Beverly Hills, 90210: Season 5
Beverly Hills, 90210 Season 5 continues the overarching saga across 31 episodes. The dramatic narrative follows the lives of a group of teenagers living in the upscale, star-studded community of Beverly Hills. Throughout this season, viewers encounter new faces and dangerous places as the characters navigate their ongoing lives in the famous Los Angeles area.
Season 5 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- The series follows the lives of a group of teenagers living in the upscale, star-studded community of Beverly Hills near Los Angeles.
- The narrative centers around a party of mostly wealthy young people.
- The overarching saga is broadcast as a dramatic television series.
- The production is associated with the title Beverly Hills, 90210.
Season overview
Beverly Hills, 90210 Season 5 continues the overarching saga across 31 episodes. The dramatic narrative follows the lives of a group of teenagers living in the upscale, star-studded community of Beverly Hills. Throughout this season, viewers encounter new faces and dangerous places as the characters navigate their ongoing lives in the famous Los Angeles area.
Episode Guide
Season 5 Progress Shield
What I Did on My Summer Vacation and Other Stories
Sep 7, 1994
Brenda decides to stay in London for the entire year. Valerie Malone, the daughter of the Walshes' good friends, comes to live with them. Her father has just committed suicide. Ste
Under the Influence
Sep 14, 1994
Donna plans to take a semester off to become a debutante in Houston. Kelly realizes that Donna is hiding behind her mother to shield herself from David. Brandon tries to tell the d
A Clean Slate
Sep 21, 1994
Brandon must make a speech at the campus debates when Josh fails to show because of car trouble. He is such a success that the duo's campaign takes off. Alex Diaz, a student senato
Life After Death
Sep 28, 1994
Brandon has difficulty coming to grips with Josh's death. Kelly tries to support him, but fears that they are drifting apart. Alex tells Brandon that he is contesting his presidenc
Rave On
Oct 5, 1994
Kelly smells marijuana in Valerie's room, but Brandon asks her to give Val the benefit of the doubt. Steve convinces Nat and Dylan to let him organize a two-night rave at the Peach
Homecoming
Oct 12, 1994
Ferdinand Quintero, the president of Selanesia and a close friend of Clare's family, visits the campus to receive treatment for cancer. A student human rights group objects to his
Who's Zoomin' Who?
Oct 19, 1994
The fire marshal shuts down the Peach Pit After Dark for violating capacity. Steve tries to talk Dylan and Nat into buying out the carpet store next door and converting it into a c
Things That Go Bang in the Night
Oct 26, 1994
Val wants to move back to Buffalo, but her mother has checked into a mental facility and cannot care for her. Brandon explains Valerie's situation to Steve and asks him to give he
Intervention
Nov 2, 1994
Cindy convinces Dylan to come over to the Walsh house, where he is confronted by an intervention. Valerie and Clare run into each other during a shopping excursion and discuss the
The Dreams of Dylan McKay
Nov 9, 1994
Dylan experiences a number of bizarre dreams as he fights for his life. He has recurring nightmares about trying to save Erica from a speeding train as Suzanne, Kevin and his deal
Hate Is Just a Four-Letter Word
Nov 16, 1994
Controversy erupts when the university's Black Student Union arranges a speaking engagement for Roland Turner, a respected leader who has made anti-Semitic remarks. Jewish student
Rock of Ages (a.k.a. The Voodoo That You Do So Well)
Nov 23, 1994
Jim gets Brandon tickets to the Rolling Stones' Rose Bowl concert, but a hearing to determine the legality of his presidency is moved to the night of the concert. Jesse argues that
Up in Flames
Nov 30, 1994
Emily flies back from Paris to attend a seminar at La Jolla. She asks Brandon to meet her at the airport, claiming to have just a four-hour layover. She actually has a week until t
Injustice for All
Dec 14, 1994
Kelly suffers burns on her wrist, ear, and the side of her neck. Allison's injuries are much more severe, but she maintains a positive attitude. Brandon is wracked with guilt becau
Christmas Comes This Time Each Year
Dec 21, 1994
Jim and Cindy fly to London to spend Christmas with Brenda. Brandon stays in town with Kelly, who is reluctant to reveal her scars to him. Felice offers Ray $10,000 to stay away fr
Sentenced to Life
Jan 4, 1995
Steve succeeds in eluding his community service assignment at a retirement home; but reconsiders after encountering Saul Howard, a famous actor who worked on Samantha's sitcom. Sau
Sweating It Out
Jan 11, 1995
Dylan asks Brandon to join him on a motorcycle road trip before he begins his probation and loses his driver's license. They constantly argue about Kelly and nearly call off the tr
Hazardous to Your Health
Jan 18, 1995
Dylan flies to Mexico, where Kevin and Suzanne have recently re-located their smuggling business. Jonesy's female partner has abandoned him, so Dylan enlists Valerie's help. She fl
Little Monsters
Feb 1, 1995
Kelly alienates her friends as she becomes more deeply involved with Finley's cause. Brandon writes an editorial supporting Finley in the hopes of getting back into Kelly's good gr
You Gotta Have Heart
Feb 8, 1995
Finley pushes Kelly to end her relationship with Brandon, but she cannot go through with it. She later dumps him during a confrontation at Finley's new headquarters, and Brandon re
Stormy Weather
Feb 15, 1995
Dylan feigns an interest in Professor Finley's teachings in order to infiltrate the operation. He and Kelly get carried away and kiss after attending a wedding. Dylan discovers tha
Alone at the Top
Feb 22, 1995
Valerie buys the Peach Pit After Dark from Rush. She threatens to fire Ray unless he resumes their relationship. Ray refuses to give in and decides to go on tour. Donna is furious
Love Hurts
Mar 1, 1995
Lenny is released, as he has an alibi and the victim (an acquaintance) clears him. He confesses to David that he served time for sexual assault; he may have taken part in a rape wh
Unreal World
Mar 15, 1995
As a class project, David and Clare plan to film a documentary about an eclectic group of roommates. When the subjects back out, David and Clare decide to impersonate them, with he
Double Jeopardy
Mar 29, 1995
Jesse moves in with a reluctant Dylan and gets on his nerves. Valerie, unaware of Jesse's presence, drops by Dylan's house while babysitting Hannah. Jesse jumps to conclusions and
A Song for My Mother
Apr 5, 1995
Ray is unhappy that David has come to Portland. David panics when he discovers that his mother was fired, no longer lives at her last known address, and hasn't cashed her alimony c
Squash It
Apr 12, 1995
Steve and David organize a hip-hop night at the club to boost the sagging gate receipts. David asks Willie's nephew Juwan, a talented DJ, to join him onstage. Steve backs out of th
Girls on the Side
May 3, 1995
Kelly becomes depressed after making the cover of Seventeen, as she fears that she will never regain her past looks. Steve and Jackie try to convince her to continue her modeling c
The Real McKay
May 10, 1995
While under hyponsis, Dylan recalls a past life as a gunslinger in the Wild West. He recognizes Kelly as the woman who convinced him to change his ways and become a family man. He
Hello Life, Goodbye Beverly Hills
May 17, 1995
Dylan asks Kelly to join him on a trip around the world. Valerie sees the tickets in Kelly's room and tells Brandon. Brandon counters with a marriage proposal, and Kelly asks for t
P.S. I Love You
May 24, 1995
Jim and Cindy leave for Hong Kong. Kelly wants to continue her relationship with Brandon, but he cannot get over the rejected marriage proposal. Steve and Donna head to Palm Spring