The gang becomes suspicious when Kelly starts avoiding them and skips classes to spend all her time with Colin. Susan finally reveals a secret in her past. Joe's health issues continue to affect him and ater a car race, Clare and Steve have to go to a traffic school and wind up on a TV talk show.

Kelly's father arrives in town, promising to stay. Kelly is at odds with Colin because of his cocaine use. Steve's Roger Corman film festival reveals facts about Nat's past and brings back an old flame. Joe's football career could be in jeopardy due to health issues, and Kelly might be following in Colin's footsteps when her father disappoints her.

Steve has to look after Ryan and Austin, his obnoxious teenage step-brothers. Kelly thinks Val is getting Colin into cocaine. Brandon feels left out in the cold when Susan's ex-boyfriend Jonathan shows up on a surprise visit.

Cindy comes home for the holidays - with thoughts of separation. Steve learns who his birth father is, and Colin starts using cocaine.

Steve causes conflicts at a talent agency, where Rush got him an internship. Donna covers for Lisa at her convenience-store job - and for a young customer caught shoplifting. Valerie and Kelly bid against each other for a portrait by Colin at a charity casino night and auction and Brandon's gambling addiction resurfaces.

Brandon gets a national byline for his coverage of Joe's trial. Brandon talks to Ray about his court case against Joe. Valerie blabs to Colin about Thanksgiving with Brandon. Colin babysits Erin while they attend the trial, and the Tournament of Roses Queen is announced.

NFL QB Steve Young shows up for Thanksgiving at Casa Walsh. The absence of their significant others weighs on Brandon and Kelly. Steve is a surprise hit at Clare's father's party. Valerie wants to have an adult Thanksgiving and Donna wants to give Joe a VERY special birthday gift.

Jonesy comes back to town and asks for Valerie's help in a divorce case. She agrees and ends up in jail. Ray charges Joe with battery over their Halloween encounter. Donna's mother confesses a past indiscretion to Donna. Steve tries to protect the college mascot.

Ray threatens Donna, just as his therapist has warned. Dylan and Toni plan a new life in Hawaii, despite her father's objections. Anthony requests a meeting with Dylan after the ceremony - to which he never shall arrive. However, the hired hitman hits the wrong person...One of their own says good-bye to Beverly Hills.

Friends are shocked by Dylan's announcement about his and Toni's future. A sizeable earthquake traps Brandon and Susan in an elevator with a pregnant woman. At the final Rose Bowl interviews, Donna discovers a secret in her mom's past. Also, she gets a warning from Ray's therapist.