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'90210': Harry is NOT the father
Last time on 90210 ... Harry and Tracy's son Sean showed up, Dixon found himself a cheerleader, Annie tried to stand up to I Moan but didn't do a very good job, Brenda slept with Ryan (who ran off with his 21 Jump Street girlfriend), much to Kelly's consternation, and Sean was revealed to be not-what-he-seemed.
School. Ethan brags about his ski trip to Annie as I Moan recaps her trip to Cancun with Sean and her mom. Annie gets hers in by cracking wise about Sean staying at their house and then runs into Adrianna. Ad is worried about her friend from rehab who has gone AWOL. Meanwhile, Dixon exchanges music with Christina the Cheerleader. Silver is obviously jealous and does not try to disguise it.
Principal Harry's office. Annie runs into Sean, who is going surfing with Harry. And I Moan, apparently. I Moan hangs all over him in a less-than-sisterly way and it's kind of grossing me out. Please let there be an incest storyline, please let there be an incest storyline.
Adrianna goes to see Kelly and wants to know how to get in touch with Brenda so she can bring Brenda to a big day at rehab. Brenda's more of Ad's family than her mom ever was. Kelly tells Adrianna that she'll try to talk to Brenda about it.
Wilson House. A family game of pictionary. How wholesome. The boys are kicking ass against the girls, even with Grandma Awesome playing. Drunk Grandma takes a turn and fails miserably, as Sean takes a private phone call. Annie overhears him telling someone that he'll get the money. UH. OH.
The family confronts Sean, who says his adopted father was a gambler. He knew when to hold 'em, knew when to fold 'em? And he apparently killed himself and Sean (and the father, apparently) were surprised that his life insurance policy didn't cover suicide. Ummm... have either one of them watched TV or movies before in their entire lives? Seriously. He confesses it's $200,000 but tells them not to worry about it. Annie and Sean talk in Sean's room. What is with her floppy-bow-slutty-Joan-Collins dress? He gets a phone call and curtly dismisses her. Annie, not been having born on the turnip truck yesterday, is suspicious.
Grandma and the Wilsons discuss the monetary situation. Grandma says she's going back to work as an actress. Heh heh, that's a spinoff I'd watch in a heartbeat. Harry argues that they could touch their retirement account and Debbie suggests that Tracy be brought in on the conversation.
Annie and Dixon chat about Sean. Her Loser Radar is going off because Sean got a local call. Dixon rationalizes stuff and tells her not to hurt their dad again like he did when Sean first arrived. Oooh, low blow.
Brenda's house. Kelly is at the door and gets in a dig about Ryan before spilling the beans about Adrianna. Brenda begs off and then tells Kelly to get out. What does Brenda have? I honestly can't remember. Do we know yet? I'm so confused.
The Peach Pit. Christina is there to stalk Dixon. She's kind of creepy, no? Aggressive and flirty in a "Maneater" kind of way. She even drops Silver's name to make Dixon feel like he has to come to her beach house in order to show that Silver doesn't own him. Guh.
Principal Wilson's office. Tracy is appalled by the news of Sean's father's gambling problem and wants to help. She thinks she can sell her ex-husband's art to pay for Sean's debt. Tracy touches Harry's arm and he has the presence of mind once she's gone to lean over to Debbie and whisper, "Thank you for not stabbing her to death with a pencil." Debbie can see the larger picture, though, and is glad they talked to Tracy.
Silver shows Dixon a blog post about Christina, then invites him to a Tarantino festival. He lies about having a family thing and begs off. Lame Dixon. LAME. Silver is awesome and Christina is obviously boil-your-bunny-insane.
Kelly comes with Adrianna to her rehab day and then Brenda shows up. Good for her? Or contrivited Parent Trap shenanigans on the part of the writers? Adrianna gives a big ol' speech to her rehab group lauding Kelly and Brenda and it's kind of gross. The plinky-plunky strains of accoustic guitar play as Brenda stands up to speak. Brenda gives a nice speech that is a double entendre for Kelly.
Peach Pit. I Moan rubs in her Sean antics to Annie and Annie obviously gets a freaky-deaky vibe from the I Moan-Sean pictures. Incest, Incest! Back at home, Annie brings it up to Debbie, saying that there is something off about Sean. Debbie agrees with her, which is awesome. Annie-Debbie crime-fighting duo spin-off! Like Cagey & Lacey, only Annie & Debbie. Make it happen.
Rehab. Adrianna introduces Kelly and Brenda to her sponser, Amy. Adrianna asks Amy about her friend Hank who disappeared. It turns out Hank is HIV positive and started using again. Her sponser just tells her, like, "Oh, I'll have fries with that and by the way... Hank is HIV positive." Adrianna tells Kelly that they did sleep together a couple times and both women agree to go with her to get tested.
Christina's dad's beach house barbeque/Gospel festival. Oh my god, it's a cult. RUN DIXON! RUN AWAY FROM CRAZY CHEERLEADER! Franklin, Christina's father, schmoozes Dixon and tells him to let his little light shine in regards to singing.
Wilson House. Debbie tells Harry that neither she nor Annie trust Sean. Harry makes excuses about teenagers and jealousy and whatnot, but Debbie puts her foot down about a second mortgage in order to help Sean. Debbie tells him that something is not right, but then Sean shows up all beaten to hell by the guys who were after his father. He says he'll be gone in the morning. Oh my god, what a classic ploy. He's a grifter and Harry is totally taken in by it. Annie searches through Sean's bag and dials the local number he's been getting calls from. It's an investigative company (I don't catch the name).
Doctor's office. Kelly and Brenda wait with Adrianna. The nurse gives her her HIV results right in the waiting room, which seems pretty weird, and then reveals that Adrianna is pregnant. Again, right in the waiting room. WTF? Really? Right in the waiting room? So much for doctor-patient confidentiality. Sheesh.
Adrianna is obviously freaked out. Brenda freaks and runs out. Nice, lady. Kelly stays and cleans up the mess, like the Kelly Taylor we all know and love. Adrianna confesses that the father could be any number of guys and worries about Navid's reaction.
Wilson House. Annie tells her parents that the last 5 calls Sean received were from Al Elmore the PI. She says she's scared about something being off about Sean. Debbie and Annie ask Harry to get a paternity test and he reams them, but agrees to it.
Gospel BBQ beach house. Dixon gets a drink from Christina. It's drugged, Dixon! Dump it in a plant! He is cordial to her but tells her that he has a girlfriend. Christina then tells him that so does she and points out the lead soprano in the gospel choir. Wow, I love when a show surprises me. Christina has a girlfriend! Awesome! Way to go, 90210!
Kelly confronts Brenda at her house and Brenda confesses to being sterile due to complications in an operation. Brenda initially thought it wasn't the end of the world but that Adrianna's problem really hit her hard. Brenda confesses to thinking about adoption and wants Kelly in her life for that. They hug and it's all very sweet. More adults on this show! Less kids!
Beach house. Silver shows up and is pissed about Dixon lying to her. He apologizes and says that he and Christina are not into each other. He then says it's awkward to talk to Silver about being the only black kid around. Silver says she doesn't hate Christina and that she's jealous of Christina being able to do soemthing for Dixon that Silver can't do. It's a very healthy talk for a couple of teenagers. Nice.
Wilson House. Harry tells Sean that the money is coming but that they need a paternity test first. Sean doesn't bat an eye before agreeing and Harry says he'll take care of Sean. Hmmm.
Gospel BBQ. Christina's father gives a nice speech about being thankful and asks Dixon to sing "Amazing Grace." And it turns out Tristan Wilds can effing sing (if that was in fact him). Nicely done, Tristan.
Wilson House. Annie closes her closet door and Sean is standing behind her. It's very "Sleeping with the Enemy." Creepy! He wishes her goodnight and leaves. Ew.
Morning Montage. Wilson House. Sean is gone. Shocker. Adrianna stands in front of the mirror and does the Pregnant Lady thing (examining her stomach) and calls Navid, then hangs up.
Wilson House. Harry and Debbie tell Tracy what's up and that Sean was not their son. The PI's phone had been disconnected, they were probably in on it together. The family leaves I Moan and Annie alone together. Annie tries to comfort I Moan and I Moan accuses Annie of causing her family pain once again. She reveals that Sean came to their house last night and Tracy gave Sean the money by asking for it from her ex-husband and giving up some of her demands in the divorce in exchange for the money. I Moan blames Annie (what? really?) and storms out.
Annie apologizes to her father and they share a hug. Hmmm. Kind of a hit-and-miss episode. I really wish they hadn't taken a 2 month hiatus because I feel so disconnected. Hopefully it gets back on its feet soon.
I know that they didn't have proof that Sean wasn't Harry's son for sure at that point, but you'd have thought that someone from the Wilson's would've called Naomi's home and let them know about their suspicions and the paternity test that Harry and Sean were going to take to confirm/deny their relationship.
Not the best start to the new year for the show, but they have essentially sowed the seeds for the rest of the season. Hopefully they follow through thoroughly and don't start any new threads until those currently opened are closed.
Rishi | Jan 7, 2009 12:46:36 AM | #Bleck. If it wasn't for Kelly and Brenda I would prob. give up on this show. Naomi was gross and Annie was her usual annoyingly squinchy faced self.
And supposedly, Tracy hired the P.I. -- she has money, it seems to me she would have hired a reputable firm, but what - she just hired some sleazebag who cons them for a measly $200,000 and cuts out of town?!
And, not to start a big controversy, but I really wish Ad would terminate her pregnancy instead of what I fear the writers are going to do -- she will have the baby and let Brenda adopt it. Can we please be less predictable (and quite frankly, more realistic)? A 16-year old Bev. Hills teenage actress/ex-addict would be at the doctor to terminate the pregnancy before the doctor finished delivering the news.
And Naomi blaming Annie - uh, yeah, that makes sense. Actually, it doesn't really make sense that Tracy would have to give up some of her demands in the divorce -- let's see, they've been married for around 20 years, California is a community property state, and her husband has been cheating on her for years and has now moved his mistress into his beach house. Huh, seems to me like Tracy would have the upper hand. But in 90210 land, nothing seems to make sense.
Unless Brandon or Dylan come back (or heck, even if Ryan comes back so Kelly can start dating again), I think I'm done with this.
Allie | Jan 7, 2009 6:47:51 AM | #I was so excited about 90210 coming back, but then I got addicted to Gossip Girl and 90210 just can't compete. Annie is really too annoying for my taste. The one good thing about the 90210 is they actually have teens playing teens rather than 30 year olds.
Lana | Jan 7, 2009 10:03:10 AM | #I'm on the fence with this show also... With all the new shows starting soon (24, Lost, American Idol) this one may not survive my viewing list. Love the recaps though!
Kellye | Jan 7, 2009 10:35:24 AM | #Hey Andrea - can you get over the stupid "IMoan" thing already and call Naomi by her real name? It’s so lame that you are still doing that and if it continues, I’m going to have to stop reading your recaps, which I otherwise enjoy, but I am so annoyed…it may have been marginally cute when you started recapping “90210” but now? Not so cute.
Ginni | Jan 7, 2009 11:15:20 AM | #That was FAST... must all the storylines in this show move so fast. Sean was basically in 2 episodes and its over while they talk about the kid for 10 episodes weather or not they should do somthing? The Dixion and Chrstina storyline went way to fast.. we could of seen Silver become more jealous and have Dixion find his heretige. Another thing there was no previous knowlege of Dixion's sing ability prior to this episode thats worst then Navid likeing Adrinna without the audience knowlege. Also Adrinna let us actually like the character first. Plus we all know the shows going to JUNO on us and shes going to give the baby to Brenda
Tyson | Jan 7, 2009 11:27:17 AM | #Could this show possibly suck more than it had the first 10 espisodes, the answer tonight: a resounding YES IT CAN!!! This show is on life support in the ratings, less than 3 mill., and continues to bleed its audience. When are they going to cancel this piece of sht?
The young actor that plays Dixon was give much better material and seemed like a much better actor on "The Wire". Ditto Jessica Stroup "Reaper" and Anna Lynne McCord "Nip/Tuck". Why did she leave Nip/Tuck before the resolution of her story?
The problem with this show is that the primary focus "Annie" is such a nothing of an actress. Again, it may be the writers fault but how can you root for a character that you have no reason to care for or root for?
Realize you made a mistake CW and reboot "Veronica Mars"!
BHM1304 | Jan 7, 2009 1:29:56 PM | #Oh, BHM1304, please don't make me sad... I still mourn VM; such fantastic, smart writing, excellent plotline, executed by good actors...unlike 90210. At least I have all 3 seasons of VM on DVD!
Allie | Jan 7, 2009 1:53:24 PM | #Was this show on last night?? Cause I live in Iowa, and I didnt see it. It wasnt even advertised. Bummer too! But thanks for the recap so I could get caught up, and if you dont call Naomi IMOAN, I probably wont know who the heck youre talking about!
SISSERS | Jan 7, 2009 2:15:47 PM | #You are so right. How can they keep a show like this on and cancel Veronica Mars....there was so much more VM could have done....I'm sad now
Steve | Jan 7, 2009 9:41:49 PM | #I am in full-throated agreement that Veronica Mars was on the best shows on TV. I still mourn its passing.
Andrea | Jan 7, 2009 11:07:35 PM | #I agree with Allie. PLEASE writers, don't have Brenda take Ad's baby. How cliche can you get?
alia | Jan 8, 2009 9:41:13 AM | #This might not be the place to mention this... but Andrea blogs for both (?)... was the MENTALIST a repeat? I thought it was new... AND THE MOST WATCHED SHOW ON TUESDAY NIGHT... yet no blog!!! 90210 was one of the least watched... but obviously a priority here. I am still watching both.. and anyone that thinks Annie is annoying obviously doesn't know many teenagers. When they grow up however and turn into 'Brenda'... now that's really annoying!
Jim | Jan 8, 2009 3:37:21 PM | #Jim, I appreciate you asking about The Mentalist. I enjoy the show, but alas, due to lack of reader interest we have discontinued our coverage of it to make room for some mid-season replacements. My recaps didn't garner too many comments and I'm sure pageviews weren't terribly high.
I was especially bummed about not recapping this past week b/c all along I wanted more Red John stuff and lo and behold... as soon as I'm not recapping anymore there's a great episode with some creepy Red John storyline stuff. Isn't that always the way? : )
Thanks for reading, though!
Andrea
This ep was awful. 90210 does itself no favours by continually focusing the majority of the drama on Annie and (for the most part) ignoring Dixon.
At least this week we got an actual Dixon storyline. I really want to see him and cheerleader together; they have great chemistry and i think would make a much better couple than Silver/Dixon.
I hate all the Naomi vs Annie drama. Why can't Naomi just ignore Annie? Or at least not bother with her that much? Naomi was much better when she was the Queen B of West Beverly. I'm sick and tired of her trying to get back at Annie.
The Adrianna HIV storyline was badly handled IMO. What doctor gives you results in a clinic's reception? Couldn't the writers have spread this storyline over two ep's? They could have ended with a cliff hanger where Adrianna is in the reception waiting for her results.
I didn't think that 90210 could get any worse but unfortunately it has. This was the worst ep so far. I don't think that the problem is that they focus way too much on the Wilson's. It's the writing that's letting the show down and the poor pacing.
I'm going to stick with it and hopefully it will improve.
Neena | Jan 11, 2009 8:24:30 AM | #Great recap! I don't know why everyone commenting is saying how bad 90210 is... and yet still reading the recaps?! I personally love 90210 and can't understand poor interest and bad reviews. I think this is definately as good as Gossip Girl - I love them both!
However... one question. Though I remember this episode I don't remember the name and "number" (as in episode 1,2,3 etc...) it was. Could anyone give the title and "number"??
Thanks x
Kelly | Mar 8, 2009 11:23:04 AM | #Is time for that show to be cancel is garbage the girls are bony and ugly and they spread their legs to anything disgusting whore speicially the one in this page ,what a whore she is a mudshark
Gina | Mar 31, 2009 9:51:03 AM | #Noami should stop blaming annie .afterall it was her mom who hired a cheap PI.LOVE SILVER
Beriyai | Apr 13, 2009 10:40:11 AM | #
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