Beverly Hills 90210/Soap Net Re-Runs

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Expert: - 12/13/2006


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I watched 90210 when they originally aired..but in the last few months I have been watching the re-runs on Soap Net. They recently started up the first season and typically run the episodes in chronological order. However...at the end of season 1 they played the episode 22 "Home Again" which was seasons 1's season finale. The next day..they then played episode 21 "Spring Dance". It didn't make much sense playing them in this order since in the Home Again episode at the end Brenda tells Dylan she is late having her period. Then they play spring dance...and it's the first time they slept together. Any idea as to why the switched the order like that?

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Hello Jay,

I have no idea why they switched the episodes around. I noticed that as well, at first I thought they had completely skipped "Spring Dance". It's possible that SoapNet accidently aired the episodes out of airdate order, only way to know for definite would be to contact the network directly and if they were to reply.

However, another thing that makes it confusing is that according to the official Spelling production order, "Home Again" comes before "Spring Dance". Your question states perfectly why that doesn't work though: You have Brenda concerned that her period is late (implying the pregnancy scare) when she supposedly doesn't have sex with Dylan for the first time until the Spring Dance.

I'm leaning towards that SoapNet just had a goof on which episode came first due to the production order and airdate order being different for the 2 episodes.

Thanks for your question,
Crystal

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I have seen all 10 seasons of 90210 and have every episode on tape to locate answers. My expertise is on the first 6 seasons and the characters Brenda and Dylan, but I will attempt to answer any question pertaining to the show. Please no scene/dialogue questions because they are very time-consuming and frustrating. However, I will be happy to clarify misunderstood dialogue due to whispering and such if I'm able to. I will attempt to answer any song question for the original airdates and syndication. NO DVD SONG QUESTIONS PLEASE. Please see my "Life Experience" in my profile for song question updates, it may pertain to your question.

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I have every single episode on tape to find the answers. I watched and taped the show religiously. (All requests for copies of my videotapes/episodes will be declined.)
Update: The song used in "Crunch Time" during David's meth addiction is "Living In A Fantasy" by The Rainbow Band. Many thanks to the fellow 90210 Fan that contacted me with the info when they tracked it down. Also, the song used in "One Wedding and a Funeral" that Dylan & Toni dance to is "Nobody Knows Me" by Lyle Lovett. Same song is used during the scene where Dylan is crying while holding the wedding dress and then kitten. David & Donna's wedding song is "Spend My Life With You" by Eric Benet & Tamia. Same song was Steve & Janet's wedding song.

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Pertaining to BH90210: fan since original airing on Fox going back to 1991. Saw 1st season from reruns & syndication.

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