Ep 17. Stand (Up) and Deliver

In the 17th episode of Beverly Hills 90210 Season 1, titled "Stand (Up) and Deliver," Brenda gets an opportunity of a lifetime to perform stand-up comedy at a popular comedy club. After her friend sees her talent in a talent show, she befriends her and encourages her to try her luck at comedy. Brenda is initially hesitant but eventually gives in to pressure and agrees to perform at the club.

Brenda spends hours preparing for the show; however, her family and friends still haven't caught on to her secret plan. She even lies to her parents and tells them she's going on a date, so they won't find out. Meanwhile, at school, Dylan's father, Jack, is having some legal issues and is on the lookout for a new lawyer after being fired by his previous one. David offers a suggestion for a reputable lawyer who can handle the case.

As the night of the comedy show approaches, Brenda gets more and more nervous. Her nerves aren't helped when she runs into a famous comedian, Jay Leno, who is also performing at the club that same night. Jay offers Brenda some words of encouragement, which calm her down momentarily but doesn't help her confidence. Brenda then goes on stage and, after taking a moment to get the jokes flowing, she eventually wins over the audience, who love her performance.

Elsewhere, Dylan's father approaches the lawyer David recommended and is impressed by him; as a result, he decides to hire him to handle his case. Dylan, however, is suspicious of his father's character and doesn't trust him. Later on, Brenda reveals the truth to her family about the comedy show, and they pass it off as no big deal and congratulate her on a job well done.

In this episode, we witness Brenda's courage and ability to conquer her fear of trying new things. We also see Dylan's distrust of his father, who is depicted as a dubious character, which threatens his relationship with him. The episode's theme of stepping out of one's comfort zone and trying new things is evident throughout. Alongside this, the intricate relationships and loyalties between the characters in Beverly Hills 90210 are reinforced, presenting interesting storylines and development for future episodes.