Air date: 11/4/98

Brandon announces that he has accepted a job in Washington and the group throws him a surprise going-away party. Kelly and Donna prepare to open their clothing boutique. Valerie seeks legal advice from Matt and Sophie is having a hard time breaking in to show business.

Confession

Air date: 11/11/98

Kelly decides to help a battered wife and child escape their attacker. Val throws herself a rave before turning herself into the police and Noah’s alcohol abuse continues to spiral downward while Steve and Janet sleep together after being locked in a fridge at The Beverly Beat.

You Say Goodbye, I Say Hello

Air date: 11/18/98

Kelly discovers that Val wrote Brandon a letter advising him to marry her. Val announces her return to Buffalo. David faces statutory rape charges, and Noah crashes his car while drunk and turns himself in. Meanwhile, a surprise guest shows up for Thanksgiving dinner.

I’m Back Because

Air date: 12/2/98

Dylan McKay returns to Beverly Hills and tries explaining to Kelly his real reason for coming back. David is arrested for statutory rape and Matt moves in with Steve in exchange for legal advice. Steve’s mother, Samantha, reveals a secret.