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Beverly Hills, 90210 S03E22, The Child Is Father to the ManS03E22

Beverly Hills, 90210 · Season 3

Beverly Hills, 90210 season 3 episode 22: The Child Is Father to the Man

Aired 17 February 199346 minRated M

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What happens in “The Child Is Father to the Man”

In the wake of his father's death, Dylan grapples with his personal demons while trying to elude the reporters camping out on his lawn. The media speculates that Jack was killed because of his mob ties--and that Dylan is the next target. Kelly feels uncomfortable when Brenda invites Dylan to stay with the Walshes. David has to miss the post-funeral reception because of a recording session. He postpones the session and arrives at the Walsh house just in time to stop Dylan from drinking. Dylan receives a phone call advising him to come to a secret meeting. He learns that his father was released from prison because he agreed to participate in a sting on a mob boss. Jack had asked that Dylan be told the truth if anything happened to him. Christine was also an FBI agent, but planned to resign to marry Jack. Music: ""Love to Love You, Baby"" (Donna Summer - #2, 1976), sung by Raymond O'Connor; ""Can't Cry Hard Enough"" by the Williams Brothers

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is episode 22 of 29 of season 3, so watch episodes 1 to 21 first.
  • It runs about 46 minutes.
  • Directed by James Whitmore Jr..

Cast and crew of this episode

Director
James Whitmore Jr.
Guest stars
Joe E. Tata as Nat BussichioJeff Coopwood as Reporter #1Miguel Pérez as Mel BormanHugh Holub as Mr. JessupMatt McKenzie as Reporter #3Raymond O'Connor as Curtis BrayValerie Wildman as Christine PettitStephen Rowe as Serge Menkin

Credits: TMDB.

More from Beverly Hills, 90210 Season 3

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  11. E11
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  19. E19
  20. E20
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  22. E22
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  25. E25
  26. E26
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  28. E28
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Episode names, air dates, runtimes, stills and ratings: TMDB. Air dates are the first broadcast anywhere; where it streams is our daily Australian check.