1. Class of Beverly Hills  

First aired: 10/4/1990

The Walsh family move to Beverly Hills from Minnesota, due to father Jim's job transfer. Talk about a culture shock... Twins Brandon and Brenda attend West Beverly High, and find that priorities are different here than in farm country. Brandon meets the school newspaper editor, Andrea, a hard-nosed, go-getter, with a bit of a secret. He also befriends Steve, a spoiled rich kid. Meanwhile, Brenda makes friends with Kelly and Donna, and tries to fit in, as David and Scott roam the halls as freshmen.

2. The Green Room  

First aired: 10/11/1990    Production Code: 2190001

Andrea hands Brandon an assignment to write an editorial on being a transfer student at West Beverly, and later befriends a young student who is being bullied. Brandon meets Dylan McKay, a loner with a bad-boy attitude, unlike Brandon.

3. Every Dream Has Its Price (Tag)  

First aired: 10/18/1990    Production Code: 2190002

Brenda feels the pressure of being the odd-man-out while shopping on Rodeo Drive with Kelly and Tiffany, and goes to the extreme to fit in with their group. The Walsh family decides to hire a maid.

4. The First Time  

First aired: 10/25/1990    Production Code: 2190004

Brandon gets a weekend visit from Sheryl, an old flame from back home. She is set to sleep in Brenda's room, but finds her way into Brandon's bed. Tensions mount afterwards, when she takes a liking to Dylan and his wealthy ways. Meanwhile, Brenda babysits for her handsome Algebra teacher, and brings along Kelly and Donna for support and snooping.

5. One on One  

First aired: 11/1/1990    Production Code: 2190003

Brandon decides to try out for the basketball team, but finds out that there is a lot of competition. Steve bitterly suspects that some of the more talented student athletes are brought into school from out of district for the sole purpose of winning games. Andrea looks into it for the Blaze, but most of the allegations turn out to be false. Brenda continues with drivers training, but fails twice, and then loses Brandon's car when trying to rescue Kelly from a date.

6. Higher Education  

First aired: 11/15/1990    Production Code: 2190005

Brandon is getting a C in American History because of the teacher's unreasonable grade curve, in which 80 percent of the students receive C's regardless of their marks. Steve scores an A on every test because he obtains copies of the exams beforehand. Feeling pressure from Jim about his grades, Brandon cheats on a quiz. Andrea is furious, particularly when her grades slip as a result. Brandon is faced with a moral dilemma when Steve offers him a copy of the midterm. Brenda tries to dye her hair blonde in the hopes of impressing Dylan, but winds up looking like a clown. Dylan flirts with Brenda and takes her to a stylist to repair the damage.

7. Perfect Mom  

First aired: 11/22/1990    Production Code: 2190006

Brenda is mesmerized by Kelly's hip and glamorous mother Jackie, a former model. Kelly insists that her mother is not all that she appears to be. Jackie is a recovering addict, and begins hitting the bottle again after her boyfriend dumps her. Cindy is hurt when Brenda initially fails to ask her to be in a mother-daughter fashion show. They eventually agree to appear, and are joined by Andrea, who draws raves. Jackie attempts to emcee the show while high on cocaine. She becomes disoriented and disrupts the show with a rambling tirade. Kelly convinces her to check into rehab. Kelly gains new respect for David when he gives her the fashion show tape to save Jackie from embarrassment. Jim becomes addicted to his new keyboard.

8. The 17-Year Itch  

First aired: 11/29/1990    Production Code: 2190007

The Walshes celebrate their seventeenth anniversary, but Cindy feels dissatisfied because Jim is neglecting her for his work. She has a chance meeting with old flame Glen, a talented artist. The two spend a lot of time together, and share a kiss after Glen's opening. Brandon and Brenda take part in a college study on twins, but are distracted by their parents' marital problems. David becomes the new campus DJ after Steve chokes in his tryout.

9. The Gentle Art of Listening  

First aired: 12/6/1990    Production Code: 2190008

Brenda becomes a trainee for a teen crisis hotline, although Andrea questions her devotion. Brenda violates the rules by taking a call after hours. The caller is a date rape victim, who suffers the same fate on three consecutive nights. Brenda is desperate to learn the girl's identity and help her. Brandon believes that a masseuse has a romantic interest in him. He also dodges a freshman admirer, who similarly gives the cold shoulder to Scott.

10. Isn't It Romantic?  

First aired: 1/3/1991    Production Code: 2190009

Brenda returns home to Casa Walsh to find Dylan showering upstairs, and catches him with only a towel on. Jim grows concerned about their possible relationship, as they go out on their first date. Dylan's problems with his father brings him closer to Brenda, and they kiss. An AIDS seminar leads everyone into discussing condoms, and Dylan decides to take an AIDS test.

11. B.Y.O.B.  

First aired: 1/10/1991    Production Code: 2190010

Brenda goads Brandon into taking her to a party at Donna's house. He voices his objections to alcohol, but Steve spikes his drink. He decides to go along with it so that he won't appear "uncool." Kelly gets drunk and sleeps with Steve. Cindy catches Brenda with alcohol on her breath, but Brandon gets by unscathed. Jim and Cindy attend a weekend retreat, where they are forced to spend all their time with an overly friendly couple. Brenda convinces Brandon to throw a party, but they agree not to drink. Word of the party spreads, and it quickly gets out of hand. Brandon drinks heavily and kisses a stunned Andrea. Kelly dances with the lovestruck David to avoid Steve's advances. Brandon tries to drive to the store and smashes his car. He is arrested for drunk driving. Dylan takes him to an AA meeting and reveals that he is an alcoholic.

12. One Man and a Baby  

First aired: 1/24/1991    Production Code: 2190011

Brandon's date with Melissa gives him the chance to experience the 'joys' of looking after a child, after her babysitter failed to arrive in time for her to go to her Harvard interview. She ends up rejected after they think it would be too difficult to study and look after the baby. Kelly and Brenda enter a radio contest and win a chance to skydive.

13. Slumber Party  

First aired: 1/31/1991    Production Code: 2190012

Brenda organizes a 'girls only' party for herself, Kelly, Donna, and Andrea. An appearance by Amanda, a friend of Kelly's, causes tension between the group. David and Scott catch word of what's happening, and turn up, hoping to get some pictures of the girls, but they end up busted. Meanwhile, Steve and Brandon pick up two girls, who show their true colors when they drive off with Steve's car.

14. East Side Story  

First aired: 2/14/1991    Production Code: 2190014

The Walshes agree to let Carla, their maid's extremely intelligent niece, use their address to enroll at West Beverly High. Brandon falls hard for her and doesn't understand why everyone seems opposed to their relationship. Carla reveals that she witnessed a drive-by shooting that claimed the life of a four-year-old; she had moved in with Anna while waiting to testify, with protection from the D.A. Carla returns to her family after one of the killers confesses. Jim and Cindy organize a soiree for his new client, a sportswear designer. Dylan, Steve, and the girls receive free clothing. David wants MC Hammer to perform at the school dance.

15. A Fling in Palm Springs (a.k.a. Palm Springs Weekend)  

First aired: 2/21/1991    Production Code: 2190015

The gang decide to go and enjoy Palm Springs Weekend. Brenda goes to meet Dylan at a hotel, but can't remember which one, and David leads Kelly and Donna into his vacant grandparents house... which isn't so vacant. Meanwhile, Brandon has to stay and work at The Peach Pit, and catches a young boy stealing from the cash register.

16. Fame Is Where You Find It  

First aired: 2/28/1991    Production Code: 2190013

Brandon is rollerblading in the park while the television show Keep It Together is filming an episode. The producers seek him out as an emergency replacement for one of the extras. He hits it off with the star, Lydia Leeds, and is considered for a recurring role. However, Lydia is only using him to make her leading man/boyfriend jealous so that he will end his holdout. Brenda fills in for Brandon at the Peach Pit. She is in over her head until she adopts the persona of Laverne, a sassy, gum-chomping waitress. She quickly charms all of the customers with her wisecracks and lip-synch routines.

17. Stand (Up) and Deliver  

First aired: 3/7/1991    Production Code: 2190016

Andrea persuades Brandon to run for class president. Kelly seizes control of the campaign and encourages Brandon to capitalize on his looks and image. She even agrees to a date with David in exchange for his help producing a campaign video. Brandon decides that he isn't the best man for the job after talking with his bright and dedicated opponent. Brenda, feeling neglected by family and friends, begins hanging out at a coffeehouse. Sky, a performance artist, convinces Brenda to drop out of high school and get her GED so that she can "experience life." Brenda moves out of the Walsh house to apartment-sit for Sky. She learns that life as an artist is not as romantic as it seems, as Sky's utilities are turned off and her furniture is repossessed.

18. It's Only a Test  

First aired: 3/28/1991    Production Code: 2190017

Everyone but Dylan is driven into a frenzy by the upcoming SATs. A completely panicked Andrea seeks help from Steve, who attended an expensive SAT prep course. During their study session, they end up kissing, and avoid each other for days. Kelly reads an article about breast health, so the girls take time out from studying for a self-exam. Brenda discovers a lump in her breast and must undergo a biopsy. Cindy and Brenda are haunted by memories of Cindy's sister Sheila, who died of breast cancer. Brandon cannot concentrate during his SAT, so he leaves during the exam to go to the hospital. (He and Brenda are to take a make-up test at a later date.) Brenda is relieved when she receives a clean bill of health.

19. April Is the Cruelest Month  

First aired: 4/11/1991    Production Code: 2190018

Brandon interviews Roger Azarian for a senior profile in the Blaze. Roger is an outstanding student and athlete, but is overwhelmed by the legacy of his father; a self-made millionaire. Roger asks Brandon to read a screenplay that he has written. Brandon is disturbed by the autobiographical aspects of the script, as it ends with the lead character murdering his father. Brandon finds a gun in Roger's car and fears that he is going to kill his father. He tracks down the missing Roger in his poolhouse, where he is actually contemplating suicide. After receiving terrible SAT scores, Donna decides to become a "bad girl", skipping classes and taking up smoking. She is diagnosed with a learning disability that inhibits her test-taking skills. Brenda and Brandon receive identical scores on the SAT (1190).

20. Spring Training  

First aired: 4/25/1991    Production Code: 2190019

A dog follows Brenda home from a jog. She tries desperately to find the animal a home so that she won't have to take it to a shelter. Brandon and Steve must take over Jim's Little League team after he injures his back during infield practice. Brandon is disgusted with the whole experience, particularly the undue influence of the league president (father of the star pitcher) and the players' attitudes. He arranges a practice game with Nat's team of underprivileged kids, where one of his players taunts the hapless second baseman. Brandon stomps off when Steve won't let him remove the boy from the lineup. He stays with the team out of loyalty to his father, but also helps Nat's squad. The fortunes of Nat's team begin to turn around when Andrea brings in a female superstar.

21. Spring Dance  

First aired: 5/2/1991    Production Code: 2190021

Brenda tries to convince Andrea to ask Brandon to the Spring Dance, but Kelly beats her to it. Steve reluctantly takes Donna, who wears an elaborate gown that impedes sitting or dancing. He ignores her, gets drunk, and lashes out at Brandon and Kelly. Kelly admits her crush on Brandon, and they kiss. However, he nixes a relationship because he thinks of her as a sister. Steve reveals that it is his birthday, and that he is especially sensitive about this after recently learning that he is adopted. He had confided in Kelly, but she forgot because she was caught up in her quest to become Spring Queen. Brenda and Dylan check into a hotel room upstairs, and she loses her virginity. While watching a horror movie, Andrea daydreams about chasing Kelly with a chainsaw. She decides to go to the dance alone. David wins a dance contest, and receives the right to dance with Spring Queen Kelly.

22. Home Again  

First aired: 5/9/1991    Production Code: 2190020

Jim is offered a promotion that requires a move back to Minneapolis. He initially decides to respect his family's wishes and decline the job, but changes his mind when the boss offers to double his salary. Steve pushes Brandon away, and Brenda feels that Kelly and Donna are ignoring her. Dylan wishes to try a long-distance relationship, but Brenda breaks up with him. Andrea wants to sleep with Brandon before he leaves, and he agrees. Their rendezvous is cancelled when Kelly organizes a going-away party at the Peach Pit. Jim, swamped at his new job and touched by the outpouring of affection by his children's friends, decides to turn down the promotion. Brenda tells Dylan that she may be pregnant.