The Worst Episodes of 90210

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   4.0/10(3 votes)

   #1 - 902-100

   S5:E812/3/2012

   Naomi hosts an elaborate charity lingerie show at the Playboy Mansion in an attempt to gain membership status with the elite ladies West Beverly alumni group. Silver surprises her West Beverly High friends by performing burlesque at this stylish Homecoming event. Liam confides in Annie about Vanessa’s accident and tells Annie about the blackmail threats he’s received. Liam also accepts Navid’s apology for leaking Liam’s sex tape and offers Navid the chance to manage The Offshore. While Dixon is making big plans for Adrianna’s career on his new record label, he discovers that Ade had other desires aside from music.

   Director:Harry Sinclair

   Writer:Scott Weinger

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   Director:Harry Sinclair

   Writer:Scott Weinger
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   4.5/10(4 votes)

   #2 - Rats and Heroes

   S2:E133/9/2010

   Naomi returns from her vacation in St. Bart’s excited to spend time with Liam, which leads to the two getting up close and personal in his newly built boat. Adrianna and Gia bond during an AA meeting and establish a support system for each other which leads to the two sharing a kiss at the Beach Club. Navid and Dixon devise a plan to eliminate Jasper from Annie’s life, but never anticipate the outcome of a school drug search. Dixon attempts to rekindle his relationship with Silver, while Silver hides her true feelings for Teddy. Harry and Debbie run into Kelly while attending a school function and Debbie confronts Kelly about having a crush on Harry.

   Director:Stuart Gillard

   Writers:Mark Driscoll, Padma Atluri

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   Director:Stuart Gillard

   Writers:Mark Driscoll, Padma Atluri
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   4.5/10(4 votes)

   #3 - Clark Raving Mad

   S2:E163/30/2010

   Naomi immediately butts heads with the Blaze's new faculty advisor, Mr. Cannon, and is reprimanded in front of her peers. After failing to convince Navid to back her opinion, Naomi decides to tell a tiny lie that soon snowballs out of control. Adrianna is now the lead singer of the Glorious Steinems and confides in Silver and Naomi about her newfound feelings for Gia, and the two go out on their first official date. Teddy decides to test Silver by attempting to make her jealous. Dixon and his birthmother Dana continue to bond. Liam catches his stepfather with another woman and confronts him with his fist. Debbie and her instructor, Kai share tea and conversation after yoga, but Kai oversteps his boundaries.

   Director:Stuart Gillard

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Stuart Gillard

   Writer:Unknown
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   4.5/10(4 votes)

   #4 - Sweaty Palms and Weak Knees

   S2:E174/6/2010

   Annie deals with the outcome of Jasper’s decision to jump from the Hollywood sign and begins to find some peace with her situation. Silver and Teddy decide to double date with Liam and Naomi, which makes Dixon and Ivy feel left out, so the two decide to fake date. Adrianna and her band perform for the first time at the Beach Club and, with her newfound confidence, Adrianna decides to make her relationship with Gia official in a very public way. Liam encourages Naomi to come forward with her sexual harassment case, which causes her to continue her lie.

   Director:Krishna Rao

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Krishna Rao

   Writer:Unknown
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   4.5/10(4 votes)

   #5 - Another Another Chance

   S2:E184/13/2010

   Naomi’s little white lie has become the talk of the school, and when she is forced to testify in front of the school board, she drops a bomb that no one saw coming. Annie is finally able to put her relationship with Jasper behind her, but when she and Silver inadvertently drive past the scene of her hit-and-run, the guilt comes rushing back to haunt her. Dixon and Ivy’s fake-dating situation continues and the two make a decision that neither one anticipated. Adrianna and Navid share a friendly conversation which doesn’t go over well with their significant others, Gia and Lila. An argument between Gia and Adrianna results in Adrianna walking in on Gia and her ex-girlfriend. Liam receives a surprise visit from his father, Finn, just released from prison. Though Ivy has warned Ryan that her mother is trouble, he continues to date Laurel.

   Director:Millicent Shelton

   Writer:Scott Weinger

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   Director:Millicent Shelton

   Writer:Scott Weinger
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   4.5/10(4 votes)

   #6 - Best Lei'd Plans

   S3:E1011/29/2010

   Naomi jumps back into the dating world when she notices one of Ivy’s hot surfer friends, Zach, and tries to impress him by pretending to know how to work a surfboard. Ivy remains upset by her mother’s actions with Oscar and decides to rebuild her relationship with her father. Dixon and Annie decide to help Debbie get back into the dating world by signing her up for online dating, but while on her first date, she and Ryan sneak away for some one-on-one time at the Beach Club. While at the beach luau, Teddy gets jealous when he sees Ian with another guy and allows his feelings to control his actions. Navid and Adrianna’s relationship is strained now that she has found fame, which leads him closer and closer to Silver.

   Director:David Warren

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:David Warren

   Writer:Unknown
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   7.0/10(4 votes)

   #7 - Winter Wonderland

   S2:E1212/8/2009

   Navid is convinced Jasper pushed him down the stairs and turns to Adrianna to help reveal the information. Annie is confronted by her friends about Jasper's drug dealing but when she confronts him about the news he reveals his suspicions about her involvement in the hit and run. Naomi and Silver decide to spend Christmas break in St. Barts but first make an appearance at the beach club for the winter dance. Teddy reveals his feelings for Silver, causing Dixon to be jealous, while Naomi and Liam attempt to forgive each other for what happened with Jen. Debbie attempts to spend some quality time with Dixon by taking him to the arcade.

   Director:David Warren

   Writer:Jennie Snyder Urman

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   Director:David Warren

   Writer:Jennie Snyder Urman
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   7.5/10(2 votes)

   #8 - It's Getting Hot In Here

   S3:E131/31/2011

   Naomi, Adrianna, Silver and Annie decide to have a girls’ weekend and head to a yoga retreat in Ojai. Annie attempts to be a good cousin and invites Emily along for the weekend but confronts her about being a downer on the trip. Emily purposefully neglects to wake Annie up for a sweat lodge session and uses the opportunity to turn the girls against Annie. Naomi, who originally thinks the retreat is silly, suddenly decides to extend her stay. Silver runs into Navid, and the two have a secret rendezvous. Adrianna returns from the retreat and calls a tabloid to sell an exclusive story. Meanwhile, Debbie plans a romantic dinner for Ryan, but they are interrupted by Dixon, forcing Ryan to quickly find a place to hide. Charlie realizes Annie has feelings for Liam.

   Director:Unknown

   Writer:David S. Rosenthal

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   Director:Unknown

   Writer:David S. Rosenthal
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   7.5/10(2 votes)

   #9 - All About A Boy

   S3:E142/7/2011

   Everything changes for Navid when he learns how Adrianna used the baby she gave up for adoption. Adrianna leans on Silver for support and makes a shocking discovery. Annie gets the opportunity to audition for a play and Emily comes up with a plan to sabotage her. Naomi returns from a spiritual retreat and decides to throw a party for Guru Sona but realizes the Guru may not be the person Naomi thinks she is. Ivy is nervous about getting back in the water after her accident. Teddy is being blackmailed and is surprised to find out who is behind it.

   Director:Harry Sinclair

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Harry Sinclair

   Writer:Unknown
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    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #10 - Revenge With The Nerd

    S3:E152/14/2011

    Navid and Dixon convince a music producer to shoot a music video at Shirazi Studios. Adrianna’s suspicions are confirmed, and she tells Silver about her plot for revenge. Emily distracts Annie and tries to get close to Liam, but her plan backfires. Teddy leans on Silver for support. Meanwhile, reality producers follow Adrianna and her friends around trying to shoot a pilot, and Naomi is surprised by her reaction to a nerdy lab partner who helps her out.

    Director:Millicent Shelton

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:Millicent Shelton

    Writer:Unknown
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    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #11 - It's High Time

    S3:E162/21/2011

    Back to her old tricks, Emily messes with Annie’s internship at the playhouse -- and with Annie’s boyfriend. Silver convinces Navid to sign the release for Adrianna’s reality show to help distract her and throw her off the track. Naomi bottles up her feeling for Max. After watching footage from her birthday party, Adrianna makes a stunning realization. Ivy meets a new guy, Raj and they strike up a friendship. Meanwhile, Dixon, Navid, and Liam take Teddy out on the town.

    Director:Krishna Rao

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:Krishna Rao

    Writer:Unknown
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    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #12 - Blue Naomi

    S3:E172/28/2011

    Dixon and Navid formalize their partnership, and a chance meeting with Snoop Dogg could mean good news for Shirazi Studios. Naomi tries to impress Max by dressing up in an Avatar costume, but doesn’t quite get the reaction she was hoping for. After learning the truth about Navid, Adrianna vows to get revenge. Meanwhile, Annie and Liam work together to expose Emily, and Ray confides in Ivy.

    Director:Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum

    Writer:David S. Rosenthal

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    Director:Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum

    Writer:David S. Rosenthal
13. 

    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #13 - The Enchanted Donkey

    S3:E184/18/2011

    When the group decide to take a vacation to Mexico for a much needed break, chaos ensues. Naomi brings her crush Max along, under the guise that she needs extra tutoring. Teddy encounters a former crush with surprising results, while Annie drags Liam around the city, determined to embrace the culture. Meanwhile, Silver and Adrianna’s bitter feud over Navid comes to a shocking confrontation.

    Director:David Paymer

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:David Paymer

    Writer:Unknown
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    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #14 - Nerdy Little Secrets

    S3:E194/25/2011

    Naomi, sick of hiding her relationship with Max and afraid he might be cheating on her, follows him to an academic decathlon event, to confront him. Silver begins to behave erratically, which worries Navid and secretly pleases Adrianna. Raj helps Ivy overcome her fear of the water, while Annie starts working for lonely, aging actress Marla, and forms an unlikely friendship with her.

    Director:Harry Sinclair

    Writer:David Rosenberg

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    Director:Harry Sinclair

    Writer:David Rosenberg
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    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #15 - Women on the Verge

    S3:E205/2/2011

    Annie convinces Marla to attend a Hollywood movie premiere of one of Marla's old films, while Ryan has an unexpected visitor and Teddy catches Marco in a lie and begins to wonder if he is being cheated on. Naomi finds out Max was accepted to a college in a different state, while Silver has a breakdown after receiving some upsetting news that causes Navid and Dixon to stage an intervention.

    Director:Stuart Gillard

    Writer:Scott Weinger

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    Director:Stuart Gillard

    Writer:Scott Weinger
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    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #16 - The Prom Before the Storm

    S3:E215/9/2011

    As the gang prepares for prom, Dixon and Annie learn some troubling news about their futures, and Ivy discovers that Raj's health has taken a turn for the worse. With Silver away in the hospital, Adrianna tries to rekindle her romance with Navid. Meanwhile, Naomi and Max's relationship is strained to the breaking point.

    Director:Mike Listo

    Writers:Terrence Coli, David S. Rosenthal

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    Director:Mike Listo

    Writers:Terrence Coli, David S. Rosenthal
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    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #17 - To the Future!

    S3:E225/16/2011

    With graduation approaching, Naomi makes a decision that might prevent her from graduating with the rest of her class. Liam tells Annie that he doesn't plan on going to college, and Ryan asks Debbie to move to Paris with him. An unplanned wedding springs up, but Adrianna isn't invited after the group discovers her scheme to get revenge on Silver.

    Director:Unknown

    Writer:Unknown

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    Writer:Unknown
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    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #18 - Lucky Strike

    S1:E39/9/2008

    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

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    Director:Mark Piznarski

    Writer:Jill Gordon
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    8.0/10(4 votes)

    #19 - The Jet Set

    S1:E29/2/2008

    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

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    Director:Wendey Stanzler

    Writers:Jeff Judah, Gabe Sachs
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    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #20 - That Which We Destroy

    S1:E1111/18/2008

    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

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    Director:Melanie Mayron

    Writer:Caprice Crane
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    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #21 - Hello, Goodbye, Amen

    S1:E121/6/2009

    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

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    Director:Stuart Gillard

    Writer:Jennifer Cecil
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    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #22 - Love Me or Leave Me

    S1:E131/13/2009

    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

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    Director:Wendey Stanzler

    Writer:Paul Sciarrotta
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    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #23 - By Accident

    S1:E141/20/2009

    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

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    Director:Michael Grossman

    Writer:Michael Sonnenschein
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    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #24 - Help Me, Rhonda

    S1:E152/3/2009

    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

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    Director:Liz Friedlander

    Writer:Jason Ning
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    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #25 - Of Heartbreaks and Hotels

    S1:E162/10/2009

    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

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    Director:J. Miller Tobin

    Writer:Sean Reycraft