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A Walsh Family Christmas is the 18th episode of Season 2 of Beverly Hills, 90210.

Synopsis[]

Steve arrives in Albuquerque, New Mexico and tracks down his grandfather, Al Brown (Parley Baer). At home in Beverly Hills, Steve's mother Samantha Sanders (Christine Belford) worries whether Steve will return in time to celebrate Christmas – or at all. Cindy's missing the Minnesota Christmas landscape and the neighbourhood holiday gatherings, but Brandon comes up with a solution, while the gang pays a surprise visit.

Plot[]

Steve arrives in Albuquerque and tracks down his grandfather, a diner owner. Al explains that his daughter gave up Steve because she was very young and wanted him to have a good home. He sadly reveals that Karen died in a car accident. Steve leaves flowers at her grave, and convinces an eccentric Santa-like charter pilot to fly him home for Christmas. Cindy is depressed about her first Christmas in Beverly Hills. She invites the kids' friends and their families for Christmas Eve dinner, but everyone has other plans. Brandon visits Emily in a psychiatric hospital, where she is doing very well. Brenda begins work at an upscale clothing store. She feels bad when her boss throws out a cheerful old man dressed as Santa Claus. She stops the police from harassing him and invites him over for dinner. Dylan goes to see his father in prison, and talks with the same Santa. Jackie is furious when Mel backs out of Christmas Eve plans because his estranged wife asked him to come over with David. Samantha, Kelly, Jackie, Andrea, David, Mel, Donna, Dylan and Steve all show up at the Walsh house for dinner and caroling. The old man gives everyone presents and describes his lonely life; his children are grown and his wife died a year earlier. He thanks Brenda for her kindness and generosity, then mysteriously disappears as footsteps are heard on the roof.

Starring[]

Jason Priestley as Brandon Walsh
Shannen Doherty as Brenda Walsh
Jennie Garth as Kelly Taylor
Ian Ziering as Steve Sanders
Gabrielle Carteris as Andrea Zuckerman
Luke Perry as Dylan McKay
Brian Austin Green as David Silver
Tori Spelling as Donna Martin
Carol Potter as Cindy Walsh
and James Eckhouse as Jim Walsh
Recurring cast
Joe E. Tata as Nat Bussichio
Christine Elise as Emily Valentine
Guest starring
Keene Curtis as Santa Claus
Ann Gillespie as Jackie Taylor
Matthew Laurance as Mel Silver
Christine Belford as Samantha Sanders
Josh Taylor as Jack McKay[1]
Parley Baer as Al Brown
Rebecca Staab as Deidre
Co-Starring
Andrew Magarian as Cop #2
Ellaraino as Woman at Psychiatric Hospital
Sheila Kay as Customer #2
Lou DiMaggio as Tree Salesman
Patricia Belcher as Nun
Joseph Torrenueva as Cab Driver
Yvonne Saa as Girl
Louise-Diana as Customer #1

Trivia[]

  • Steve's told his Mom about Andrea
  • The Walshes spent the previous Christmas in Minnesota
  • Steve mentions that he was born 15 May 1974
  • Steve's mother used to live at 5595 Navajo Trail
PRODUCTION NOTES
  • The store that Brenda gets a job in is what was then the trendiest shop in L.A., Tracey Ross, and the episode was actually shot on location in the store.[2]

Locations[]

Music[]

white christmas | BING CROSBY
steve arrives in albuquerque; montage of a decked out beverly hills
christmas is the time to say "i love you" | BILLY SQUIER
brandon works the holiday shift at the peach pit
blue christmas | ELVIS PRESTLEY
andrea drops by the peach pit and is not feeling the holidays

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Notes and references[]

  1. First appearance of Josh Taylor (Jack McKay was previously portrayed by other actors)
  2. Beverly Hills 90210 Show Episode 44 'The Super Deluxe Christmas Party' (December 2020)
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