The fifth season of Beverly Hills, 90210, an American teen drama television series aired from September 7, 1994 on Fox and concluded on May 24, 1995 after 32 episodes. The season aired Wednesday nights at 8/9c in the United States averaging 14.7 million viewers a week and was released on DVD in 2008. This is the first season for Tiffani Amber Thiessen as Valerie Malone and the last season for Gabrielle Carteris, Mark Damon Espinoza, Carol Potter and James Eckhouse as series regulars. Overview This season follows the gang during their sophomore year in college as they struggle with issues such as relationships, financial problems, dysfunctional families, parenthood, drug abuse, politics, injuries, self image, sexual assault, domestic violence, and cults. With Brenda staying in London, Dylan returns to his dangerous old habits. Cindy and Jim take in their friend's daughter Valerie Malone, an old family friend of the Walshes, who arrives in Beverly Hills seeking refuge after a tragedy in her life. The Peach Pit's after-hours club, After Dark, opens and initially run by Steve. Cast Starring Jason Priestley as Brandon Walsh Jennie Garth as Kelly Taylor Ian Ziering as Steve Sanders Gabrielle Carteris as Andrea Zuckerman-Vasquez Luke Perry as Dylan McKay Brian Austin Green as David Silver Tori Spelling as Donna Martin Mark Damon Espinoza as Jesse Vasquez Tiffani Thiessen as Valerie Malone Carol Potter as Cindy Walsh James Eckhouse as Jim Walsh Recurring Joe E. Tata as Nat Bussichio Kathleen Robertson as Clare Arnold Jamie Walters as Ray Pruit Ann Gillespie as Jackie Taylor Christine Elise as Emily Valentine Nicholas Pryor as Chancellor Milton Arnold Denise Dowse as Vice Principal Yvonne Teasley Jed Allan as Rush Sanders Casper Van Dien as Griffin Stone Jeffery King as Charley Rollins James C. Victor as Peter Tucker Alan Toy as Professor Patrick Finley Ryan Thomas Brown as Muntz Episodes Soundtrack Beverly Hills, 90210: The College Years was released as season five was airing, with several songs from it featured in the show's closing credits. Ratings Home media The DVD release of season five was released in Regions 1, 2 and 4. Unlike other season releases, it has no special features. The season is also available on CBS All Access, however, episodes 12, 20 and 25 are missing due to copyright permissions. References 1994 American television seasons 1995 American television seasons Beverly Hills, 90210 seasons