90210 backdrop
Drama

The Best Episodes of 90210 Season 1

Every episode of 90210 Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of 90210 Season 1!

Binge this in 16h 4m•Peaking at 8.7/10

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

Airs on
The CW
BestEpisodes
WorstEpisodes
BestSeasons
AllEpisodes

Seasons5

All12345

Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    90210 Season 1 Episode 1 - We're Not in Kansas Anymore
    8.2/10(4 votes)

    #1 - We're Not in Kansas Anymore

    S1:E1

    In part one of the series premiere, Harrison Wilson accepts the job position as principal of West Beverly Hills High, forcing the Wilson family to relocate from Kansas to California and adjust to new life in the city - all while keeping a close watch on their troubled grandmother Tabitha.

    Director:Mark Piznarski
    Writers:Rob Thomas, Jeff Judah, Gabe Sachs

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  2. 90210 Season 1 Episode 2 - The Jet Set
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    #2 - The Jet Set

    S1:E2

    In part two of the series premiere, Dixon must deal with jealous teammates on the lacrosse team and Annie is dumped by her boyfriend back home but soon meets a potential love interest.

    Director:Wendey Stanzler
    Writers:Jeff Judah, Gabe Sachs

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  3. 90210 Season 1 Episode 3 - Lucky Strike
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #3 - Lucky Strike

    S1:E3

    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.

    Director:Mark Piznarski
    Writer:Jill Gordon

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  4. 90210 Season 1 Episode 4 - The Bubble
    8.2/10(4 votes)

    #4 - The Bubble

    S1:E4

    Annie, Harry, and Debbie are surprised to find out that West Beverly's theater director can't direct the school musical anymore. Kelly persuades Brenda to take over as the play's director, but they end up arguing over Kelly's involvement with Ryan. Meanwhile, Dixon tries to get a part-time job at the Peach Pit and Naomi confronts her father's mistress.

    Director:Sarah Pia Anderson
    Writer:Dailyn Rodriguez

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  5. 90210 Season 1 Episode 5 - Wide Awake and Dreaming
    8.2/10(4 votes)

    #5 - Wide Awake and Dreaming

    S1:E5

    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.

    Director:Paul Lazarus
    Writer:Sean Reycraft

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  6. 90210 Season 1 Episode 6 - Model Behavior
    8.2/10(4 votes)

    #6 - Model Behavior

    S1:E6

    When Debbie is given the opportunity to shoot a fashion show for Nylon Magazine, Annie uses the event for a school project. Naomi tries to use the shoot to mend her parents' marriage, but her plan ends up backfiring. Meanwhile, Kelly receives a phone call that changes her relationship with Ryan.

    Director:J. Miller Tobin
    Writer:Jason Ning

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

    7. Trending NowTRENDING NOW

    The 20 BEST Episodes of 90210

    READ
  7. 90210 Season 1 Episode 7 - Hollywood Forever
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #7 - Hollywood Forever

    S1:E7

    Annie and Ethan get paired up for a class project where they must take care of a baby. This time together forces them to see each other in a new light. At Silver's half-birthday party, Silver and Dixon continue to get closer. Meanwhile, Harry and Debbie must deal with Harry's past when Tracy tells Harry that she's hired an investigator to find their son. Elsewhere, Ryan tries to cope with Kelly leaving and decides to try online dating.

    Director:Norman Buckley
    Writer:Caprice Crane

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  8. 90210 Season 1 Episode 8 - There's No Place Like Homecoming
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #8 - There's No Place Like Homecoming

    S1:E8

    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.

    Director:Tony Wharmby
    Writer:Darlene Hunt

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  9. 90210 Season 1 Episode 9 - Secrets and Lies
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #9 - Secrets and Lies

    S1:E9

    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.

    Director:Nick Marck
    Writer:Dailyn Rodriguez

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  10. 90210 Season 1 Episode 10 - Games People Play
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #10 - Games People Play

    S1:E10

    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.

    Director:Wendey Stanzler
    Writer:Kristin Long

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  11. 90210 Season 1 Episode 11 - That Which We Destroy
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #11 - That Which We Destroy

    S1:E11

    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

    Director:Melanie Mayron
    Writer:Caprice Crane

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  12. 90210 Season 1 Episode 12 - Hello, Goodbye, Amen
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #12 - Hello, Goodbye, Amen

    S1:E12

    Brenda receives life changing news. Meanwhile, Dixon grows closer to Christina, and an unexpected secret is destined to rock Adrianna's world.

    Director:Stuart Gillard
    Writer:Jennifer Cecil

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  13. 90210 Season 1 Episode 13 - Love Me or Leave Me
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #13 - Love Me or Leave Me

    S1:E13

    Debbie and Tabitha clash after Tabitha surprises Annie and Dixon with a new car. Adrianna begins to open up to Naomi about her secret. Meanwhile, Silver and Dixon spend the day together at the beach, but things take an awkward turn when Dixon says three little words.

    Director:Wendey Stanzler
    Writer:Paul Sciarrotta

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  14. 90210 Season 1 Episode 14 - By Accident
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #14 - By Accident

    S1:E14

    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.

    Director:Michael Grossman
    Writer:Michael Sonnenschein

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  15. 90210 Season 1 Episode 15 - Help Me, Rhonda
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #15 - Help Me, Rhonda

    S1:E15

    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.

    Director:Liz Friedlander
    Writer:Jason Ning

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  16. 90210 Season 1 Episode 16 - Of Heartbreaks and Hotels
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #16 - Of Heartbreaks and Hotels

    S1:E16

    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.

    Director:J. Miller Tobin
    Writer:Sean Reycraft

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  17. 90210 Season 1 Episode 17 - Life's A Drag
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #17 - Life's A Drag

    S1:E17

    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.

    Director:Wendey Stanzler
    Writer:Caprice Crane

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  18. 90210 Season 1 Episode 18 - Off the Rails
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #18 - Off the Rails

    S1:E18

    When Dixon tries to slow down the pace of their relationship, Silver takes a trip to Kansas to learn what he was like before coming to Beverly Hills. Unfortunately, her fragile mental state gets her involved in a difficult situation. Meanwhile, Kelly once again faces her troubled mother Jackie.

    Director:Jason Priestley
    Writer:Steve Hanna

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  19. 90210 Season 1 Episode 19 - Okaeri, Donna!
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #19 - Okaeri, Donna!

    S1:E19

    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.

    Director:Stuart Gillard
    Writers:Rebecca Rand Kirshner, Jennie Snyder Urman

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  20. 90210 Season 1 Episode 20 - Between a Sign and a Hard Place
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #20 - Between a Sign and a Hard Place

    S1:E20

    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.

    Director:Rob Estes
    Writers:Rebecca Rand Kirshner, Jennie Snyder Urman

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  21. 90210 Season 1 Episode 21 - The Dionysian Debacle
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #21 - The Dionysian Debacle

    S1:E21

    Naomi's older sister, Jen, unexpectedly returns to Beverly Hills. Meanwhile, Naomi persuades Annie to go on a double date, and Adrianna and Navid reveal their decision to his parents.

    Director:Jamie Babbit
    Writer:Jennie Snyder Urman

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  22. 90210 Season 1 Episode 22 - The Party's Over
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #22 - The Party's Over

    S1:E22

    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.

    Director:Melanie Mayron
    Writer:Jennifer Cecil

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  23. 90210 Season 1 Episode 23 - Zero Tolerance
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #23 - Zero Tolerance

    S1:E23

    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.

    Director:Nick Marck
    Writers:Jennie Snyder Urman, Gayle Abrams

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

  24. 90210 Season 1 Episode 24 - One Party Can Ruin Your Whole Summer
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #24 - One Party Can Ruin Your Whole Summer

    S1:E24

    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.

    Director:Wendey Stanzler
    Writer:Rebecca Rand Kirshner

    Be the first to start the conversation for this episode

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"We're Not in Kansas Anymore" is the best rated episode of "90210" season 1. It scored 8.2/10 based on 4 votes. Directed by Mark Piznarski and written by Rob Thomas, Jeff Judah, Gabe Sachs, it aired on 9/2/2008. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "The Jet Set".