Beverly Hills, 90210

After enjoying a successful summer in London, Brenda stays in England to pursue her stage career. The Walsh family agrees to take in Valerie Malone, the college-age daughter of a family friend. Kelly and Brandon make their relationship public.

Brandon and Kelly continue to hide their relationship from Dylan, but the truth is always bound to come out somehow. Meanwhile, Donna plans to take the semester off to participate in a debutante ball.

Brandon's decision to run for student government proves to be fatal for one California University sophomore. Meanwhile, Valerie digs her claws into Dylan who is shocked to find she's the newest member of Casa Walsh.

Brandon wins the election, but Josh's death hangs heavy on him. Alex tells Brandon he's contesting the election, using Josh's death as leverage to unseat Brandon. Meanwhile, Donna finally meets a man that makes her forget David.

Where there's smoke, there's fire, in Kelly's opinion... at least where Valerie is concerned. Steve organizes a two-night party at the Peach Pit, and Dylan is spotted pocketing some money that he shouldn't have.

The President of Selanesia visits California University to receive cancer treatment, but his presence sets off a fierce debate among the student body when it is revealed that he ordered the torture and execution of thousands of his own people.

When the fire marshal shuts down the After Dark for violating capacity, Steve suggests purchasing the space next door. Unfortunately, Dylan is broke and the only one who knows it is Valerie.

Dylan's desperation becomes obvious to all when he takes out his gun and shoots up his living room. Meanwhile, Andrea gets upset when Jesse's aunt presents baby Hannah with a crucifix.

Dylan's closest friends stage an intervention at Casa Walsh, where they beg him to enter rehab. Meanwhile, Kelly's modeling career takes an upward turn.

As Dylan lies in a coma fighting for his life, he experiences a number of bizarre dreams involving Erica, his drug dealer, and his dead father. Meanwhile, Steve is annoyed when his father insinuates himself into a KEG house flag-football game.

The campus erupts in controversy when an accused anti-Semite is asked to give a speaking engagement at the school. Brandon finds himself caught in the middle. Meanwhile, Donna plans a birthday surprise for Ray.

Friends face triumphs and tragedies as young adults.

Brandon is forced to defend his presidency when his former opponent, Alex, calls for a hearing to determine the validity of his position. The entire gang goes to a Rolling Stones concert, and Dylan takes one step forward in his rehabilitation.

Emily Valentine returns to Beverly Hills hoping to reunite with Brandon, and even his devotion to Kelly can't dampen the sparks that still burn between them. Meanwhile, an illegal rave at an abandoned house leads to a fiery conflagration.

The courts decide on a punishment for Steve, whose illegal rave resulted in the fire that almost took two lives. Kelly escaped with her life, but her injuries may have permanently scarred her face.

After reading Erica's plea for help, Dylan leaps into action and hires a private investigator to help him track down her kidnappers. Meanwhile, Felice interferes in Donna and Ray's relationship, and Kelly worries that her scars will disgust Brandon.

While working off his community service Steve meets a victim of Alzheimer's Disease, whose life story inspires Steve to make the most of his own. Meanwhile, Ray is offered the chance to perform on stage.

A motorcycle road trip inadvertently leads Brandon and Dylan to an ancient Native American ceremony where the two friends learn valuable lessons. Meanwhile, Valerie becomes interested in Ray.

Dylan and Valerie fly to Mexico, where they hope to rescue Erica and reclaim Dylan's inheritance. Kelly becomes more deeply involved with Professor Finley's organization, leading to a rift in her relationship with Brandon.

Friends face triumphs and tragedies as young adults.

Kelly distances herself from everyone that matters to her as Finley's hold on her grows stronger. Meanwhile, home-wrecking Ariel sashays back into Donna's life when she offers Ray a record deal.

Brandon and Kelly's relationship troubles come to a head at Finley's new headquarters, and a heartbroken Brandon turns to an unlikely source for help. When Donna refuses to sleep with Ray, his pent-up frustration leads him to Valerie's hotel room.

Brandon seeks Dylan's help with both taking down Professor Finley's cult-like organization and reuniting with his girlfriend, but when it comes to Kelly all bets are off. Also, Ray tries to cut ties with Valerie.

As the new owner of the After Dark, Valerie uses her newfound leverage to force Ray to continue their affair. But Ray has never been one to follow orders... Meanwhile, a campus rape causes mass panic on campus.

Friends face triumphs and tragedies as young adults.