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Hanging in the Balance

S1 : E12

TV-14 | 26 min | Aired: 04.21.91

Ashley and Matt's relationship is on the rocks. Matt loses his patience with Jake. Courtney rejects Dylan's attempts to make up. Ashley cheats on a test and Brooke and Kelly rub it in.

Checking It Out

S1 : E1 | TV-14 | 26 min | Aired: 02.03.91

Brooke checks out Matt who obviously belongs to Ashley. Dylan faces off with Matt. Brooke tries to flirt with Dylan, but it falls flat and she's back to plotting with Kelly.
Stirring the Pot

S1 : E2 | TV-14 | 26 min | Aired: 02.10.91

Courtney confides in Jake about her parents' problems. Matt and Ashley are doing fine until Brooke stirs up trouble. Trouble is also brewing for Matt with Coach Williams.
The Dislocated Swede

S1 : E3 | TV-14 | 26 min | Aired: 02.17.91

Matt and Ashley try to put the pieces back together while Brooke plots furiously. Olaf "dislocates" himself. Meanwhile, Jake tries to get up the nerve to ask Courtney out.
True Friends

S1 : E4 | TV-14 | 26 min | Aired: 02.24.91

Billy and Courtney wrestle with their parent's issues. Ashley is torn over her doubts about Matt while Courtney's not sure it's good for Billy to be hanging around Dylan.
Free Falling

S1 : E5 | TV-14 | 26 min | Aired: 03.03.91

Matt takes heat from Coach Williams. Courtney falls for Dylan. Jake wants desperately to tell Courtney how he feels and Theresa fantasizes about Dylan.
Waiting in the Wings

S1 : E6 | TV-14 | 26 min | Aired: 03.10.91

Matt's drinking raises new questions. Does Ashley dare confront him? Courtney and Billy compete for Dylan's attention, but Jake is wishing Courtney would notice him.
Temperature's Rising

S1 : E7 | TV-14 | 26 min | Aired: 03.17.91

Brooke brags how she upstaged Courtney with Dylan. Billy has only Olaf to talk to. Matt tries to start a fight with Dylan. Matt hides a problem at school and Ashley confronts him.
Lean on Me

S1 : E8 | TV-14 | 26 min | Aired: 03.24.91

Ashley leans on Jake for help with Matt. Courtney provokes a fight with Dylan. Cyndi and Olaf's attempts to save the environment meet with a feeble response at Hillside.
The Green-Eyed Monster

S1 : E9 | TV-14 | 26 min | Aired: 03.31.91

Billy defends his dad with Courtney. Matt makes fun of the "Environmental Police." Brooke uses the cause for her own ends. Dylan's concert is cancelled and Billy is responsible.
The Party

S1 : E10 | TV-14 | 26 min | Aired: 04.07.91

Matt's tension with the Coach worsens. Jake tries a new approach with Courtney. Brooke pursues her ambition to be student council president. The party at Courtney and Billy's ends with a shock.
Damage Control

S1 : E11 | TV-14 | 26 min | Aired: 04.14.91

There's a need for damage control after the party, but Brooke still has her eye on the election. Matt and Ashley have different takes on his "falling down drunk." Jake asks Courtney out.
Hanging in the Balance

S1 : E12 | TV-14 | 26 min | Aired: 04.21.91

Ashley and Matt's relationship is on the rocks. Matt loses his patience with Jake. Courtney rejects Dylan's attempts to make up. Ashley cheats on a test and Brooke and Kelly rub it in.
The Worm Turns

S1 : E13 | TV-14 | 26 min | Aired: 04.28.91

Everyone's worried about Ashley and her parents are about to ruin her life. Brooke ramps up her campaign for student council president. Dylan surprises Billy with a major offer.
Changes

S2 : E1 | TV-14 | 25 min | Aired: 08.04.91

Ashley is sent away to a private school. Matt is kicked off the basketball team and breaks up with Ashley. Courtney confides in Arseman and they try to help Ashley.
Siblings

S2 : E2 | TV-14 | 25 min | Aired: 08.11.91

Matt confides in his sister Erin. Brooke and Dylan face off. Billy tells Courtney their parents are still fighting, even after breaking up. Courtney and Arseman talk about Matt.
Crossed Swords

S2 : E3 | TV-14 | 25 min | Aired: 08.18.91

Matt turns to Courtney for help. Billy tries to impress Amanda. Brooke sticks her nose into Courtney's business. Dylan and Chris cross swords over the band. Amanda tries to coach Brooke in math.
Trouble in the Band

S2 : E4 | TV-14 | 25 min | Aired: 08.25.91

Billy's afraid Dylan's going to kick him out of the band. Courtney confronts Brooke. Amanda can't believe Stacy admires Brooke. Dylan learns Chris caused the misunderstanding with Billy.
Circles

S2 : E5 | TV-14 | 25 min | Aired: 08.31.91

Courtney goes to Arseman for advice regarding Jake. Matt shows interest in Courtney. Everyone's flabbergasted that Dylan has invited Janice over to his garage for band practice.
Scrambled

S2 : E6 | TV-14 | 25 min | Aired: 09.07.91

Arseman advises Courtney regarding Matt. Brooke makes trouble with Janice then compounds the problem with Dylan. Amanda rejects Billy's romantic overtures and Ashley's back with Dylan.
Intrigue

S2 : E7 | TV-14 | 25 min | Aired: 09.14.91

Billy goes to Dylan for advice about girls. Chris pressures Dylan about the band. Courtney feels she's betrayed Ashley with Matt. Matt confides in Ashley and it goes wrong.
Misunderstandings

S2 : E8 | TV-14 | 25 min | Aired: 09.21.91

Matt's back in form on the basketball team. Dylan asks Ashley to try out as the band's lead singer. Matt's drinking problem raises its ugly head. Billy's got a crush on Ashley.
Trios

S2 : E9 | TV-14 | 25 min | Aired: 09.28.91

Ashley and Courtney angst over Matt. Billy's the "mature man" with Ashley. Dylan asks Arseman to audition for the lead singer and Arseman keeps them guessing.
Newcomer to the Band

S2 : E10 | TV-14 | 25 min | Aired: 10.05.91

Arseman decides to join the band. Dylan, Chris and Billy don't see eye to eye. The band auditions for its first gig...at the Avalon. Janice is implicated when Grandma's necklace goes missing.
Secret Admirer

S2 : E11 | TV-14 | 25 min | Aired: 10.12.91

Brooke stirs up more trouble over the "stolen" necklace. Billy confides in Courtney about problems with their parents. Ashley receives a gift from a "secret admirer."
First Gig

S2 : E12 | TV-14 | 25 min | Aired: 10.19.91

The band is dealing with a case of nerves before its first gig. Chris wants Dylan to dump Billy as drummer in the band. The precious necklace turns up in an unexpected place.
Exposure

S2 : E13 | TV-14 | 25 min | Aired: 10.26.91

Chris chats up Ashley and Ashley encourages him. Amanda's exposed as a thief. Courtney tries to get Billy to be realistic about the band. Chris presses Dylan to dump Billy as drummer.
Welcome Home Party

S3 : E1 | TV-14 | 25 min | Aired: 02.02.92

Jake is coming home and Courtney's nervous, so she's throwing a welcome home party. Dylan kicks Billy out of the band. People wonder if Matt's drinking again.
No More Secret

S3 : E2 | TV-14 | 25 min | Aired: 02.09.92

Jake and Courtney aren't sure how things are with them. Arseman ambushes Dylan and Chris by quitting the band. Jake confronts Matt's drinking head on.
Intervention

S3 : E3 | TV-14 | 25 min | Aired: 02.16.92

Brooke pictures herself as the new lead singer in the band. Brooke promotes herself with Stacy and Dylan. Matt's friends organize an intervention regarding his drinking.
Fox Stole

S3 : E4 | TV-14 | 25 min | Aired: 02.23.92

Dylan is thinking about dropping out of school. Matt's sent to alcohol rehab. Jake and Courtney get back together. Brooke take a shot at Arseman's "animal rights" campaign.
New Lead

S3 : E5 | TV-14 | 25 min | Aired: 03.02.92

Billy and Courtney's dad is getting remarried. Chris has a new lead singer for the band: Roxanne. Brooke makes fun of Stacy's cheerleading. Chris is trying to take over the band.
Coming Home

S3 : E6 | TV-14 | 25 min | Aired: 03.09.92

Dave hears from Matt at the treatment center. Chris tries to get Ashley back. Brooke has weaseled her way onto the cheerleading team. Dylan vetoes Roxanne as lead singer.
Talent Show

S3 : E7 | TV-14 | 25 min | Aired: 03.16.92

Brooke admits to Stacy she misread Dylan. Roxanne tells Stacy why Brooke has avoided the talent show: no talent. Dylan tells Roxanne she's not right for lead singer.
Feelings

S3 : E8 | TV-14 | 25 min | Aired: 03.23.92

Jake can't tell Courtney what he really feels. The Avalon offers Dylan another booking...but there's no band! Stacy and Brooke compete for Head Cheerleader.
Head Cheerleader

S3 : E9 | TV-14 | 25 min | Aired: 03.30.92

The competition for head cheerleader heats up. Arseman agrees to be in Courtney's play. Billy shakes little John down for his lunch money. Chris brags to Dylan about his new band.
Betrayed

S3 : E10 | TV-14 | 25 min | Aired: 04.06.92

Dylan books a solo concert at the Avalon, but he's skipping school. Chris blames Roxanne for breaking up the band. Courtney goes to the concert with Matt and kisses him in front of Ashley.
Dropout

S3 : E11 | TV-14 | 25 min | Aired: 04.13.92

Brooke attacks Courtney for "slandering" her in her play. Matt still cares about Ashley but pretends not to. Ashley levels with Courtney. Dylan drops out of school.
Truth Hurts

S3 : E12 | TV-14 | 25 min | Aired: 04.20.92

Chris and Roxanne try to build their band. Stacy tells Roxanne that Brooke's chasing after Chris. Arseman tells Dylan what she thinks of his dropping out of school.
Back Together

S3 : E13 | TV-14 | 25 min | Aired: 04.27.92

Dave is astounded girls are actually talking to him after his success with the play. Matt and Ashley are going to the dance...alone. Ashley and Matt agree to give it another try.
Male Bonding

S4 : E1 | TV-14 | 25 min | Aired: 11.01.92

Dylan's still not back at Hillside and won't listen to his friends. Matt confides in Dave and vice versa. Billy asks Arseman's advice about Dylan.
Sisters and Brothers

S4 : E2 | TV-14 | 25 min | Aired: 11.08.92

Jennifer's brother Jason tells her why she doesn't have any friends. Roxanne can't believe Chris booked their "band." Pepper helps Dave build up his nerve with Stacy.
Tough Love

S4 : E3 | TV-14 | 25 min | Aired: 11.15.92

The pressure's on for Roxanne and Chris to deliver on their Friday night gig. Dylan blows up at Matt for trying to help. Arseman tries tough love on Dylan and ends up telling him he's a loser.
Apologies

S4 : E4 | TV-14 | 25 min | Aired: 11.22.92

Chris and Roxanne fight over the band. Dylan actually apologizes to Matt then thanks Arseman for kicking him in the teeth. Pepper confronts Billy for picking on Jason.
The Job Interview

S4 : E5 | TV-14 | 25 min | Aired: 11.29.92

Dylan puts on a suit to interview for a job, but his job hunting is a bust.
Uncertainty

S4 : E6 | TV-14 | 25 min | Aired: 12.06.92

Chris and Billy rib Dylan for wearing an apron. Arseman's not sure how to handle Dylan's affection and Ashely's not sure she understands what she's feeling for Matt.
Cafe Robbery

S4 : E7 | TV-14 | 25 min | Aired: 12.13.92

It comes out that the robbery at the cafe raises questions. Dylan's fired then kicked out of the house. Pepper is trying out for the boys' soccer team.
Missing Money

S4 : E8 | TV-14 | 25 min | Aired: 12.20.92

Matt gives Dylan a place to sleep. The missing money has got everyone on edge. Stacy tells Dave that Chris stole the money. Dave gets her to lay the news on Dylan and Billy.
Consequences

S4 : E9 | TV-14 | 25 min | Aired: 12.27.92

Dylan gets a meeting with his ex-boss. Chris gets lots of negative attention. Jennifer copies Jason's math assignment...with consequences.
Payback

S4 : E10 | TV-14 | 25 min | Aired: 01.03.93

When Billy baits Pepper, she gives it back. Jason's punished for Jennifer's wrongdoing and decides to pay her back. Arseman's jealous when Dylan spends time with Ashley.
Party Time

S4 : E11 | TV-14 | 25 min | Aired: 01.10.93

Jason sets up Jennifer for a fall and she takes the bait. Jennifer spreads misery wherever she can. Jennifer stirs up more trouble then revels in the chaos.
Train Wreck

S4 : E12 | TV-14 | 25 min | Aired: 01.17.93

Matt and Dylan try to sort out what happened at the party. Ashley tries to clear the air with Arseman. Pepper plays a dirty trick on Billy. Stacy and Dave have a train wreck.
Painted Into a Corner

S4 : E13 | TV-14 | 25 min | Aired: 01.24.93

Arseman has painted herself into a corner. Dylan and Ashley finally admit how they feel about each other. One wrong kiss and Matt doesn't know where he stands.
Momentum

S4 : E14 | TV-14 | 25 min | Aired: 01.31.93

Chris and Dylan face off: it's after school behind the Avalon. Momentum builds for the fight. Meanwhile, Billy blows it with new hottie Brittany.
Split

S4 : E15 | TV-14 | 25 min | Aired: 02.07.93

Dylan and Ashley decide not to see each other. Pepper's tired of being token girl on the team. Jennifer's stuck with Erin as a project partner. Ross offers to help Erin with science.
In the Game

S4 : E16 | TV-14 | 25 min | Aired: 02.14.93

Dylan's still hung up on Ashley. Jennifer makes fun of Russ' generosity. Erin's manipulating Russ while Jennifer's manipulating Erin. Erin's impressed with all of Jennifer's things.
Spoiler

S4 : E17 | TV-14 | 25 min | Aired: 02.21.93

Dave tries...and fails again with Stacy. Russ and Jennifer are going to face off in a school debate. Jennifer plays spoiler with Billy and Erin.
The Debate

S4 : E18 | TV-14 | 25 min | Aired: 02.28.93

Jennifer thinks the debate's rigged against her. Billy brags to Dylan about his upcoming date with Erin, but Erin backs out of the date.
Something Wrong

S4 : E19 | TV-14 | 25 min | Aired: 03.07.93

Billy's Saturday night was a disaster. Dylan and Ashley are back together. Pepper's now a starter on the team. Meanwhile, Russ is trying to hide something.
Squabble

S4 : E20 | TV-14 | 25 min | Aired: 03.14.93

A surprise party is planned for Matt. Coach lets Billy try out for quarterback. Jennifer and Erin squabble over Billy. Roxanne tells Liz her dad hit her.
Shows Heart

S4 : E21 | TV-14 | 25 min | Aired: 03.21.93

Dylan's going to the Alternative School. Doctors can't find anything wrong with Russ. Jennifer's gossiping to Erin behind Roxanne's back.
Jennifer's Plot

S4 : E22 | TV-14 | 25 min | Aired: 03.28.93

Billy's dad marries Loyal's mom and things aren't perfect between step-brothers. Stacy steals Liz's poems. Things are better at home for Roxanne. Meanwhile, Jason exposes Jennifer's plot.
Health Scare

S4 : E23 | TV-14 | 25 min | Aired: 04.11.93

Billy tries to make up with Erin. Meanwhile, Russ overhears that he's being tested for leukemia.
Truth or Consequences

S4 : E24 | TV-14 | 25 min | Aired: 04.18.93

Jason presents Jennifer with a new concept: apologizing. Chris and Roxanne are getting back together. Erin realizes Billy is faking an injury. Russ confides in Chris.
Cancer

S4 : E25 | TV-14 | 25 min | Aired: 04.25.93

Russ starts chemotherapy and he asks Chris not to tell their friends about his cancer. Billy and Loyal try to sort out their new family. Roxanne intervenes with Russ.
Costume Dance

S4 : E26 | TV-14 | 25 min | Aired: 04.25.93

Roxanne wants to take things a little slower with Chris. Meanwhile, the costume dance at the Avalon is happening. Dylan arrives alone while Roxanne and Chris come separately.

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