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.
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Episode 1
Class of Beverly Hills
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. Brenda is…
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Episode 2
The Green Room
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…
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Episode 3
Every Dream Has Its Price (Tag)
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 envious of…
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Episode 4
The First Time
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,…
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Episode 5
One on One
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…
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Episode 6
Higher Education
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…
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Episode 7
Perfect Mom
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…
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Episode 8
The 17-Year Itch
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 artist.…
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Episode 9
The Gentle Art of Listening
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…
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Episode 10
Isn’t It Romantic?
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…
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Episode 11
B.Y.O.B.
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…
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Episode 12
One Man and a Baby
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…
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Episode 13
Slumber Party
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…
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Episode 14
East Side Story
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 seems…
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Episode 15
A Fling in Palm Springs
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…
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Episode 16
Fame Is Where You Find It
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…
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Episode 17
Stand (Up) and Deliver
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…
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Episode 18
It’s Only a Test
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…
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Episode 19
April Is the Cruelest Month
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…
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Episode 20
Spring Training
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…
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Episode 21
Spring Dance
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…
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Episode 22
Home Again
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…