Megan learns that Brett cared for her during the coma, while Michael focused on his career. Nick sends Kyle a note apologizing for Taylor's death. Mrs. Shaw escapes during a stopover and returns to Los Angeles. Jennifer is disgusted that Craig thinks of her as his "emotional leftovers. Lexi still refuses to take him back. Nick, Mario, Amber, Christine, Sterling, Jeff. Taylor convinces longtime friend Jon Secada to perform a Christmas Eve concert to help make a balloon payment. Online announced that actress Jenna Dewan would appear on the series for at least two episodes as Kendra Wilson, a movie development executive who has her eyes on Jonah. She shares the news with Taylor, who tries to blackmail Amanda into going through with it. [47] Taylor Cole was next booked to guest star as David's ex-girlfriend, followed by Taryn Manning as a singer whose music video is directed by Jonah. Michael steals an idea for a cauterizing glove from Brett. Brett learns that Mrs. Shaw tried to shoot Michael. Jennifer and Billy sleep together after the dinner. Meanwhile, Lauren succumbs to the merciless Dr. Mancini's threats to break up with David. So, David asks his boss and fence Amir to set him up for another robbery job to get the money needed, except that David gets caught by Morgan, the wild-child bad girl of the home's owner whom demands sexual favors in exchange for her silence. Panicked that she could go to jail, Ella investigates and starts with Jo Reynolds, who realizes Amanda is up to her old tricks again. Nick, Tiffany, Jeff, Spider, Nurse Dena. Michael is the father, but he tells Taylor that it is Nick. Spider is killed in a shootout, and leaves Michael a key to a locker filled with cash. Ella and Riley arrive at the Anton V photo shoot and meet the photographer, former Melrose Place resident. She laughs it off. Panne de courant à Melrose Place (The Night the Lights Went Out at Melrose) Tissu de mensonges (Suspicion) Un mariage raté (Fiddling on the Roof) L'angoisse de Jane (Lethal Wedding 4) Le passé d'Eve (When Cheerleaders Attack) Un enfant à tout prix (Suddenly Sperm) Drôle de père Noël (The Usual Santas) La déprime de Kyle (The Kyle High Club) Jennifer learns that Craig has instituted potentially deadly cost-cutting moves at the cauterizer company. He is interrupted by Michael, who treats Taylor at his clinic. When the pressure of planning their wedding becomes too much, Jonah and Riley decide to head to Las Vegas to elope, but the day doesn't quite go as planned. [3][4][5] Smallville producers Todd Slavkin and Darren Swimmer were showrunners of the series.[4][5]. Cooper moves into Matt's vacant apartment at Melrose and begins snooping into the place's history and the residents, including Michael's history with Kimberly. Kyle punches out Eric before he can leave town, then gets drunk and sleeps with Taylor. She promptly seduces Billy. Caleb reams Ella after her director bails on a job, so she recruits Jonah to fill in on a Boomkat music video at the last minute. Sam is called away from her honeymoon to take a business trip, and Connie tries to create friction between Billy and her. The police inform Jennifer that Craig has killed himself. Online confirmed that Locklear was again in talks to join the update as her original series character Amanda. Peter warns Kyle that Amanda is trying to have herself transferred to a rehab hospital. Megan says that she is willing to move to Philadelphia with Brett. Megan tries to leave Philadelphia, but Brett stops her and says he rejected the job. Craig pines for Jennifer. Taylor tells Kyle that he is the father of her baby. [32][33], Ashlee Simpson-Wentz's portrayal of the scheming Violet Foster was criticized by both critics and fans who found her very loathsome, and she was reportedly disliked by fellow cast members. Billy is forced to decorate with Connie when Sam has to work late. [51] On July 20, 2009, E! As is her wont, Lauren lies to Ella about her secret work. With Heather Locklear, Andrew Shue, Courtney Thorne-Smith, Thomas Calabro. Jake goes on a drinking binge in the aftermath of his brother's death. rc: Brett tips off Peter about Lexi's pill addiction. [16][17], The Hollywood Reporter reported on February 23, 2009, that The CW had officially greenlit a pilot episode for the new Melrose Place written by Swimmer and Slavkin, which would "follow the original formula and chronicle a new group of twenty-somethings dwelling in Los Angeles' perpetually trendy Melrose neighborhood. Megan is jealous when Brett comforts Lexi. Michael's recommendation helps Matt get a job at an AIDS clinic. Michael's stalker fires shots at him at the beach house. Lexi insists on easing her guilt by giving him a job and a place to stay. Billy shows up in Sam's Maryland hometown and tries to convince her to come home with him. She seeks Peter's advice and creates a rift between Peter and Lexi, who have just moved into a new condo. Online announced that actress Brooke Burns had been cast as Vanessa, wife of Dr. Michael Mancini and mother of his younger son Noah. "Melrose Is Like a Box of Chocolates" gs: Dennis Lipscomb [ Court-Appointed Doctor ], Steve Stapenhorst [ John Friedman ], J. Robert Bailey [ Golf Pro ], Scott Johnston [ Real Estate Agent ] rc: Hayley, Paul, Richard, Alycia, Dr. Hobbs Jane, Sydney and Jo get temporary roommates while the building is repaired. [16], On February 25, 2009, The Hollywood Reporter reported that the first actor cast in the new series was Michael Rady, whose character Jonah was compared to Andrew Shue's Billy Campbell from the original Melrose Place. She wishes to turn herself in, but Peter dissuades her. After successfully relaunching the franchise with 90210 in 2008, there was considerable speculation as to whether The CW planned to create a new version of Melrose Place in a similar vein. Brett and Megan fly to Philadelphia for his interview. Read More 218 EPISODES WITH SUBSCRIPTION She follows Jennifer's advice by sleeping with him. A guilt-ridden Amanda urges Kyle to spend time with Taylor. "[63] On May 18, 2010, two days before the new CW line-up was to be released, Swimmer left another message about the fate of the show: "I think it's fair to say we won't be renewed for next season. ", rc: The sexy and catty Drew Pragin moves into Auggie's old apartment and immediately clashes with Lauren over his love of loud rock music. The start of the series can seem a little slow as it builds up the characters and carries over the 90210 link-in but stick with it and it soon shapes up without getting into the over the top antics of later seasons. Lexi's father continues to put down Peter and compare him to Brett. Taylor tricks Amanda into surrendering her share of the jazz club. [23][24] The next day Entertainment Weekly broke the story that despite The CW "aggressively pursuing" her, Locklear had passed on the Melrose Place update, purportedly because "There wasn't a way to bring her back that made sense. Kyle is outraged when Amanda begins dating Lexi's sleazy friend Rory Blake. Online that his departure was a network decision driven by the show's weak ratings, and that his character Auggie would not be killed off. Michael interrupts Brett's vigil for Megan, and takes the credit when she recovers. Jennifer tries to help Jeff win back Samantha. She attends a family reunion with Jeff, and is furious to learn that his family believes they are engaged. rc: [46], People reported on June 18, 2009, that Josie Bissett, who portrayed Michael's ex-wife and Sydney's older sister Jane Mancini in the original series, would guest star in at least one episode. Since Melrose Place is basically a nighttime soap opera, meaning the plots carry on from episode to episode (and yet are quite fast paced), the best place to end our viewing for the evening was anywhere but the end of an episode! Our fans really love that heightened drama as you can see when you watch One Tree Hill and Gossip Girl. Brett sends Michael notes on Dr. Shulman's stationery so that he will make unwanted romantic advances toward her. He will only keep him from falling off the balcony if he says that he didn't sleep with Amanda. [59] On October 27, 2009, Ausiello reported that actor Nick Zano was in talks to join as a pseudo-replacement for Colin Egglesfield's Auggie. Meanwhile, a work incident causes Jonah to pretend he's engaged to Ella who really gets into the role playing. Kyle and Taylor learn that the same company that took their Boston restaurant has bought the building that houses Kyle's and the jazz club. Amanda goads Eric into admitting his feelings for her, then tells him that she doesn't feel the same way. Rory asks Amanda to marry him. Kyle and Amanda get engaged. Jennifer sleeps with Craig. [91] Episodes were aired in English, and are subtitled in Spanish, Portuguese, or French. When Sam says that she wants to marry him, he declares that he is not ready for marriage. guy at WPK where she asks him to spy on Amanda's e-mails in an attempt to get the best on her. He takes a job at Wilshire Memorial and moves into Matt's old apartment. Also, Violet receives an unwelcome visitor from her past: her evil stepbrother Levi, who wants to bring her back to her hometown in Oregon, and Riley inadvertently gets in harm's way when Levi attempts to extort money from Violet. Kyle romances Taylor in the hopes of pumping her for information about Christine's return. Jen has given her the impression that she is engaged to Craig. Jen sabotages the cauterizer so that all of Michael's other investors will lose interest. Lexi refuses to speak to Peter after hearing the recording of his argument with her father. Peter pretends that he still has a thing for Amanda, and Lexi slaps him. [66] The Los Angeles Times later confirmed that Sydney would be found dead in the first 10 minutes of the premiere episode, a turn of events which means "anything could happen" in the new series, according to executive producer Slavkin. Fall 2020 TV Lineup: What You Need to Know About the New and Returning Shows Here's What's New to Stream in October on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, Disney+, and More Melrose Place In an effort to get David to forgive her for lying to him about her secret call-girl profession, Lauren pitches in as a waitress and hostess and helps him out of his jam. After Kyle overhears Taylor and Peter arguing about her "pregnancy," Taylor tells Kyle that the baby is his. She leaves him. It was a great run. With Katie Cassidy, Stephany Jacobsen, Jessica Lucas, Michael Rady. Upset over their fight, Riley turns to Auggie for comfort. Jennifer tries to provide Craig with emotional support. Michael is forced to turn over his share of the cauterizing glove company to Brett. Brett's ex-wife, Lexi, comes to town to discuss their financial arrangement. Where to Watch. "[4][5][18] Academy Award winner Davis Guggenheim (An Inconvenient Truth) was announced as the director and executive producer of the pilot.[4][5][18]. She reconciles with Kyle. Amanda catches Billy and Jennifer making out at the jazz club, and drops hints about Sam's affair. Melrose Place - Full Cast & Crew. Craig tries to make peace with Billy, then discovers that Billy is trying to destroy his agency. Drew refused to sign with Philadelphia and played for the independent St. Paul Saints for a season before re-entering the amateur draft and signing with St. Louis. In a continuation of the previous episode, Michael is on the phone talking to Jane … [41] "It will feel nostalgic, but it's not the old Melrose," Slavkin said. 9 January 1995 9 Jan 1995. Lexi discovers Peter's cover-up. However, the lead singer, Taryn, might be more than Jonah can handle, putting Ella's job on the line. [14] She noted that the original Melrose Place series which began in 1992 started "at a time not unlike what we're going through now ... they talked about the building being foreclosed on, people not having jobs. He later realizes that she is the person who hit him with her car. She pretends that it was stolen, then talks Kyle into coming to Las Vegas with her to win back the money. Kyle accuses Amanda of being insensitive to Craig's situation. Amanda goes to New York and turns down the job she had begged her former boss, Eric Baines, to create for her. Nick, Tiffany, Jeff, Mia, Spider, Nurse Amy, Nurse Lynn. They are left stranded in the woods. It's known for its nighttime soap opera qualities and having truly wild moments in almost every episode. Michael accompanies Peter to a medical conference in Santa Barbara to escape Taylor's demands that he "service" her. Nick accidentally trips her. Auggie later finally takes out his repressed anger by punching his demanding boss at Coal Restaurant.