The fourth season of ''

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'', an American

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television series aired from September 8, 1993 on

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and concluded on May 25, 1994 after 32 episodes. The season aired Wednesday nights at 8/9c in the United States averaging 21.1 million viewers a week and was released on DVD in 2008. This is the final season for

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, who would return as Brenda in the 2008 revival series '' 90210'', and the first season for

Mark Damon Espinoza Mark Damon Espinoza is an American actor currently starring in the NBC series ''The Endgame''. His first starring role was "Jesse Vasquez" in the TV series ''Beverly Hills, 90210'' from 1993 to 1995. His other credits include stage, television, a ...

(Jesse) and

Kathleen Robertson Kathleen Robertson (born July 8, 1973) is a Canadian actress, producer, writer and showrunner. She is best known for her roles as Kitty O' Neill in the Starz, Golden Globe winning series Boss, Hildy Mulligan in TNT's Murder in the First, Tina Edi ...

(Clare).

Overview

This season follows the gang during their

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year of college at California University which is full of surprises as they struggle with issues such as

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date rape Date rape is a form of acquaintance rape and dating violence. The two phrases are often used interchangeably, but date rape specifically refers to a rape in which there has been some sort of romantic or potentially sexual relationship between ...

drug abuse Substance abuse, also known as drug abuse, is the use of a drug in amounts or by methods which are harmful to the individual or others. It is a form of substance-related disorder. Differing definitions of drug abuse are used in public health, ...

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, relationships,

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, and

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. Despite the fact that the gang has begun college, the former West Bev students' lives still have some growing up to do.

Cast

Starring

Jason Priestley Jason Bradford Priestley (born August 28, 1969) is a Canadian actor and television director. He is best known as the virtuous Brandon Walsh on the television series ''Beverly Hills, 90210'' (1990–1998, 2000), as Richard "Fitz" Fitzpatrick in t ...

Brandon Walsh Brandon Walsh is a fictional character played by Jason Priestley on Fox television series ''Beverly Hills, 90210''. He was the first character introduced in the ''Beverly Hills, 90210'' franchise and served as the lead male character in the tel ...

as Brenda Walsh *

Jennie Garth Jennifer Eve Garth (born April 3, 1972) is an American actress. She is known for starring as Kelly Taylor throughout the ''Beverly Hills, 90210'' franchise and Val Tyler on the sitcom '' What I Like About You'' (2002–06). In 2012, she starred ...

Kelly Taylor Kelly Marlene Taylor, portrayed by Jennie Garth, is the lead female character of ''Beverly Hills, 90210'' for the majority of the show's duration. Initially presented as a "spoiled teen vixen", the role was gradually expanded by producers. Subse ...

Ian Ziering Ian Andrew Ziering (; born March 30, 1964) is an American actor best known for his role as Steve Sanders on the television series ''Beverly Hills, 90210'', which he played from 1990 to 2000. He is also the voice of Vinnie on ''Biker Mice from M ...

as Steve Sanders *

Gabrielle Carteris Gabrielle Anne Carteris (; born January 2, 1961) is an American actress and trade union leader. Her best known acting role was as Andrea Zuckerman during the early seasons of the 1990s television series ''Beverly Hills, 90210''. In 2012, Carter ...

as Andrea Zuckerman-Vasquez *

Luke Perry Coy Luther "Luke" Perry III (October 11, 1966 – March 4, 2019) was an American actor. He became a teen idol for playing Dylan McKay on the Fox television series ''Beverly Hills, 90210'' from 1990 to 1995, and again from 1998 to 2000. He ...

Dylan McKay Dylan Michael McKay, played by Luke Perry, is a fictional character from the television series, ''Beverly Hills, 90210''. ''Beverly Hills, 90210'' Early years The son of morally ambiguous business tycoon, Jack McKay and his hippie ex-wife, Iris ...

Brian Austin Green Brian Austin Green (born Brian Green; July 15, 1973) is an American actor, rapper, television personality and podcaster, best known for his portrayal of David Silver on the television series ''Beverly Hills, 90210'' (1990–2000). Green was al ...

David Silver David Silver may refer to: * David Silver (Beverly Hills, 90210), a character on the TV series ''Beverly Hills, 90210'' * David Silver (drummer), American musician, drummer of Season to Risk and Offworld * David Silver (programmer) (born 1976), re ...

Tori Spelling Victoria Davey Spelling (born May 16, 1973) is an American actress and author. Her first major role was Donna Martin on ''Beverly Hills, 90210'', beginning in 1990. She has appeared in made for television films, including ''A Friend to Die For' ...

Donna Martin Donna Martin Silver is a fictional character from the ''Beverly Hills, 90210'' franchise, portrayed by Tori Spelling from 1990 to 2000. Donna reprised her role in '' 90210'' for a multi-episode arc in 2009. Casting When Tori Spelling auditione ...

* Carol Potter as

Cindy Walsh Cindy Walsh (born September 13, 1979) is a Canadian retired soccer player who played as a defender. She has been a member of the Canada women's national team. College career She attended the University of Hartford, playing for the NCAA Division ...

James Eckhouse James Hays Eckhouse (born February 14, 1955) is an American actor, best known for playing Characters of Beverly Hills, 90210, Jim Walsh on ''Beverly Hills, 90210''. He also directed three episodes of the show. Career Before his part on ''Beve ...

as Jim Walsh

Recurring

Episodes

Home media

The DVD release of season four was released in Regions 1, 2 and 4. This season is currently available to stream via CBS Access, however, episodes 15 and 32 are missing due to copyright permissions.

References

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