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90210 Season 4
Season 4
No. of episodesTBA
Release
Original networkThe CW
Original releaseSeptember 13, 2011[1]
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The fourth season of 90210, an American television series, is scheduled to premiere on September 13, 2011.[1] The CW officially renewed 90210 for a fourth season on April 26, 2011.[2] It was later announced it would return to its original Tuesday 8:00pm slot, as a lead-in to new series, Ringer.[3]

AnnaLynne McCord said in an interview at the end of season 3 that she was the only person confirmed to be returning to the series for season four, as the new showrunners would be making cuts to the cast.[4] Trevor Donovan was dropped as a regular, returning as a guest star in the Fall.[5] It was later confirmed that no other regulars will be dropped.[6]

Cast and Characters

Episodes

See also: List of 90210 episodes
№ # Title Directed by Written by U.S. air date U.S. viewers
(million)
691TBAUnknownUnknownSeptember 13, 2011TBA

Production

On March 17, 2011, TV Line announced that Sinclair would not renew her contract as executive producer for season four.[7] On April 26, 2011, The CW officially renewed 90210 for a fourth season.[2] On May 12, 2011, it was announced that former Life Unexpected executive producers Patti Carr and Lara Olsen had been hired to take over the series.[8]

On May 19, 2011, with the reveal of The CW's 2011-12 schedule, it was announced the series would be returning to Tuesday at 8:00pm Eastern/7:00pm Central as a lead-in to new Sarah Michelle Gellar series, Ringer.[3] The fourth season will premiere on Tuesday, September 13, 2011.[1]

Cast and Characters

Before the end of the third season, it was announced that Lori Loughlin and Ryan Eggold would not be returning to the series' fourth season.[9] However, Loughlin has already been asked to return for "some episodes," by the former CW president, if her schedule permits it.[10]

The CW press release for their 2011-12 season, included all cast members Shenae Grimes, Tristan Wilds, AnnaLynne McCord, Jessica Stroup, Michael Steger, Jessica Lowndes, Matt Lanter, Trevor Donovan and Gillian Zinser.[11] AnnaLynne McCord confirmed in an interview with Entertainment Weekly that the cast would be cut down by the new showrunners, though McCord was assured she would be back.[4] Trevor Donovan was the first cast member to be dropped as a series regular for the fourth season, although, he will return as a guest star for 5 episodes in the Fall.[5] Manish Dayal will be returning to the series in a recurring role as Ivy's dying husband, Raj.[12] Donovan will be the only series regular dropped from the series. Kristina Apgar will be play the role of Jane, a love interest for Matt Lanter’s Liam.

Plot

The fourth season will follow the group after high school. Some will head to college, while some will begin their careers, while all trying to maintain their friendships and create new ones.[11] Matt Lanter said of the transition to college, "There's real world possibilities that open up when you go to college now, so I'm really looking forward to the stories that they come up with and how they can be exciting in a real life way rather than just walking down the school hallways."[13]

References

  1. ^ a b c Seidman, Robert (June 20, 2011). "The CW Network Announces Fall 2011 Premiere Dates". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved June 20, 2011.
  2. ^ a b Gorman, Bill (April 26, 2011). ""The Vampire Diaries," "Gossip Girl," "90210," "Supernatural" & "America's Next Top Model" Renewed By The CW". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved may 24, 2011. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  3. ^ a b Matt Webb Mitovich (2011-05-19). "The CW's Fall Schedule: Sarah Michelle Gellar Back on Tuesdays, Nikita Makes Move". TVLine.com. Retrieved 2011-05-24.
  4. ^ a b Ram, Archana (May 17, 2011). "'90210' finale: Scoop on the shocking cliffhanger!". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved May 24, 2011.
  5. ^ a b Ausiello, Michael (June 6, 2011). "90210 Exclusive: Trevor Donovan Poised to Exit". TV Line.
  6. ^ Cite error: The named reference AA 90210 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  7. ^ Ausiello, Michael (March 17, 2011). "Exclusive: 90210 Showrunner Steps Down". TV Line. Retrieved May 24, 2011.
  8. ^ Ram, Archana (May 12, 2011). "'90210' hires 'Life Unexpected' showrunners". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved May 24, 2011.
  9. ^ Ausiello, Michael (January 26, 2011). "90210 Exclusive: Lori Loughlin, Ryan Eggold Exit". TV Line. Retrieved May 24, 2011.
  10. ^ Wightman, Catriona (February 17, 2011). "'90210' star: 'It's right time to leave'". Digital Spy. Retrieved May 24, 2011.
  11. ^ a b "THE CW ANNOUNCES 2011-2012 SCHEDULE". May 19, 2011. Retrieved May 24, 2011.
  12. ^ Ausiello, Michael (June 7, 2011). "Ask Ausiello: Spoilers on True Blood, Bones, Supernatural, Mother, Castle and More!". TVLine. Retrieved June 8, 2011.
  13. ^ "Spoiler Chat: Which True Blood Lead Goes Vigilante in Season Four?". E! Online (WWK). June 13, 2011. Retrieved June 15, 2011.
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