Necessity Is a Mother

Episode aired Sep 26, 1991
TV-PGTV-PG
45m

6.4/10

S2.E10

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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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 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 the rest of the Walshes, only Cindy finds Iris McKay fascinating and free-spirited, while Brenda and Jim find Iris just plain weird. Meanwhile, Steve and Donna decide to play the stock market. But Kelly disapproves and accuses Donna of wasting her money. —Anonymous

Genres
- Drama
- Romance
Certificate
- TV-PG
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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?