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Hillside: Season 1

13 episodes Premiered Feb 3, 1991
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Season 1 Episodes

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Mytharc (3): Crucial lore & season climaxes
Core (10): Character development & subplots
Side Quest (0): Standalone / filler
S1·E1 Mytharc

Checking It Out

Feb 3, 1991

Brooke checks out Matt who obviously belongs to Ashley. Dylan faces off with Matt. Sparks fly. Brooke tries to flirt with Dylan, but it falls flat and she’s back to plotting wit

S1·E2 Core

Stirring the Pot

Feb 10, 1991

Courtney confides in Jake about her parents’ problems. Matt and Ashley are doing just fine until Brooke tries to stir up trouble. Trouble is brewing for Matt with Coach William

S1·E3 Core

The Dislocated Swede

Feb 17, 1991

Matt and Ashley try to put the pieces back together while Brooke plots furiously. Olaf “dislocates” himself. Jake tries to get up the nerve to ask Courtney out. Matt finds Dylan

S1·E4 Core

True Friends

Feb 24, 1991

Billy and Courtney wrestle with their parents’ issues. Ashley is torn up over her doubts about Matt. Jake tries to help Matt sort things out. Courtney’s not sure it’s good for B

S1·E5 Core

Free Falling

Mar 3, 1991

Matt takes heat from Coach Williams. Theresa bugs Brooke. Courtney falls for Dylan. Brooke can’t resist sticking her nose in again. Jake wants desperately to tell Courtney how

S1·E6 Core

Waiting In The Wings

Mar 10, 1991

Matt’s drinking raises new questions. Does Ashley dare confront him? Courtney and Billy compete for Dylan’s attention. But Jake’s in the wings wishing Courtney would notice him.

S1·E7 Core

Temperature's Rising

Mar 17, 1991

Matt gets benched. Brooke brags to Kelly how she upstaged Courtney with Dylan. Billy can’t find anyone to talk to but Olaf. Courtney asks Ashley for advice. Matt tries to start

S1·E8 Core

Lean On Me

Mar 24, 1991

Ashley leans on Jake for help with Matt but how’s he supposed to help. Courtney provokes a fight with Dylan. Cyndi and Olaf’s attempts to save the environment meet with a feeble

S1·E9 Core

The Green-Eyed Monster

Mar 31, 1991

Billy defends his dad with Courtney. Jake confides in Ashley. Matt makes fun of the “Environmental Police,” while Brooke uses the cause for her own ends. Billy isn’t sure whethe

S1·E10 Core

The Party

Apr 7, 1991

Matt’s tension with the Coach worsens and, unlikely as it is, Matt tries to give Jake romantic advice. Olaf has a theory about Bart Simpson. Jake tries a new approach with Courtn

S1·E11 Core

Damage Control

Apr 14, 1991

There’s a need for damage control after the Party but Brooke still has her eye on the election. Matt and Ashley have different takes on his “falling down drunk.” Jake finally ask

S1·E12 Mytharc

Hanging In the Balance

Apr 21, 1991

Ashley and Matt’s relationship is on the rocks. Matt loses his patience with Jake and their friendship is put to the test. Brooke pretends to sympathize with Ashley. Courtney re

S1·E13 Mytharc

The Worm Turns

Apr 28, 1991

Everyone’s worried about Ashley and her parents are about to ruin her life. Brooke ramps up her campaign for Student Council President. To help matters, Kelly starts flirting wit

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