Beverly Hills, 90210 season 1
| Beverly Hills, 90210 | |
|---|---|
| Season 1 | |
| File:BH90210season1DVD.jpg DVD cover | |
| No. of episodes | 22 |
| Release | |
| Original network | Fox |
| Original release | October 4, 1990 – May 9, 1991 |
| Season chronology | |
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 series follows twins Brandon and Brenda Walsh during their sophomore year in high school as they deal with everyday teenage issues such as rumors, peer pressure, shoplifting, sex, affirmative action, dysfunctional families, cancer scares, learning disabilities, date rape, alcohol abuse, and AIDS.
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.[1]
The season was produced by Propaganda Films, 90210 Productions, Torand Productions and Spelling Television and was aired on FOX Network in the U.S. The series was created by Darren Star, who acted as executive producer, Aaron Spelling also executive produced. Darren Star served as the seasons show runner.
Overview
The series follows fraternal twins, Brandon and Brenda Walsh as they move with their parents from Minneapolis, Minnesota to the lavish city of Beverly Hills, California and begin their first year at West Beverly Hills High School. At first glance, it seems like their rich classmates have it all, but as time goes on, they quickly learn that not everything is what it seems, leaving the Walsh siblings to appreciate what they have at home.
Cast
Starring
- Jason Priestley as Brandon Walsh (22 episodes)
- Shannen Doherty as Brenda Walsh (22 episodes)
- Jennie Garth as Kelly Taylor (22 episodes)
- Ian Ziering as Steve Sanders (20 episodes)
- Gabrielle Carteris as Andrea Zuckerman (20 episodes)
- Luke Perry as Dylan McKay (16 episodes)
- Brian Austin Green as David Silver (18 episodes)
- Douglas Emerson as Scott Scanlon (14 episodes)
- Tori Spelling as Donna Martin (20 episodes)
- Carol Potter as Cindy Walsh (22 episodes)
- James Eckhouse as Jim Walsh (20 episodes)
Recurring
- Joe E. Tata as Nat Bussichio (10 episodes)
Episodes
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | Prod. code | Viewers (millions) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | "Class of Beverly Hills" | Tim Hunter | Darren Star | October 4, 1990 | – | 11.0[2] |
| 2 | 2 | "The Green Room" | Michael Uno | David Stenn | October 11, 1990 | 2190001 | 10.2[2] |
| 3 | 3 | "Every Dream Has Its Price (Tag)" | Catlin Adams | Amy Spies | October 18, 1990 | 2190002 | 7.8[2] |
| 4 | 4 | "The First Time" | Bethany Rooney | Darren Star | October 25, 1990 | 2190003 | 7.6[2] |
| 5 | 5 | "One on One" | Artie Mandelberg | Charles Rosin | November 1, 1990 | 2190004 | 8.1[2] |
| 6 | 6 | "Higher Education" | Artie Mandelberg | Jordan Budde | November 15, 1990 | 2190005 | 7.6[3] |
| 7 | 7 | "Perfect Mom" | Bethany Rooney | Darren Star | November 22, 1990 | 2190006 | 6.6[3] |
| 8 | 8 | "The 17 Year Itch" | Jefferson Kibbee | Amy Spies | November 29, 1990 | 2190007 | 6.2[3] |
| 9 | 9 | "The Gentle Art of Listening" | Dan Attias | Charles Rosin | December 6, 1990 | 2190008 | 8.0[4] |
| 10 | 10 | "Isn't it Romantic?" | Nancy Malone | Charles Rosin | January 3, 1991 | 2190009 | 7.7[4] |
| 11 | 11 | "B.Y.O.B." | Miles Watkins | Jordan Budde | January 10, 1991 | 2190010 | 9.1[5] |
| 12 | 12 | "One Man and a Baby" | Burt Brinckerhoff | Amy Spies | January 24, 1991 | 2190011 | 9.9[5] |
| 13 | 13 | "Slumber Party" | Charles Braverman | Darren Star | January 31, 1991 | 2190012 | 11.0[5] |
| 14 | 14 | "East Side Story" | Dan Attias | Charles Rosin | February 14, 1991 | 2190013 | 9.9[6] |
| 15 | 15 | "A Fling in Palm Springs" | Jefferson Kibbee | Jordan Budde | February 21, 1991 | 2190014 | 10.3[7] |
| 16 | 16 | "Fame is Where You Find It" | Paul Schneider | Charles Rosin & Karen Rosin | February 28, 1991 | 2190015 | 10.0[8] |
| 17 | 17 | "Stand (Up) and Deliver" | Burt Brinckerhoff | Amy Spies | March 7, 1991 | 2190016 | 9.5[9] |
| 18 | 18 | "It's Only a Test" | Charles Braverman | Darren Star | March 28, 1991 | 2190017 | 12.8[10] |
| 19 | 19 | "April is the Cruelest Month" | Dan Attias | Steve Wasserman & Jessica Klein | April 11, 1991 | 2190018 | 11.3[11] |
| 20 | 20 | "Spring Training" | Burt Brinckerhoff | Charles Rosin | April 25, 1991 | 2190019 | 10.5[12] |
| 21 | 21 | "Spring Dance" | Darren Star | Darren Star | May 2, 1991 | 2190020 | 12.9[13] |
| 22 | 22 | "Home Again" | Charles Braverman | Amy Spies | May 9, 1991 | 2190021 | 15.0[14] |
Source: [15]
References
- ^ ISBN 978-1415717219 OCLC 70789215, 799258805, 99679860, 767999507
- ^ a b c d e "Ratings Archive - October 1990". June 2, 2010. Retrieved March 21, 2015.
- ^ a b c "Ratings Archive - November 1990". July 27, 2010. Retrieved March 21, 2015.
- ^ a b "Ratings Archive - December 1990". August 6, 2010. Retrieved March 21, 2010.
- ^ a b c "Ratings Archive - January 1991". August 25, 2010. Retrieved March 21, 2015.
- ^ "Nielsen Ratings - Week of February 11, 1991" (PDF). Retrieved March 21, 2015.
- ^ "Nielsen Ratings - Week of February 18, 1991" (PDF). Retrieved March 21, 2015.
- ^ "Nielsen Ratings - Week of February 25, 1991" (PDF). Retrieved March 21, 2015.
- ^ "Nielsen Ratings - Week of March 4, 1991" (PDF). Retrieved March 21, 2015.
- ^ "Nielsen Ratings - Week of March 25, 1991" (PDF). Retrieved March 21, 2015.
- ^ "Nielsen Ratings - Week of April 8, 1991" (PDF). Retrieved March 21, 2015.
- ^ "Nielsen Ratings - Week of April 22, 1991" (PDF). Retrieved March 21, 2015.
- ^ "Nielsen Ratings - Week of April 29, 1991" (PDF). Retrieved March 21, 2015.
- ^ "Nielsen Ratings - Week of May 6, 1991" (PDF). Retrieved March 21, 2015.
- ^ "Beverly Hills, 90210 Episode Guide". TV.com. Retrieved May 24, 2012.