Everything's Coming Up Roses

what happens

Donna, Kelly, Clare and Valerie try out for the Tournament of Roses Court. The other girls only wish to secure invitations to a ball, but Donna elects to proceed with the tryouts. Felice does not approve of this decision, leaving Donna confused. Colin opts out of the party to work on his mural, but later shows up with Valerie. Kelly throws a hissy fit before Colin explains that nothing is going on. Brandon and Susan cover the Rose Court tryouts for the newspaper, and attend the party together. When they return to the newsroom, Susan grabs Brandon and kisses him. Steve pretends to be sensitive as he woos a woman in a chat room. Clare asks Steve to escort her to the ball. He cuts the date short to meet with his on-line sweetheart, only to find out that it is Clare! Donna and Ray miss the ball because he has to perform at Jessica's birthday party. Toni surprises Dylan when they go motorcycle riding. Dylan admits to Brandon that he is falling for her.

who made it

directed

Victor Lobl

guest cast

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

• Luke Perry as Dylan McKay
• Jamie Walters as Ray Pruit
• Jill Ritchie as Nose Ring Girl
• Brooke Theiss as Leslie Sumner
• Caroline Lagerfelt as Sheila Silver
• Emma Caulfield as Susan Keats
• Jason Wiles as Colin Robbins
• DDoren Fein as Jessica Korman