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'90210' Synopsis and Other Essential Information

By Rachel Thomas, About.com

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Synopsis:
Meet the Wilson family, who moved to Beverly Hills from the Midwest. Harry Wilson, the family patriarch, is the principal at West Beverly Hills High School. Annie and Dixon Wilson may not be the new kids anymore, but they are still trying to navigate their way through their difficult teenage years as they attempt to establish lasting friendships with their new set of friends. Kelly Taylor and Brenda Walsh from the original series also appear on the series occasionally.
Series Premiere:
September 2, 2008
When is it on?:
Tuesdays at 8pm EST on The CW
Starring:
  • Jennie Garth as Kelly Taylor (Special Guest Star)
  • Lori Loughlin as Debbie Wilson
  • Rob Estes as Harry Wilson
  • Shenae Grimes as Annie Wilson
  • Tristan Wilds as Dixon Wilson
  • Jessica Walter as Tabitha Wilson
  • Jessica Stroup as Erin 'Silver' Silver
  • Ryan Eggold as Ryan Matthews
  • AnnaLynne McCord as Naomi Clark
  • Michael Steger as Navid Shirazi
  • Jessica Lowndes as Adrianna Tate-Duncan
  • Matt Lanter as Liam Court
  • Trevor Donovan as Teddy
The Original '90210':
90210 is a spinoff of mega-hit series Beverly Hills 90210, which ran from 1990-2000 on Fox. The series began with the main characters beginning their junior year in high school, which was changed after the series took off, making them sophomores. When the series ended, the characters had graduated college and followed their lives for three more years. From drinking and drugs to gambling and eating disorders, the original 90210 covered a multitude of issues affecting teenagers.
Trivia:
The role of Kelly Taylor (played by Jennie Garth) is the only character in this spinoff who stayed with the original series during its entire 10-year run.
Returning from the Original Series:
In addition to Jennie Garth's recurring status, the following stars from the original series have appeared in the spinoff:
  • Shannen Doherty as Brenda Walsh
  • Tori Spelling as Donna Martin-Silver
  • Joe E. Tata as Nat Bussichio
  • Jason Prietley - Directed Episode 18 in Season 1
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