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Beach Blanket Brandon
July 11, 1991
Summer is here, and Brandon breaks the news to Nat that he is quitting his job at The Peach Pit, to work at the higher paying Beverly Hills Beach Club, which he hopes will help him save money for a new car. Donna, Brenda, Andrea and David decide to spend the summer in an acting class. Meanwhile, a pregnancy scare convinces Brenda to slow down her relationship with Dylan.

The Party Fish
July 18, 1991
Brandon sets his eyes on an older Beach Club worker, whose mysterious secrets make her even more appealing to him. He also meets an influential club member, Jerry Rattinger, who attempts to use Brandon for his own gain, by tempting him with offers of money and cars. Meanwhile, Brenda's adventures in acting lead her to relive part of her childhood.

Summer Storm
July 25, 1991
When a surfing accident leaves Dylan injured, sympathetic Cindy invites him to stay at Casa Walsh, much to the dismay of both Jim and Brenda. Meanwhile, Kelly and her mother enjoy scoping the beach for men. Kelly is insulted when her attractive date won't make a move, until a startling revelation makes everything clear.

Anaconda
August 1, 1991
Jim suggests that Dylan go to Hawaii and visit his mother. Steve and Brandon organize after dark poker games at the beach club, and the teens enjoy dressing up like high rollers of the past. But when a burglary occurs, their scheme is exposed, and a penniless Dylan is fingered as the prime suspect. Meanwhile, Brenda and Donna go sunbathing hoping for the perfect tan, but a sleepy Brenda only succeeds in getting a case of sun-poisoning.

Play It Again, David
August 8, 1991
Andrea persuades Brandon to hang out with a young boy and discovers a possible case of child abuse. David's dad and Kelly's mom meet when Jackie breaks a tooth and start dating, much to the delight of David and chagrin of Kelly. Meanwhile, Brenda can't keep thoughts of Dylan out of her mind while he is in Hawaii.

Pass/Not Pass
August 15, 1991
Brandon has finally saved enough money to get his dream car and buys it against his father's advice. Unfortunately for Brandon, the car breaks down only minutes after leaving the dealership. Jim is both angry and disappointed in his son's impetuous decision and debates over whether to help his son. Meanwhile, both Brenda and Andrea develop feelings for their acting teacher, sparking a fight between the two girls when he shows interest in Andrea.

Camping Trip
August 29, 1991
The gang decide to go on a parent-free camping trip, but both the weather and cabin aren't what they expected. The newlyweds honeymooning next door share their problems with the teens. Meanwhile, Dylan's drinking problem returns, but not before he works to save Brandon's life as he dangles helplessly over a cliff.

Wildfire
September 12, 1991
New student Emily Valentine arrives at West Beverly and makes a big splash with the guys, especially Brandon and Dylan. The girls don't exactly take well to the interloper, especially jealous Brenda, who realizes she might want Dylan back after all. Meanwhile, Scott returns from Oklahoma and finds that his friendship with newly popular David has considerably cooled.

Ashes to Ashes
September 19, 1991
The Blaze finds a new staff photographer, Robinson Ash III, who is delighted about getting the job, but not as thrilled with his welcome to Beverly Hills. Meanwhile, the Walsh family try out a new home alarm system, which is more of a hindrance than a help.

Necessity Is a Mother
Sepetember 26, 1991
Dylan's mother, Iris, makes a surprise visit to Beverly Hills, hoping to start fresh with her estranged son. Cindy hits it off with his free-spirited mother, but the strain of his mother's reappearance drives Dylan back to the bottle. Donna and Steve experiment with the stock market, and Donna turns out to have a surprising knack for picking successful stocks.

Leading From the Heart
October 10, 1991
A cute wheelchair-bound Walsh cousin comes down to stay with the Walsh family, and he and Kelly hit it off. Brenda isn't too happy about the match though, since she is sure fickle Kelly will lose interest just as soon as the novelty wears off. Meanwhile, Brenda finally gets her driver's license, and David develops feelings for Donna.

Down and Out of District in Beverly Hills
October 17, 1991
Andrea's success in a teen journalism competition exposes the fact that she may be living out of district, which is further complicated by her grandmother's refusal to lie about her living situation. Meanwhile, Steve's new girlfriend may be more interested in his money than in him.

Halloween
October 31 1991
Brandon and Emily take her two young cousins trick-or-treaing but lose them along the way. David and Scott decide to take part in an annual egg fight, a Halloween tradition for the former best friends. Meanwhile, Kelly is sexually assaulted at a party.

The Next 50 Years
November 7, 1991
During Scott's surprise birthday party, an accidental shooting turns fatal. Meanwhile, Andrea grows jealous of Brandon's attention to Emily, and the gang grieves when one of their own dies.

U4EA
November 14, 1991
The gang heads out to a 'not-so-legal' underground club, and Emily introduces Brandon to the world of drugs. Brandon's car goes through another stage in its life cycle. Meanwhile, Steve and Andrea have an adventurous night together.

My Desperate Valentine
November 21, 1991
Emily's desperate desire to win back Brandon's affection spirals into a twisted obsession that puts the entire Walsh family at risk. Meanwhile, Brenda worries that she and Dylan spend too much time making out and urges him to attend cultural events with her.

Chuckie's Back
December 12, 1991
When Samantha Sanders is approached by producers to do a reunion show of her old sitcom, she is elated. The only problem is that she needs Steve to befriend her television son, Chuckie, which proves to be more than difficult. A fight with Chuckie and a suspension from school peak his desire to find his birth parents. Meanwhile, Donna decides to attend the dance with David.

A Walsh Family Christmas
December 19, 1991
Steve arrives in New Mexico and meets his grandfather, who shares news of his birth mother's fate. Meanwhile, the Walshes enjoy everyone's company at Casa Walsh, including Santa. Dylan revives his relationship with his father by visiting him in jail.

Fire and Ice
January 9, 1992
While preparing for an ice hockey match Brandon meets Trish, a career figure skater with Olympic aspirations. Sparks fly but romance and skating don't mix. Meanwhile, Brenda finds that sales can be a backstabbing business when her own boss starts stealing her commissions.

A Competitive Edge
January 23, 1992
Brandon goes undercover for The Blaze, hoping to expose steroid use within the athletics team. Unfortunately, his expose threatens to shine light on more than a corrupt athletics department. Meanwhile, Brenda's minor car accident becomes a major problem for Jim.

Everybody's Talkin' 'Bout It
February 6, 1992
Andrea heads up an initiative to introduce condoms into the school, and the controversial issue leads to problems among the tight-knit group of friends. Some support, some oppose, and some just use the issue to further their own desires. Meanwhile, Jackie has some startling news for her only daughter.

Baby Makes Five
February 13, 1992
Kelly's decision to confide in her friend's about her mother's pregnancy wreaks major havoc in Mel and Jackie's relationship. Brenda looks forward to a romantic Valentine's Day with Dylan, who has an unusual evening planned for them. Meanwhile, Andrea displays an amazing knack for picking winning horses during a trip to the race track with Nat.

Cardio Funk
February 27, 1992
Dylan and Brenda's relationship is put to the test when a friend from Dylan's past shows up and starts leaning on Dylan more and more. Brenda is tempted by a cute college boy, especially since Dylan is paying more attention to his old friend than he is her. Meanwhile, Nat purchases a karaoke machine for the Peach Pit which is an initial success, but the novelty quickly wears off.

The Pit and The Pendulum
March 19, 1992
When a mall development project places the future of The Peach Pit in jeopardy, Brandon stages a protest in the hopes of saving his favorite hang-out from demolition. Meanwhile, the teens attend a college party, but Brandon forgets to dress according to theme.

Meeting Mr. Pony
April 2, 1992
During a late night, after-hours study session, the Peach Pit is robbed, and Brenda is robbed at gunpoint. She puts on a brave front for friends and family, but secretly suffers from night terrors and flashbacks.

Things to Do on a Rainy Day
April 23, 1992
When a popular R&B band comes to town, the gang tries to win tickets over the radio, but their efforts do not pan out. Music lover David finds out which hotel the band is staying at and the group decides to play groupies for a day by tracking them down at their hotel. Unfortunately, Donna finds more than the band when she catches her mother in a compromising position. Meanwhile, the guys (sans David) decide to hire a stripper for the evening, but their plans are foiled when Andrea barges in to their private party.

Mexican Standoff
April 30, 1992
Brenda and Dylan plan a trip to Mexico, but their plans are foiled when Jim forbids her to go. She sneaks off anyway, but trouble at customs alerts her father to her disobedience. Meanwhile, Kelly hits it off with one of the men building her mother's wedding canopy, while Donna frets over her parent's marital problems.

Wedding Bell Blues
May 7, 1992
Jim goes to Mexico to fetch Brenda and forbids her from seeing Dylan... permanently. When plumbing problems force Jackie to cancel her wedding, the Walshes offer to host it at their house. Donna mopes because as Kelly's mother prepares for her nuptials, her own parents are mulling divorce. Meanwhile, Andrea nurses hurt feelings when her wedding invitation fails to arrive.