Ep 12. One Man and a Baby

In the season 1 episode 12 of Beverly Hills 90210 titled "One Man and a Baby," we see the group of friend's lives continue to evolve and grow. In this particular episode, the focus is on Dylan and his father's complicated relationship.

At the beginning of the episode, Dylan receives a call from his estranged father who wants to meet with him. Dylan initially brushes him off, but ultimately agrees to see him. Meanwhile, the rest of the group deals with their own dramas, including Brenda's fear of getting mono from making out with Dylan, Steve's attempt at hosting a party, and Kelly's complicated love triangle.

As Dylan meets with his father, he learns that he has a half-sister who was just born. His father, who is an alcoholic and drug addict, is unable to take care of the baby and begs Dylan to help. Despite their tumultuous past, Dylan ultimately takes in the baby to care for her himself.

The rest of the episode focuses on Dylan's struggles to juggle being a teenage boy and taking care of a newborn. He turns to Kelly for help, but their friendship becomes strained as Kelly tries to assert her own opinions about the baby's care. Dylan also faces criticism from his father's girlfriend, who questions his ability to be a good parent.

Throughout the episode, we see the rest of the group come together to help Dylan in their own ways. Brenda offers to babysit, Andrea provides parenting books, and even Steve pitches in by buying baby gear. However, it is ultimately Dylan who has to make the tough decisions about the baby's future.

As the episode comes to a close, Dylan's father shows up at his doorstep, saying that he's ready to be a father to the baby. Dylan, torn between his loyalty to his father and his love for the baby, must make a decision about what's best for the child's future.

Overall, "One Man and a Baby" is a heartwarming and emotional episode that explores the complexities of family relationships and the challenges of parenthood. It showcases the strong bonds that the group of friends have with each other and highlights the importance of community support in times of need.