When Brandon decides to quit The Blaze, Andrea enlists the help of their new English teacher to change his mind. David's summer fling enrolls at West Beverly, but her eyes are now firmly set on Brandon. Meanwhile, the crop of incoming freshmen are assigned senior buddies, and Brenda is paired with Sue Scanlon, whose brother's death, Scott Scanlon, has had no small impact on the younger girl. Kelly is depressed because of her loneliness and also, because of Dylan and Brenda's relationship.

With graduation on the horizon, the teens of West Beverly are stressed about where to go to college. The Walshes announce only one twin can go to an out-of-state college, which leads to some major fighting between the siblings. Kelly loses it when David walks in on her in the shower. Meanwhile, Steve gives more thought to using the legacy key, and Brenda feels Dylan slipping away.