Something in the Air

Season 3, Episode 28, Aired
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Episode Recap

Mrs. Teasley reports Donna's prom night indiscretions to the school board, who decide that Donna must attend a hearing to determine her innocence or guilt. She's found guilty, is suspended, and must enroll in summer school before she can graduate. Felice refuses to appeal the ruling because she is worried about her own reputation. Donna changes her mind by reminding her that she and her father forgave Felice for her past mistakes. Brandon is disgusted by the students' apathy, and Gil encourages him to take action on Donna's behalf. Brandon convinces the entire senior class to walk out on finals as a show of solidarity. Dylan doesn't want to participate because he has set his sights on making it into the University of California at Berkeley. The juniors join the protest after Brandon agrees to add the elimination of a proposed dress code to the demands. Everyone except Dylan walks out on finals and marches to Donna's hearing. They stand outside shouting, "Donna Martin graduates!" Despite a plea from Felice and threats from the superintendant, hundreds of students enter the building for a sit-in. At the urging of a surprisingly reasonable board member, the school board votes to let Donna off with a minor penalty, allowing her to attend commencement and graduate with her friends.