Hey Dude... The 90s Called!

The tide has turned for Alison! Her career is taking off, and she meets a handsome marine biologist, but something smells fishy . . .

Courtney, Laura, and Daphne are back to recap the season's first episode which doesn't wrap up nicely at the end. Yes, there is going to be a continuation. Alison falls head over heels for a stranger but doesn't notice all the red flags (spoiler alert, he's married), which leads the ladies to talk about relationships in their 20s. Billy is drowning in debt and gets a credit lesson from Alison that still applies today! 

Behind the scenes, Courtney reveals everyone was gelling on set, and you can see that come across on-screen, the scoop on how they shot the naked scenes, the line that made them all laugh and cringe, and a viewer question with a revealing answer! 

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Episode eleven brings us bra-gate, Jane and Michael dealing with loss, and the introduction of Dr. Kimberly Shaw! 

Yes, we get a first look at Marcia Cross' character, who will become MP's most iconic villain. Courtney, Laura, and Daphne have many thoughts about her first appearance and the foreshadowing of what's to come!  This episode also deals with a sad loss, Jane's miscarriage, and how she and Michael handle the news.

Plus, the ladies get the giggles over bra-gate, suiting up for drama with vests, and Laura and Daphne defend Alison's wardrobe from Courtney's ire! 

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Courtney, Laura, and Daphne are back to dissect the episode where Billy is robbed on the 'bad side of town' and makes sweeping generalizations about a whole community, leading to an exploration of race relations. The trio wonders if the story would have played out differently if there had been Black writers on the show, how Vanessa Estelle Williams influenced the episode, and Courtney reveals she wishes she had received more direction in the scene where she gets defensive with Rhonda. 

Meanwhile, on the lighter side of things, Jake gets a surprise visit from his estranged mother, leading to some cringeworthy moments, and Michael and Jane aren't faring so well in parenting classes, which Courtney finds hilarious and relatable. 

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Melrose Place resident and fitness instructor Rhonda Blair is on the pod! 

Vanessa Estelle Williams joins Courtney, Laura, and Daphne to talk about her time on the first season of MP! From her audition process to how her character developed throughout the season, the lack of Black writers on the series, and the devastation she felt after being fired after season one without warning. 

Vanessa also talks about sharing her first onscreen kiss ever with Néstor Carbonell, what she did after leaving Melrose Place, and a surprise call from Doug Savant! 

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It's happening! The infamous Michael Mancini, aka Thomas Calabro, is on the pod! 

Yes, TV's ultimate bad boy, the character viewers loved to hate, joins Courtney, Laura, and Daphne for a trip down memory lane! Thomas reveals the role he really wanted but was "too old" to play, what it was like prepping for love scenes, including his chats with each of his co-stars about kissing preferences, and he apologizes to Laura for a scene where he made a spontaneous acting choice that hurt her feelings. 

Thomas also explains why he was not part of the Entertainment Weekly reunion shoot in 2012 and why he regrets his decision. Plus, a scent-sational blast from the past! The gang tries the classic Melrose Place perfume! 

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Sandy goes out on a date with a guy who turns out to be a creep. Billy tries to help Alison buy a car, and everyone is wearing a lot of denim! 

Courtney, Laura, and Daphne are back talking about Sandy's big problem in this episode . . . the creepy guy who can't take no for an answer, and unfortunately, a lot of women can relate to this. The trio discusses recognizing red flags, women being too polite, and their own unsettling experiences. 

Plus, their takes on the fashion in this episode and the story of how they became friends behind the scenes! 

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One of the Melrose Place gang lands a role in a horror flick, Michael's good deed backfires, and Billy tricks Alison into going to Palm Springs to meet his parents!

Ok, so maybe not a very drama-filled episode, but Sandy's audition for a horror film triggers memories for Courtney, Laura, and Daphne about their own horror stories, including Daphne's bizarre sorority house audition, the pressure Courtney felt to wear skimpy lingerie for a movie at the age of 17 without being forewarned, and rejection stories! 

Plus, the trio laughs over Billy and Alison's bed scene and Michael's near disaster in the kitchen! Of course, everything gets wrapped up neatly at the end, but we're halfway to Daphne!

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It's a Melrose Place Reunion at 90s Con! 

Laura and Daphne are back with Josie Bissett and Grant Show for a deep dive Q&A, including revealing things they wished they had done differently while on the show, nicknames they had on set, the personal stories behind their cell phone wallpapers, and behind-the-scenes confessions . . . like what did or didn't happen in the pool and how Josie made herself cry during scenes! 

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Reunited, and it feels so good! It's a Melrose Place Reunion at 90s Con!

Laura and Daphne reconnect with Josie Bissett and Grant Show for a fun-filled Q&A and trip down memory lane, including cringe-worthy Melrose memories, interesting kissing scenes, their very first paid acting gigs, the guest actors that impressed them, what they took from the Melrose set and memorable fan interactions . . . like when Grant got bitten at a nightclub!! 

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The hints of a scandal are brewing after everyone sees Alison sneaking out of Jake's apartment in the early morning . . . but it's not what it looks like!

Courtney, Laura, and Daphne delve into episode six, where Jake asks Alison to help him study for his GED but asks her to keep it a secret, which leads to gossip! Courtney talks about the sweet chemistry with Jake, their "yummy" kiss, hints that Matt might be gay, the on-screen mistake you probably missed, and they answer fan questions! 

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