The fifth season of Beverly Hills, 90210, an American teen drama television series aired from September 7, 1994 on Fox and concluded on May 24, 1995 after 32 episodes.
The season aired Wednesday nights at 8/9c in the United States averaging 14.7 million viewers a week and was released on DVD in 2008.
This is the first season for Tiffani Amber Thiessen as Valerie Malone and the last season for Gabrielle Carteris, Mark Damon Espinoza, Carol Potter and James Eckhouse as series regulars.
Overview This season follows the gang during their sophomore year in college as they struggle with issues such as relationships, financial problems, dysfunctional families, parenthood, drug abuse, politics, injuries, self image, sexual assault, domestic violence, and cults. The West Bev group starts their sophomore year of college, but like always problems always arise before the school year begins. Dylan returns to his old habits after being duped out of all of his money, which may cost him his life. With Brenda in London, the Walshes welcome an old family friend from Buffalo, Valerie Malone, who is looking for a fresh start following a traumatic occurrence at home. Brandon and Kelly take their new relationship public, but when outside influences such as new responsibility, grooming, and old feelings begin to show, their new relationship is put in jeopardy.
Cast Starring Jason Priestley as Brandon Walsh Jennie Garth as Kelly Taylor Ian Ziering as Steve Sanders Gabrielle Carteris as Andrea Zuckerman-Vasquez Luke Perry as Dylan McKay Brian Austin Green as David Silver Tori Spelling as Donna Martin Mark Damon Espinoza as Jesse Vasquez Tiffani Thiessen as Valerie Malone Carol Potter as Cindy Walsh James Eckhouse as Jim Walsh
Recurring Joe E. Tata as Nat Bussichio Kathleen Robertson as Clare Arnold Jamie Walters as Ray Pruit Ann Gillespie as Jackie Taylor Christine Elise as Emily Valentine Nicholas Pryor as Chancellor Milton Arnold Denise Dowse as Vice Principal Yvonne Teasley Jed Allan as Rush Sanders Casper Van Dien as Griffin Stone Caroline McWilliams as LuAnn Pruit Stephanie Beacham as Iris McKay Wings Hauser as J. Jay Jones Jeffery King as Charley Rollins James C. Victor as Peter Tucker Alan Toy as Professor Patrick Finley Ryan Thomas Brown as Muntz
Episodes
Soundtrack Beverly Hills, 90210: The College Years was released as season five was airing, with several songs from it featured in the show's closing credits.
Ratings Season Timeslot Season premiere Season finale TV season Rank Viewers(in millions) 5th Wednesday 8/9C September 7, 1994 May 24, 1995 1994–1995 #46 14.7
Home media The DVD release of season five was released in Regions 1, 2 and 4. Unlike other season releases, it has no special features. The season is also available on CBS All Access, however, episodes 12, 20 and 25 are missing due to copyright permissions.
The Fifth Season Set details Special features 32 episodes 1370 minutes (Region 1); 1370 minutes (Region 2); 8-disc set 1.33:1 aspect ratio Languages: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround) Subtitles: English, Dutch, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, Swedish and French (Region 1) Release dates United States United Kingdom July 29, 2008 February 9, 2009
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