable grade curve, in which 80 percent of the students receive C's regardless of their marks. Steve scores an A…
- Episode 8: Perfect Mom Nov 22, 1990 · 46m Brenda is mesmerized by Kelly's hip and glamorous mother Jackie, a former model. Kelly insists that her mother is not all that she appears to be. Jackie is a recovering addict, and begins…
- Episode 9: The 17-Year Itch Nov 29, 1990 · 47m The Walshes celebrate their seventeenth anniversary, but Cindy feels dissatisfied because Jim is neglecting her for his work. She has a chance meeting with old flame Glen, a talented…
- Episode 10: The Gentle Art of Listening Dec 6, 1990 · 47m Brenda becomes a trainee for a teen crisis hotline, although Andrea questions her devotion. Brenda violates the rules by taking a call after hours. The caller is a date rape victim, who…
- Episode 11: Isn't It Romantic? Jan 3, 1991 · 47m Brenda and Dylan continue their flirtation, and she accidentally catches him in the shower. They go out alone when Brandon has to stay home sick. Dylan loses his cool after a confrontation…
- Episode 12: B.Y.O.B. Jan 10, 1991 · 47m Brenda goads Brandon into taking her to a party at Donna's house. He voices his objections to alcohol, but Steve spikes his drink. He decides to go along with it so that he won't appear…
- Episode 13: One Man and a Baby Jan 24, 1991 · 47m Brandon meets senior Melissa Coolidge on the school lawn during lunch. He makes a date with her, and learns that she is the mother of an infant son, Joey. Brandon is forced into emergency…
- Episode 14: Slumber Party Jan 31, 1991 · 47m Brenda invites Kelly, Donna and Andrea over for a "night of female bonding." They are having a good time until Kelly's friend Amanda shows up. She insults everyone and decides to turn the…
- Episode 15: East Side Story Feb 14, 1991 · 47m The Walshes agree to let their maid's extremely intelligent "niece," Karla, use their address to enroll at West Beverly. Brandon falls hard for her, but doesn't understand why everyone…
- Episode 16: A Fling in Palm Springs Feb 21, 1991 · 47m David invites Steve, Kelly and Donna to his grandparents' luxurious Palm Springs home for President's Day weekend. He is embarrassed to find that his grandparents, who he believed were on…
- Episode 17: Fame Is Where You Find It Feb 28, 1991 · 47m Brandon is rollerblading in the park while the television show Keep It Together is filming an episode. The producers seek him out as an emergency replacement for one of the extras. He hits…
- Episode 18: Stand (Up) and Deliver Mar 7, 1991 · 47m Andrea persuades Brandon to run for class president. Kelly seizes control of the campaign and encourages Brandon to capitalize on his looks and image. She even agrees to a date with David…
- Episode 19: It's Only a Test Mar 28, 1991 · 47m Everyone but Dylan is driven into a frenzy by the upcoming SATs. A completely panicked Andrea seeks help from Steve, who attended an expensive SAT prep course. During their study session…
- Episode 20: April Is the Cruelest Month Apr 11, 1991 · 47m Brandon gets assigned to a story on West Beverly's star tennis player, Richard Azarian, who is initially resistant but finally allows Brandon to interview him. He finds a screenplay that…
- Episode 21: Spring Training Apr 25, 1991 · 45m A dog follows Brenda home from a jog. She tries desperately to find the animal a home so that she won't have to take it to a shelter. Brandon and Steve must take over Jim's little league…
- Episode 22: Spring Dance May 2, 1991 · 47m Brenda tries to convince Andrea to ask Brandon to the spring dance, but Kelly beats her to it. Steve reluctantly takes Donna, who wears an elaborate gown that impedes sitting or dancing.
- Episode 23: Home Again May 9, 1991 · 47m Jim is offered a promotion that requires a move back to Minneapolis. He initially decides to respect his family's wishes and decline the job, but changes his mind when the boss offers to…