Beverly Hills, 90210 season 2 episode 10: Necessity Is a Mother

What happens in “Necessity Is a Mother”

Dylan cannot stand the fact that his free-spirited mother, Iris, has moved in with him. He begins drinking, skips school, and spends all of his time at a pool hall. Brenda resents Iris for abandoning Dylan as a child, and for trying to step in and control his every move. Cindy, however, forms a bond with Iris and joins her for a number of new-age experiences. Brandon tries to watch over Dylan, who loses a lot of money in a pool game and is beaten when he can't pay off the debt. Although she wants to be a part of her son's life, Iris realizes that her presence is only hurting Dylan. She decides to return to Hawaii, and sets up a trust fund for Dylan with money Jack had once paid her to stay away. Brandon takes Dylan to an AA meeting. After Donna displays a knack for picking stocks in an economics assignment, Steve talks her into investing in the market with him. Music: ""Mother-in-Law"" by Ernie K-Doe (#1, 1961); ""Born Under a Bad Sign"" by Albert King

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Cast and crew of this episode

Director

Jefferson Kibbee

Guest stars

Joe E. Tata as Nat BussichioDarwyn Carson as Bank TellerStephanie Beacham as Iris McKayCraig Hurley as Bobby FalconeNick Toth as Economics TeacherJay Arlen Jones as Bartender

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