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The Best Episodes of 90210

Every episode of 90210 ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of 90210!

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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

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#1 - Up In Smoke
S4:E19/13/2011
In the season four premiere, gang from Beverly Hills have graduated from high school. Naomi has spent the summer dealing with the shocking news of her pregnancy and quickly discovers she doesn’t have the status at college that she did in high school. Annie receives some unexpected news that keeps her in town, while Liam returns from his summer away ready to commit to Annie. Dixon finds himself without a roommate or a place to live, while an unexpected visitor tests Navid and Silver’s relationship after they move in together. Adrianna comes back to town looking for redemption, which she soon learns will be hard to earn back. Ivy and Raj struggle to deal with Raj’s health getting worse, while Teddy struggles with coming out to his family.
Director:Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum
Writers:Lara Olsen, Patricia Carr
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Director:Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum
Writers:Lara Olsen, Patricia Carr
10.0/10(1 votes)
#2 - Rush Hour
S4:E29/20/2011
In an effort to re-gain her status, Naomi rushes a popular sorority, where she, along with Annie go through sorority games. Annie finds out a shocking secret about new guy Jeremy that could affect her future. Liam decides to keep the bar he bought on a whim and has a surprise guest from Alaska come into town, while Dixon finds an unlikely roommate in country boy Austin, which could lead to trouble. The search for Navid's sister Leila forces Navid and Silver to enlist in Adrianna for help, much to the dismay of Silver.
Director:Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum
Writer:Terrence Coli
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Director:Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum
Writer:Terrence Coli
10.0/10(1 votes)
#3 - Greek Tragedy
S4:E39/27/2011
After making an enemy in sorority president Holly, Naomi finds unusual allies who help her get revenge. Annie, short on money for sorority dues, must figure out a quick way to come up with the cash. Liam and Jane get closer, while Adrianna reveals a secret that causes Liam to look at her in a different light. Ivy becomes increasingly frustrated with her friends and lashes out at their lack of compassion, while Navid must deal with his uncle coming into town and trying to undermine Shirazi Studios.
Director:Rob Hardy
Writer:Paul Sciarrotta
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Director:Rob Hardy
Writer:Paul Sciarrotta
10.0/10(1 votes)
#4 - Let the Games Begin
S4:E410/4/2011
Navid surprises Dixon with some studio time to apologize for messing things up with a music producer, where Dixon feels the pressure to create a hit song. Naomi plots revenge to take down rival Holly and her sorority during the Greek games, which requires Austin's help, much to Naomi's dismay. Silver directs a disastrous commercial for Liam's bar, while Ivy feels torn between her relationship and her friends.
Director:Millicent Shelton
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Millicent Shelton
Writer:Unknown
10.0/10(1 votes)
#5 - Party Politics
S4:E510/11/2011
Silver is asked to make campaign videos for political candidate Marissa Harris-Young who is running against Teddy’s Uncle Charles for public office. Teddy runs into an old flame and Annie gets stuck with Leila during an important date. A surprise visitor threatens to tear Liam and Jane apart, while Naomi can't shake her growing feelings for Austin during a party to encourage students to vote.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
10.0/10(1 votes)
#6 - Benefit of the Doubt
S4:E610/18/2011
Liam gets offered a modeling job after an agent sees the commercial for his bar, while Annie finds herself starting to fall for an unlikely guy. During a charity talent show event to raise money for an experimental cancer treatment for Raj, Naomi is determined to win the contest in order to show up Austin's out-of-town visitor Sally. While working on his music, Dixon pushes his limits and starts spiraling out of control, which forces Adrianna to confront him.
Director:James L. Conway
Writer:Liz Phang
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Director:James L. Conway
Writer:Liz Phang

The 20 WORST Episodes of 90210

10.0/10(1 votes)
#7 - It's the Great Masquerade, Naomi Clark
S4:E711/1/2011
Naomi has to work with her arch-nemesis Holly to throw a campus costume party, leading to unfortunate consequences. Navid's plan to bring down his Uncle Amal is threatened, while Silver discovers that political candidate Marissa Harris-Young is not who she seems. Meanwhile, Adrianna handcuffs herself to Dixon in an attempt to get him to stay sober and Annie must decide if she wants to give Patrick another chance.
Director:David Warren
Writer:Brian Dawson
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Director:David Warren
Writer:Brian Dawson
10.0/10(1 votes)
#8 - Vegas, Maybe?
S4:E811/8/2011
The gang heads to Las Vegas, where Naomi meets Austin's dad, country superstar Judd Ridge. The guys run into a celebrity at the pool, where Liam gets invited to play in a celebrity poker tournament. Teddy and Shane decide to tie the knot, while Dixon and Adrianna get closer. Meanwhile, Navid sees an opportunity to take his Uncle Amal down.
Director:Stuart Gillard
Writer:Scott Weinger
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Director:Stuart Gillard
Writer:Scott Weinger
10.0/10(1 votes)
#9 - A Thousand Words
S4:E911/15/2011
Silver’s video of Teddy's Vegas wedding is leaked to the press, and has damaging effects on his uncle’s campaign. Liam’s modeling career is taken to the next level by Shelia and Annie is determined to help Dixon, even though the help he needs comes at a high price. Meanwhile, Ivy and Raj decide to plan for the future.
Director:Millicent Shelton
Writer:Chris Atwood
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Director:Millicent Shelton
Writer:Chris Atwood
10.0/10(2 votes)
#10 - Smoked Turkey
S4:E1011/22/2011
Dixon tries to pursue a relationship with a resistant Adrianna, while Ivy and Raj’s arguing takes a toll on their relationship. Liam plans a holiday dinner for the gang, and an unexpected guest shows up. Meanwhile, Naomi goes to extremes to prove her love to Austin.
Director:Jerry Levine
Writer:Miriam Trogdon
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Director:Jerry Levine
Writer:Miriam Trogdon
10.0/10(1 votes)
#11 - Project Runaway
S4:E1111/29/2011
Dixon struggles with temptation as he tries to make his way back into the music world, while Annie confronts Jeremy, who stands in the way of her inheritance. Naomi and Holly embarrass themselves in front of Janice Dickinson at a fashion show, while Navid reaches a breaking point with his uncle. Meanwhile, Teddy makes a big decision that upsets Silver.
Director:Harry Sinclair
Writer:Allen Clary
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Director:Harry Sinclair
Writer:Allen Clary
10.0/10(1 votes)
#12 - O Holly Night
S4:E1212/6/2011
Naomi is asked by her new party planner boss Rachel to oversee her arch-nemesis Holly’s birthday party, while Annie breaks into Jeremy’s apartment in a desperate attempt to get the proof she needs to keep her inheritance. Navid finds trouble after going with his Uncle Amal to make a deal with a potential buyer, and Liam discovers shocking news about Annie.
Director:Stuart Gillard
Writer:Paul Sciarrotta
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Director:Stuart Gillard
Writer:Paul Sciarrotta
10.0/10(1 votes)
#13 - Should Old Acquaintance Be Forgot
S4:E131/17/2012
Naomi embarrasses herself in front of her boss Rachel in an attempt to get over her break-up with Austin. Dixon and Adrianna are booked to perform at a club, where they realize that working together might be a bad idea. Meanwhile, Silver takes her relationship with Greg to the next level and a party Annie throws ends up being a disaster because she is too distracted by Liam's new relationship.
Director:Cherie Nowlan
Writer:Jenna Lamia
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Director:Cherie Nowlan
Writer:Jenna Lamia
10.0/10(1 votes)
#14 - Mama Can You Hear Me?
S4:E141/24/2012
Naomi is determined to fix the relationship between her boss Rachel and her daughter Holly, which forces Holly and Naomi to work together. Greg asks Silver to move to New York with him and Navid finds out some shocking information about Greg’s daughter. Annie discovers Liam’s girlfriend Vanessa might have been involved with his motorcycle accident.
Director:Stuart Gillard
Writer:Scott Weinger
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Director:Stuart Gillard
Writer:Scott Weinger
10.0/10(1 votes)
#15 - Trust, Truth and Traffic
S4:E151/31/2012
Annie has to make a decision that could expose her work as an escort when Dixon gets arrested in connection with a fire at a sorority house. Adrianna and Silver attempt to put their past behind them, which results in disaster for Silver's relationship with Greg. Vanessa helps throw a party to re-launch Liam's bar, where the All-American Rejects perform.
Director:Bethany Rooney
Writer:Marjorie David
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Director:Bethany Rooney
Writer:Marjorie David
10.0/10(1 votes)
#16 - No Good Deed
S4:E162/7/2012
In an effort to put her inheritance to good use, Annie volunteers to organize a big charity fundraiser. When Naomi takes drastic measures to land her first event-planning client, her big plan back-fires. Meanwhile, Silver realizes she still has feelings for Navid, and Vanessa vows to make Liam a huge star after his agent drops him.
Director:Stuart Gillard
Writer:Chris Atwood
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Director:Stuart Gillard
Writer:Chris Atwood
10.0/10(1 votes)
#17 - Babes In Toyland
S4:E173/6/2012
Naomi’s sister Jen arrives with her son for a surprise visit. Adrianna and Dixon land a meeting with a major movie producer to discuss music on his next film, but are sabotaged by Vanessa. Meanwhile, Silver gets accepted into New York University and Ivy attracts attention in the underground scene when she switches to a less conventional style of art..
Director:Michael Zinberg
Writer:Liz Phang
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Director:Michael Zinberg
Writer:Liz Phang
10.0/10(1 votes)
#18 - Blood Is Thicker Than Mud
S4:E183/13/2012
Naomi is convinced that Annie’s new business partner P.J. is the perfect man for her, but discovers her sister Jen is also interested in him.. Adrianna and Dixon land a spot in a music festival, where Train performs and a record executive offers Dixon a recording contract. Adrianna tells Liam her suspicions that Vanessa staged the near drowning incident.
Director:Stuart Gillard
Writer:Paul Sciarrotta
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Director:Stuart Gillard
Writer:Paul Sciarrotta
10.0/10(1 votes)
#19 - The Heart Will Go On
S4:E193/20/2012
Dixon collapses while arguing in the recording studio with Adrianna. In the hospital, they run into Liam who is with Silver to support her during a test to detect if she has the breast cancer gene. Ivy finds out Raj still has cancer and is in the hospital, while Annie meets a new guy Caleb and discovers he is a priest.
Director:Matthew Diamond
Writer:Patricia Carr
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Director:Matthew Diamond
Writer:Patricia Carr
10.0/10(1 votes)
#20 - Blue Ivy
S4:E203/27/2012
PJ proposes to Naomi and Annie discovers he needs to get married in order to get the rest of his trust fund. Dixon confesses to Navid that he signed a record contract but admits he did not tell Adrianna because the label didn’t want to sign her. Dixon also accepts a gig to play back up for Haley Reinhart, but doesn’t tell Adrianna. Liam asks Vanessa to move out and discovers she has emptied their joint bank account.
Director:Stuart Gillard
Writer:Terrence Coli
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Director:Stuart Gillard
Writer:Terrence Coli
10.0/10(1 votes)
#21 - Bride and Prejudice
S4:E214/24/2012
Naomi’s friends worry that she is rushing to get married, so Naomi and P.J. decide to throw a small party so everyone can get to know him. Austin returns to Los Angeles and offers to be Adrianna’s new manager, suggesting she give country music a try. Caleb is concerned Ivy might not be emotionally stable, while Annie finally admits to Caleb that she is falling for him. Meanwhile, Silver feels conflicted about her feelings for Navid who is back in town.
Director:Sanaa Hamri
Writer:William H. Brown
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Director:Sanaa Hamri
Writer:William H. Brown
10.0/10(1 votes)
#22 - 'Tis Pity
S4:E225/1/2012
Navid suspects that Liam and Silver hooked up so he decides to confront Liam on the red carpet of a movie premiere. Annie and Caleb fight their attraction to one another but finally give into temptation. Meanwhile, Naomi has been hired to plan the wedding of an heiress and discovers she knows the groom a little too well, and Austin enlists his dad, Judd Ridge to be help launch Adrianna’s country career.
Director:Harry Sinclair
Writer:Scott Weinger
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Director:Harry Sinclair
Writer:Scott Weinger
10.0/10(1 votes)
#23 - A Tale of Two Parties
S4:E235/8/2012
A reluctant Naomi tries to sabotage the bachelorette party she has to host for Max’s fiancée Madison, where Madison’s childhood crush, Nick Carter, makes a surprise appearance. At Max’s bachelor party, Liam and Navid get into a fight over Silver and the evening comes to an end with people at both parties getting hauled to jail. Meanwhile, Ivy blames Annie and Caleb for Diego having to go on the run.
Director:Rob Hardy
Writer:Terrence Coli
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Director:Rob Hardy
Writer:Terrence Coli
10.0/10(1 votes)
#24 - Forever Hold Your Peace
S4:E245/15/2012
Naomi shocks everyone when she announces she won’t be able to oversee Max’s wedding because she has accepted a job in New York and will be leaving immediately. Teddy comes back to town and Dixon rushes back from touring to give his relationship with Adrianna another try, then fails to show up at their meeting spot. Meanwhile, Silver feels like she has to choose between Navid and Liam and makes a life-changing decision.
Director:Harry Sinclair
Writer:Lara Olsen
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Director:Harry Sinclair
Writer:Lara Olsen
10.0/10(1 votes)
#25 - Till Death Do Us Part
S5:E110/8/2012
In the season five premiere, Naomi and Max make some big plans that go horribly awry when they both get arrested and land in jail. Liam is forced to put The Offshore up for sale in order to pay off Vanessa and buy out her $200,000 interest in Liam’s movie contract. Navid approaches Liam about becoming his business partner. Teddy is overwhelmed by Silver’s request to father her baby. Adrianna, unaware Dixon has gotten into a life-threatening accident, has an unforgettable evening in Las Vegas with a handsome stranger, Taylor, after she vows to get over Dixon and move on with her life. Annie asks Ade to return to Los Angeles to be with an unconscious Dixon, and the two girls decide to move into the beach house together.
Director:Stuart Gillard
Writer:Patricia Carr
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Director:Stuart Gillard
Writer:Patricia Carr

Best Episodes Summary

"Up In Smoke" is the best rated episode of "90210". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum and written by Lara Olsen, Patricia Carr, it aired on 9/13/2011. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Rush Hour".