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Beverly Hills, 90210: Courting

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Joe rejects a plea bargain and decides to go to trial. Donna testifies that Ray was physically harming her, and Valerie corroborates this with her eyewitness account of the Palm Springs incident. The Associated Press picks up Brandon's story about the trial for nationwide syndication. Brandon tries to convince Ray to stop hurting Donna and reveal the truth about his fight with Joe. The prosecutor portrays Donna as a liar because she covered for Ray on her medical report. Ray feels guilty; he owns up to the abuse and clears Joe during his testimony. Donna agrees not to prosecute Ray if he remains in therapy. Ray thanks Brandon for setting him straight and decides to go out on tour. Donna's friend Lisa is selected as Rose Queen. Colin babysits for Erin while Kelly and David are at the trial, as Mel and Jackie have gone away for the weekend. Valerie tells Colin that Kelly spent the night with Brandon. Colin refuses to believe Kelly's denial, but their argument is interrupted when Erin falls into the bathtub. Colin revives her through CPR. Susan becomes angry after Brandon reveals that he felt tempted by Kelly.
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Writers:: John Eisendrath

Director:: Gilbert M. Shilton

Stars:: Tiffani Thiessen (Valerie Malone (episodes 113 - 249)); Jennie Garth (Kelly Marlene Taylor); Jason Priestley (Brandon Walsh (episodes 1 - 247)); Brian Austin Green (David Silver); Ian Ziering (Steve Sanders); Tori Spelling (Donna Marie Martin); Joe E. Tata (Nat Bussichio (episodes 145 - 281, 289, 292 - 296; recurring previously)); Jamie Walters (Ray Pruit (episodes 145 - 157, recurring otherwise))

Recurring Role:: Katherine Cannon (Felice Martin); Caroline McWilliams (LuAnn Pruit); Jason Wiles (Colin Robbins); Emma Caulfield (Susan Keats); Cameron Bancroft (Joe Bradley); Tembi Locke (Lisa Dixon); Michael Durrell (Dr. John Martin)

Guest Star:: Bill Chaffin (Bailiff); Victor Garcia (Male Reporter #2); Maureen Macke (Female Reporter #2); John Walcutt (Bruce Paxton); Bryan Byers (Male Reporter #1); Dena Burton (Female Reporter #1); Megan Lee Bradley (Erin Silver); Leilani Jones-Wilmore (City Attorney); Charlotte Stewart (Mary Ellen Bradley); Alan Fudge (Judge Abner Stanton); William Forward (Tournament Presenter)

When Kelly picks Erin up out of the tub and hands her to Colin, you can clearly see the little girl's eyes open and her hands moving around, including when Colin lays her on the ground and her hand moves from her mouth to her chest. edit »

This is Jamie Walters' last appearance as a regular cast member. Walters feared that Ray's abusive behavior was negatively affecting his music career, as fans reportedly interrupted concerts to berate him for "pushing Donna down the stairs." edit »
Megan Lee Bradley plays Erin in this episode only. edit »