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Beverly Hills, 90210 S04E17, Thicker Than WaterS04E17

Beverly Hills, 90210 · Season 4

Beverly Hills, 90210 season 4 episode 17: Thicker Than Water

Aired 12 January 199446 minRated M

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Availability checked 16 November 2026.

What happens in “Thicker Than Water”

David is unable to eat or sleep because of his drug addiction. He steals codeine from his father's office in the hopes of calming his nerves. He falls asleep in the park while babysitting Erin, and she disappears. She is found hiding in a nearby house, and a guilt-ridden David confesses his drug problem to Kelly. Dylan takes care of Erica while Suzanne is out of town. He turns to Cindy for help when Erica experiences a major life event. Jim tells Dylan that Suzanne, who had claimed to be broke, has $25,000 in her account. Suzanne explains that she has just received the insurance settlement for her trailer. Donna meets a handsome ski instructor during a weekend in the mountains with Brenda, Steve and Brandon. Andrea learns that she is pregnant.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is episode 17 of 31 of season 4, so watch episodes 1 to 16 first.
  • It runs about 46 minutes.
  • Directed by Michael Lange.

Cast and crew of this episode

Director
Michael Lange
Guest stars
Noley Thornton as Erica McKayZachary Throne as HowardKerrie Keane as Suzanne SteeleAnn Gillespie as Jackie TaylorMatthew Laurance as Mel SilverLindsey Rosin as GirlPepper Sweeney as ChadJosé Angel Santana as Detective Miller

Credits: TMDB.

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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.