Beverly Hills 90210 Episode Guide season 1

1. "Pilot"

First Airdate: 10/04/90

Debut: 16-year-old fraternal twins Brandon and Brenda Walsh adjust to life at West Beverly Hills High after moving from Minneapolis. In the opener, Brandon gains notoriety after his first date, and Brenda dates a lawyer after using an altered ID to get into a dance club.

Leslie Bega ... Marianne Moore
Richard Cummings Jr. ... Jack Clayton
Josh Mostel ... Mr. Ridley
Bel Sandre ... Ms. Montes De La Roca
Maxwell Caulfield ... Jason Croft
Clint Allen ... Ron
Pamela Galloway ... Jackie Taylor
Deon Sams ... Flash
Penny Holland ... Secretary
Joann Henrich ... Overweight Girl
Kevin O'Sullivan ... Lunch Boy
Lisa Ann Cabasa ... Lunch Girl
Louie Sabatasso ... Jock
Dulcic Hunt ... Cathy
Jocelyn Peden ... Michelle
Glenn Quinn ... Party Jock #1
Randy Matick ... Party Jock #2
Jason Luckett ... Kid
Djimon Hounsou ... Nightclub Doorman (as Djimon)
Kim Lentz ... Waitress
Ernesto Hernández ... Flower Delivery Man
Brian Evans ... Track Kid #1
Darrin Dotson ... Track Kid #2
John Mallory Asher ... Guy in Hall (as John Asher)
Maria Christina Vitulli ... Mrs. Dubois
Brian Straub ... Waiter
Lyman Ward ... Jim Walsh (scenes deleted)
Alex Baik ... Student (uncredited)
Ken Balina ... Student (uncredited)
Troy Flynn ... Guy in pool hall with Brandon (uncredited)

This episode ran for 90 minutes when it premiered on October 4, 1990. This show was split into two episodes in syndication.

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2. "The Green Room"

First Airdate: 10/11/90

The Walshes come to see that style is no substitute for substance as Brandon hits the beach with one new friend who may have both, and another who fears she has neither, while Brenda is left high and dry there by style-conscious Kelly.

Heather McAdam ... Surfer Betty / Sarah
Nancy Paul ... Miss Rye
Jonathan Pekar ... Eric
Steve Messina ... Duane
Troy Shire ... Jock #1
Milt Tarver ... Doctor
Raoul N. Rizik ... Tony
Nicolas Read ... Jock #2
Helena Apothaker ... Dream Girl / Sales Girl
Kelli Brook ... Samantha Sanders (voice)

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3. "Every Dream Has Its Price"

First Airdate: 10/18/90

Brenda's new friend has a problem, in which Brenda suddenly finds herself included. Meanwhile, Brandon gets a job, and Cindy gets a maid, against her wishes.

Noelle Parker ... Tiffany Morgan (as Noëlle Parker)
Nancy Paul ... Miss Rye
Joe E. Tata ... Nat Bussichio
Luisa Leschin ... Anna Rodriguez
Valerie Landsburg ... Cathy Gerson
Jennifer Blanc ... Janet
Michael Wolff ... Duane
Taunie Vrenon ... Waitress
Noel Alumit ... Chang (uncredited)

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4. "The First Time"

First Airdate: 10/25/90

Brandon gets a visit from his Minneapolis girlfriend, who brings pleasure one night but pain the next. Meanwhile, Brenda has an adventure in baby-sitting for a hunk teacher.

Paula Irvine ... Sheryl
Tim Dunigan ... Matt Brody
Beth Taylor ... Nancy Brody
Ross Malinger ... Elliott Brody
Sara Rose Johnson ... Lisa Brody
Sally Champlin ... Waitress
Duncan C. MacFarlane ... Doorman
Cathy Hwang ... Girl Outside Club

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5. "One on One"

First Airdate: 11/01/90

Recruits from outside the school district may sink Brandon's shot at making the basketball team. Meanwhile, Brenda takes her third-or fourth-shot at driver's training.

Tico Wells ... James Townsend
Scott Williamson ... Coach Reilly
Joe E. Tata ... Nat Bussichio
Roger Hampton
Greg Rusin
Joshua Karton ... Mr. Karton
Patty Toy ... Ms. Yamado
Don Barnes ... Andy Walker

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6. "Higher Education"

First Airdate: 11/15/90

Cheating seems justified to Brandon when he feels victimized by a teacher's grading curve. Meanwhile, Brenda suffers from poor hair coloring.

Bill Morey ... Jacob Danzel
Joe E. Tata ... Nat Bussichio
Judi Diamond ... Sorority Girl (uncredited)
George Jefferies ... Bartender (uncredited)

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7. "Perfect Mom"

First Airdate: 11/22/90

Brenda envies Kelly's relationship with her hip-looking mom, until she sees another side at a public event, where Andrea blossoms.

Ann Gillespie ... Jackie Taylor
Nancy Paul ... Miss Rye
Linda Thompson ... Nina
Jordana Capra ... Nancy Martin

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8. "The Seventeen Year Itch"

First Airdate: 11/29/90

A reunion with the dashing photographer who introduced them in college illuminates some stress between Cindy and Jim, whose differences are reflected in their kids.

Stan Ivar ... Glen Evans
Nancy Paul ... Miss Rye
Bruce Gray
Luisa Leschin ... Anna Rodriguez
Philip Arthur Ross ... Timmy
Steven Robert Ross ... Tommy
Denise Dowse ... Professor Harriet Welkman
George Jefferies ... Bartender (uncredited)

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9. "The Gentle Art of Listening"

First Airdate: 12/06/90

On a teen help line, untrained volunteer Brenda becomes the trusted contact for a date-rape victim. Meanwhile, Brandon falls for a worldly older woman.

Lisa Dean Ryan ... Bonnie
Joe E. Tata ... Nat Bussichio
Kim Gillingham ... Nina
Dale Weston ... Carol
Patrick O'Neal ... George Sudaris (as Pat O'Neal)
Michael Woolson
William Forward ... Richard Cohen
Heather Hopper ... Lucy
Dina Dayrit ... Girl #1
Curt Cornelius ... Keith
Heather Elias ... Girl #2
Charles Emmett ... Police Officer
Hope Levy ... Jill

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10. "Isn't It Romantic?"

First Airdate: 1/03/91

While Brandon is wary, Jim is definately opposed to the growing attraction between Brenda and Dylan.

Kathy Molter ... Stacy Sloan
Raymond Singer ... Mr. Kravitz
Terence Ford ... Jack McKay
Jaclyn Gradinger ... Blonde
George Jefferies ... Bartender (uncredited)

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11. "B.Y.O.B."

First Airdate: 1/10/91

Brandon's first experience with tequila isn't as meaningful as his second, when he and Brenda host a party while their parents are away.

Bobbi Jo Lathan ... Trudy Barnett
Richard Paul ... Bob Barnett
Larry Marks ... Officer #1
Gregg Rogen ... Drew
Nathan Higgins ... Teenage Boy
Dani Lee ... Teenage Girl
Susannah Todd ... Feena

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12. "One Man and a Baby"

First Airdate: 1/24/91

Brandon gets a taste of parenthood from his date - and her child. Brenda jumps at her radio contest prize - skydiving.

Kristin Dattilo ... Melissa Coolidge
Joe E. Tata ... Nat Bussichio
Melinda O. Fee ... Mrs. Coolidge
Paul Satterfield ... Don
Dianne Buck
Jaclyn Gradinger
Briana Clark ... Joey Coolidge
Kelsea Clark ... Joey Coolidge
Daniel Duzer ... Joey Coolidge
William Duzer ... Joey Coolidge

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13. "Slumber Party"

First Airdate: 1/31/91

Kelly's friend brings an attitude to Brenda's girls' night in. Meanwhile, Steve and Brandon walk a lonely road on a night out with two comely women.

Michele Abrams ... Amanda Peyser
Julie McCullough ... Trina
Judie Aronson ... Shelly
Oscar Dillon ... Doorman
Michael Chieffo ... Police Officer

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14. "Eastside Story"

First Airdate: 2/14/91

Brandon and an East L.A. exchange student overcome initial hostilities, while the Walshes remain hostile to an unwelcome visitor surprisingly common in Beverly Hills.

Karla Montana ... Karla Montez
Luisa Leschin ... Anna Rodriguez
Joe E. Tata ... Nat Bussichio
JoAnne Astrow ... Becky Wilderson
Mark Lonow ... Chick Schneider
John Vargas ... Richard Rodriguez
Deborah Gibson ... Herself

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15. "A Fling in Palm Springs"

First Airdate: 2/21/91

Plans for a Palm Springs weekend include time alone for Dylan and Brenda, but not time with David's grandparents, who turn out to be much cooler than David.

Al Ruscio ... Henry Silver
Erica Yohn ... Adele Silver
John Christian Graas ... Curtis
Shana Furlow ... Tuesday
David Gail ... Tom
Laurie Shiers ... Janie
Bud Leslie ... Desk Clerk

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16. "Fame Is Where You Find It"

First Airdate: 2/28/91

The right look at the right place at the right time gets Brandon a shot at TV stardom, while Brenda plays a role covering for Brandon at his restaurant job.

Marcy Kaplan ... Lydia Leeds
Joe E. Tata ... Nat Bussichio
Amy Hill ... Co-Producer
Alan Blumenfeld ... Jake
Graham Galloway ... Sean Judson
Rowdy Metzger ... Kirk the Dude
Melissa Rivers ... MacKenzie
Julie Gill ... Tourist
Sean Moran ... Sal the Customer
Maureen McKay ... Customer #2

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17. "Stand Up and Deliver"

First Airdate: 3/07/91

Kelly and Andrea take different tacks helping Brandon run for class president, while Brenda seeks to run her own ship-out of school and away from home.

Carrie Hamilton ... Sky
Tom McTigue ... Jack
Scott Fults ... Michael Miller
Marion Ramsey
Mik Scriba ... Repossessor
Carmen Mejia ... Girl Passerby
Beverly Nero ... Teacher

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18. "It's Only a Test"

First Airdate: 3/28/91

Worries about SATs take a back sear when Brenda finds a lump in her breast, a fear heightened by her family's medical history.

Melinda Culea ... Dr. Natalie Donner
Bart Braverman ... Mr. Parker
Jay Levy ... Proctor

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19. "April is the Cruelest Month"

First Airdate: 4/11/91

Brandon suspects that the driving force ehind the school's tennis star may drive the boy to drastic action-with a gun. Meanwhile, SAT scores have Donna suspecting a bleak future.

Matthew Perry ... Roger Azarian
Sharon Case ... Darla Dillon
Denise Dowse ... Mrs. Yvonne Teasley
Nicolas Coster ... George Azarian
Gregory Burns ... Coach Markham
David Charles ... Psychiatrist
Beverly Nero ... History Teacher

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20. "Spring Training"

First Airdate: 4/25/91

Spoiled kids with smart mouths-and meddling parents with designer snacks-spoil Brandon's enthusiasm for coaching baseball; an ailing Jim howls at Brenda's request to keep a stray dog.

Joe E. Tata ... Nat Bussichio
Norman Parker ... Dave Franklin
Dave Roberts ... Noah (as Davey Roberts)
Damion Stevens ... Dave Franklin Jr.
Paige Gosney ... Corey
Georgina Lindsey ... Nan Guersy
Bo Sharon ... Randy Crawford
Jerrod Stevens ... Mannie
Hank Robinson ... Umpire
Magic the Dog ... Rupert

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21. "Spring Dance"

First Airdate: 5/02/91

It's the big spring dance, and the chance of romance is good for Dylan and Brenda, possible for Kelly and Brandon and nil for Steve, who carries a torch that's about as cumbersome as his date's dress.

Joe E. Tata ... Nat Bussichio
Sharon Case ... Darla Dillon
Jimmie Podrasky ... Himself (as The Rave-Ups)
Terry Wilson ... Himself (as The Rave-Ups)
Tommy Blatnick ... Himself (as The Rave-Ups)
Timothy J. ... Timothy Jimenez (as The Rave-Ups)

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22. "Home Again"

First Airdate: 5/09/91

The family's excitement over Jim's promotion is short-lived when he reveals it means moving back to Minnesota.

Luisa Leschin ... Anna Rodriguez
Joe E. Tata ... Nat Bussichio
Linden Chiles ... Henry Powell
Steven M. Gagnon ... Steve (as Steve Gagnon)
Kendall Carly Browne ... Ruth (as Kendall Carly Brown)
Michael Angelo Stuno ... Dan Simons (as Michael Stuno)
Jack West ... Matt Fries
Yvette Nelson
Gary Cairns II ... Lost Kid (uncredited)

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Beverly Hills, 90210 - The Complete First Season (1990)
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