Welcome back kids for another exciting installment of 90210! Episode 3 brings us lots of new goodies, including; countless TERRIBLE Naomi faces, more Ethan being adorable, Ty being adorable but I still like Ethan better, Debbie wishing her Beverly Hills family was more like Full House, and the glorious return of the devil (aka Kelly's mom). Let's just dive right in, shall we?
The episode kicks off with the Wilson family all scurrying about the dining room on their way to school/work. Dixon and Annie are tossing around food while Debbie tries to get them all to sit and have a nice family breakfast. Hate to break it to you Deb, but you've got two teenagers. Spending time with your parents in high school rivals being eaten alive by mole rats. Plus, I don't think Annie can physically sit down in that skirt without flashing everyone the goods.
At school, Ethan approaches Naomi at her locker to see if things are cool. Naomi's super, thanks for asking, and excuses herself after telling him how awesome her trip to Vegas with her father will be. Vegas with daddy dearest, eh? Sounds very Lifetime movie, if you ask me.
Across the hall Silver is late, again, and Kelly reminds her little sis that showering is a good way to keep the flies away, and brushing her hair can't hurt with the boys either. Silver proclaims that the rundown look is all the rage these days, obvs.
Rundown? At School? Me? Dream on.
Mr. Matthews asks Kelly if Silver was given a late slip and calls her out on her nepotism. They share some snarks and he tells her they should discuss it over dinner. Yay cuteness!
In the lunchroom, Navid approaches the lacrosse table (who does he think he is?!) and asks the guys if they want to come to his house for an advanced screening of the new Bond movie. Umm, count me in! I wholeheartedly believe that if Daniel Craig and I were to find ourselves alone together, for any amount of time, I could convince him to marry me and live out his days gazing longingly into my eyes whilst reciting poetry dedicated to me.
Elsewhere, Annie bumps into Ty and he asks if her parents are still mad he took her on a plane. Annie says they'll get over it. Well, Annie, I hope for your sake they get over it now, because Ty wants them to go out the next night. Frankly I think this Ty kid is a little too needy for my liking. Red flags, Annie. Heed them.
At home that night, Debbie is STILL complaining about the family not spending that much time together anymore and the parents ultimately decide to make that Friday night "Family Night." I don't get it, don't they know that Friday nights kick off the weekend? Can't they have family night on a Sunday when everyone's home anyway? Oh Will Smith, you had it right my friend; parents just don't understand. (FYI: Will Smith is another celeb I feel strongly about. In his case I'm positive that we would be best friends if we hung out for an afternoon.)
So, Debbie and principal decide that Friday night, the whole family is putting on their Sunday best and headed to Lucky Strike to bowl! Hoorah!
Across town in the slums, Silver heads into a women's shelter. Holy homeless, how did this happen? Inside she pleads with one of the workers to let her stay, just one more night. Grumpasaurus Rex tells her that they need the space for people who really need it, not bratty teenagers who don't feel like going home. I can't help but wonder, would it really be so bad if... no, I won't finish that thought. I shan't.
The next day at school, Naomi is still talking about Vegas and STILL wearing that hideous denim jumper (where does one even buy a one-piece denim anything?), Mr. Matthews and Kelly are still flirting, and Silver is still pseudo-homeless. She finds Kelly in the lunchroom and asks if she can sleep over under the guise of having a fun sister night. Oh, sorry sweetie, Kelly's a little busy mackin' it to your teacher. But hey, you can always sleep in your car!
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Comments (17)
After finishing watching this episode, I was considering stopping tuning in for this abysmal remake of an excellent pseudo-soap opera. But then I remembered if I did, I wouldn't be able to read your hilariously deadpanned recaps. Okay, I'm done ass-kissing now.
At the beginning when you called Naomi's faces awful I was like "I know EXACTLY what you're talking about". And the screen caps only confirmed that. She's like the Chace Crawford of 90210.
I really like the the coupling of Silver and Dixon... best looking couple of the show.
And am also continuously weirded out by Matthews constantly asking to see Kelly's kid. On top of the annoyance of seeing Shenae Grimes' face, seeming to be caught in a perpetual goofy smile. AAGH WHY HER. SHE RUINED DEGRASSI.
1 of 17 | Posted by alex_w | Posted on September 12, 2008 4:55 PM
I'm stuck home alone sick on Friday night so was very excited to see this recap posted!
I agree with alex w re: Annie. What was up with her rushing out to comfort Naomi with a "I have to go handle this" attitude when she heard the news about Naomi's dad? You've known the girl like, a day, and basically were responsible for her relationship ending...
Anyway, everytime they closed in on one of Naomi's TERRIBLE "I'm angry/shocked/devastated" faces where she's attempting to squeeze out a tear, (she always seemed to have the last camera shot before a commercial) I kept waiting for Gossip Girl's voice to come on with some snarky comment.
Are we positive Brandon is accident's father? I know what Kelly said last week made it seem like that's who she was talking to on the phone that night, but really? Maybe the writers are trying to trick us? Like, what if the father was really Steve(!) or something? I feel like the writers are underestimating my intelligence.
Anyway great recap and can't wait for your next one! Hope my entry makes sense, I am hopped up on cold medicine!
2 of 17 | Posted by msu11y28 | Posted on September 12, 2008 6:10 PM
How can the baby be Brandon's? Kelly said, "Someone I dated in high school." She didnt date Brandon in high school; they didnt start dating till college. Hooked up in Washington DC and went public the first episode Val was on the show.
So it has to be Dylan's..or Steve Sanders...baby.
3 of 17 | Posted by Brenda Walsh | Posted on September 12, 2008 6:40 PM
Yes, can't be Brandon's as she clearly said someone she had "history with in HIGH SCHOOL". That would only be Steve or Dylan.
When Naomi makes those bad faces, she looks WAY old, her days are numbered as a high schooler, but then again, the original cast was about 10 years older than they were supposed to be...
4 of 17 | Posted by nhmom | Posted on September 12, 2008 6:50 PM
I don't see Brandon being an absent father -- remember how he was before Kelly miscarried? (BTW, I'm sure Kelly saw Sam as a miracle, not an accident, since she was told it was unlikely she'd ever be able to carry to term. My aunt delivered a healthy baby even though she had endometriosis, but not everyone does.)
5 of 17 | Posted by DaffyMaiden | Posted on September 12, 2008 7:32 PM
You're right, Pachita, I never want to catch my parents in compromising position. That's why I make it a rule to never bring my folks dinner when they work late, and never hang out with Color Me Badd at the BelAge Hotel.
6 of 17 | Posted by lagitha | Posted on September 13, 2008 7:15 AM
Sorry, but Ty's way hotter than Ethan is. If Annie was slick like Kelly, she'd play them BOTH, though.
7 of 17 | Posted by eurazn | Posted on September 13, 2008 11:50 AM
I'm sorry but Naomi is the most ridiculous character. A--they're shoving her down my throat B--she's not the least bit attractive C--i don't really care about her. Sixteen my ass the girl looks about 27. Even every one I've talked to can't stand her...Get rid of her....I absolutely love Silver they could really do alot with her and Annie. I think I'm looking for like a 'group' like on the old one. I can't get over how much she has David's eyes. Ethan is super. I did not like him at first but I've really grown fond of him..
I'm really hoping they get more of the old cast on there before the show tanks.. I think people really want to see..maybe with Brenda leaving they can bring donna back...and, of course, in my dreams Dylan returns.
So with the exception of Naomi--shows not bad!
8 of 17 | Posted by edub109 | Posted on September 13, 2008 12:13 PM
Thanks for the comments, guys! I'm glad I could entertain SOME of you!
After the convo that Brenda and Kelly had in episode 2, I was under the impression that the baby was Brandon's but I could be mistaken. Allegedly the fathers identity is revealed on Tuesday so tune in to find out!
lagitha - ah! I forgot all about that!!! Thanks for reminding me, its a perfect reference :)
eurazn - to each his/her own
edub109 - I agree with everything you said! It looks like they're moving in the direction of having more of a group feel, or at least I got that impression with the bowling scene. Here's hoping!
9 of 17 | Posted by pachita | Posted on September 13, 2008 12:28 PM
Maybe it was another phone call on another night? Anyway, he has to be Dylan's!
10 of 17 | Posted by DaffyMaiden | Posted on September 13, 2008 8:05 PM
That Naomi girl annoyed me on Nip/Tuck and she annoys me even more here. She looks like a blow up sex doll. She looks so fake and her acting is horrendous. How does she continue to get work. She sucks a fleshlight!
11 of 17 | Posted by Reesewitherspoon | Posted on September 13, 2008 9:51 PM
I don't think the baby is Brandon's for a couple of reasons. As it has already been stated, Kelly didn't date Brandon in high school. This means it could be Steve or Brandon, or it could be some of the other random guys that she dated. Remember, she was a big slut her freshman year. I'm just glad it's some guy from high school and not that Matt douche that she was dating at the end of the original series. I couldn't stand that guy.
Also, if Brandon were the kid's dad, then wouldn't Brenda be referring to him as her nephew?
12 of 17 | Posted by Volcat | Posted on September 14, 2008 10:29 AM
I also agree that the baby probably isn't Brandon's kid - Brandon Walsh is too much of a boy scout to be a deadbeat dad.
13 of 17 | Posted by gophergirl9 | Posted on September 14, 2008 5:42 PM
Totally off subject a little bit.. but at the end of the original series, didn't Valerie own part of the Peach Pit, or am I completely wrong? I bet either the father is Dylan and he's going to come back and create drama with Brenda and Kelly, or it's Brandon's and he's going to create drama between kelly and her new love interest. Either way, I would also like to see old characters on the show again. I'm waiting to here where everyone went, and what happened to the old Walsh house lol.
14 of 17 | Posted by tiftwinklez | Posted on September 15, 2008 7:17 AM
Okay at Donna and David's wedding, didn't Kelly and Dylan look at each other, forshadowing that they were going to get back together or get together? Also I read somewhere that Brandon may come back and David but Steve and Dylan weren't...that could have changed.
15 of 17 | Posted by RLR123 | Posted on September 15, 2008 7:46 AM
love the recap. it's nice to see positive things said about the show, because i genuinely enjoy it. i was a big fan of the original, but this one definitely holds my interest and keeps me entertained.
first off, thank god for silver. she's totally on the rachel bilson path. but naomi needs to leave. now. the elizabeth berkley parallels and get horrible faces are spot on. how did her and her lackey, druggie friend ever do well enough in testing to constitute giving them a big role?
and of course, more lucille bluth. it neeeeeds to happen.
16 of 17 | Posted by baymenxpac | Posted on September 15, 2008 8:15 AM
Nice Jessie Spano reference!
17 of 17 | Posted by creecher | Posted on September 18, 2008 10:23 AM