Beverly Hills, 90210
Hate Is Just a Four-Letter Word
Season 5, Episode 11 · Aired 1994-11-16
Synopsis
The campus erupts in controversy when an anti-Semitic African-American activist is asked to give a speaking engagement at the school. Brandon finds himself caught in the middle of the chaos when his political choices come into direct conflict with his personal ethics. Andrea is opposed to the activist speaker, and openly accuses Brandon of selling out his principles for politics. Meanwhile, Donna plans a birthday surprise for Ray on his 25th birthday, while David ponders his Jewish heritage in relation to the controversy. As Dylan recovers in the hospital, his estranged mother, Iris, keeps him company, but his drug dealer pays an unexpected visit and threatens him not to tell the police about their business.
In the series
This episode is part of Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990–2000) on Fox.
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Key cast
- Jason Priestley as Brandon Walsh
- Shannen Doherty as Brenda Walsh
- Luke Perry as Dylan McKay
- Jennie Garth as Kelly Taylor
- Ian Ziering as Steve Sanders
- Tori Spelling as Donna Martin