Hillside (1991–1993)

1. S01E01Checking It OutFebruary 3, 1991—Brooke checks out Matt who obviously belongs to Ashley. Dylan faces off with Matt. Sparks fly. Brooke tries to flirt with Dylan, but it f
2. S01E02Stirring the PotFebruary 10, 1991—Courtney confides in Jake about her parents’ problems. Matt and Ashley are doing just fine until Brooke tries to stir up trouble. Trouble
3. S01E03The Dislocated SwedeFebruary 17, 1991—Matt and Ashley try to put the pieces back together while Brooke plots furiously. Olaf “dislocates” himself. Jake tries to get up the nerv
4. S01E04True FriendsFebruary 24, 1991—Billy and Courtney wrestle with their parents’ issues. Ashley is torn up over her doubts about Matt. Jake tries to help Matt sort things o
5. S01E05Free FallingMarch 3, 1991—Matt takes heat from Coach Williams. Theresa bugs Brooke. Courtney falls for Dylan. Brooke can’t resist sticking her nose in again. Jake
6. S01E06Waiting In The WingsMarch 10, 1991—Matt’s drinking raises new questions. Does Ashley dare confront him? Courtney and Billy compete for Dylan’s attention. But Jake’s in the
7. S01E07Temperature's RisingMarch 17, 1991—Matt gets benched. Brooke brags to Kelly how she upstaged Courtney with Dylan. Billy can’t find anyone to talk to but Olaf. Courtney asks
8. S01E08Lean On MeMarch 24, 1991—Ashley leans on Jake for help with Matt but how’s he supposed to help. Courtney provokes a fight with Dylan. Cyndi and Olaf’s attempts to
9. S01E09The Green-Eyed MonsterMarch 31, 1991—Billy defends his dad with Courtney. Jake confides in Ashley. Matt makes fun of the “Environmental Police,” while Brooke uses the cause fo
10. S01E10The PartyApril 7, 1991—Matt’s tension with the Coach worsens and, unlikely as it is, Matt tries to give Jake romantic advice. Olaf has a theory about Bart Simpson
11. S01E11Damage ControlApril 14, 1991—There’s a need for damage control after the Party but Brooke still has her eye on the election. Matt and Ashley have different takes on his
12. S01E12Hanging In the BalanceApril 21, 1991—Ashley and Matt’s relationship is on the rocks. Matt loses his patience with Jake and their friendship is put to the test. Brooke pretends
13. S01E13The Worm TurnsApril 28, 1991—Everyone’s worried about Ashley and her parents are about to ruin her life. Brooke ramps up her campaign for Student Council President. To

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01ChangesAugust 4, 1991—Ashley remains absent from school after getting caught cheating and plans to transfer to private school. Courtney and Arseman plan a farewel
2. S02E02SiblingsAugust 11, 1991—Concerned about him, Courtney decides to spend some time with Matt. Chris argues with Dylan over Billy's talent at drumming. Matt's sister E
3. S02E03Crossed SwordsAugust 18, 1991—Matt considers asking his basketball coach to let him back on the team. Brooke catches Matt accidentally reading Courtney's private letter.
4. S02E04Trouble In The BandAugust 25, 1991—Dylan can't figure out why Billy is so upset with him. Brooke makes a new friend in Stacy. Arseman questions Courtney if there's something m
5. S02E05CirclesSeptember 1, 1991—Courtney tries to interpret Matt's intentions when he asks her to a movie. Gossip spreads when Dylan asks Janice over to his garage after sc
6. S02E06ScrambledSeptember 8, 1991—Ashley returns to Hillside, complicating things between Matt and Courtney. Billy struggles to ask Amanda out, but she questions his maturity
7. S02E07IntrigueSeptember 15, 1991—Rising tensions puts Courtney and Ashley's friendship in jeopardy. Stacy offers Brooke advice on improving her reputation. Dylan and Chris d
8. S02E08MisunderstandingsSeptember 22, 1991—Dylan talks Ashley into a singing audition. Brooke takes Stacy clothes shopping. Billy bats around the idea of asking Ashley out. Matt's pas
9. S02E09TriosSeptember 29, 1991—Dylan's band gets an audition for a gig, but they still lack a lead singer. Matt is suspicious of Dylan and Ashley's friendship. Billy asks
10. S02E10Newcomer To The BandOctober 6, 1991—Dylan and Chris make an inappropriate bet. Courtney has a valuable stolen from her locker. Arseman badgers Ashley about an unintended commen
11. S02E11Secret AdmirerOctober 13, 1991—Janice remains under suspicion for the theft of Courtney's necklace. When Arseman discovers Dylan and Chris's bet, she decides to turn the t
12. S02E12First GigOctober 20, 1991—Following the band's concert at the Avalon, Dylan and Chris overevaluate their performance. Brooke discovers a surprising secret that Amanda
13. S02E13ExposureOctober 27, 1991—With the true thief caught, Courtney tries to make amends with Janice. Roxanne advises Chris to drop Billy from the band. Ashley takes Chris

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01Welcome Home PartyFebruary 2, 1992—Courtney looks forward to Jake’s return from China, but doesn’t know where she stands with him. Chris convinces Dylan to make a firm decisio
2. S03E02No More SecretsFebruary 9, 1992—New relationships are scrutinized amongst the students of Hillside. Billy deals with his emotions after being dropped from the band. Arseman
3. S03E03InterventionFebruary 16, 1992—Ashley is uneasy about Chris and Roxanne hanging out. Brooke aspires to audition for the band’s new lead singer. Matt’s friends decide to co
4. S03E04Fox StoleFebruary 23, 1992—Erin is troubled about Matt’s departure to a substance abuse treatment center. Ashley feels guilty that she’s letting her concerns affect he
5. S03E05New LeadMarch 1, 1992—Courtney worries about Billy’s state of mind after hearing their father is remarrying. Dylan is not thrilled with Chris’s choice for the ban
6. S03E06Coming HomeMarch 8, 1992—The students prepare for the school’s talent content. Ashley encourages Courtney to change her image. Brooke joins the cheerleading team to
7. S03E07Talent ShowMarch 15, 1992—Courtney begins to question if her affection for Jake is merely platonic. Never having hired her, Dylan attempts to cut Roxanne from the ban
8. S03E08FeelingsMarch 22, 1992—Courtney convinces Dylan to talk to Billy about his changed attitude. Arseman discovers Courtney’s lack of romantic feelings for Jake may no
9. S03E09Head CheerleaderMarch 29, 1992—Courtney seeks actors for a play she’s producing. While Dylan struggles with school, a music opportunity opens up for him. Brooke finds out
10. S03E10BetrayedApril 5, 1992—Dave wants to impress Stacy, while Courtney comes along with an opportunity for exposure. Billy turns his angst on David after he stands up
11. S03E11DropoutApril 12, 1992—Brooke is incensed when she believes a mean-spirited character in Courtney’s play is based on her. Courtney chooses to protect Ashley at the
12. S03E12Truth HurtsApril 19, 1992—Dave receives acclaim for his performance during the play. Brooke intends to use Chris to get under Roxanne’s skin. When Dylan hears about B
13. S03E13Back TogetherApril 26, 1992—Brooke is excited about departing Hillside for Paris until she realizes what she’s leaving behind. Ashley and Matt are conflicted about thei

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01Male BondingNovember 1, 1992—Couples disagree; Dylan is defensive about dropping out of school.
2. S04E0210 Things We Hate About Each OtherNovember 8, 1992—Matt and Ashley make up; Arseman's grandmother dies.
3. S04E03The Tip Of My TongueNovember 15, 1992—Everyone consoles Arseman; Jennifer and Jason transfer to Hillside.
4. S04E04The Things We Do For FriendsNovember 23, 1992—Roxanne and Chris' concert flops; Billy ridicules Jason.
5. S04E05It's A Complicated, Confusing, Frustrating, Yet Wonderful LifeNovember 29, 1992—Dylan seeks work; Roxanne spurns Chris.
6. S04E06Just As The Clock Strikes TwelveDecember 6, 1992—Dylan and Arseman have problems; a theft occurs on Dylan's shift.
7. S04E07And To You My Past, I Bid FarewellDecember 13, 1992—Dylan is fired; Ashley and Matt break up; Dylan moves in with Matt.
8. S04E08Life...Or Something Along Those LinesDecember 20, 1992—Billy and Dylan suspect each other.
9. S04E09Don't Know WhyDecember 27, 1992—The couples solve their problems; Dylan gets his job back.
10. S04E10Find YourselfJanuary 3, 1993—Relationships show strain; Ashley and Matt plan a party.
11. S04E11On My OwnJanuary 10, 1993—Jason gets revenge; Ashley and Dylan are attracted.
12. S04E12Talent QuestJanuary 17, 1993—Tensions arise about the triangle.
13. S04E13A Sentimental JourneyJanuary 24, 1993—Dylan moves out; Chris confronts Billy.
14. S04E14Jennifer VS MenJanuary 31, 1993—Matt and Ashley break up; a new girl comes to school.
15. S04E15Flying North For WinterFebruary 7, 1993—Dave and Matt reminisce; Arseman parts with Dylan.
16. S04E16The Gala: Take TwoFebruary 14, 1993—Matt is depressed; Russ does Brittany's science project.
17. S04E17Start Another Big RiotFebruary 21, 1993—Relationships show strain.
18. S04E18Cheatin' Trouble BluesFebruary 28, 1993—Dylan and Ashley go out.
19. S04E19For We Are Young And FreeMarch 7, 1993—Jennifer has a crush on Billy; Pepper scores a goal; Dylan returns to school.
20. S04E20Teaching Ms HeatonMarch 14, 1993—Matt prepares to move; Billy joins the football team.
21. S04E21Nice Work If You Can Get ItMarch 21, 1993—Billy has a new stepbrother; Roxanne confronts Jennifer.
22. S04E22The More Things Change...March 28, 1993—Jennifer is jealous; Stacy ridicules Liz's poem.
23. S04E23Acting OutApril 4, 1993—Pepper is concerned about Russ.
24. S04E24Opening NightApril 11, 1993—Dave and Stacy make up; Russ has leukemia.
25. S04E25A Stroll through Memory LaneApril 18, 1993—Russ conceals his problem; Dylan is with another girl.
26. S04E26Friends In Strange PlacesApril 25, 1993—Chris and Roxanne remain friends; Billy's parents fight.

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