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Beverly Hills, 90210: Mexican Standoff

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Brenda upsets her father by consistently violating her curfew. She promises to demonstrate more mature behavior. Jim and Cindy agree to let Brenda join Dylan for a weekend in Mexico. Brenda falls asleep while watching a movie at Dylan's, and doesn't come home until 4 AM. Her parents forbid her from taking the trip. Dylan encourages Brenda to stand up for herself, but she instead tells Jim and Cindy that she is spending the weekend at Kelly's house. Brenda pushes Dylan away when she discovers that he took a girl to Baja during their summer separation. They soon make up, but run into problems with customs. Brenda does not have any identification because she has yet to replace her stolen license. In order to re-enter the country, she must call Jim and have him come vouch for her. Dylan's older friend, Jake Hanson, is hired to build a wedding canopy for Jackie. His presence cheers Kelly, who had been in a funk about the wedding and her new family. Jake and Kelly have dinner together and share a kiss. Kelly's involvement with Jake forces Steve to realize that he must move on. Read full recap »

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Writers:: Jessica Klein Steve Wasserman

Director:: Bradley Gross

Stars:: Shannen Doherty (Brenda Walsh (seasons 1 - 4)); Carol Potter (Cindy Walsh (seasons 1 - 5, recurring otherwise)); Gabrielle Carteris (Andrea Zuckerman (seasons 1 - 5, recurring otherwise)); James Eckhouse (Jim Walsh (seasons 1 - 5, recurring otherwise)); Tori Spelling (Donna Marie Martin); Luke Perry (Dylan Michael McKay (episodes 2 - 154, 249 - 296)); Ian Ziering (Steve Sanders); Brian Austin Green (David Silver); Jason Priestley (Brandon Walsh (episodes 1 - 247)); Jennie Garth (Kelly Marlene Taylor)

Recurring Role:: Ann Gillespie (Jackie Taylor); Joe E. Tata (Nat Bussichio); Matthew Laurance (Mel Silver)

Guest Star:: Michael Milhoan (Customs Official); Betty Carvalho (Rosalita); Grant Show (Jake Hanson)

When Brenda comes in at four a.m. after falling asleep at Dylan's, her father says they were worried sick. So why didn't he call Dylan's house? Isn't that typically what a parent would do if they are concerned? edit »
When David, Donna and Kelly are helping Mel and Jackie with their invitations they are wearing the same clothes they were wearing in an earlier scene at school. However, if this storyline follows the same time frame as Brenda's this event does not take place until a few days after the aforementioned day at school. edit »

Music:
Runaway performed by Del Shannon
Guantamanera performed by singer in Baja
Sentimentos performed by singer in Baja
Feelings by Morris Albert (performed by Luke Perry) edit »
While helping Brenda with her scheme, Donna mentions a troublemaking cousin. This could very well be Gina Kincaid, who does not appear until season nine. edit »
Grant Show's appearance as Jake Hanson was a not-so-subtle introduction to the 90210 spinoff Melrose Place. edit »

Kelly: (to Jake) You can get personal if you want to. edit »

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Mexican Standoff
The Bottom Line: "Exactly why I watch this series"
In this episode Brenda's father forbids her to go to Mexico with Dylan, after she violates a curfew. She fell asleep at Dylan's after watching a movie. ...Continue »
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