90210

10 Best Episodes of 90210 - Season 1

90210 revolves around several students at the fictional West Beverly Hills High School, including new Beverly Hills residents Annie Wilson and Dixon Wilson. Their father, Harry Wilson, has returned from Kansas to his Beverly Hills childhood home with his family to care for his mother, former television and theater actress Tabitha Wilson, who has a drinking problem and clashes with his wife Debbie Wilson. Annie and Dixon struggle to adjust to their new lives while making friends and yet adhering to their parents' wishes.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 04, 2023.

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90210 - S1E8

#15 - There's No Place Like Homecoming (Season 1 - Episode 8)

After recuperating from her health scare, Adrianna returns and tries to make amends with Naomi, but her ex-BFF refuses to forgive her for the betrayal. Adrianna makes a surprising connection with Navid, who helps her through her situation. Meanwhile, Annie and Ethan finally take their rapidly growing romance to a new level during the school's homecoming dance, causing Naomi to feel jealous.

The episode was rated 7.54 from 85 votes.

90210 - S1E14

#14 - By Accident (Season 1 - Episode 14)

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Adrianna must cope with her decision about her baby and her baby's father and turns to Naomi and Kelly for support. Ethan helps Annie prepare for the school play's try-out and are shocked to find out that Ty is also auditioning. Meanwhile, Dixon asks Debbie for relationship advice.

The episode was rated 7.55 from 73 votes.

90210 - S1E5

#13 - Wide Awake and Dreaming (Season 1 - Episode 5)

As the opening night of the school play "Spring Awakening" approaches, Ty reveals to Annie his plans for a one-on-one after-party in his hotel room with her. Others at school are concerned about how fast Annie and Ty's relationship is developing. Meanwhile, Naomi won't accept her parents' divorce and Adrianna is confronted about a substance abuse problem, which gives Annie a chance to be the lead in the play.

The episode was rated 7.57 from 93 votes.

90210 - S1E19

#12 - Okaeri, Donna! (Season 1 - Episode 19)

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Kelly and Silver are shocked when Donna arrives in town. Annie and Dixon take a road trip to visit someone from Dixon's past while Ethan spends his spring break working for Habitat for Humanity. Naomi also decides to work for Habitat when she learns that Liam will be there.

The episode was rated 7.58 from 74 votes.

90210 - S1E23

#11 - Zero Tolerance (Season 1 - Episode 23)

With prom night quickly approaching, Annie, Adrianna, Naomi, and Silver get glammed up by a famous stylist. A dateless Annie agrees to attend the event with the extremely nerdy Charlie, who is massively crushing on the popular girl. But when he realizes that her interest is purely platonic, a furious Charlie plots an evil revenge. Meanwhile, Dixon is nominated for Prom King, Ethan gets accepted into lacrosse camp, and Kelly and Harry work to get Liam on the right track.

The episode was rated 7.61 from 75 votes.

90210 - S1E22

#10 - The Party's Over (Season 1 - Episode 22)

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Following their engagement, Navid and Adrianna celebrate their respective bachelor and bachelorette parties. While Adrianna feasts with friends and family at the Wilson home, Navid and the boys spend a wild night with college girls at a burlesque club. Meanwhile, sparks fly between Ryan and Jen, and Dixon continues to feel unappreciated by Silver.

The episode was rated 7.62 from 73 votes.

90210 - S1E3

#9 - Lucky Strike (Season 1 - Episode 3)

Harry and Debbie plan a family bowling night, but find their plans interrupted by the unexpected arrival of Annie and Dixon's friends. Meanwhile, Annie finds herself torn between Ethan and Ty, Naomi experiences a difficult evening with her father, and Kelly and Silver learn that Jackie's drinking is beginning to spiral out of control.

The episode was rated 7.63 from 102 votes.

90210 - S1E15

#8 - Help Me, Rhonda (Season 1 - Episode 15)

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Adrianna tells the baby's father and her mother that she is pregnant. Meanwhile, Annie feels threatened by Ethan's friendship with Rhonda; and Silver finally opens up to Dixon.

The episode was rated 7.67 from 79 votes.

90210 - S1E11

#7 - That Which We Destroy (Season 1 - Episode 11)

Brenda and Kelly's friendship takes a turn for the worse. Meanwhile, Sean moves in with the Wilson family, Naomi hangs with a new crowd, and Silver becomes jealous when a cheerleader pays a little too much attention to Dixon

The episode was rated 7.68 from 72 votes.

90210 - S1E20

#6 - Between a Sign and a Hard Place (Season 1 - Episode 20)

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Now that they have finally sold their home in Kansas, Harry and Debbie have a yard sale, Beverly Hills-style. Meanwhile, Donna talks to Kelly about her separation, and later search for a place for Donna to open a clothing store; Dixon helps Silver in her recovery; Liam and Ethan's unlikely friendship continues; and when a scandal involving Naomi's father comes to light, her trust in Annie begins to falter.

The episode was rated 7.69 from 71 votes.

90210 - S1E17

#5 - Life's a Drag (Season 1 - Episode 17)

Liam displays his dark side to Naomi, who is stunned but captivated by the intense, handsome bad-boy. Meanwhile, Annie and Ethan face another bump in their relationship when Adrianna makes it known that Ethan and Rhonda shared a kiss, and Silver and Dixon make a video that stirs quite a controversy at West Beverly Hills High.

The episode was rated 7.78 from 73 votes.

90210 - S1E9

#4 - Secrets and Lies (Season 1 - Episode 9)

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Harry and Debbie reveal to Annie and Dixon that Harry had a son who was given up for adoption 22 years ago. Meanwhile, Silver has the girls over for a girls' night, but the simple night together quickly escalates into a house party.

The episode was rated 7.80 from 83 votes.

90210 - S1E24

#3 - One Party Can Ruin Your Whole Summer (Season 1 - Episode 24)

Adrianna and Navid are forced to make an impromptu exit from the prom when Adrianna goes into labor. Dixon confronts Ethan about Silver when he notices that Ethan might be developing feelings for his girlfriend. Meanwhile, Annie reaches the breaking point when Naomi accuses her of trying to hook up with Liam, and some of her peers (still angry about the after party fiasco) decide to take both verbal and physical action against her.

The episode was rated 7.86 from 76 votes.

90210 - S1E16

#2 - Of Heartbreaks and Hotels (Season 1 - Episode 16)

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Naomi meets an intriguing mystery man at her new home; Silver's Valentine's Day surprise falls apart, but she and Dixon still manage to come together. Meanwhile, Annie's jealousy of Rhonda starts to wear on Ethan.

The episode was rated 7.96 from 75 votes.

90210 - S1E10

#1 - Games People Play (Season 1 - Episode 10)

Noami grows spiteful as Annie and Ethan grow closer, causing her to deliver an unwelcomed surprise at Annie's sweet 16 party. Meanwhile, the school is all buzzing over the news that Ryan was given a leave of absence, and Adrianna discovers Navid's secret.

The episode was rated 8.03 from 80 votes.

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