A Competitive Edge

what happens

Brandon joins the track team, bumping Steve from the sprint relay. Many of his teammates dislike Brandon because he wrote negative articles about the football team. Brandon considers quitting the paper because he is tired of tearing people apart. Several of the athletes are taking steroids to improve their performance. They ask Steve to participate in their ""program,"" which causes him to develop mood swings. Brandon and Andrea decide to conduct an investigation, and Kelly's friend Kyle provides them with details. The track coach cancels all practices until the steroid users come forward. The other guys suspect that Steve was Brandon's source, and threaten to beat him up unless he takes the rap. Brandon allows Brenda to drive his car, but she gets into an accident. The other driver claims to have developed whiplash, and files a lawsuit. Brenda foils her plans when she catches her dancing in her living room. Music: ""Dancing in the Street"" by The Mamas and the Papas (?)

who made it

directed

David Carson

guest cast

Billed for this episode only — the turn people remember an episode for.

• Scott Jaeck as Mr. Chapman
• Michael Cudlitz as Tony Miller
• Jim Pirri as Burke Cahill
• David Lascher as Kyle Conners
• MMarilyn Rockafellow as Rosemary Winters
• KKevin Hunter as Will Perry