Andrea, whom Brandon had asked to investigate, discovers that the player competing against Brandon for the last spot on the roster is from another district. He tells Brandon that several of the players are ringers brought in from out of district to help the team win a championship. Steve, unaware that he is terrible, is bitter about being cut from the team. Jim encourages Brandon to try out for the basketball team. Music: ''Surf City'' by Jan and Dean (#1, 1963) ''Word to the Mutha!'' by Bell Biv DeVoe ''Monday, Monday'' by The Mamas and the Pap Steve's actress mother encourages him to be nice to David because she mistakenly believes that David's father is a producer. Brenda is miffed at Kelly after she leaves Brandon and her stranded at the beach. Sarah seeks help for her drinking problem, and thanks Brandon for convincing her to believe in herself.

Sarah nearly drowns while surfing drunk, but Brandon and Brenda save her life. Dylan reveals that he lives in the hotel, and only pretended to break in to preserve his reputation. Brandon grows tired of Dylan's bad boy act after he raids a hotel room. Brandon becomes disturbed by the behavior of Dylan's friends, who treat Sarah like a possession. Dylan takes Brandon surfing and introduces him to his friends, including a troubled young woman named Sarah. Brandon meets Dylan McKay, a mysterious loner who stops some jocks from harassing Scott in tech class.

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