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Beverly Hills, 90210: Season 1

22 episodes Premiered Oct 4, 1990 Updated Jul 18, 2026

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, learnin

Season overview

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.

Episodes

S1·E1

Class of Beverly Hills

Oct 4, 1990 · 93 min

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 e

S1·E2

The Green Room

Oct 11, 1990 · 47 min

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 tr

S1·E3

Every Dream Has Its Price (Tag)

Oct 18, 1990 · 47 min

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

S1·E4

The First Time

Oct 25, 1990 · 47 min

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, Sher

S1·E5

One on One

Nov 1, 1990 · 47 min

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

S1·E6

Higher Education

Nov 15, 1990 · 47 min

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 score

S1·E7

Perfect Mom

Nov 22, 1990 · 46 min

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

S1·E8

The 17-Year Itch

Nov 29, 1990 · 47 min

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 talent

S1·E9

The Gentle Art of Listening

Dec 6, 1990 · 47 min

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

S1·E10

Isn't It Romantic?

Jan 3, 1991 · 47 min

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 confr

S1·E11

B.Y.O.B.

Jan 10, 1991 · 47 min

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 a

S1·E12

One Man and a Baby

Jan 24, 1991 · 47 min

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 em

S1·E13

Slumber Party

Jan 31, 1991 · 47 min

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 t

S1·E14

East Side Story

Feb 14, 1991 · 47 min

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 ever

S1·E15

A Fling in Palm Springs

Feb 21, 1991 · 47 min

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

S1·E16

Fame Is Where You Find It

Feb 28, 1991 · 47 min

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.

S1·E17

Stand (Up) and Deliver

Mar 7, 1991 · 47 min

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 wit

S1·E18

It's Only a Test

Mar 28, 1991 · 47 min

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 s

S1·E19

April Is the Cruelest Month

Apr 11, 1991 · 47 min

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 screenpla

S1·E20

Spring Training

Apr 25, 1991 · 45 min

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

S1·E21

Spring Dance

May 2, 1991 · 47 min

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 da

S1·E22

Home Again

May 9, 1991 · 47 min

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 off