90210 - Season 1 Direct

: Storylines delve into typical teen drama staples such as peer pressure, infidelity, and substance abuse, alongside major character reveals, like the discovery of Dixon's bipolar disorder later in the series. Cast and Characters

: Annie (Shenae Grimes) and Dixon (Tristan Wilds) experience a major culture shock while trying to fit in with their wealthy, sometimes spoiled peers. 90210 - Season 1

: Gabe Sachs and Jeff Judah took over as executive producers early on after original producer Rob Thomas left to focus on other projects. : Storylines delve into typical teen drama staples

: The pilot episode, " We're Not in Kansas Anymore ," drew 4.65 million viewers, setting a premiere record for The CW at the time. : The pilot episode, " We're Not in Kansas Anymore ," drew 4

: Original cast members Jennie Garth (Kelly Taylor), Shannen Doherty (Brenda Walsh), and Tori Spelling (Donna Martin) made appearances, bridging the gap between the two generations. Reception and Production

The first season of the 2008 teen drama series , a spin-off of the 1990s classic Beverly Hills, 90210 , premiered on September 2, 2008 , on The CW . The season consists of 24 episodes and follows the lives of siblings Annie and Dixon Wilson as they navigate the affluent world of West Beverly Hills High School after moving from Kansas . Plot Summary