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Beverly Hills, 90210 S05E16, Sentenced to LifeS05E16

Beverly Hills, 90210 · Season 5

Beverly Hills, 90210 season 5 episode 16: Sentenced to Life

Aired 4 January 199543 minRated M

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What happens in “Sentenced to Life”

Steve succeeds in eluding his community service assignment at a retirement home; but reconsiders after encountering Saul Howard, a famous actor who worked on Samantha's sitcom. Saul is a vibrant and funny man who suffers from Alzheimer's Disease. Steve's friendship with Saul causes him to appreciate what he has and stop whining about his legal difficulties. Saul also encourages Steve to let go of his anger against Rush, as he relates his rocky relationship with the daughter he lost tragically. Dylan does not wish to contest the drunken driving charge against him, but Jesse urges him to plea bargain. He receives probation and a suspended license. Andrea has another meeting with Peter at the laundromat. They learn each other's marital status when Peter is on-call during Hannah's medical emergency, yet still seem attracted to one another. David and Clare take over as organizers of the Peach Pit After Dark. Ray balks at an opening night gig; he confesses to Donna that he has stage fright.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is episode 16 of 31 of season 5, so watch episodes 1 to 15 first.
  • It runs about 43 minutes.
  • Directed by Jack Bender and Ian Ziering.

Cast and crew of this episode

Directors
Jack BenderIan Ziering
Guest stars
Joe E. Tata as Nat BussichioJamie Walters as Ray PruitKenneth Tigar as Mr. WarrenPat Musick as Female NurseMilton Berle as Saul HowardJames C. Victor as Peter TuckerLawrence Lowe as PostmanRobert Covarrubias as Male Nurse

Credits: TMDB.

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