Ep 8. Twenty Years Ago Today

In Beverly Hills 90210 season 4 episode 8, "Twenty Years Ago Today," the gang reflects on the past as they approach their senior year of high school. The episode begins with Steve Sanders struggling to come up with a topic for his school newspaper article. At the urging of his friend Brandon Walsh, he decides to write about the Class of '73 and their upcoming high school reunion.

Throughout the episode, the characters each deal with their own issues related to the impending reunion. Brenda Walsh is excited to see her mother and reconnect with old friends, but worries about her future after high school. Dylan McKay is confronted by memories of his late father, who took his own life twenty years ago. David Silver grapples with feeling like an outsider in his own family, especially compared to his successful older sister.

Meanwhile, Kelly Taylor is consumed by her jealousy over a girl who was once her friend but is now dating her crush, Jake. Donna Martin struggles to fit in with the popular crowd, despite the fact that she's been friends with the group for years. And Andrea Zuckerman feels like an imposter among her wealthy classmates, despite her academic success.

As the reunion approaches, the gang attends a party hosted by a couple from the Class of '73. There, they interact with former classmates and get a glimpse into the lives of people who were once in their shoes. They hear stories of both success and failure, and begin to understand that their high school years don't necessarily define their future.

In the end, the gang attends the reunion and has a blast dancing and catching up with old friends. They all come to the realization that no matter where life takes them, they'll always have the memories they've created together. The episode ends with a heartwarming moment as Dylan finally opens up to his friends about his father's death, a moment of vulnerability that brings the group even closer together.

"Twenty Years Ago Today" is a poignant episode that highlights the ups and downs of high school and the importance of friendship. It's a reminder that no matter how much time passes, the memories we make with our friends never lose their significance.