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Misery Loves Company
July 15, 1992
Brenda refuses to stop seeing Dylan and decides to take drastic measures to make them understand how serious she is about her feelings for him. Brandon and Andrea get jobs at the beach club, and Steve takes over Brandon's old job at The Peach Pit. The Walshes finally become members of the beach club, David catches the Martins' in a compromising position and Jackie Taylor finally goes into labor.

The Twins, The Trustee, and The Very Big Trip
July 22, 1992
Brenda and Dylan find that their living arrangements are too close for comfort but Brenda is too stubborn to admit she's unhappy. Kelly decides to bail on her trip to Paris for the summer, deciding instead to stay home with her brand new sister. Jim decides to send Brenda in Kelly's place and puts pressure on Dylan to encourage her to take the overseas trip. Meanwhile, Brandon and Steve date a set of mischievous twins.

Too Little, Too Late/Paris 75001
July 29, 1992
Brenda and Donna adjust to living in Paris but Brenda's French isn't as good as she thinks it is, and the girls end up eating some questionable food at La Champagne. Andrea counsels a deaf child who has difficulty adjusting to summer camp. Meanwhile, Dylan and Kelly flirt with each other and Brandon develops feelings for Andrea.

Sex, Lies and Volleyball/Photo Finish
August 5, 1992
Donna is struggling in the French immersion program, and feels left out because Brenda and her classmates can speak fluent French. Steve finds the perfect partner for both romance and volleyball. Kelly and Dylan team up for the volleyball tournament and also spend an afternoon babysitting baby Erin together. Meanwhile, David meets a young girl who expresses in interest in both his music and in him.

Shooting Star/American in Paris
August 12, 1992
Kelly and Dylan spend a romantic afternoon jet skiing and splashing in the waves at Paradise Cove. They throw caution to the wind and share a passionate kiss, risking everything but unable to resist. Brenda develops a crush of her own; a young American named Rick, who mistakes her for a native Parisian. Meanwhile, Brandon tries to help a homeless vet, David hires Steve to manage his music career, and Andrea becomes frantic when Cameron, her deaf camper, goes missing.

Castles in the Sand
August 17, 1992
Brenda and Donna return from Paris and are welcomed home with a big party. But Brenda can feel the distance in Dylan's arms, even as she keeps her own secrets. Brandon grows annoyed with Brooke's constant racist comments and their relationship suffers. Meanwhile, Steve schmoozes the beach club into giving David a chance to show off his musical talents to all of the Beverly Hills elite.

A Song of Myself
September 7, 1992
When Brandon decides to quit The Blaze, Andrea enlists the help of their new English teacher to change his mind. Brenda and Dylan pick up where they left off, sending waves of jealousy through Kelly. David's summer fling enrolls at West Beverly, but her eyes are now firmly set on Brandon. Meanwhile, the crop of incoming freshman are assigned senior buddies, and Brenda is paired with Sue Scanlon, whose brother's death has had no small impact on the younger girl.

The Back Story
September 16, 1992
Beth Nielson, from the tabloid television show Back Story is in town, and she enlists the help of Brenda to make a documentary about West Beverly High. A naive Brenda agrees to be interviewed, not realizing how the show will twist her words and take them out of context. Meanwhile, a West Beverly alum offers Steve a "legacy key" to the school, which will give him unfettered access to the school's computers... and grade bank.

Highwire
September 23, 1992
With graduation on the horizon, the teens of West Beverly are stressed about where to go to college. The Walshes announce that only one twin can go to out-of-state college, which leads to some major fighting between the siblings. Kelly loses it when David walks in on her in the shower. Meanwhile, Steve gives more thought to using the legacy key, and Brenda feels Dylan slipping away.

Home and Away
September 7, 1992
When two students from rival school Shaw High are shot to death by gang members during a football game, West Beverly decides to forfeit their own game against Shaw's team. Brandon meets a journalist from Shaw, and the two reporters decide to use the power of the press to put a stop to the violence. Meanwhile, Sue Scanlon starts showing interest in David, which irritates Donna and pleases David. Dylan and Kelly go to the dance together.

A Presumption of Innocence
September 21 1992
Sue Scanlon accuses Gil Meyers of sexual misconduct, which leads to his suspension. Andrea offers her support to the misguided teen and finds that there's more to the story than Sue is telling. After surfing in polluted waters, Dylan contracts both an infection and a desire to help clean up the bay. Meanwhile, Nikki gives Brandon private dancing lessons.

Destiny Rides Again
November 4, 1992
During a trip to the video store, Brenda runs into Rick, her fling from Paris. She goes out with behind Dylan's back, but acts indignant when Dylan reveals to her that he had his own summer fling. Nikki gets tickets to a televised AIDS benefit, and she and Brandon are interviewed by Rosie O'Donnell on the air. Meanwhile, David and Donna consider sleeping together, and Steve puts his education in jeopardy when he decides to use the legacy key.

Rebel With a Cause
November 11, 1992
Brenda assures Dylan that he's free to date whomever he likes but when she and Rick run into him and Kelly, Brenda reevaluates her position. Steve and Herbert grow apprehensive as the police show up at West Beverly to investigate their crime. Meanwhile, Andrea is released from the hospital, but is confined to a wheelchair.

Wild Horses
November 18, 1992
Unable to deal with all the drama at home, Dylan hits the road and meets a beautiful ranch owner, whose free-spirited life is very appealing to him. Meanwhile, the investigation surrounding the computer break-in continues, and a fearful Steve puts pressure on Herbert to take the heat.

The Kindness of Strangers
November 25, 1992
Brandon encounters Jack Canner, the homeless war vet he met over the summer, and invites him to join his family for Thanksgiving. Unfortunately, father Jim takes offense to the war vet's political choices. Meanwhile, Steve's mother goes to bat for him at school, and works to have his expulsion reversed. Dylan returns to Beverly Hills and greets both Brenda and Kelly with kisses.

It's a Totally Happening Life
December 16, 1992
In a nod to It's a Wonderful Life, two guardian angels, Clarence and Miriam, watch over the gang and protect them from a bus crash that threatens to kill them all. Meanwhile, Andrea gets accepted to Yale, Cindy catches Brandon and Nikki in bed, and Dylan is ordered to choose between Brenda and Kelly by New Year's Eve.

The Game Is Chicken
January 6, 1993
Steve and Brandon get involved in the world of high stakes drag racing, and their dangerous endeavor leads them to the very person who might be responsible for Andrea's accident. David's determination to graduate early means he has little time to work in the D.J. booth. Donna steps in to help and proves to be an impressive substitute. Meanwhile, Brenda and Kelly agree to a double date with two Princeton men, only to find that their dates are not exactly the stuff dreams are made of.

Midlife... Now What?
January 13, 1993
Looking for a little primping and pampering, the girls of West Beverly head out to a Montecito Spa for the weekend. Jackie and Cindy come too, and both women fear their husbands may not be staying faithful to them. Kelly worries that her mother's insecurity may lead her back to drugs, and begins to feel insecure herself. Meanwhile, Brandon delves even further into gambling, and Dylan's romantic problems seem unimportant when he learns his father is being released from prison.

Back in the High Life Again
January 27, 1993
Jack McKay decides to throw a party at the Bel Age hotel to celebrate his release from prison. Dylan invites both Brenda and Kelly and promises to make his decision that evening. Mel and Jackie's marriage crumbles, leaving David afraid that he'll no longer have access to his baby sister. Meanwhile, Brandon's interest in gambling takes a dangerous turn.

Parental Guidance Recommended
February 3, 1993
Iris McKay arrives in town to discuss dissolving Dylan's trust fund. She's against the idea but Dylan and Jack lay the pressure on hard. Iris also takes time to meet with Brenda, who is depressed over losing both Dylan and her best friend. David is offered a deal with Icon Records, but only if he fires Steve. Brandon is enjoying the high life, as he continues to place (and win) large bets, but his luck can only last so long...

Dead End
February 7, 1993
Jack and Dylan begin a new life together, living aboard a yacht with Dylan's enormous trust fund at their disposal. On the surface everything seems perfect, but Jack has some dangerous enemies. So does Brandon, whose unpaid gambling debts lead to some frightening threats from his bookie. Meanwhile, Andrea and Jordan go on a date, Dylan and Kelly consummate their relationship, and Brenda and Donna take a self-defense class.

The Child Is Father to the Man
February 17, 1993
In the wake of his father's death, Dylan grapples with his personal demons while trying to elude the reporters camping out on his lawn. The media speculates that Jack was killed because of his mob ties and that Dylan is the next target. Kelly feels uncomfortable when Brenda invites Dylan to stay with the Walshes. David postpones a recording session to attend Jack McKay's funeral and arrives just in time to find Dylan about to take a drink. Meanwhile, Brandon's losing streak continues as his gambling addiction spirals out of control.

Duke's Bad Boy
March 3, 1993
Brandon's gambling debts are mounting up and his bookie is getting impatient. He goes to extreme lengths to pay his bill, and his desperation leads to violence. Kelly feels that Dylan is slipping away from her, and her insecurity leads to an unhealthy obsession with her appearance. Meanwhile, David gets dumped by his label, and Andrea convinces Dylan to write about his experience with loss.

Perfectly Perfect
March 24, 1993
Kelly's obsession with her weight leads to an addiction to diet pills that puts her health in imminent danger. Her friends plan a surprise party for her 18th birthday but the pills make her so paranoid that she thinks everyone is against her, especially Brenda and Dylan. Meanwhile, Brandon and Steve compete on a televised dating show for a date with the lovely Celeste Lundy.

Senior Poll
April 7, 1993
Senior superlatives are being awarded at West Beverly and most of the gang wins an award. Kelly wins Most Beautiful but instead of lending her a much needed confidence boost, the award leads her to believe that everyone judges her solely by her looks. Brenda feels left out that she didn't win a superlative and decides to apply to the University of Minnesota, where all her old friends are going. Meanwhile, Steve and Brandon attend a Lakers game, where Steve gets the chance to to win $10,000.

She Came in Through the Bathroom Window
April 21, 1993
It's Senior Ditch Day and the girls (plus David) decide to spend it at Magic Mountain. What is supposed to be a fun day turns into a nightmare when Kelly's wallet is stolen and Donna is mugged. Brandon encounters problems of his own when his car is stolen by a clever con artist.

A Night to Remember
April 28, 1993
The students of West Beverly are horrified to learn that the school board has pushed through a measure that will bar any student found drunk at the prom from graduation. Unfortunately, Mel Silver serves champagne at a pre-prom gathering, leaving waif-like Donna vulnerable to its effects. Meanwhile, everyone scrambles for dates, and the Walsh twins find themselves dateless for the big event.

Something in the Air
May 12, 1993
Donna must attend a disciplinary hearing regarding her activity at prom night and is denied participation in commencement ceremonies. Her own mother refuses to stand by her, but Brandon and the others go to bat for their friend. At Gil Meyers suggestion, they planned a school wide finals walk-out and a mass demonstration in front of the school board.

Commencement (1)
May 17, 1993
As graduation approaches, the teens of West Beverly make their final decisions about the future while reminiscing about the past. Brandon is sad when Brenda announces her decision to attend the University of Minnesota. Andrea worries that she'll have to turn down Yale. Meanwhile, Mrs. Teasley finds out about Steve's anonymous donation.

Commencement (2)
May 17, 1993
In the second part of the season finale, the gang takes a look back at the last three years of their life, cherishing the past and excited for the future. They spend an evening in the Hollywood Hills, camping under the stars and forever memorializing the class of 1993.