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Beverly Hills, 90210 · Season 8

Beverly Hills, 90210 season 8 episode 9: Child of the Night

Aired 12 November 199745 minRated M

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What happens in “Child of the Night”

Erica is arrested for prostitution and released into Kelly and Brandon's custody. Brandon writes a story about her, but promises to leave her name out of it. The assistant district attorney needs the name of Brandon's source to build a case against Erica's abusive pimp. Despite Kelly's objections, Brandon insists on protecting Erica from possible retribution. Erica stands up to Riggs and helps a friend get off the streets. The assistant district attorney threatens to send Brandon to jail unless he cooperates. Jodi claims that Steve is the only man who could have possibly fathered her child. He tries to convince her to give the baby up for adoption. Carly persuades Steve to take a paternity test. Mel helps David file for bankruptcy and pay back Donna, but he still owes a large debt to the loan shark. Donna spends the day on her parents' boat with Noah while David moves out of the apartment. Valerie catches Donna and Noah kissing and shares the news with David. Sands' thug beats up David

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is episode 9 of 30 of season 8, so watch episodes 1 to 8 first.
  • It runs about 45 minutes.
  • Directed by Les Sheldon.

Cast and crew of this episode

Director
Les Sheldon
Guest stars
Hilary Swank as Carly ReynoldsMyles Jeffrey as Zach ReynoldsRobert Torti as Everett SandsVincent Irizarry as RiggsDaniel Zacapa as Detective PateJessica Collins as Jody CarlisleMatthew Laurance as Mel SilverFatima Lowe as Terri Spar

Credits: TMDB.

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