Name: Episode 10 — Necessity Is a Mother
Released: 1991-09-26
Duration: 46 min
Rating: 6.3
Cast: Jennie Garth, Ian Ziering, Luke Perry, Brian Austin Green, Tori Spelling

Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990 – 2000)

1990 • 10 seasons • Drama, Soap • TV-PG

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Episode 10 — Necessity Is a Mother

Released: 1991-09-26 • Drama/Soap

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Dylan cannot stand the fact that his free-spirited mother, Iris, has moved in with him. He begins drinking, skips school, and spends all of his time at a pool hall. Brenda resents Iris for abandoning Dylan as a child, and for trying to step in and control his every move. Cindy, however, forms a bond with Iris and joins her for a number of new-age experiences. Brandon tries to watch over Dylan, who loses a lot of money in a pool game and is beaten when he can't pay off the debt. Although she wants to be a part of her son's life, Iris realizes that her presence is only hurting Dylan. She decides to return to Hawaii, and sets up a trust fund for Dylan with money Jack had once paid her to stay away. Brandon takes Dylan to an AA meeting. After Donna displays a knack for picking stocks in an economics assignment, Steve talks her into investing in the market with him.

Music: ""Mother-in-Law"" by Ernie K-Doe (#1, 1961); ""Born Under a Bad Sign"" by Albert King

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Creator	Aaron Spelling, Darren Star
Episode air date	26.09.1991
Episode runtime	46 min
Episode rating	6.33
Genres	Drama / Soap
TMDB series rating	7.3
IMDb series rating	6.6
Series status	Ended
Age rating	6+
Country	US

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