Ep 8. There's No Place Like Homecoming

An eventful episode of 90210, "There's No Place Like Homecoming" delves into the events leading up to the iconic homecoming dance. The episode starts with the students of West Beverly High School gearing up for the big night. Annie Wilson's family is determined to make her feel comfortable, so her mother tells her about a new dress she had picked out for her, while Dixon's parents strategize to keep him from partying too hard. Meanwhile, Naomi Clark makes elaborate plans to take down one of West Beverly's most popular girls, with the intention of stealing her place as the queen of homecoming.

The episode progresses with Annie and Naomi's struggles to land the title of queen. Naomi gains an edge in the race by performing a sexually charged cheerleading routine during one of the pep rallies, while Annie finds herself bickering with Dixon over a homecoming student committee meeting. They come to blows while they are supposed to be working together, which is only the beginning of their troubles.

As the date approaches closer, the students anticipate the homecoming dance. Dixon, who has been assigned as part of the student organizing committee, has a lot on his plate, but he quickly finds out that his mother has other plans for him. His mother insists that he attend family events instead of being at the dance, which causes tensions between them. However, he ends up volunteering to finish managing the lighting for the school's big dance. Much to his surprise, it is during this event that Dixon discovers major setbacks for one of his romantic interests.

Annie, on the other hand, discovers a terrible secret of her own. She learns that the dress her mother had been saving for her was actually her mother's old prom dress. Annie confronts her mother about it, which leads to a heartfelt mother-daughter conversation. Both promise to never keep secrets from each other again. It's evident that the event has brought them closer than ever.

As the homecoming dance begins, the students start to make their entrance into the school gymnasium. The meet and greet section seems to be going well, with all the students in high spirits, dancing, and socializing. Meanwhile, Naomi's masterful plan to take down her competition is starting to unfold when something unexpected happens. She realizes that her popularity isn't everything, and the importance of compassion and standing up for oneself comes into focus.

However, this realization does not make for an easy win. Naomi's reputation takes a hit, and it suddenly seems unlikely that she will have the crown of homecoming queen bestowed upon her. In the final minutes of the show, the votes are counted, and an announcement for the winner of the coveted crown is made. Expect a lot of twists and turns in this exciting episode of 90210.