90210

The CW program 90210 is a spin-off of the popular '90s weekly soap opera Beverly Hills 90210. The show was written by Rob Thomas, creator of the CW series Veronica Mars. The teen drama focuses on the family of Harry Wilson as he and his wife and two children move back to his home town of Beverly Hills, California.

It was announced at the end of March 2009 that Dustin Milligan will not be returning full-time for the second season.EW.com: 90210 Shocker: Leading Man Milligan to Exit (March 31, 2009)

• Rob Estes as Harry Wilson - A graduate of West Beverly Hills High School who moves his family back to Beverly Hills from Kansas.
• Lori Loughlin as Debbie Wilson - Harry's Olympic athlete wife
• Shenae Grimes as Annie Wilson - Their 16-year-old daughter
• Tristan Wilds as Dixon Wilson - Their adopted son
• Jessica Stroup as Erin Silver - A quirky and eccentric student
• Dustin Milligan as Ethan Ward - The likable jock
• Annalynne McCord as Naomi Clark - Ethan's spoiled girlfriend
• Shannen Doherty as Brenda Walsh - Director of a high school musical at West Beverly High
• Jennie Garth as Kelly Taylor - Guidance counselor at West Beverly High

On February 24, 2009, The CW renewed 90210 for a second season.Blogcritics.org: Supernatural Renewed for Season Five (February 25, 2009)

The CW announced that screenwriter Diablo Cody will appear in a guest spot on the program during the 2008-2009 season.BuzzSugar: Fan Girl Cody to Guest (January 14, 2009)

Tori Spelling was scheduled to reprise her role as Donna Martin, a fashion boutique owner, but dropped out after learning Doherty and Garth were earning more money per episode.Deadline Hollywood Daily: 90210 News