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{{Short description|2008 American teen drama series}}{{Distinguish|Beverly Hills, 90210|BH90210|Dr. 90210|90210 (song)}}{{Use mdy dates|date=April 2011}}{{Use American English|date=August 2020}}{{Use mdy dates|date=September 2016}}

factoids

• Rob Thomas
• Gabe Sachs
• Jeff Judah

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• Rob Estes
• Shenae Grimes
• Tristan Wilds
• AnnaLynne McCord
• Dustin Milligan
• Ryan Eggold
• Jessica Stroup
• Michael Steger
• Lori Loughlin
• Jessica Walter
• Jessica Lowndes
• Matt Lanter
• Trevor Donovan
• Gillian Zinser

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• Liz Phair
• Marc Dauer
• Evan Frankfort

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• Beverly Hills, California
• Mount St. Mary’s College
• Raleigh Manhattan Beach Studios
• Tropicana Bar

}}| country = United States| language = English| num_seasons = 5| num_episodes = 114| list_episodes = List of 90210 episodes

• Gabe Sachs
• Jeff Judah
• Rebecca Sinclair
• Patricia Carr
• Lara Olsen
• David S. Rosenthal
• Rob Thomas
• Mark Piznarski

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• Shana Stein
• Michael Pendell
• Marjorie David
• Tod Hammel
• Wendey Stanzler
• Paul Sciarrotta
• Robert M. Rolsky
• Sean Reycraft
• D. Howard Grisby
• Scott Weinger
• Bob Roisky

}}| runtime = 36–42 minutes

• Sachs/Judah Productions(2008–2009)(season 1)
• CBS Productions(2008–2012)(seasons 1–4)
• CBS Television Studios(2012–2013)(season 5)

{edih}| network = The CW

• Beverly Hills, 90210
• Melrose Place
• Models Inc.
• Melrose Place (2009 TV series)
• BH90210

}}}}90210 is an American teen drama television series, developed by Rob Thomas, Gabe Sachs, and Jeff Judah, that aired from September 2, 2008 to May 13, 2013, on The CW. It is the fourth series in the Beverly Hills, 90210 franchise created by Darren Star. The series was produced by CBS Television Studios.Like its predecessor, the show follows the lives of several wealthy students attending West Beverly Hills High School in Beverly Hills, California. The show later focuses on the same group of friends when they graduate and begin their lives in the adult world. Some attend college at California University, while others begin exploring avenues beyond post-secondary education.The show originally revolved around the Wilson family, including new Beverly Hills residents Annie Wilson (Shenae Grimes) and Dixon Wilson (Tristan Wilds). Their father, Harrison Wilson (Rob Estes) returns from Wichita, Kansas, to his Beverly Hills childhood home with his family to care for his mother, former television and theatre actress Tabitha Wilson (Jessica Walter), who has a drinking problem and clashes with his wife Debbie Wilson (Lori Loughlin). Annie and Dixon struggle to adjust to their new lives while making friends and adhering to their parents’ wishes.During the first two seasons, cast members from the original series made appearances, including Jennie Garth, Shannen Doherty, Ann Gillespie, Tori Spelling and Joe E. Tata. After the second season, however, they were not featured and rarely mentioned. The primary connection between the two series was the new series’ character of Erin Silver (Jessica Stroup), the half-sister of Kelly Taylor and David Silver from the original series.

Series overview

{{:List of 90210 episodes}}(File:90210 season 1 inter title.png|thumb|right|Inter-title used in the first season of the series)The series introduces the Wilson family moving to Beverly Hills and the kids Annie and Dixon adjusting to a new town and school. Annie befriends Naomi Clark, who is dating Jock Ethan Ward, but soon breaks up with him. Annie and Ethan then pursue a relationship after having dated the summer prior to Annie moving to Beverly Hills when Annie was visiting her grandmother for the summer. Naomi later becomes attracted to a bartender named Liam Court and dates him, only to figure out he’s simultaneously interested in Annie.Fallen starlet Adrianna Tate-Duncan, battles a drug addiction, which causes extra trouble when Naomi takes blame for the drugs. She begins a relationship with Navid Shirazi, head of the school’s paper, who paid for her rehab.Erin Silver, (Kelly Taylor and David Silver’s half-sister) Naomi’s former best friend, also befriends Annie and tells her Naomi can’t be trusted. She forms a relationship with Dixon and finds out she has bi-polar disorder.

Cast and characters

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Characters

The first actor to be cast was Dustin Milligan on April 1, 2008,WEB,www.nypost.com/seven/04012008/tv/90210_has_its_dylan_104450.htm, 90210 has its Dylan, January 29, 2009, Starr, Michael, April 1, 2008, New York Post, dead,www.nypost.com/seven/04012008/tv/90210_has_its_dylan_104450.htm," title="web.archive.org/web/20090202023127www.nypost.com/seven/04012008/tv/90210_has_its_dylan_104450.htm,">web.archive.org/web/20090202023127www.nypost.com/seven/04012008/tv/90210_has_its_dylan_104450.htm, February 2, 2009, followed by AnnaLynne McCord on April 14.WEB,www.accesshollywood.com/anna-lynne-mccord-joins-cast-of-new-90210_article_9112, Anna Lynne McCord Joins Cast Of New 90210, January 29, 2009, April 14, 2008, Access Hollywood,www.accesshollywood.com/anna-lynne-mccord-joins-cast-of-new-90210_article_9112," title="web.archive.org/web/20090202135429www.accesshollywood.com/anna-lynne-mccord-joins-cast-of-new-90210_article_9112,">web.archive.org/web/20090202135429www.accesshollywood.com/anna-lynne-mccord-joins-cast-of-new-90210_article_9112, February 2, 2009, live, Sachs found Milligan to be “really funny”, and changed Ethan to better represent his personality. McCord was cast because, according to Sachs, “she’s someone who is worldly, and there’s a sophistication to her that’s interesting”. The role of Annie was given to Shenae Grimes, who says she was raised watching the original series. Sachs and Judah had seen Grimes’ work before and knew “she had the acting chops”, and she was cast after acting a dramatic scene which she “just killed”. Sachs stated, “she can act, she’s beautiful, and she can give this sweet cuteness [that lets us see] through her eyes into this world.“Lori Loughlin auditioned for the role of Debbie and was given the part straight away. Sachs thought that Loughlin was too established to read for the part, but realized that she understood the role immediately. The producers were fans of Jessica Walter after watching her film, Play Misty for Me. Sachs found that Walter knew pieces of scenes, and suggested “stuff that works”. Sachs described Ryan Eggold, who portrayed Matthews, as “a sophisticated actor, and he’s also very funny”. Sachs believed that every time Eggold would be on screen, “people are going to go, ‘Wow!’”. The producers were looking for an actor who could portray Silver as a “quirky kid who moves to her own beat”. Sachs explained that Jessica Stroup “came in dressed for the part, artsy and quirky, and she had her hair up and she had a bandanna. She nailed it.” The producers were fans of Tristan Wilds for his acting on The Wire, and hoped to hire him as Dixon from the start of casting. When asked about Michael Steger, who portrays Navid, Sachs said “he’s just great”. Rob Estes, the last actor to join the series, was a previous cast member of the first Beverly Hills, 90210 spin-off, Melrose Place. Estes was sought by The CW to play Harry,WEB,www.tvguide.com/news/90210-Casting-Complete-11131.aspx, 90210 Casting Complete: Rob Estes Heads for Hills, January 29, 2009, Mitovich, Matt, May 16, 2008, TV Guide (magazine), TV Guide,www.tvguide.com/news/90210-Casting-Complete-11131.aspx," title="web.archive.org/web/20090202024826www.tvguide.com/news/90210-Casting-Complete-11131.aspx,">web.archive.org/web/20090202024826www.tvguide.com/news/90210-Casting-Complete-11131.aspx, February 2, 2009, live, but was contracted on the drama Women’s Murder Club. When that series was canceled, Sachs called Estes and explained the spin-off to him, and he thought it was a great idea. Sachs promised that although he was playing a parent, he would not “be furniture... as in the seldom seen or heard parents who populate many youth-centric series, like the Walsh parents on the original 90210.“WEB,www.usatoday.com/life/television/news/2008-07-31-90210-side_N.htm, Flip through West Beverly Hills’ yearbook and get to know 90210 cast, February 7, 2009, Keveney, Bill, July 31, 2008, USA Today, The CW confirmed that Jennie Garth, Shannen Doherty, Tori Spelling and Joe E. Tata would be returning in recurring roles as their original characters.WEB,www.post-gazette.com/pg/08203/898326-67.stm, Tuned In: Doherty back as Brenda in 90210, January 29, 2009, Owen, Rob, July 21, 2008, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette,www.post-gazette.com/pg/08203/898326-67.stm," title="web.archive.org/web/20090203053027www.post-gazette.com/pg/08203/898326-67.stm,">web.archive.org/web/20090203053027www.post-gazette.com/pg/08203/898326-67.stm, February 3, 2009, live, Sachs was familiar with Garth, and talked to her about a possible role in the series. Garth agreed to star on the series without reading a script after brainstorming ideas with Sachs.Itzkoff, Dave (August 31, 2008). “Gabe Sachs, executive producer, 90210”. The New York Times. Retrieved August 1, 2010. The producers offered Garth a role as a series regular, but she opted to sign on as a recurring character. Doherty decided to appear after talking with Sachs, but her appearance was moved to the second episode. Sachs described Tata’s casting as an accident; a friend told Sachs that he had seen Tata in a store, which led to the offer of a recurring role in the series. Sachs said that Tata was ecstatic about the idea and agreed. After reading the script, Spelling expressed interest in returning, and the writers decided to give her character her own fashion line.WEB,www.latimes.com/entertainment/la-et-bevhills16-2008jul16-story.html, 90210 on redial, Fernandez, Maria Elena, July 16, 2008, Los Angeles Times,www.latimes.com/entertainment/la-et-bevhills16-2008jul16-story.html," title="archive.today/20160911101555www.latimes.com/entertainment/la-et-bevhills16-2008jul16-story.html,">archive.today/20160911101555www.latimes.com/entertainment/la-et-bevhills16-2008jul16-story.html, September 11, 2016, live, September 11, 2016, mdy, Spelling was scheduled to appear in the première, but due to personal reasons and the birth of her daughter, she opted to appear later in the season.WEB,www.eonline.com/uberblog/watch_with_kristin/b4434_exclusive_tori_out_shannen_in_90210.html, Exclusive: Tori Is Out, Shannen Is In for 90210 Remake!, January 29, 2009, Dos Santos, Kristin, Kristin Dos Santos, July 2, 2008, E!,www.eonline.com/uberblog/watch_with_kristin/b4434_exclusive_tori_out_shannen_in_90210.html," title="web.archive.org/web/20090202114301www.eonline.com/uberblog/watch_with_kristin/b4434_exclusive_tori_out_shannen_in_90210.html,">web.archive.org/web/20090202114301www.eonline.com/uberblog/watch_with_kristin/b4434_exclusive_tori_out_shannen_in_90210.html, February 2, 2009, live,

Production

Conception

Once pitched, the project was put on the fast track by The CW, and an order of the pilot was expected by the end of the month. The Beverly Hills, 90210 creator, Darren Star, was announced not to be involved with the project. The only surviving element from the original series was believed to be Creative Artists Agency, the talent agency which conceived the spin-off idea. Veronica Mars creator Rob Thomas was in negotiations to write the pilot and Mark Piznarski was in talks to direct it.

Development

A detailed breakdown of the pilot written by Thomas was released on March 17, 2008, containing information on the plot and characters which would be in the series. None of the characters were related to the original series of 90210 which again aired a quite few years before, except Erin Silver played by Jessica Stroup; however, the new series featured a similar premise: a family with two teenagers who recently moved from the Midwest to Beverly Hills. To reflect the situation at the Beverly Hills school, where around 40 percent of the students were of Persian descent, a student named Navid Shirazi was created. Thomas intended to introduce The Peach Pit, the diner from Beverly Hills, 90210, but noted that it would not be featured in the pilot. The writer considered giving the siblings a job at a movie theater, as he did not want them to use their parents’ credit cards. Thomas revealed that there were plans to reintroduce one of the original cast members, but had not met with any of them to discuss a role. Thomas later elaborated the producers wanted to see “as many of the original cast members as possible”, but were careful not to “parade them all out in the pilot”.On April 14, 2008, Thomas announced that he was sidelining the series to focus on his two pilots for ABC. Gabe Sachs and Jeff Judah were hired as the new executive producers and wrote a new version of the script in late April. Sachs said that although Thomas had a “great script”, their version of the script was edgier. Judah said that they were trying to ground their script in reality, with real character stories and emotional stories. The writers wanted the audience to relate to the characters’ problems, which they wanted to be truthful and emotional, but also comedic. The pair were interested in telling several stories simultaneously, featuring many characters. The pair changed the surname of the main family from Mills to Wilson, along with changing the name of the mother from Celia to Debbie. The pair also told reporters that they would be adding their “comedic impulses” to the script.WEB,www.tvguide.com/news/Fall-TV-Press-12658.aspx, Fall TV Press Tour: More 90210 Deets, January 28, 2009, July 19, 2008, TV Guide (magazine), TV Guide,www.tvguide.com/news/Fall-TV-Press-12658.aspx," title="web.archive.org/web/20090202094948www.tvguide.com/news/Fall-TV-Press-12658.aspx,">web.archive.org/web/20090202094948www.tvguide.com/news/Fall-TV-Press-12658.aspx, February 2, 2009, live, Sachs and Judah found the parents to be an important part of the series, and designed to be contemporary parents.NEWS,www.nytimes.com/2008/08/31/arts/television/31sach.html, Gabe Sachs, executive producer, 90210, January 28, 2009, Itzkoff, Dave, August 31, 2008, The New York Times,www.nytimes.com/2008/08/31/arts/television/31sach.html," title="web.archive.org/web/20141006095712www.nytimes.com/2008/08/31/arts/television/31sach.html,">web.archive.org/web/20141006095712www.nytimes.com/2008/08/31/arts/television/31sach.html, October 6, 2014, live, Since the producers were both fathers, they designed the script to include more prominent adult story lines and a strong point of view on parenting. Judah was interested in focusing on how the family kept their moral center when moving to Beverly Hills, and the way the parents dealt with their teenagers.NEWS,www.post-gazette.com/pg/08244/907778-67.stm, TV preview: 90210h, here we go again, January 30, 2009, Owen, Rob, August 31, 2008, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette,www.post-gazette.com/pg/08244/907778-67.stm," title="web.archive.org/web/20090202181347www.post-gazette.com/pg/08244/907778-67.stm,">web.archive.org/web/20090202181347www.post-gazette.com/pg/08244/907778-67.stm, February 2, 2009, live, On May 11, 2008, one day before The CW’s upfront presentations, the network officially picked up the series for the 2008–2009 television season.WEB,www.baltimoresun.com/topic/zap-cwupfront90210stylistabuzz,0,2145842.story, CW Picks up 90210, Tyra Banks’ Stylista, January 30, 2009, May 12, 2008, The Baltimore Sun, December 3, 2011,www.baltimoresun.com/topic/zap-cwupfront90210stylistabuzz,0,2145842.story," title="web.archive.org/web/20111203091615www.baltimoresun.com/topic/zap-cwupfront90210stylistabuzz,0,2145842.story,">web.archive.org/web/20111203091615www.baltimoresun.com/topic/zap-cwupfront90210stylistabuzz,0,2145842.story, dead, Despite the first season having the highest ratings of the entire series run, the show was largely considered unsuccessful during its first season. The characters were a hit. After disagreeing with the network executives over the series’ storylines, Sachs and Judah ended their tenure as producers. The CW wanted the series to have a female perspective and focus more on teenage life and glamour; however, Judah and Sachs were more comfortable writing for men, featuring family stories. The studio brought in Rebecca Rand Kirshner Sinclair, co-executive producer of the popular show Gilmore Girls, to revamp the failing 90210. Sinclair is largely credited for saving the show, which had steady ratings in its third season. For the remainder of the first season, Judah worked in post-production, including editing and music supervision, while Sachs ran the production on set. Rebecca Sinclair began retooling the series as head writer and formally took over the show at the start of season two.WEB,www.nashuatelegraph.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090203/ENCORE13/302039968/-1/OPINION02,www.nashuatelegraph.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=%2F20090203%2FENCORE13%2F302039968%2F-1%2FOPINION02," title="web.archive.org/web/20090517131713www.nashuatelegraph.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=%2F20090203%2FENCORE13%2F302039968%2F-1%2FOPINION02,">web.archive.org/web/20090517131713www.nashuatelegraph.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=%2F20090203%2FENCORE13%2F302039968%2F-1%2FOPINION02, dead, May 17, 2009, ‘90210’ gets off to a rough start, February 3, 2009, February 3, 2009, EncoreBuzz, In late February 2009, Sinclair signed a seven-figure deal with the producers to serve as executive producer/showrunner for the series’ second and third seasons.WEB,www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3ib4ab512be78d9709c9bfd220114e2a23, The Hollywood Reporter, The Hollywood Reporter, February 27, 2009, September 12, 2009, dead,www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3ib4ab512be78d9709c9bfd220114e2a23," title="web.archive.org/web/20090302095434www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3ib4ab512be78d9709c9bfd220114e2a23,">web.archive.org/web/20090302095434www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/news/e3ib4ab512be78d9709c9bfd220114e2a23, March 2, 2009, On February 16, 2010, The CW renewed the show for a third season.The CW Renews “Top Model”, “Vampire Diaries”, “Supernatural”, “Gossip Girl”, “90210” {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120512204205blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2010/02/the-cw-renews-top-model-vampire-diaries-supernatural-gossip-girl-90210.html |date=May 12, 2012 }}, Zap2It.com, February 16, 2010. It was also moved to Mondays at 8/7c.WEB,www.tvguide.com/News/CWs-Fall-Schedule-1020088.aspx, Top Model, Hellcats to Kick off CW’s New Season, TVGuide.com, On April 26, 2011, The CW renewed the show for a fourth season.WEB,tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/1/the-vampire-diaries-gossip-girl-90210-supernatural-americas-next-top-model-renewed-by-the-cw/,tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/1/the-vampire-diaries-gossip-girl-90210-supernatural-americas-next-top-model-renewed-by-the-cw/," title="web.archive.org/web/20170817035837tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/1/the-vampire-diaries-gossip-girl-90210-supernatural-americas-next-top-model-renewed-by-the-cw/,">web.archive.org/web/20170817035837tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/1/the-vampire-diaries-gossip-girl-90210-supernatural-americas-next-top-model-renewed-by-the-cw/, dead, August 17, 2017, “The Vampire Diaries,” “Gossip Girl,” “90210,” “Supernatural” & “America’s Next Top Model” Renewed By The CW, Gorman, Bill, April 26, 2011, TV by the Numbers, November 21, 2019, On March 17, 2011, it was revealed that Sinclair would step down as executive producer when her contract expired at the end of season three.WEB,www.tvline.com/2011/03/90210-showrunner-rebecca-sinclair-leaving/, Exclusive: 90210 Showrunner Steps Down, Ausiello, Michael, April 17, 2011, TV Line, April 17, 2011, August 8, 2012,tvline.com/2011/03/17/90210-showrunner-rebecca-sinclair-leaving/," title="web.archive.org/web/20120808222122tvline.com/2011/03/17/90210-showrunner-rebecca-sinclair-leaving/,">web.archive.org/web/20120808222122tvline.com/2011/03/17/90210-showrunner-rebecca-sinclair-leaving/, dead, It was later announced that former Life Unexpected executive producers Patti Carr and Lara Olsen had been hired to take over the series.MAGAZINE,ew.com/article/2011/05/12/90210-life-unexpected-showrunners/, ‘90210’ hires ‘Life Unexpected’ showrunners, Ram, Archana, May 12, 2011, Entertainment Weekly, November 21, 2019,insidetv.ew.com/2011/05/12/90210-life-unexpected-showrunners/," title="web.archive.org/web/20110525095054insidetv.ew.com/2011/05/12/90210-life-unexpected-showrunners/,">web.archive.org/web/20110525095054insidetv.ew.com/2011/05/12/90210-life-unexpected-showrunners/, May 25, 2011, live, The show also returned to its debut timeslot, Tuesdays at 8:00 p.m.WEB, Matt Webb Mitovich,www.tvline.com/2011/05/fall-tv-preview-cw-schedule/, The CW’s Fall Schedule: Sarah Michelle Gellar Back on Tuesdays, Nikita Makes Move, TVLine.com, May 19, 2011, May 25, 2011,www.tvline.com/2011/05/fall-tv-preview-cw-schedule/," title="web.archive.org/web/20110608142922www.tvline.com/2011/05/fall-tv-preview-cw-schedule/,">web.archive.org/web/20110608142922www.tvline.com/2011/05/fall-tv-preview-cw-schedule/, June 8, 2011, live, On May 3, 2012, The CW officially renewed 90210 for a fifth season.WEB, The CW Renews ‘The Vampire Diaries,’ ‘90210’ and ‘Supernatural’,tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/05/03/the-cw-renews-the-vampire-diaries-90210-and-supernatural/132338/,tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/05/03/the-cw-renews-the-vampire-diaries-90210-and-supernatural/132338/," title="web.archive.org/web/20120505113205tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/05/03/the-cw-renews-the-vampire-diaries-90210-and-supernatural/132338/,">web.archive.org/web/20120505113205tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/05/03/the-cw-renews-the-vampire-diaries-90210-and-supernatural/132338/, dead, May 5, 2012, May 3, 2012, May 3, 2012, On January 13, 2013, CW president Mark Pedowitz stated that though the show hadn’t had a season 6 renewal in place, the show would most likely be back the following year for what would’ve been its final season as he said he was a “big believer in giving fans a very satisfactory conclusion” for a long-running show WEB,tvline.com/2013/01/13/supernatural-season-9-renewal-cw, CW Boss Talks Wonder Woman, ‘Vampire Diaries’ Spin-Off, ‘Supernatural’ Renewal and More!, Ausiello, Michael, TV Linedate=January 13, 2013, January 13, 2013, February 22, 2013, However, on February 28, 2013, the announcement came that the fifth season would be its last.WEB, Andreeva, Nellie, CW’s ‘90210’ Cancelled After Five Seasons,deadline.com/2013/02/90210-cancelled-after-season-cw-443058/, Deadline, November 21, 2019, March 1, 2013,

Casting

On March 13, 2008, Kristin Dos Santos of E! confirmed that the series would be a spin-off with new characters and not a remake.WEB,www.eonline.com/uberblog/watch_with_kristin/b4179_90210_hell_yes_series_spinoffled_by.html, 90210 Hell, Yes: Series Spinoff...Led by Mars Boss Rob Thomas?!, January 28, 2009, Eonline.com, March 13, 2008,www.eonline.com/uberblog/watch_with_kristin/b4179_90210_hell_yes_series_spinoffled_by.html," title="web.archive.org/web/20090202113524www.eonline.com/uberblog/watch_with_kristin/b4179_90210_hell_yes_series_spinoffled_by.html,">web.archive.org/web/20090202113524www.eonline.com/uberblog/watch_with_kristin/b4179_90210_hell_yes_series_spinoffled_by.html, February 2, 2009, live, In order for the project to be ready for the network’s “upfront” presentations to advertisers in May, casting began before the script was completed.WEB,www.today.com/id/23708147, First look at 90210 spinoff hints at family ties, January 28, 2009, Andreeva, Nellie, The Hollywood Reporter,

Recurring

Original series actors Shannen Doherty, Jennie Garth and Joe E. Tata signed on for recurring roles during early production. Sachs was familiar with Garth, and talked to her about a possible role in the series. Garth agreed to work in the series without reading a script after brainstorming ideas with Sachs. Initially, the producers offered Garth a role as a series regular but, she opted to sign on as recurring instead.WEB , Sachs met with Doherty over dinner and told her about the 90210 spin-off. Over the next few weeks, they established Brenda’s backstory as a ‘name’ stage actress and Doherty agreed to guest-star in several episodes, appearing in the credits during the first half-season. Otherwise, Doherty only appeared in supporting roles.From early on in the news reports of the upcoming series through most of the summer, it was reported that along with Doherty and Garth, Tori Spelling would be reprising her role as an older alumni of West Beverly Hills High. After reading the script, Tori Spelling expressed interest returning, and the writers decided to give Donna her own fashion line.NEWS , Spelling was scheduled to appear in the premiere, but due to personal reasons and the birth of her daughter, she opted to appear later in the season.WEB , Backdrop retail store signage in the first several episodes during shopping excursions scenes and one setup line referring to her role foreshadowed the role that would be unfulfilled. By August 11, it was reported that Spelli of the series after discovering that she was receiving less pay than Garth and Doherty. Spelling asked for her salary of $20,000 per episode to be increased to match their salaries—$40,000 to $50,000 per episode—but when denied she left the show altogether.WEB,www.eonline.com/uberblog/watch_with_kristin/b23176_sources_confirm_tori_pulls_out_of_90210.html, Sources Confirm: Tori Pulls Out of 90210 Spinoff, January 29, 2009, Eonline.com, August 11, 2008,www.eonline.com/uberblog/watch_with_kristin/b23176_sources_confirm_tori_pulls_out_of_90210.html," title="web.archive.org/web/20090202040138www.eonline.com/uberblog/watch_with_kristin/b23176_sources_confirm_tori_pulls_out_of_90210.html,">web.archive.org/web/20090202040138www.eonline.com/uberblog/watch_with_kristin/b23176_sources_confirm_tori_pulls_out_of_90210.html, February 2, 2009, live,

Regulars

The first actor to be cast was Dustin Milligan as lacrosse player Ethan Ward,NEWS,www.nypost.com/seven/04012008/tv/90210_has_its_dylan_104450.htm, 90210 has its Dylan, January 29, 2009, Starr, Michael, April 1, 2008, New York Post, dead,www.nypost.com/seven/04012008/tv/90210_has_its_dylan_104450.htm," title="web.archive.org/web/20090202023127www.nypost.com/seven/04012008/tv/90210_has_its_dylan_104450.htm,">web.archive.org/web/20090202023127www.nypost.com/seven/04012008/tv/90210_has_its_dylan_104450.htm, February 2, 2009, followed by AnnaLynne McCord as Naomi Clark.WEB Jessica Lowndes was selected to portray actress and singer Adrianna Tate-Duncan, introduced as a theater performer who once had a drug addiction,WEB

New direction

Sinclair announced in March 2009 that the series’ second season would rely less on 90210 alums like Jennie Garth and Shannen Doherty to boost ratings. She felt that “the show tried to be a lot of things to a lot of people in its first season [...] I think the center lies with the generation of kids that are in high school now.” It was also announced that Dustin Milligan (’Ethan Ward’) would not be coming back for season two, while Matt Lanter would be joining the cast as a series regular.MAGAZINE,ew.com/article/2009/03/30/exclusive-90210/, 90210 shocker: Leading man Milligan to exit, Entertainment Weekly, September 12, 2009,ausiellofiles.ew.com/2009/03/30/exclusive-90210/," title="web.archive.org/web/20090807222957ausiellofiles.ew.com/2009/03/30/exclusive-90210/,">web.archive.org/web/20090807222957ausiellofiles.ew.com/2009/03/30/exclusive-90210/, August 7, 2009, Casting soon began for new characters to be introduced in the second season. In June 2009, the series was reportedly looking for an actor to play the recurring role of Teddy, a tennis champ returning to West Beverly.WEB,www.tvguide.com/news/90210-exclusive-ethan-1006542/, 90210 Exclusive: Meet Ethan’s Replacement, TVGuide.com, November 21, 2019, Actor and model Trevor Donovan was later cast in the role.MAGAZINE,ew.com/article/2009/06/29/days-hunk-trevor-donovan-joins-90210/, ‘90210’ exclusive: ‘Days’ hunk Trevor Donovan cast as model citizen, Entertainment Weekly, June 29, 2009, November 21, 2019,ausiellofiles.ew.com/2009/06/days-hunk-trevor-donovan-joins-90210.html," title="web.archive.org/web/20090701031253ausiellofiles.ew.com/2009/06/days-hunk-trevor-donovan-joins-90210.html,">web.archive.org/web/20090701031253ausiellofiles.ew.com/2009/06/days-hunk-trevor-donovan-joins-90210.html, July 1, 2009, Ann Gillespie returned in the second season for multiple episodes as Jackie Taylor, Silver and Kelly’s mother. Her character was once again sober and hoped to reconnect with her daughters after being diagnosed with cancer.MAGAZINE,ew.com/article/2009/08/03/this-just-in-another-90210-vet-returns-again/, This just in: Another ‘90210’ vet returns (again)!, Entertainment Weekly, August 3, 2009,ausiellofiles.ew.com/2009/08/03/this-just-in-another-90210-vet-returns-again/," title="web.archive.org/web/20090806010536ausiellofiles.ew.com/2009/08/03/this-just-in-another-90210-vet-returns-again/,">web.archive.org/web/20090806010536ausiellofiles.ew.com/2009/08/03/this-just-in-another-90210-vet-returns-again/, August 6, 2009,

Filming

One of the show’s locations was a complex on Waverly Drive in the Los Feliz neighborhood, designed by architect Bernard Maybeck in 1927 and best known as the convent of Immaculate Heart of Mary.MAGAZINE, Katy Perry, 5 Nuns And 1 Hipster Neighborhood, Bascher, Danielle, Billboard (magazine), Billboard, October 31, 2015, 127, 32, 42–45,

Broadcast

90210 first aired in the United States on The CW, Tuesdays at 8:00 pm Eastern/7:00 pm Central.In the United Kingdom, the series airs on Channel 4 and E4, after beating off competition from Channel 5, ITV2 and Living for the rights to broadcast the show. In November 2018, 90210 was made available on Channel 4’s All 4.90210 on Channel 4. Retrieved: October 1, 2010. In Australia, it aired on Network Ten for 6 episodes until the network pulled it from their schedules due to low ratings. However, in January 2011 it started airing on Eleven as part of a broadcast schedule aimed at a younger audience.NEWS,www.smh.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/ten-launches-channel-eleven-20100826-13spf.html, The Sydney Morning Herald, Ten launches channel Eleven, Michael, Idato, August 26, 2010, Due to poor performance, Eleven also pulled 90210 off their schedule. It is now shown on Sunday Afternoons at 5:00 p.m.NEWS,www.tvtonight.com.au/2011/01/gone-90210-bumped-so-you-think-you-can-dance.html, TV Tonight, Gone: 90210, January 28, 2011, The show airs in Ireland on RTÉ Two, initially the show aired in a prime-time slot of Thursdays paired with Ugly Betty. When the show returned for its second season the show was moved to an early morning timeslot of just after midnight where it still airs. In India, it airs on Big CBS Channels.90210 went on its mid-season break on December 10, 2012, and is scheduled to return on January 21, 2013, at a new time slot of 9:00 pm, one week after the premiere of The Carrie Diaries, which took its original time slot of 8:00 pm.MAGAZINE,ew.com/article/2012/11/08/carrie-diaries-date/, ‘Carrie Diaries’ gets CW premiere date, Hibberd, James, Entertainment Weekly, November 8, 2012, February 22, 2013, DVR ratings for the series have sometimes doubled its broadcast ratings.

Reception

Ratings

Seasonal rankings (based on average total viewers per episode) of 90210 on The CW.{| class=“wikitable” style="font-size;”! style="width:10%;” rowspan=“2“| Season! style="width:28%;” rowspan=“2“| Timeslot (ET)! style="width:7%;” rowspan=“2“| # Ep.! colspan=2| Premiered! colspan=2| Ended! style="width:7%;” rowspan=“2“| TV Season! style="width:10%; background:#ffdead;” rowspan=“2“| Rank! style="width:10%; background:#ffdead;” rowspan=“2“| Viewers(in millions)! style="width:10%; background:#ffdead;” rowspan=“2“|18–49Rating(Average)! Date! span style="width:7%; font-size:smaller; line-height:100%;“| PremiereViewers(in millions)! 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style="font-size:smaller“| 2008–2009! style="background:#fc9;” |#172WEB,abcmedianet.com/web/dnr/dispDNR.aspx?id=051909_05, ABC Medianet, ABC Medianet, May 19, 2009, May 11, 2012, dead,abcmedianet.com/web/dnr/dispDNR.aspx?id=051909_05," title="web.archive.org/web/20090623063544abcmedianet.com/web/dnr/dispDNR.aspx?id=051909_05,">web.archive.org/web/20090623063544abcmedianet.com/web/dnr/dispDNR.aspx?id=051909_05, June 23, 2009, mdy, ! style="background:#fc9;” |2.70WEB, SpotVault - 2008-09 Index,www.spottedratings.com/2011/12/spotvault-2008-09-index.html, Spotted Ratings, December 12, 2011, August 4, 2019, ! style="background:#fc9;” |1.4! 2Tuesday 8:00{{nbsp}}pm}}! 22{{center|September 8, 2009}}! 2.44WEB,www.spottedratings.com/2011/11/spotvault-90210-cw-2009-10.html, SpotVault - 90210 (CW) - 2009-10 - Next-level TV ratings and scheduling analysis at, Spottedratings.com, November 25, 2011, May 11, 2012, {{center|May 18, 2010}}! 1.61! style="font-size:smaller“| 2009–2010! style="background:#fc9;” |#137WEB,tvbythenumbers.com/2010/06/16/final-2009-10-broadcast-primetime-show-average-viewership/54336, Final 2009-10 Broadcast Primetime Show Average Viewership - Ratings, TV by the Numbers, June 16, 2010, May 11, 2012, dead,tvbythenumbers.com/2010/06/16/final-2009-10-broadcast-primetime-show-average-viewership/54336," title="web.archive.org/web/20100619131409tvbythenumbers.com/2010/06/16/final-2009-10-broadcast-primetime-show-average-viewership/54336,">web.archive.org/web/20100619131409tvbythenumbers.com/2010/06/16/final-2009-10-broadcast-primetime-show-average-viewership/54336, June 19, 2010, mdy, ! 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0.51WEB,tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/05/14/monday-final-ratings-the-voice-2-broke-girls-90210-castle-adjusted-down/182604/,tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/05/14/monday-final-ratings-the-voice-2-broke-girls-90210-castle-adjusted-down/182604/," title="web.archive.org/web/20130607114206tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/05/14/monday-final-ratings-the-voice-2-broke-girls-90210-castle-adjusted-down/182604/,">web.archive.org/web/20130607114206tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/05/14/monday-final-ratings-the-voice-2-broke-girls-90210-castle-adjusted-down/182604/, dead, June 7, 2013, Monday Final Ratings: ‘The Voice’, ‘2 Broke Girls’ & ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ Adjusted Up; ‘90210’ & ‘Castle’ Adjusted Down, TV by the Numbers, Kondolojy, Amanda, May 14, 2013, May 14, 2013, ! style="font-size:smaller“| 2012–2013! style="background:#fc9;“|#147! style="background:#fc9;” |0.77WEB,www.spottedratings.com/2012/10/spotvault-90210-cw-2012-13-ratings.html?m=1, SpotVault - 90210 (CW) - 2012-13 Ratings, October 14, 2012, Spotted Ratings, ! style="background:#fc9;” |0.4The series premiere was seen by 4.65 million U.S. viewers.tvbythenumbers.com/2008/09/10/top-cw-primetime-shows-september-1-7/5026" title="archive.today/20120721070509tvbythenumbers.com/2008/09/10/top-cw-primetime-shows-september-1-7/5026">Top CW primetime shows September 1-7. Retrieved: October 13, 2010. The UK premiere was seen by 468,000 viewers on E4.WEB,www.barb.co.uk/whats-new/weekly-top-10/, UK Television viewing figures (Choose relevant dates), Barb, March 10, 2011, The second season premiered to 2.56 million viewers and achieved 1.3 rating in the Adults 18-49 demographic, up 18% from its first-season finale but down 50% from its series premiere.TV Ratings Tuesday: 90210, Melrose Place Premiere Weak; Fox & Hell’s Kitchen Rule {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131225065244tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/09/09/tv-ratings-tuesday-90210-melrose-place-premiere-weak-fox-hells-kitchen-rule-the-night/26542/ |date=December 25, 2013 }}. Retrieved: October 13, 2010. Although ratings decreased after its three-month hiatus it was the #1 most successful show on DVR in the 18-49 percentage increase between March 22–28 increasing to a 1.1 rating.Greys Anatomy, Big Band Theory and 90210 are DVR viewing standouts {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120924155325tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/04/12/greys-anatomy-big-bang-theory-90210-are-dvr-viewing-standouts/48089/ |date=September 24, 2012 }}. Retrieved: April 21, 2010. DVR ratings for the show have sometimes doubled its broadcast ratings.CW president teases The Vampire Diaries spin-off. Retrieved: October 25, 2010.90210 DVR ratings {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120902185216tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/04/12/vampire-diaries-and-top-model-each-add-over-1-million-viewers-with-all-dvr-playback-factored-in/48081/ |date=September 2, 2012 }}. Retrieved: April 21, 2010. The CW have described its DVR ratings as some of the most impressive on TV and cited them as the reason for the series’ fourth season renewal.WEB,tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/04/26/%E2%80%9Cthe-vampire-diaries%E2%80%9D-%E2%80%9Cgossip-girl%E2%80%9D-%E2%80%9C90210%E2%80%9D-%E2%80%9Csupernatural%E2%80%9D-americas-next-top-model-renewed-by-the-cw/90700/comment-page-4#comment-819642,tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/04/26/%E2%80%9Cthe-vampire-diaries%E2%80%9D-%E2%80%9Cgossip-girl%E2%80%9D-%E2%80%9C90210%E2%80%9D-%E2%80%9Csupernatural%E2%80%9D-americas-next-top-model-renewed-by-the-cw/90700/comment-page-4#comment-819642," title="web.archive.org/web/20110430101551tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/04/26/%E2%80%9Cthe-vampire-diaries%E2%80%9D-%E2%80%9Cgossip-girl%E2%80%9D-%E2%80%9C90210%E2%80%9D-%E2%80%9Csupernatural%E2%80%9D-americas-next-top-model-renewed-by-the-cw/90700/comment-page-4#comment-819642,">web.archive.org/web/20110430101551tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/04/26/%E2%80%9Cthe-vampire-diaries%E2%80%9D-%E2%80%9Cgossip-girl%E2%80%9D-%E2%80%9C90210%E2%80%9D-%E2%80%9Csupernatural%E2%80%9D-americas-next-top-model-renewed-by-the-cw/90700/comment-page-4#comment-819642, dead, April 30, 2011, “The Vampire Diaries,” “Gossip Girl,” “90210,” “Supernatural” & “America’s Next Top Model” Renewed By The CW, Gorman, Bill, April 26, 2011, TV by the Numbers, April 27, 2011, The third-season premiere was viewed by 1.96 million viewers in the United States and achieved a 0.9 rating in Adults 18–49.WEB,www.bourgy.com/wordpress/2010/09/14/ratings-vma-awards-dominates-all/, Ratings: VMA Awards Dominates All, Matic, September 14, 2010, Bourgy, December 3, 2014, dead,www.bourgy.com/wordpress/2010/09/14/ratings-vma-awards-dominates-all/," title="web.archive.org/web/20120314075759www.bourgy.com/wordpress/2010/09/14/ratings-vma-awards-dominates-all/,">web.archive.org/web/20120314075759www.bourgy.com/wordpress/2010/09/14/ratings-vma-awards-dominates-all/, March 14, 2012, Episode 11 hit season highs in all categories with a 1.1 Adults 18-49 rating, 1.4 Adults 18-34 and 2.1 in The CW’s target of Women 18–34. It was also the most watched episode in over a year with 2.18 million viewers tuning in.WEB,tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/12/07/monday-final-ratings-hawaii-five-0-90210-adjusted-up-skating-with-the-stars-castle-2-5-men-down/74654,tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/12/07/monday-final-ratings-hawaii-five-0-90210-adjusted-up-skating-with-the-stars-castle-2-5-men-down/74654," title="web.archive.org/web/20101210114417tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/12/07/monday-final-ratings-hawaii-five-0-90210-adjusted-up-skating-with-the-stars-castle-2-5-men-down/74654,">web.archive.org/web/20101210114417tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2010/12/07/monday-final-ratings-hawaii-five-0-90210-adjusted-up-skating-with-the-stars-castle-2-5-men-down/74654, dead, December 10, 2010, Bill, Gorman, Monday Final Ratings: ‘Hawaii Five-0,’ ‘90210,’ ‘2.5 Men’ Adjusted Up; ‘Skating With The Stars,’ ‘Castle’ Down, December 7, 2010, TV by the Numbers, December 7, 2010, In the UK, the eighth episode of season three “Mother Dearest” was seen by 548,000 viewers, bettering its series premiere.

Critical response

Most reviews of the pilot were average. Metacritic gave the episode a score—a weighted average based on the impressions of a select 12 critical reviews—of 46, indicating “mixed or average reviews”.WEB,www.metacritic.com/tv/shows/90210, 90210 (CW), January 29, 2009, Metacritic,www.metacritic.com/tv/shows/90210," title="web.archive.org/web/20090202122114www.metacritic.com/tv/shows/90210,">web.archive.org/web/20090202122114www.metacritic.com/tv/shows/90210, February 2, 2009, live, Matthew Gilbert of The Boston Globe felt that like the original, 90210 was “pretty good”. Gilbert said that the episode “seemed to take forever to set up some remarkably bland plotlines”, which he found had been executed with more finesse by other teen soaps. The reviewer criticized the writers for “unimaginative material”, and commented on the risqué oral sex scene. Gilbert claimed that the characters lacked depth and distinction throughout the pilot, especially Naomi, whom he compared negatively to Gossip Girl{{’}}s Blair Waldorf.NEWS,www.boston.com/ae/tv/blog/2008/09/review_9021eww.html, Review: 9021-Eww, January 30, 2009, Gilbert, Matthew, September 2, 2008, The Boston Globe,www.boston.com/ae/tv/blog/2008/09/review_9021eww.html," title="web.archive.org/web/20090202031814www.boston.com/ae/tv/blog/2008/09/review_9021eww.html,">web.archive.org/web/20090202031814www.boston.com/ae/tv/blog/2008/09/review_9021eww.html, February 2, 2009, live, By contrast, Tom Gliatto of People magazine gave Naomi Clark a favorable review, but stated that he felt the cast as a whole had yet to gel.NEWS, Tom, Gliatto, 90210 Review:The New Kids Have Yet To ‘Gel’, People (magazine), People, September 3, 2008, November 21, 2019,people.com/tv/90210-review-the-new-kids-have-yet-to-gel/,tvwatch.people.com/2008/09/03/90210-review-the-new-kids-have-yet-to-gel/," title="web.archive.org/web/20090420210152tvwatch.people.com/2008/09/03/90210-review-the-new-kids-have-yet-to-gel/,">web.archive.org/web/20090420210152tvwatch.people.com/2008/09/03/90210-review-the-new-kids-have-yet-to-gel/, April 20, 2009, When compared to the original series, Rob Owen of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette felt that the spin-off covered the same themes—family, friends, teen melodrama, relationships—but with more humor. Owen praised the compelling characters and the acting, and found the dialogue to be more painful than clever.WEB,community.post-gazette.com/blogs/tunedin/archive/2008/09/02/90210-premieres.aspx, 90210 premieres, January 30, 2009, Owen, Rob, September 2, 2008, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette,community.post-gazette.com/blogs/tunedin/archive/2008/09/02/90210-premieres.aspx," title="web.archive.org/web/20090202183417community.post-gazette.com/blogs/tunedin/archive/2008/09/02/90210-premieres.aspx,">web.archive.org/web/20090202183417community.post-gazette.com/blogs/tunedin/archive/2008/09/02/90210-premieres.aspx, February 2, 2009, dead, As the show continued its first season, the response became considerably more positive, and by the second season critical response was favorable. Entertainment Weekly gave the second season an A−, stating that “all it took was a little sunshine to give this show some heat”, and that the “new, trashier take is working” after what they considered a “drippy” first season.MAGAZINE,www.ew.com/ew/tv/tonights_best_tv/0,,2,00.html, Tonight’s Best | TV, Entertainment Weekly, September 12, 2009, LaDale Anderson of Canyon News commented on the change between the first two seasons, saying that “the transformation of the characters and storylines in season two has been fantastic”, and “sometimes a show needs a makeover and with the right pieces in place a not so good show can become something sensational.” The reviewer opined that “what has worked so well [...] is that the characters are not one-dimensional. With most shows characters seamlessly continue to embody characteristics that solely define them, but not here.” Anderson also praised the writing, saying it was “intricate and intertwines itself without forcing the storylines to connect; they mesh naturally.“WEB,www.canyon-news.com/artman2/publish/Television/90210_is_a_guilty_pleasure_that_delivers_multi-layered_characters_and_storylines.php, 90210 Is A Guilty Pleasure That Delivers, Anderson, LaDale, December 10, 2009, Canyon News, December 10, 2009, dead,www.canyon-news.com/artman2/publish/Television/90210_is_a_guilty_pleasure_that_delivers_multi-layered_characters_and_storylines.php," title="web.archive.org/web/20110716185317www.canyon-news.com/artman2/publish/Television/90210_is_a_guilty_pleasure_that_delivers_multi-layered_characters_and_storylines.php,">web.archive.org/web/20110716185317www.canyon-news.com/artman2/publish/Television/90210_is_a_guilty_pleasure_that_delivers_multi-layered_characters_and_storylines.php, July 16, 2011, 90210 style@text-align:center;“”>

Awards and accolades{| class“wikitable” style@font-size: 95%;“|+ Awards and accolades for 90210 style@text-align:center;”

! Year! Award! Category! Recipients! Result2009|People’s Choice Award|Favorite New TV Drama90210|{{nom}}Prism Awards|Drama Series Multi-Episode Storyline|{{nom}}|Performance in a Drama Multi-Episode Storyline|Jessica Lowndes|{{nom}}Teen Choice AwardsTeen Choice Award for Choice Drama Series>Choice TV Drama90210|{{nom}}Teen Choice Award for Choice Breakout Series>TV Breakout Show|{{nom}}|Choice TV Actor|Dustin Milligan|{{nom}}|TV Breakout Female|AnnaLynne McCord|{{nom}}|TV Breakout Star|Tristan Wilds|{{nom}}|TV Parental Unit|Rob Estes and Lori Loughlin|{{nom}}|ASCAP Award|Top Television Series|Liz Phair and Marc Dauer|{{Won}}2010|Young Hollywood Awards|Young Hollywood Sparkling Performance|Jessica Stroup|{{Won}}|Breakthrough of the Year Awards|Breakthrough Standout Performance|AnnaLynne McCord|{{Won}}|TV Choice Awards|Best Drama Series90210|{{nom}}Teen Choice Awards|Choice TV Drama|{{nom}}|Female Scene Stealer|Shenae Grimes|{{nom}}|TV Parental Unit|Rob Estes and Lori Loughlin|{{nom}}|Choice TV Actor|Tristan Wilds|{{nom}}

Home media

All seasons are available on DVD. The streaming editions of the show, however, differ from the original airing and home media, with the original soundtracks replaced due to fees.{| class=“wikitable” style="width:100%;”!Name!Region 1!Region 2!Region 4!Discs!Extras style="text-align:center;” The First SeasonAugust 11, 2009HTTPS://WWW.AMAZON.CA/DP/B001G0MFD8/ >TITLE=90210: THE FIRST SEASON DATE=AUGUST 11, 2009, May 16, 2010, August 17, 2009April 7, 2011HTTP://WWW.EZYDVD.COM.AU/ITEM.ZML/807891 >TITLE=BUY 90210 - THE 1ST SEASON (6 DISC SET) @ EZYDVD DATE=SEPTEMBER 16, 2010 URL-STATUS=DEAD ARCHIVE-DATE=APRIL 8, 2011, mdy-all, 6 Cast Commentaries on Selected Episodes; A Day in the Life of Ryan Eggold; Fitting In: The Fashion of 90210;The Music of 90210; Codes of Behavior; Set Tours: The Mansion, The Peach Pit, West Beverly High; The Revival of a Classic: Making 90210 style="text-align:center;” The Second SeasonAugust 24, 2010HTTP://WWW.TVSHOWSONDVD.COM/NEWS/90210-SEASON-2/13870 >TITLE=90210 - RELEASE DATE, BONUS MATERIAL AND MORE FOR THE COMPLETE 2ND SEASON FIRST=DAVID TVSHOWSONDVD.COM >DATE=JUNE 7, 2010 ARCHIVE-URL=HTTPS://WEB.ARCHIVE.ORG/WEB/20100610213243/HTTP://WWW.TVSHOWSONDVD.COM/NEWS/90210-SEASON-2/13870 URL-STATUS=DEAD, mdy-all, September 6, 2010HTTPS://WWW.AMAZON.CO.UK/DP/B003I86LTA >TITLE=90210 - SEASON TWO DVD: SHENAE GRIMES, JESSICA STROUP, JESSICA LOWNDES, MATT LANTER, TRISTAN WILDS, MICHAEL STEGER, ANNALYNNE MCCORD: DVD DATE=SEPTEMBER 6, 2010, April 2, 2011, July 21, 2011HTTP://WWW.EZYDVD.COM.AU/ITEM.ZML/819398 >TITLE=BUY 90210 - THE 2ND SEASON (6 DISC SET) @ EZYDVD DATE=JULY 20, 2011 URL-STATUS=DEAD ARCHIVE-DATE=AUGUST 19, 2011, mdy, 6 Cast and Crew Commentaries on Selected Episodes; New Faces, Same Drama;From the Hills to the Beach: The Look of 90210; Beverly Hills Surf Crew; Welcome to the Beach Club; Set Tour: Beverly Hills Beach Club; Adrianna and Navid; Looking Back: 90210 Season 2 in Review style="text-align:center;”The Third Season August 30, 2011 August 15, 2011HTTPS://WWW.AMAZON.CO.UK/DP/B004SOPTTQ >TITLE=90210 - SEASON 3 [DVD]: AMAZON.CO.UK: SHENAE GRIMES, TRISTAN WILDS, ANNA LYNNE MCCORD: FILM & TV DATE=AUGUST 15, 2011, August 15, 2011, July 18, 2012HTTP://WWW.EZYDVD.COM.AU/DVD/90210-THE-3RD-SEASON/DP/6115689>TITLE=90210 - THE 3RD SEASONACCESS-DATE=FEBRUARY 22, 2013ARCHIVE-URL=HTTPS://WEB.ARCHIVE.ORG/WEB/20120815161852/HTTP://WWW.EZYDVD.COM.AU/DVD/90210-THE-3RD-SEASON/DP/6115689DF=MDY-ALL, 6Cast and Crew Commentaries on Selected Episodes; Deleted Scenes; Behind the Scenes with Michael Steger and Matt Lanter; Kime Buzzelli, Artist; A 90210 Wedding; A Season in Review: Senior Year style="text-align:center;”The Fourth Season October 2, 201290210 - THE 4TH SEASON>URL=HTTP://WWW.TVSHOWSONDVD.COM/RELEASES/90210-4TH-SEASON/12460URL-STATUS=DEADARCHIVE-DATE=AUGUST 27, 2012, mdy-all, October 1, 201290210 - SEASON 4 DVD>WEBSITE=AMAZON UK ACCESS-DATE=AUGUST 1, 2012, March 6, 2013HTTP://WWW.SANITY.COM.AU/PRODUCTS/2219700/90210_S4>TITLE=BUY 90210; S4 ROB ESTES, DRAMA, DVDACCESS-DATE=FEBRUARY 22, 2013ARCHIVE-DATE=JANUARY 23, 2013, dead, 6 Cast and Crew Commentaries on Selected Episodes; Set Tours; Dixon’s Apartment, Naomi’s Mansion, Offshore, The Student Union.Dressing Heads: Hair and Makeup of 90210, Creating Beats: The Music of 90210, Season In Review: Freshman Year.I Don’t Want You Anymore Music Video, Gag Reel; Deleted Scenes. style="text-align:center;”The Final Season October 8, 2013 October 14, 2013 March 5, 2014HTTP://WWW.JBHIFIONLINE.COM.AU/DVD/DVD-GENRES/TV/90210-SEASON-5/698434 >TITLE=90210 - SEASON 5 DVD ACCESS-DATE=DECEMBER 15, 2015 ARCHIVE-URL=HTTPS://WEB.ARCHIVE.ORG/WEB/20140222042211/HTTP://WWW.JBHIFIONLINE.COM.AU/DVD/DVD-GENRES/TV/90210-SEASON-5/698434, dead, 5 Cast and Crew Commentary on 902-100, Set Tours; Silver’s Apartment, Offshore 2.0.Casting 90210, Script to Screen: Creating an Episode, Season in Review: The Last Chapter.90210 4ever: Retrospective, Deleted Scenes, Gag Reel. style="text-align:center;”

References

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External links

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