Ep 11. Take Back the Night

In Beverly Hills 90210 season 4 episode 11 titled "Take Back the Night," the gang at California University becomes involved in a serious issue as they try to break the myths surrounding sexual assault. The episode explores the profound effects that sexual assault and victim-bashing can have on its survivors, and how society can stand together to promote justice, truth and deep healing.

The plot is centered around Brenda, who is determined to organize a rally against sexual assault on the campus. This rally comes after she learns that a contestant in a campus beauty pageant has been sexually assaulted. As Brenda tries to include all relevant parties in the planning of the rally, Steve decides to help just so he can set up some kind of association with the beauty queen. But as the preparations get underway, Brenda starts to feel overwhelmed by the sheer magnitude of the issue.

In the meantime, Dylan and Kelly are still feeling the aftermath of their short-lived relationship as they continue to share an apartment. Dylan and Kelly bicker at each other over minor things and this starts to make David and Donna wonder if their platonic living arrangements will ever work out. They finally get to have an open and honest conversation about their feelings, leading to a major turning point in their friendship.

Meanwhile, Andrea is struggling to cope with being away from her family as she adjusts to her new life as a student on the California University campus. She works hard to impress her professor but her increasing stress levels begin to affect her performance. In the process, she befriends a laid-back senior, Jay, who offers her comfort in her moments of distress.

The episode raises awareness about the issues of sexual assault, rape myths and gives a voice to survivors of sexual abuse. Brenda's activism and passion for social justice are at the forefront of its message, as she rallies the community to responsibly report sexual assault and work towards creating a healthier and more inclusive campus culture.

In conclusion, Beverly Hills 90210 season 4 episode 11 takes a hard look at the ugly side of campus life, and how students can take back control of their campus and work to create a safer and more inclusive school environment. The episode also explores relationship dynamics between the members of the gang, and how they can navigate through their differences to build stronger bonds of support. It's a powerful episode about resilience, hope, and the necessity of standing up for oneself and others.