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Beverly Hills, 90210 · Season 1

Beverly Hills, 90210 season 1 episode 8: Perfect Mom

Aired 22 November 199046 minRated M

5.7TMDB · 7 votesMark watched

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What happens in “Perfect Mom”

Brenda is mesmerized by Kelly's hip and glamorous mother Jackie, a former model. Kelly insists that her mother is not all that she appears to be. Jackie is a recovering addict, and begins hitting the bottle again after her boyfriend dumps her. Cindy is hurt when Brenda initially fails to ask her to be in a mother-daughter fashion show. They eventually agree to appear, and are joined by Andrea, who draws raves. Jackie attempts to emcee the show while high on cocaine. She becomes disoriented and disrupts the show with a rambling tirade. Kelly convinces her to check into rehab. Kelly gains new respect for David when he gives her the fashion show tape to save Jackie from embarrassment. Jim becomes addicted to his new keyboard.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is episode 8 of 23 of season 1, so watch episodes 1 to 7 first.
  • It runs about 46 minutes.
  • Directed by Bethany Rooney, written by Darren Star.
  • TMDB users rate it 5.7 out of 10 (7 votes).

Cast and crew of this episode

Director
Bethany Rooney
Writer
Darren Star
Guest stars
Linda Thompson as NinaNancy Paul as Laura RyeAnn Gillespie as Jackie TaylorJordana Capra as Nancy Martin

Credits: TMDB.

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