CNET Networks Entertainment GameSpot | GameFAQs | SportsGamer | MP3.com | TV.com | Metacritic
Score: 8.5 Great 131 votes

East Side Story

Episode Number: 14    Season Num: 1    First Aired: Thursday February 14, 1991    Prod Code: 2190014
The Walshes agree to let Carla, their maid's extremely intelligent niece, use their address to enroll at West Beverly High. Brandon falls hard for her and doesn't understand why everyone seems opposed to their relationship. Carla reveals that she witnessed a drive-by shooting that claimed the life of a four-year-old; she had moved in with Anna while waiting to testify, with protection from the D.A. Carla returns to her family after one of the killers confesses. Jim and Cindy organize a soiree for his new client, a sportswear designer. Dylan, Steve, and the girls receive free clothing. David wants MC Hammer to perform at the school dance.

Cast and Crew

Add Cast | Add Crew
Writer: Charles Rosin, Carmen Sternwood, Charles Rosin
Director: Daniel Attias
Star: Shannen Doherty (Brenda Walsh (seasons 1 - 4)),  Carol Potter (Cindy Walsh (seasons 1 - 5, recurring otherwise)),  Jennie Garth (Kelly Marlene Taylor),  Jason Priestley (Brandon Walsh (episodes 1 - 247)),  Brian Austin Green (David Silver),  Ian Ziering (Steve Sanders),  Luke Perry (Dylan Michael McKay (episodes 2 - 154, 249 - 296)),  Tori Spelling (Donna Marie Martin),  James Eckhouse (Jim Walsh (seasons 1 - 5, recurring otherwise)),  Douglas Emerson (Scott Scanlon (season 1, recurring otherwise)),  Gabrielle Carteris (Andrea Zuckerman (seasons 1 - 5, recurring otherwise))
Recurring Role: Joe E. Tata (Nat Bussichio)
Guest Star: Deborah Gibson (Herself),  Karla Montana (Carla Montez),  Jo Anne Astrow (Becky Wilerson),  Mark Lonow (Chick Schneider),  John Vargas (Richard Rodriques),  Luisa Leschin (Anna Rodriguez)

Notes

add »
Music:
Let's Go Deeper by MC Hammer
Finger Poppin' Time by Hank Ballard and the Midnighters
Deep Down by Debbie Gibson (edit)

Quotes

add »
Brenda: As far as I'm concerned, people are people no matter who they are or where they come from - except maybe St. Paul. (edit)

Trivia

add »
When Carla asks Brandon to dance, he says he is a terrible dancer but then goes out and dances with her. However, in all future episodes Brandon will not dance with his girlfriends. In all other instances he does dance he is either drunk or has been bugged by the girl he is dating for awhile before he agrees. (edit)
The Walsh's maid Anna didn't speak a word of English in episode three, yet in this episode, she's magically fluent in English. (edit)

Allusions

add »
West Side Story is a musical about the love story of two people who are members of opposing gangs. (edit)
Tell the world what you think of East Side Story, write a review for this episode.
Write a Review

Community Reviews (1)

 
9.2
Superb
East Side Story
"Exciting"
Pretty good episode!
Continue » Posted Jul 5, 2007 1:18 pm PST
Previous Next
advertisement
Click Here

Episode Vital Stats

 
Episode: East Side Story
Season Number: 1
Episode Reviews: 1
Episode
Score:
8.5 Great 131 votes
Rating Statistics:
perfect: 76 (58%)
good: 14 (10.7%)
great: 11 (8.4%)
superb: 7 (5.3%)
Other: 23 (17.6%)
Your East Side Story Score
This content requires Macromedia Flash Player 7 or higher. Get Flash
Review This Episode Contribute

Top Contributors

 
Retired kgarrett
Score: 1,736 points
Retired hoffman9102
Score: 1,599 points
Retired teshababe
Score: 865 points
Editor robinepowell
Score: 826 points
Trusted Chad_Cronin
Score: 651 points
arkhyel
Score: 383 points
Adelette
Score: 344 points
hungryangryshow
Score: 115 points
hainesg324
Score: 93 points
char2renee
Score: 73 points