Read The Press Release For The Very First 90210 Episode!

August 28, 2008

Air Date: Tuesday, September 02, 2008
Time Slot: 8:00 PM-10:00 PM EST on The CW
Episode Title: (#101/102) “We’re Not In Kansas Anymore/The Jet Set”

KELLY TAYLOR, BRENDA WALSH AND THE PEACH PIT ARE BACK, ALONG WITH ROB ESTES, LORI LOUGHLIN AND A NEW GENERATION, IN A SPECIAL TWO-HOUR PREMIERE Harry Wilson (Rob Estes, “Women’s Murder Club”), new principal of West Beverly Hills High School, returns from Kansas to his childhood home of Beverly Hills with his wife Debbie (Lori Loughlin, “In Case of Emergency”), their daughter Annie (Shenae Grimes, “Degrassi: The Next Generation”) and adopted son Dixon, (Tristan Wilds, “The Wire”) to care for Harry’s mother, former television star Tabitha Wilson (Jessica Walter, “Arrested Development”). On their first day at West Bev, Annie and Dixon encounter Ethan (Dustin Milligan, “Runaway”), the star lacrosse player she met a few summers ago; Naomi (AnnaLynne McCord, “Nip/Tuck”), the spoiled rich girl whose sole focus is her Sweet Sixteen party; Silver (Jessica Stroup, “Prom Night”), the free-spirited girl who later gossips about Annie on her blog, and Navid (Michael Steger, “Criminal Minds”), editor of Blaze News. When Naomi fails to complete an assignment, English teacher Ryan Matthews (Ryan Eggold, “Dirt”) and guidance counselor Kelly Taylor (special guest star Jennie Garth, “Beverly Hills, 90210″), bring the problem to Harry, who quickly realizes that keeping secrets about his past is going to be impossible. Dixon impresses his peers when he tries out for the lacrosse team, but has to deal with jealous teammates who will stop at nothing to sabotage him. Annie misses the deadline to audition for the spring musical but sparks fly when she meets the leading actor Ty (guest star Adam Gregory), one of the most popular students on campus. Ty impresses Annie by flying her to San Francisco for dinner in his private jet, but Annie fails to mention her plans to her parents. Special guest star Shannen Doherty reprises her role as Brenda Walsh. Mark Piznarski directed the first episode, written by Rob Thomas and Gabe Sachs & Jeff Judah (#101). Wendey Stanzler directed the second episode, written by Gabe Sachs & Jeff Judah (#102).

Air Date: Tuesday, September 09, 2008
Time Slot: 8:00 PM-9:00 PM EST on The CW
Episode Title: (#103) “Lucky Strike”

JENNIE GARTH REUNITES WITH TV MOM ANN GILLESPIE Annie (Shenae Grimes) and Dixon’s (Tristan Wilds) Friday night plans come to a screeching halt when they learn that Harry (Rob Estes) and Debbie (Lori Loughlin) have planned a family bowling night. When Ethan (Dustin Milligan), Navid (Michael Steger) and Silver (Jessica Stroup) show up at the bowling alley, Harry and Debbie realize they have lost control of their family outing but encourage their kids to spend time with their friends. Ty (guest star Adam Gregory) shows up at the bowling alley, causing Annie to choose between spending time with him or Ethan. Naomi (AnnaLynne McCord) deals with a disappointing evening with her father and destroys a gift from him in a violent rage. Dixon discovers Silver asleep in her car, prompting Kelly (guest star Jennie Garth) to confront their mother Jackie (guest star Ann Gillespie, “Beverly Hills, 90210″) about the repercussions of her alcoholic behavior. Jessica Walter also stars. Mark Piznarski directed the episode written by Jill Gordon (#103).

Air Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Time Slot: 8:00 PM-9:00 PM EST on The CW
Episode Title: (#104) “The Bubble”

KELLY AND BRENDA GET INTO AN ARGUMENT ABOUT THE BABY’S DADDY AND DIXON GETS A JOB IN THE PEACH PIT Harry (Rob Estes) reveals that West Beverly’s theater director is no longer able to direct the school musical, “Spring Awakening,” prompting Tabitha (Jessica Walter) to offer her services as the new director, much to Annie (Shenae Grimes), Harry and Debbie’s (Lori Loughlin) surprise. Tabitha’s approach with Adrianna (guest star Jessica Lowndes, “Greek”) doesn’t go over well, so Kelly (guest star Jennie Garth) convinces Brenda (guest star Shannen Doherty) to take over as guest director of the play. Kelly and Brenda get into a heated conversation about Kelly’s involvement with Ryan (Ryan Eggold) and how it may affect her son. Dixon (Tristan Wilds) is worried about the family’s financial situation and talks with Nat (guest star Joe E. Tata, “Beverly Hills, 90210″) at the Peach Pit about a part-time job. Naomi (AnnaLynne McCord) confronts her father’s mistress and is shocked when she learns the direction in which her parents’ marriage is headed. Annie is still upset with Ty (guest star Adam Gregory) and agrees to a date with Ethan (Dustin Milligan), only to be disappointed by its outcome. Michael Steger and Jessica Stroup also star. Sarah Pia Anderson directed the episode written by Dailyn Rodriguez (#104).

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