Ep 3. Must Be a Guy Thing
- TVPG
- September 20, 1995
- 2m:16s min
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6.8 (111)
In Beverly Hills 90210 season 6 episode 3, titled "Must Be a Guy Thing," the gang is dealing with a variety of issues related to gender and sexuality. Brandon struggles with his attraction to a new woman in his life, while Steve grapples with his own sense of masculinity after a humiliating incident involving a school play. Meanwhile, Donna is forced to confront the harsh realities of sexual assault when a friend confides in her about a past experience.
The episode opens with Brandon meeting a beautiful woman named Susan at a party. They hit it off immediately, but Brandon soon finds himself perplexed by her behavior. Susan seems to be sending mixed signals, and Brandon can't tell whether she's interested in him or not. As he tries to decipher her intentions, Brandon starts to feel more and more unsure of himself.
Meanwhile, Steve is dealing with a different kind of crisis. He's been cast as the lead in a school play, but he's having a hard time playing the part convincingly. His character is supposed to be powerful and in control, but Steve can't seem to muster up the necessary confidence. This becomes painfully apparent when he flubs a crucial scene in front of the entire school. Steve is left feeling emasculated and embarrassed, struggling to figure out how to regain his sense of pride.
Donna, on the other hand, is confronted with a much more serious issue. A friend of hers confides in Donna that she was sexually assaulted by a classmate. Donna is shocked and saddened by the news, but she also realizes that she has no idea how to help her friend. She's never dealt with this kind of situation before, and she's not sure where to turn for guidance.
As the episode progresses, all three storylines weave together in unexpected ways. Brandon's confusion with Susan leads him to have a heart-to-heart conversation with Steve about their own insecurities as men. Steve, in turn, opens up to Donna about his struggles with masculinity and his fears of being perceived as weak. Donna, simultaneously dealing with both her own self-doubts and her friend's trauma, gains a newfound sense of perspective on what it means to be a survivor.
By the end of the episode, each character has learned valuable lessons about gender and sexuality. They've come to understand that sometimes it's okay to be vulnerable, and that true strength lies in being honest with oneself and one's partner. "Must Be a Guy Thing" is a touching and insightful exploration of the complexities of human relationships, and a must-see episode for fans of Beverly Hills 90210.