Real life is just beginning for these group of friends in West Beverly Hills. This season follows the group as they navigate life after high school as their final summer together comes to an end. Their paths towards adulthood will see them going in different directions while attempting to maintain the connection that served them so well in high school. Friendships, connections, and loyalties will be put to the test as this close-knit group of friends meets new people. Some will go to college, while others will start their careers. It's a new, but yet different era for them, with the stakes much greater and a lot more to lose. However, anything can happen when they live in a world of glitz and wealth, with endless opportunities in front of them. In this most famous, and iconic zip code, it's just another day.
Trevor Donovan
Trevor Donovan Neubauer (born October 11, 1978), known professionally as Trevor Donovan, is an American actor and model. He is best known for his role as Teddy Montgomery on the hit teen drama television series '' 90210.''
Life and career
Donova ...
was dropped as a regular, as a result of ongoing changes by the new showrunners. He returned as a guest star in the fall to conclude his storyline. However, in late February 2012, it was reported that Donovan would return near the end of the season. The CW ordered two additional episodes for the season, which total at 24. It has also been announced that the show got a fifth and final season.
Season four opened to a 0.9 rating in adults 18–49, even with last season premiere. The series returned from its mid-season break on January 17, 2012, one week later than originally announced.
Cast
Regular
*
Shenae Grimes
Shenae Grimes-Beech (; born October 24, 1989), previously credited as Shenae Grimes, is a Canadian actress. She portrayed Annie Wilson on The CW series '' 90210'', a spin-off of Fox's ''Beverly Hills, 90210''. Prior to that, she had a recurrin ...
as
Annie Wilson
This is a list of the characters that have appeared on '' 90210'', an American teen drama. The series introduces Annie Wilson (Shenae Grimes) and her adopted brother Dixon (Tristan Wilds), who move from Kansas to Beverly Hills with their father H ...
(24 episodes)
*
Tristan Wilds
Tristan Paul Mack Wilds (born July 15, 1989) is an American actor, singer-songwriter, and record producer. He is known for his roles as Michael Lee on the HBO original drama series, ''The Wire'', and as Dixon Wilson on the CW teen drama seri ...
as
Dixon Wilson
This is a list of the characters that have appeared on '' 90210'', an American teen drama. The series introduces Annie Wilson (Shenae Grimes) and her adopted brother Dixon (Tristan Wilds), who move from Kansas to Beverly Hills with their father H ...
(21 episodes)
*
AnnaLynne McCord
AnnaLynne McCord (born July 16, 1987) is an American actress, activist, and model.
Known for playing vixen-type roles, McCord first gained prominence in 2007 as the scheming Eden Lord on the FX television series ''Nip/Tuck'', and as the pampe ...
Jessica Stroup
Jessica Leigh Stroup (born October 23, 1986) is an American actress, best known for her role as Erin Silver on '' 90210'' (2008–2013), Max Hardy on ''The Following'' (2014–2015) and Joy Meachum on '' Iron Fist'' (2017–2018), which is set i ...
as
Erin Silver
Erin Silver, known mononymously as Silver, is a fictional character on The CW television series '' 90210'', the fourth series in the ''Beverly Hills, 90210'' franchise. Portrayed by Jessica Stroup, the character was originally introduced in ''Be ...
(24 episodes)
*
Michael Steger
Michael Mateus Steger (born May 27, 1980) is an American actor. He is best known for his role as Navid Shirazi on The CW's teen drama series '' 90210''.
Early life
In an interview, Steger revealed he was bullied during his childhood in the four ...
as
Navid Shirazi
This is a list of the characters that have appeared on ''90210 (TV series), 90210'', an American teen drama. The series introduces Annie Wilson (Shenae Grimes) and her adopted brother Dixon (Tristan Wilds), who move from Kansas to Beverly Hills w ...
(19 episodes)
*
Jessica Lowndes
Jessica Lowndes (; born November 8, 1988) is a Canadian actress and singer. She is best known for her roles as Adrianna Tate-Duncan on The CW teen drama series '' 90210,'' appearing in several Hallmark Channel movies, and the 2020 Lifetime Chan ...
Matt Lanter
Matthew MacKendree Lanter (born April 1, 1983) is an American actor and model. He began his modeling career in 2004. The same year, he acted in the film '' Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius'' and the television series '' Point Pleasant''. He went ...
as
Liam Court
This is a list of the characters that have appeared on '' 90210'', an American teen drama. The series introduces Annie Wilson (Shenae Grimes) and her adopted brother Dixon (Tristan Wilds), who move from Kansas to Beverly Hills with their father H ...
(24 episodes)
*
Gillian Zinser
Gillian Zinser is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Ivy Sullivan on The CW teen drama series '' 90210''.
Early life
Zinser was born in Washington, D.C. She is of German and Ashkenazi Jewish descent.
Career
Zinser's first ...
Trevor Donovan
Trevor Donovan Neubauer (born October 11, 1978), known professionally as Trevor Donovan, is an American actor and model. He is best known for his role as Teddy Montgomery on the hit teen drama television series '' 90210.''
Life and career
Donova ...
as Teddy Montgomery (15 episodes)
*
Arielle Kebbel
Arielle Caroline Kebbel (born February 19, 1985) is an American actress and model. She has appeared in various television series, including ''Gilmore Girls'' (2003–2004), ''The Vampire Diaries'' (2009–2017), ''Life Unexpected'' (2010), ''90 ...
as Vanessa Shaw (10 episodes)
*
Cameron Goodman
Cameron Elizabeth Carr (' Goodman; born August 24, 1984) is an American actress.
Biography
She was born in Texas but grew up in Washington D.C. She attended Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. after transferring from Syracuse University ...
as Bree (9 episodes)
*
Manish Dayal
Manish Patel (born June 17, 1983), known professionally as Manish Dayal, is an American actor. He is best known for his roles as Raj Kher in The CW hit teen series '' 90210'' as well as in the films '' The Hundred Foot Journey'' (2014) and '' Vic ...
as Raj Kher (7 episodes)
*
Megalyn Echikunwoke
Ebubennem Megalyn Ann Echikunwoke ( ; born May 28, 1983), also known as Megalyn E.K., is an American actress, known primarily for her roles in television and film.
Born in Spokane, Washington, she was discovered while performing in a theatri ...
as Holly Stickler (7 episodes)
*
Josh Zuckerman
Joshua Ryan Zuckerman (born April 1, 1985) is an American actor. He is known for playing Mark Cullin in the science fiction TV series ''Kyle XY'', Eddie Orlofsky in ''Desperate Housewives'' and Nate Marlowe in the comedy series ''Significant Moth ...
as Max Miller (7 episodes)
*
Yani Gellman
Yani Gellman (born September 2, 1985) is a Canadian film and television actor, known for playing Paolo Valisari in ''The Lizzie McGuire Movie'', Garrett Reynolds in ''Pretty Little Liars'' and Diego Flores in '' 90210.''
Early life
Gellman was b ...
as Diego Flores (7 episodes)
*
Nick Zano
Nick Zano (born March 8, 1978) is an American actor. Zano is known for having played Vince in The WB's sitcom '' What I Like About You''. He hosted MTV's former infotainment program about the film industry, ''Movie House'', and briefly worked a ...
as Preston Hillingsbrook (6 episodes)
* Robert Hoffman as Caleb Walsh (6 episodes)
*
Tiffany Hines
Tiffany Hines is an American actress, known for her roles as Birdie Scott in ''Beyond the Break'', Michelle Welton in '' Bones'', Jaden in '' Nikita'', Didi Miller in '' Devious Maids'', Tamar Braxton in '' Toni Braxton: Unbreak My Heart'', Aish ...
as Kat (6 episodes)
* Chris McKenna as Patrick Westhill (5 episodes)
*
Niall Matter
Niall Matter ( ; born October 20, 1980) is a Canadian-American actor.
Following recovery from a serious accident sustained while working on an oil rig, Matter chose to pursue a full-time acting career. He received his first significant break in ...
as Greg (5 episodes)
* Sara Foster as Jennifer "Jen" Clark (4 episodes)
*
Ryan Rottman
Ryan may refer to:
People and fictional characters
* Ryan (given name), a given name (including a list of people with the name)
* Ryan (surname), a surname (including a list of people with the name)
Places Australia
* Division of Ryan, an elect ...
as Shane (4 episodes)
*
Michelle Hurd
Michelle Hurd (born December 21, 1966) is an American actress best known for her work in television. She first received recognition for portraying Monique Jeffries in the police procedural series '' Law & Order: Special Victims Unit'' (1999–20 ...
as Rachel Gray (4 episodes)
* Summer Bishil as Leila Shirazi (4 episodes)
*
Kristina Apgar
Kristina Mevs-Apgar (formerly Kristina Apgar) was an American actress best known for her portrayal of Lily Smith on the CW's drama '' Privileged''.
Career
In her teen years, Kristina was a model with the Wilhelmina Models Agency. Clients incl ...
as Jane Mcdohpy (4 episodes)
*
Chloe Bridges
Chloe Marisa Suazo Bridges, (born December 27, 1991), known professionally as Chloe Bridges, is an American actress. She is known for her roles as Zoey Moreno in the sitcom '' Freddie'' (2005–2006) and as Dana Turner in the Disney Channel ori ...
as Alexis (3 episodes)
* Caitlin Thompson as Madison (3 episodes)
*
Stephen Amell
Stephen Adam Amell (born May 8, 1981) is a Canadian actor. He came to prominence for playing the lead role of Oliver Queen on The CW superhero series ''Arrow'' (2012–2020). Amell also appeared in subsequent Arrowverse franchise media, along wi ...
as Jim Mcdohpy (2 episodes)
Special Guest Stars
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Brandy Norwood
Brandy Rayana Norwood (born February 11, 1979), better known by her mononym Brandy, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, actress and model. She is known for her distinctive sound, characterized by her peculiar timbre, voice-layer ...
as Marissa Harris-Young (5 episodes)
*
Billy Ray Cyrus
Billy Ray Cyrus (born August 25, 1961) is an American country singer and actor. He has released 16 studio albums and 53 singles since 1992, and is known for his hit single "Achy Breaky Heart", which topped the U.S. Hot Country Songs chart and ...
as Judd Ridge (2 episodes)
*
Vinny Guadagnino
Vincent J. Guadagnino ( , ; born November 11, 1987) is an American reality television personality, best known for being a cast member on MTV's ''Jersey Shore (TV series), Jersey Shore''.
Early life
Guadagnino was raised in the Staten Island boro ...
as himself (2 episodes)
*
Kellie Pickler
Kellie Dawn Pickler (born June 28, 1986) is an American country music singer, songwriter, and television personality. Pickler gained fame as a contestant on the fifth season of ''American Idol'' and finished in sixth place. In 2006, she signed ...
as Sally (1 episode)
*
Perez Hilton
Mario Armando Lavandeira Jr. (born March 23, 1978), known professionally as Perez Hilton, is an American blogger, columnist, and media personality. His blog is known for posts covering gossip items about celebrities, and for posting tabloid p ...
as himself (1 episode)
*
Janice Dickinson
Janice Doreen Dickinson (born February 16, 1955)As per Dickinson in NNDB aJanice Dickinson profilegives February 15, 1955, noting, "Although Dickinson has maintained in several interviews and her autobiography ''No Lifeguard on Duty'' that she ...
as herself (1 episode)
*
La Toya Jackson
La Toya Yvonne Jackson (born May 29, 1956) is an American singer and television personality. The fifth child and middle daughter of the Jackson family, Jackson first gained recognition on the family's variety television series, ''The Jacksons'', ...
as Marilyn (1 episode)
*
Cobra Starship
Cobra Starship was an American dance-pop band founded in 2005 by Gabe Saporta (ex- Midtown), and headquartered in New York City. He recorded the first album as a solo project, ''While the City Sleeps, We Rule the Streets''. Saporta later enliste ...
as themselves (1 episode)
* Nick Carter as himself (1 episode)
Episodes
Production
On , TV Line announced that Rebecca Sinclair would not renew her contract as executive producer for season four. On ,
The CW
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officially renewed ''90210'' for a fourth season. On , it was announced that former ''
Life Unexpected
''Life Unexpected'' is an American teen drama television series that aired for two seasons from January 18, 2010 to January 18, 2011. It was produced by Best Day Ever Productions and Mojo Films in association with CBS Productions and Warner Br ...
'' executive producers Patti Carr and Lara Olsen had been hired to take over the series. Their production credits also include ''
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*Private sector practice
**Practice of law
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''.
On , with the reveal of The CW's 2011–12 schedule, it was announced the series would be returning to Tuesday at Eastern/ Central as a lead-in to new
Sarah Michelle Gellar
Sarah Michelle Prinze ( ; born April 14, 1977) is an American actress. After being spotted at the age of four in New York City, she made her screen acting debut in the television film ''An Invasion of Privacy'' (1983). A leading role on the te ...
series, '' Ringer''. The fourth season premiered on Tuesday, . On August 3, 2011, The CW ordered two additional episodes for the fourth season, which will now total at 24.
A "
Rock the Vote
Rock the Vote is a non-profit progressive-aligned organization in the United States whose stated mission is "to engage and build the political power of young Americans."
The organization was founded in 1990 by Virgin Records America Co-Chairman ...
" themed episode aired in October, where
Cobra Starship
Cobra Starship was an American dance-pop band founded in 2005 by Gabe Saporta (ex- Midtown), and headquartered in New York City. He recorded the first album as a solo project, ''While the City Sleeps, We Rule the Streets''. Saporta later enliste ...
performed their new single "#1Nite." Episode 8 was in
Las Vegas
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.
All American Rejects
The All-American Rejects is an American rock band from Stillwater, Oklahoma, formed in 1999.Remodeled". American rock band,
Train
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, appeared in an episode which aired in February 2012. The band performed their latest single "Drive By" in their cameo appearance. The same episode saw the characters going to a music festival in the desert.
Cast and characters
Before the end of the third season, it was announced that
Lori Loughlin
Lori Anne Loughlin (; born July 28, 1964) is an American actress. From 1988 to 1995, she played Rebecca Donaldson Katsopolis on the ABC sitcom ''Full House'', and reprised the role for its Netflix sequel '' Fuller House'' (2016–2018). Loughlin ...
and
Ryan Eggold
Ryan James Eggold (born August 10, 1984) is an American actor. He is known for playing Ryan Matthews on the CW teen drama series '' 90210'' and Tom Keen on the NBC crime drama series ''The Blacklist'' and its short-lived spin-off series '' Th ...
would not be returning to the series' fourth season. However, Loughlin has already been asked to return for "some episodes," by the former CW president, if her schedule permits it.
The CW
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press release for their 2011–12 season, included all cast members
Shenae Grimes
Shenae Grimes-Beech (; born October 24, 1989), previously credited as Shenae Grimes, is a Canadian actress. She portrayed Annie Wilson on The CW series '' 90210'', a spin-off of Fox's ''Beverly Hills, 90210''. Prior to that, she had a recurrin ...
,
Tristan Wilds
Tristan Paul Mack Wilds (born July 15, 1989) is an American actor, singer-songwriter, and record producer. He is known for his roles as Michael Lee on the HBO original drama series, ''The Wire'', and as Dixon Wilson on the CW teen drama seri ...
,
AnnaLynne McCord
AnnaLynne McCord (born July 16, 1987) is an American actress, activist, and model.
Known for playing vixen-type roles, McCord first gained prominence in 2007 as the scheming Eden Lord on the FX television series ''Nip/Tuck'', and as the pampe ...
,
Jessica Stroup
Jessica Leigh Stroup (born October 23, 1986) is an American actress, best known for her role as Erin Silver on '' 90210'' (2008–2013), Max Hardy on ''The Following'' (2014–2015) and Joy Meachum on '' Iron Fist'' (2017–2018), which is set i ...
,
Michael Steger
Michael Mateus Steger (born May 27, 1980) is an American actor. He is best known for his role as Navid Shirazi on The CW's teen drama series '' 90210''.
Early life
In an interview, Steger revealed he was bullied during his childhood in the four ...
,
Jessica Lowndes
Jessica Lowndes (; born November 8, 1988) is a Canadian actress and singer. She is best known for her roles as Adrianna Tate-Duncan on The CW teen drama series '' 90210,'' appearing in several Hallmark Channel movies, and the 2020 Lifetime Chan ...
,
Matt Lanter
Matthew MacKendree Lanter (born April 1, 1983) is an American actor and model. He began his modeling career in 2004. The same year, he acted in the film '' Bobby Jones: Stroke of Genius'' and the television series '' Point Pleasant''. He went ...
,
Trevor Donovan
Trevor Donovan Neubauer (born October 11, 1978), known professionally as Trevor Donovan, is an American actor and model. He is best known for his role as Teddy Montgomery on the hit teen drama television series '' 90210.''
Life and career
Donova ...
and
Gillian Zinser
Gillian Zinser is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Ivy Sullivan on The CW teen drama series '' 90210''.
Early life
Zinser was born in Washington, D.C. She is of German and Ashkenazi Jewish descent.
Career
Zinser's first ...
. AnnaLynne McCord confirmed in an interview with ''
Entertainment Weekly
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'' that the cast would be cut down by the new showrunners, though McCord was assured she would be back.
Trevor Donovan
Trevor Donovan Neubauer (born October 11, 1978), known professionally as Trevor Donovan, is an American actor and model. He is best known for his role as Teddy Montgomery on the hit teen drama television series '' 90210.''
Life and career
Donova ...
was the first cast member to be dropped as a series regular for the fourth season, although, he will return as a guest star for five episodes in the Fall.
Manish Dayal
Manish Patel (born June 17, 1983), known professionally as Manish Dayal, is an American actor. He is best known for his roles as Raj Kher in The CW hit teen series '' 90210'' as well as in the films '' The Hundred Foot Journey'' (2014) and '' Vic ...
will be returning to the series in a recurring role as Ivy's dying husband, Raj. Donovan will be the only series regular dropped from the series. Five new recurring characters will be introduced in the Fall. Austin, described as a charming and hunky cowboy and the son of a country music superstar. Holly, Naomi's rival at California University. Jeremy, a student at CU who forges an immediate connection with Annie, but may have an ulterior motive. Jane, a young widow and love-interest for Liam, and Leila, Navid's younger and trouble making sister. Producers are also looking to cast Navid's uncle, ''Amal'' who was also his father's business partner. He is described as charming on the surface, but a bad guy and somebody "you don't want to mess with."
Kristina Apgar
Kristina Mevs-Apgar (formerly Kristina Apgar) was an American actress best known for her portrayal of Lily Smith on the CW's drama '' Privileged''.
Career
In her teen years, Kristina was a model with the Wilhelmina Models Agency. Clients incl ...
,
Megalyn Echikunwoke
Ebubennem Megalyn Ann Echikunwoke ( ; born May 28, 1983), also known as Megalyn E.K., is an American actress, known primarily for her roles in television and film.
Born in Spokane, Washington, she was discovered while performing in a theatri ...
and Justin Deeley were later cast as Jane, Holly and Austin.
Stephen Amell
Stephen Adam Amell (born May 8, 1981) is a Canadian actor. He came to prominence for playing the lead role of Oliver Queen on The CW superhero series ''Arrow'' (2012–2020). Amell also appeared in subsequent Arrowverse franchise media, along wi ...
also reported that he signed to appear on the show for at least two or more episodes playing Jim Conrad who will get involved with Liam's life.
Josh Zuckerman
Joshua Ryan Zuckerman (born April 1, 1985) is an American actor. He is known for playing Mark Cullin in the science fiction TV series ''Kyle XY'', Eddie Orlofsky in ''Desperate Housewives'' and Nate Marlowe in the comedy series ''Significant Moth ...
will return as Naomi's boyfriend, Max, for a handful of episodes.
Cameron Goodman
Cameron Elizabeth Carr (' Goodman; born August 24, 1984) is an American actress.
Biography
She was born in Texas but grew up in Washington D.C. She attended Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. after transferring from Syracuse University ...
also secured a recurring spot role, playing Bree a college student who convince Annie to work as a professional escort. Brooklyn-based rapper,
Theophilus London
Theophilus Musa London (born February 23, 1987) is an American rapper and singer. A frequent collaborator of Kanye West, London was a producer on the 2022 album Donda 2 and was featured on West's 2015 single " All Day" which was nominated for sev ...
, made a guest appearance while performing at Naomi's College Kick-Off party in her new mansion, in the season premiere.
Drew Seeley
Andrew Michael Edgar Seeley (born April 30, 1982) is a Canadian actor, singer, songwriter and dancer. He has recorded many songs for the Walt Disney Company. He danced as a child in Ontario until he was about preteen age and then moved to Florida ...
was cast in the series, but was later replaced by ''
Supernatural
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Freddie Smith
Freddie Matthew Smith (born March 19, 1988) is an American television actor. He is best known for his character Sonny Kiriakis, the first openly gay contract role on the daytime soap opera '' Days of Our Lives''. He also briefly portrayed Marco ...
will not return as Teddy's boyfriend, Marco, as their relationship ended over the summer. Former ''
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' is an American supernatural fiction, supernatural drama television series created by writer and director Joss Whedon. It is based on the Buffy the Vampire Slayer (film), 1992 film of the same name, also written by W ...
'' star,
Sarah Hagan
Sarah Margaret Hagan (born May 24, 1984) is an American television and film actress.
Life and career
Hagan was born in Austin, Texas. She has been acting since the age of six, when her mother first signed her up for musical theater. Hagan was f ...
, will play Alana, a member of the sorority Naomi joined in a recurring role.
R&B singer,
Brandy Norwood
Brandy Rayana Norwood (born February 11, 1979), better known by her mononym Brandy, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, actress and model. She is known for her distinctive sound, characterized by her peculiar timbre, voice-layer ...
will have a major arc in the fourth season. Her character Marissa Harris-Young, who is due to make her debut in October, is said to be a young politician hoping to get elected to congress. She is running against the conservative uncle of Teddy. In order to increase her chances, Marissa hires Silver to make a campaign video aimed at young people.
Sean Wing
Sean Wing (born July 10, 1982, in Las Vegas) is a singer and American film and television actor who first appeared on an episode of the CBS series ''Touched by an Angel''. He may be best known for his roles as Glenn in the HBO comedy series ''He ...
has landed a role as a recurring guest star. His character Nick is described as a "scruffy-handsome" graduate student with an interest in photography. Nick, who works for National Geographic, is also said to be charming and a traveler. He ends up falling for one of the female characters, but she is already in a relationship.
Kellie Pickler
Kellie Dawn Pickler (born June 28, 1986) is an American country music singer, songwriter, and television personality. Pickler gained fame as a contestant on the fifth season of ''American Idol'' and finished in sixth place. In 2006, she signed ...
is set to make her acting debut as Sally, the country-singing cousin of local cowboy Austin. Former '' Gigantic'' star,
Ryan Rottman
Ryan may refer to:
People and fictional characters
* Ryan (given name), a given name (including a list of people with the name)
* Ryan (surname), a surname (including a list of people with the name)
Places Australia
* Division of Ryan, an elect ...
, will guest star as Shane, a smart, handsome gay 20-something who is confident in his identity and is committed to fighting for marriage equality. Chris McKenna has signed on for multiple episodes to play Patrick, a businessman who falls for Annie, he is described as "rich, powerful and very charming". Former ''
Nikita
Nikita may refer to:
* Nikita (given name)
* Nikita, Crimea, a town in Crimea
* Nikita the Tanner, a character in East Slavic folklore
Film and television
*''Little Nikita'', a 1988 film
* ''La Femme Nikita'' (film), also known as ''Nikita'', a 19 ...
'' star,
Tiffany Hines
Tiffany Hines is an American actress, known for her roles as Birdie Scott in ''Beyond the Break'', Michelle Welton in '' Bones'', Jaden in '' Nikita'', Didi Miller in '' Devious Maids'', Tamar Braxton in '' Toni Braxton: Unbreak My Heart'', Aish ...
has landed a recurring role as a police officer called Kat.
Jersey Shore
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's Vinny Guadagnino will guest-star as a celebrity who gets involved in a high-stakes poker game with Liam.
Billy Ray Cyrus
Billy Ray Cyrus (born August 25, 1961) is an American country singer and actor. He has released 16 studio albums and 53 singles since 1992, and is known for his hit single "Achy Breaky Heart", which topped the U.S. Hot Country Songs chart and ...
has been cast as Austin's father, Judd Ridge, a country and western star. His episode will air in November. E! Online confirmed that ''
Eureka
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'' alum
Niall Matter
Niall Matter ( ; born October 20, 1980) is a Canadian-American actor.
Following recovery from a serious accident sustained while working on an oil rig, Matter chose to pursue a full-time acting career. He received his first significant break in ...
would join the cast as Greg, a new love-interest for Silver.
Janice Dickinson
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will appear as herself in a November episode, as a famous fashion celebrity judging student competition.
Original
Beverly Hills, 90210
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star
Dina Meyer
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appeared as a modeling agent who takes a special interest in Liam's career.
Michelle Hurd
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will appear as a guest star playing Rachel, Naomi's boss and Holly's mother.
Arielle Kebbel
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will join the series in a recurring role in December as Vanessa, a girl with a rather promiscuous past who still, occasionally finds herself making risky choices. Matt Lanter hinted that Vanessa maybe a new love interest for his character Liam, "She may be Liam's next love interest. It's going to be fun. It's kind of a mystery," he said in an interview with E!. Arielle Kebbel's character is described as a "female Liam". ''Entertainment Weekly'' reported that Sara Foster would return for three episodes in the latter half of the season, as Naomi's sister Jen Clark.
Nick Zano
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was also cast as Preston Hillingsbrook, a playboy with a lot of cash to blow as the heir to his family's fortune. It was revealed that his character will first become friends with Annie, but will also get romantically involved with another woman on the show.
La Toya Jackson
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will guest star in an episode which will air in February. Her character is said to be a brilliant and powerful
music executive
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, who ends up forcing Dixon to make a tough decision by making him a great offer.
Step Up 2
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actor Robert Hoffman will guest star Caleb, a student at seminary school studying to become a priest. When Hoffman's character isn't studying he's a laid back surfer, passionate about community service. He won't make his appearance until a March episode. ''
Pretty Little Liars
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'' cast
Yani Gellman
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was cast in a multiple guest arc playing the bad boy Diego, the new potential love interest of Ivy Sullivan.
American Idol
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season 10 runner-up,
Haley Reinhart
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, will guest star as herself. Reinhart will appear in the March 27 episode, performing at a showcase. She will also sing the first single off her debut album during her appearance.
Trevor Donovan
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will return to the series towards the end of the season.
Tristan Wilds
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will take a break from the series due to illness. He will be absent from the final episodes of the season as his character heads on a music tour.
Manish Dayal
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, whose last appearance was in the 10th episode, will return in the 19th episode titled "The Heart Will Go On".
Storylines
The fourth season will follow the group after high school. Some will head to college, while some will begin their careers, while all trying to maintain their friendships and create new ones. Matt Lanter said of the transition to college, "There's real world possibilities that open up when you go to college now, so I'm really looking forward to the stories that they come up with and how they can be exciting in a real life way rather than just walking down the school hallways." It was announced that a major male character will develop a drug habit. Later revealed to be Dixon. It has also been revealed that only one series regular will be attending college full-time. Executive producer Patti Carr revealed that Naomi will buy an over-the-top mansion that she'll turn into a sorority house where friends such as Annie, Silver and newlyweds Ivy and Raj will live. It has also been revealed that Dixon won't be going to college, he will instead pursue a music career. In the "Rock the Vote" themed episode, Naomi will throw a lavish registration party at her mansion. Navid and Silver will be forced to act as parents and look after Navid's sister, who decides to stay in L.A. when her family moves to Switzerland. Navid will also hire Silver to work for him, so they can spend more time together.
Kristin Dos Santos
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reported that Annie will begin a new profession after Marla's family contest the will left to her. Michael Ausiello later reported that she will become a professional escort. Liam will become a male model this season. Teddy will get "married" (Same-sex marriage is not recognized in Nevada.) to his boyfriend, Shane in the Las Vegas episode, scheduled to air in early November. Adrianna will reignite her musical dreams, and attempt to get her baby back. Matt Lanter revealed in an interview with ''
Entertainment Weekly
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'' that the fall finale will end with a life or death situation with Liam. He said, "We're not really sure what happens to him or if he returns, how he returns."EW confirmed that Jen Clark will return for three episodes. Her debut will begin with a visit at the end of episode 16, with baby Jacques in tow. Jen coerces Naomi into helping her find a rich, eligible bachelor, but the guy ends up having eyes for Naomi, instead.
Arielle Kebbel
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who portrays Vanessa, the girl who ran into Liam, told "As the season continues, Liam and Vanessa get closer and learn they have similar troubled pasts." She also added, "I think that brings them closer together. Instead of judging each other's pasts, they see the good in one another and encourage change for the future."
At the end of the mid-season premiere, Silver discovered that the man she has been dating is also the man who adopted Adrianna's baby.
Reception
The season opened to a 0.9 Adults 18–49 rating, even with last season's premiere.
DVD release
The DVD release of season four was released after the season has completed broadcast on television. It has been released in Regions 1, 2 and 4. As well as every episode from the season, the DVD release features bonus material such as deleted scenes, gag reels and behind-the-scenes featurettes.