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Necessity Is a Mother

  • Episode aired Sep 26, 1991
  • TV-PGTV-PG
  • 45m
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Jennie Garth in Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990)
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Dylan's long-estranged, beatnik, zen-freak mother Iris, whom he can't stand, comes for a visit from Hawaii, apparently to stay, which causes him to return to drinking which soon lands him in... Read allDylan's long-estranged, beatnik, zen-freak mother Iris, whom he can't stand, comes for a visit from Hawaii, apparently to stay, which causes him to return to drinking which soon lands him in trouble at a local billiards club after hustling some pool sharks. Brandon tries to help ... Read allDylan's long-estranged, beatnik, zen-freak mother Iris, whom he can't stand, comes for a visit from Hawaii, apparently to stay, which causes him to return to drinking which soon lands him in trouble at a local billiards club after hustling some pool sharks. Brandon tries to help Dylan deal with the situation, but Dylan is too blinded by his ego and pride to accept. Of... Read all
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    • Jefferson Kibbee
    • Darren Star
    • Steve Wasserman
    • Jessica Klein
  • Stars
    • Jason Priestley
    • Shannen Doherty
    • Jennie Garth
    • Jefferson Kibbee
    • Darren Star
    • Steve Wasserman
    • Jessica Klein
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    • Jason Priestley
    • Shannen Doherty
    • Jennie Garth
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    Jason Priestley
    Jason Priestley
    • Brandon Walsh
    Shannen Doherty
    Shannen Doherty
    • Brenda Walsh
    Jennie Garth
    Jennie Garth
    • Kelly Taylor
    Ian Ziering
    Ian Ziering
    • Steve Sanders
    Gabrielle Carteris
    Gabrielle Carteris
    • Andrea Zuckerman
    Luke Perry
    Luke Perry
    • Dylan McKay
    Brian Austin Green
    Brian Austin Green
    • David Silver
    Tori Spelling
    Tori Spelling
    • Donna Martin
    Carol Potter
    Carol Potter
    • Cindy Walsh
    James Eckhouse
    James Eckhouse
    • Jim Walsh
    Stephanie Beacham
    Stephanie Beacham
    • Iris McKay
    Craig Hurley
    Craig Hurley
    • Bobby Falcone
    Joe E. Tata
    Joe E. Tata
    • Nat Bussichio
    Nick Toth
    Nick Toth
    • Economics Teacher
    Jay Arlen Jones
    Jay Arlen Jones
    • Bartender
    Darwyn Carson
    Darwyn Carson
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      • Darren Star
      • Steve Wasserman
      • Jessica Klein
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    • Trivia
      Dylan's mother Iris is into astrology and she comments that Dylan is a Libra and that Brenda (and by extension, Brenda's twin brother Brandon) is a Scorpio.
    • Goofs
      When Donna drops what is supposed to be 14 cents on the counter, there are only three coins.
    • Quotes

      Brenda Walsh: Brandon, I need to talk to you.

      Brandon Walsh: Not now. Me and Andrea are about to put the paper to sleep for today.

      Brenda Walsh: It's important!

      Brandon Walsh: OK, what is it?

      Brenda Walsh: It's Dylan. He's missed school again today. This is the third time in a row this week he's cut school. He told me that his zen freak mother is driving him crazy with her antics and hippy lifestyle.

      Brandon Walsh: I already told you that it's his problem, not yours. Stay out of it.

      Andrea Zuckerman: Brenda, where does Dylan go when he cuts school?

      Brenda Walsh: I don't know. He won't tell me. All that I know is that he gets drunk nearly every evening.

      Andrea Zuckerman: Is his mother really that bad?

      Brenda Walsh: [in unison with Brandon] Yes!

      Brandon Walsh: [in unison with Brenda] No!

      Brenda Walsh: Oh, come on Brandon! She's a total space case. You've met her. You know what I'm talking about. Even Dad agrees with me.

      Brandon Walsh: So, she's little flaky! Big deal!

      Brenda Walsh: A little flaky? Do you know where she took our mother today? To a mind gym.

      [Andrea gives a look trying to hide a smile... which quickly turns into a soft giggle, while Brandon looks perplexed]

      Brandon Walsh: A mind gym? What's a mind gym?

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      The Forecast (Calls For Pain)
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      Written by David Plenn and Dennis Walker

      Performed by Robert Cray

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    • Release date
      • September 26, 1991 (United States)
      • United States
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Notre Dame High School - 13645 Riverside Drive, Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Torand Productions
      • Spelling Television
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    • 45 minutes
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      • Stereo

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