And at first, they have trouble adjusting to their new lifestyle. Valerie calls David to bail her out of the jail. Kelly and Brandon were the will-they-or-wont-they couple for most of the shows run. Valerie's father molested her when she was younger. David and Tom team up to produce a Super Bowl party at the After Dark, much to Valerie's annoyance. They were truly the couple that started Americas obsession with the show. Kelly is then sympathetic to Valerie and they eventually host a group Thanksgiving at Casa Walsh. Blue Dylan recruits Valerie to help him and Jonesy pull off a caper in Punta Brava, Mexico to reclaim his lost money after they find Kevin and Suzanne. She yells at Steve, Clare, and Valerie for letting David get out of control. After the original "90210" ended, Garth appeared on several spinoffs, including "Melrose Place." Another reboot, BH90210, featuring much of theBeverly Hills, 90210original cast, ran for one season in 2019. Steve gets married and has a child with the editor of his paper at the end of the series. Coming from the wrong side of the tracks, Ray was already insecure about hobnobbing with the rich kids. Mama's bailing down that road, craving 9021. After David talks to her off-screen, Abby shows up at the police station where Valerie has gone to surrender and finally tells Valerie that it was Abby's fault for what Mr. Malone did, none of it was Valerie's, and that Abby forgives her daughter and begs her to forgive herself. Carl has broken up with Abby and tries to tell Valerie that he did it so they could be together, but she tells him she has zero interest in ever spending any time with him again. If Brandon was helpful when it came to pulling Kelly out of dark slumps, Colin was the opposite. By clicking Sign up, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider Brandon returns to Beverly Hills from his summer job in Boston and at Steve's advice, he helps set up a destructive rave party in his parents vacant house. Steve continues to pursue Carly and asks her to a formal Autumn banquet, where Valerie's two suitors, Cooper and Noah, finally cross paths when they meet each other face-to-face for the first time and neither enjoys it prompting both Cooper and Noah to break up with her. Meanwhile, Ray decides to leave town after Valerie buys the Peach Pit After Dark from Steve's father for her own use. While Brandon certainly loved his time gallivanting with his college professor, Lucinda Nicholson, her conniving character is downright detested by almost everyone else. Rob Mayes All Rights Reserved. Seven years later, fans of The CWs 90210 remain deeply unsatisfied by the dramas makeshift series finale and they arent the only ones. Joe's heart condition again comes out when he collapses after a biplane . ", Ziering recently reprised his role as Steve Sanders on "BH90210," and has also starred in several Netflix originals, including "The Order" and "Malibu Rescue.". When Steve starts up the After Dark and arranges parties, Valerie wants to help out, but Steve is hesitant, assuming there's a catch. Fans of the CW series, which ran from 2008 to 2013, will remember that one of the teen drama's lead characters . Valerie also fails to bewitch Dylan who's sinking deeper into depravity with hard drugs, while Brandon reacts coldly towards Valerie after finding out that she skipped out on Steve's frat party to be with Dylan after she promised everyone to stay away from him. Backstage The greedy Valerie ignores Noah's decree to halt the betting at the After Dark, with serious consequences when they both get arrested after the police raid the place. Mikel Roberts/Getty images. Top editors give you the stories you want delivered right to your inbox each weekday. When the professor gives Valerie a 'D' in her term paper after she refuses his advances, David tries to persuade her to press charges, while Susan tries to get Brandon's help to find dirt on the professor for her latest news story. In discussing the shows abrupt ending, the three also revealed how they learned about the news. David finally admits to Donna about his relationship with Valerie being a farce, but that soon changes when Valerie admits getting feelings for him again. Meanwhile, Colin receive Read allSteve is impressed by Clare's childhood friend Carl, who is actually a prince. All articles are regularly reviewed and updated by the HISTORY.com team. She was initially attracted to him, but put off by his other line of work: fixing boats. In the Autumn, Colin moves to L.A. to continue his relationship with Kelly. Despite Brandon's intervention, Kelly refuses help and brushes everyone off. Family Since the original "90210" ended in 2000, the show's stars have continued their successful film and television careers. "I was so hurt when I was working there," she said, "that I felt like I was . not available to stream on any platform. Andrea is eventually accepted to Yale, and she moves to Connecticut with her husband and young daughter at the end of the original show. Hit PLAY on the video above for Grimes, Lanter and McCords candid thoughts about 90210, thendrop a comment with your own below. Josh also takes advantage of Valerie and Noah's conflict to play them against each other and persuades Valerie to press a civil suit against Noah. David is forced to call Donna for help who arrives in Vegas to comfort him. One night at the After Dark, Valerie runs out the battery on Ray's car, despite not having really had any contact with him before, other than watching him perform. In the 10th season, ratings for Beverly Hills, 90210 dropped to an average of only 10 million viewers per week, a decline from previous seasons. 13 Sep. 1995. If only Brenda hadnt left the show so early, maybe the audience would have seen more of them together. Perry was . Their experiences together allowed the teenagers to experience what an adult relationship would be like. Perry, who starred on the Showtime series "Jeremiah," also had a main role on the CW show "Riverdale," where he played Fred Andrews, Archie's dad. Ray was down to Earth and not easily swayed by the trappings of the rich. Some of your cast are not happy, so if youre happy, dont show it tomorrow on set. Lanter, who found out over social media, said he could tell that both Grimes and McCord were over it after five seasons. In a video interview published to Instagram on February 21, Vanessa Marcil not only shared her vision for a super-sexy Sonny/Brenda reunion on General Hospital, she revealed why she had been so anxious to leave Beverly Hills, 90210 after just two seasons. When she was 10, she wrote a letter to the leader of the Soviet Union, Yury Andropov, asking what he would do to avoid a nuclear war. The final episode of the show, which premiered on October 4, 1990, on the Fox Television network, airs on May 17, 2000. After David's mother attempts to kill herself, it turns him into a recluse and it brings back bad memories for Valerie over her father's suicide. When she was 8 years old her parents adopted her brother, Dixon. 19941997Student at California University A few core relationships at the beginning of the show remained mostly intact throughout the series, despite a lot of breaking up and making up. On the day before commencement, Kelly becomes determined to oust Valerie from the Walsh house (and out of town) and pressures Brandon to do so. In his years away from the Peach Pit, the actor has appeared in series such as "Tru Calling" and "Call Me Fitz," released . The only ones that believe Valerie's date rape story are David and Brandon which divides them from their friends. Valerie continues to be unable to avoid conflict with Kelly, whether it's deserved or not. Colin again became entangled in dealings with his cocaine connection, Danny Five, and was arrested. RELATED: Beverly Hills, 90210: 5 Best Couples (& 5 Worst). Following a five-year time jump, the show would pick up with Liam being released from prison after taking the fall for the explosion at Adriannas concert. Colin is a New York artist who meets Kelly during her internship in New York in the summer of 1995. ", Thiessen is an accomplished cook who's also appeared on cooking shows like "Hell's Kitchen" and "Food Network Star.". Lucinda taught Brandon and several of his friends during their college years. ", Spelling also acted on several "90210" spinoffs, and reprised her role for "BH90210.". Valerie plans to move out, but returns the money following a talk with Tracy. Before accidentally shooting himself with his father's gun, Scott wanted nothing more than for David to like him. Valerie is a cunning, smart, daring and strong woman, who is very capable, but suffered sexual abuse by her father and has trouble trusting people. Colin Robbins is a recurring character in Season 6 of Beverly Hills, 90210. David and Clare accidentally post the notice about the event on a computer bulletin board for lesbians, who constitute most of the guests. Colin is also proficient with computers and unleashes a positive virus on the internet to wipe out any of the nude photos of Silver that have been posted. In addition to her roles on television, Robertson has also appeared in several films, including Gregg Araki's "Nowhere" and "Scary Movie 2" in 2002. Valerie is frustrated when Kenny's wife suddenly shows up, disrupting their romantic plans. Robertson currently stars on the Canadian drama "Northern Rescue.". Club - Gabrielle Sanchez. Everyone eats Thanksgiving dinner inside the unfinished house. Her most recent book, "Spelling It Like It Is," came out in 2013. Priestley, who's also appeared in a handful of feature films, reprised his role as Brandon on the "BH90210" reboot. Season 6 The gang helps Brandon repair the Walsh house after it falls out of escrow, and Steve decides to move in with him and Valerie. Shenae Grimes reunited several of her 90210 costars for a Zoom video for her YouTube channel. Valerie is left hanging when Colin gets a surprising two years minimum jail sentence and jumps bail. He's kind, chivalrous and saving himself for marriage. Therefore, she acts spoiled and entitled, barking demands and berating anyone who dares to glance at her sideways. Donna bluntly tells her that Brandon always fixed her messes and now that he's gone, Valerie has two choices: grow up or find new friends. Getty (2) Priestly played Doherty's onscreen brother, Brandon Walsh, on Beverly Hills, 90210 and reprised his role in the 2019 reboot series. In the week before Christmas, and at David's urging, a depressed Ben delivers gifts to his parents, and later he and Valerie help Ben out who's contemplating suicide. She was elected president of the union in 2016, after serving as vice-president since 2012. The Walshes welcome Valerie Malone, a young and charming family friend from Buffalo, who moves into Brenda's room after she leaves for England. Brandon broke things off when he found out, but she pursued him yet again when she and her husband separated. Watching the episode ; " Season 5- " Injustice for All " - where Jesse calls out Steve's white privileged attitude . He is portrayed by Cameron Bancroft. The ambitious six-part "Colin in Black & White," dropping Oct. 29, doesn't address that day and its aftermath. Valerie turns her sights on Brandon who is hoping to be re-elected student body president. When she first pursued Brandon, she was actually married, but unhappy in her relationship. The increasingly manic-mannered David takes Valerie, Steve and Clare for a wild weekend to Las Vegas where his increased drinking and gambling threaten to turn the events bad, and Ray Pruit is performing at their hotel. After "90210," Spelling appeared in films like "Scary Movies 2" and "Cthulhu," and had supporting roles on shows like "Smallville. Studious and shy, Andrea was one of the show's more reserved characters, until she got pregnant and had a child. She is disgusted at the wedding, as is Valerie, but neither of them reveal the secret to Abby. She shot him in self-defence. But Noah's attorney viciously cross-examines her by making use of Valerie's sordid past to discredit her. Steve is impressed by Clare's childhood friend Carl, who is actually a prince. He is portrayed by Jason Wiles. Colin later figures out that Alec Martin has been tracking Naomi through the GPS in her phone and reverses the process so that Naomi has access to Alec's e-mail. Unbeknownst to the remaining Walshes that Valerie is secretly a manipulative, cynical, and callous woman with a taste for drugs and hard liquor. Valerie becomes jealous after Rob's agent, Alan, pairs him with an actress/client for publicity reasons at a party that she throws at the After Dark where the rock group Barenaked Ladies are performing. Valerie, still seething with both anger and pity after catching Dylan cheating on her, confesses to them that Dylan is bankrupt. Garth reprised her role as Kelly on "BH90210.". Brandon was a serial monogamist on the show. Straight up, when you get the queen of 90210, Kelly Taylor, addicted to cocaine, you better be among the most hated side characters of all! Priestley, who has played Matt Shade on Global TV's Private Eyes since 2016, returned to his former zip code of 90210 when the series' six-episode quasi-reboot aired on Fox in August 2019. Graham Robbins(father) He revealed, "I felt that the character of . HISTORY reviews and updates its content regularly to ensure it is complete and accurate. Stuck up and conceited as can be, Jackie used to be a model. Valerie makes a pass at David as part of her latest scheme to get him to buy her share of the Peach Pit After Dark as part of a nefarious plan of hers to invest the cash in Kelly's father's business. Valerie with David and Andrea at their high school reunion. Though the two eventually got together, Valerie cheated on Noah with someone she thought was a better match. Tara flips out when she discovers that Kelly had called her parents and found that she ran away fro See production, box office & company info, [after Kelly uses Tara's gun to shoot out the window and fires it in the air], 101 N. Las Palmas Avenue, Los Angeles, California, USA. Donna, a ditzy but well-meaning high schooler, undergoes a significant transformation throughout the course of the series. Romances Season(s) When Brandon pulled away from her, Emily didnt take no for an answer, becoming angry and volatile. I am a few weeks behind on the Beverly Hills 90210 Show podcast, but I wanted to check out the episode with Douglas Emerson (Scott Scanlon).I love it when Douglas decides to share his experiences with us- its very fun because he was a child actor who went on to live a "regular life", he served in the military, got married, had some kids etc and was a part of this iconic series. That is not what happened on the 90210 reboot. Donna and David's music video of her and Powerman 5000 is a hit with everyone but Joe. He is criticized for not looking after the students' best interests. Lanter, who found out over social media, said he could tell that both Grimes and McCord were "over it" after five seasons. That appears to be exactly what happened with BH 90210, the revival of Beverly Hills, 90210. Into the Wild But when Dylan wants to rescue his sister Erica, Jones backs out, leaving Dylan and Valerie to carry on a rash rescue attempt alone. Colin is first seen at The Offshore, where he flirts with the girls as a patron at the bar. The show is tragically (criminally, even!) Later, Gina's romance with Dylan dies out, at which point she begins a relationship with David. Valerie hears about that and decides to write a note saying goodbye to Brandon before she kills herself. Val displays construction skills as a result of working with her contractor father, but hints to Clare that she has few happy memories of her dad. He appealed to Donna during one of the times in the series that she wasnt dating David. As she puts on a front for everyone, Steve believes her to just be a nice girl, while Valerie schemes to use Steve solely for his money. She is portrayed by Shenae Grimes. Valerie returns to Beverly Hills after spending a sunny Christmas vacation in the Caribbean, instead of visiting her mother in Buffalo, which prompts a cold response from Kelly who openly admits to everyone that she despises Valerie and doesn't trust her for a second. Valerie welcomes Ginger LaMonica, a visiting friend of hers from Buffalo who's as wild and devious as she, and has . Donna and David's music video of her and Powerman 5000 is a hit with everyone but Joe. Even though the original show ended in 2000, subsequent spin-offs, including "Melrose Place . ), we now know that her complicated feelings about the shows ending were also shared by several of her co-stars. I dont think it gave fans the closure they wanted.. Bradley Brownell. After "90210," he had recurring roles on shows like "Oz" and "What I Like About You," which reunited him with several of his "90210" costars, and featured a loose parody of his and Garth's relationship on "90210.". The way that it went down was shocking to everyone, and [the writers] had to scramble, Grimes said. Clare goes from spoiled, overeager rich girl to accomplished student throughout the course of the show, which ends with her getting an offer to study at a prestigious graduate school in France. From Even Brandon tells Kelly to give Valerie the benefit of a doubt. David and Val had an on-again/off-again relationship from their junior year at college, but after their first relationship (ending when Val volunteered David to sleep with her former friend who was blackmailing her) they could never make it work again. He is portrayed by Jason Wiles. After Carl leaves Valerie's and Kelly's hotel room, Kelly walks in to see Valerie covering herself with the sheets and instantly knows that Valerie and Carl slept together. On the day of graduation, a broke and lonely Valerie disrupts Kelly's plans when she takes off on a mindless spree, causing Brandon to delay the ceremony to look for her. Valerie continues pursuing Dylan who lays out some ground rules that their clandestine relationship is based purely on sex. Valerie Malone Colin Andrews Donna decides to give the possessive Ray a second chance, and rudely blows off Valerie in which Donna reveals that she's figured out that Valerie seduced Ray. A group of friends living in Beverly Hills, California make their way through life from their school days into adulthood. Val later finds him traveling with his band and asks him to come back to perform at the PPAD. He reluctantly agrees to have her help out with the party and they almost have sex there, interrupted by the fire. In real life, actress Tori Spelling is the daughter of famous producer Aaron Spelling, whose company co-produced 90210, and who . When Dylan is put in a coma after a car accident while driving under the influence of heroin, he has some bizarre near-death dreams. Beverly Hills, 90210: Created by Darren Star. Valerie continues her secret affair with Kenny, who must find the time to be with her. In the years since her stint on "90210," Carteris has kept busy, appearing on shows like "NYPD Blue" and "Nip/Tuck," and starring in the 2008 web series "My Alibi.". Valerie schemes with David to make Noah and Donna jealous by making it seem that they are having an affair, but it doesn't work due to David's lack of lying skills. Kenny shows Valerie his new apartment for her to live in, but Valerie becomes angry and upset when he breaks a dinner date with her in order to go out with his wife and young son whom he continues to hide his tryst from them. He's annoying, goofy, and constantly pestering. Since her grandmother used to be a famous actress, she grew up with a passion for theater. Andy Swift / Thiessen's character, who was romantically involved with many of the men on the show, eventually reconciles with her family and moves home at the end of season eight. After Kelly finds a letter written by Valerie to Brandon saying that Brandon shouldn't marry Kelly, she is furious again at her longtime bete noir and the rest of the group is disgusted with Valerie. But Brandon runs into all kinds of problems when news of college tuition for undergraduates is announced to be increased. But in addition to her film and television roles, Carteris has also been active in the actor's trade union, SAG-AFTRA. ", The actor has also starred in all of the "Sharknado" films, and has appeared on reality TV shows like "Celebrity Family Feud" and "Worst Cooks in America. The season is, all around, a disappointment . Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. But Joe does not want anyone else to See production, box office & company info, Calvert Studios - 15001 Calvert Street, Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California, USA. Trevor Donovan had a couple of minor TV roles before landing his big break and being casted in 90210. Jones and Valerie pose as a couple at a resort hotel where they befriend Kevin and Suzanne (aka: Karl and Kitty Cavendish) in order to get to know more about where they keep Dylan's stolen money. Valerie hears Kelly wants her to move out. Tiffani Thiessen Beverly Hills is known for being glamourous and full of wealthy, privileged residents. He and Valerie eventually become friends, and at their college graduation party, they sleep together. It does not work for them and he arrests both of them. YouTube. She might have had her eye on Dylan, but her heart drifted to Brandon time and again. He's had trouble reconciling the image that the . Articles with the HISTORY.com Editors byline have been written or edited by the HISTORY.com editors, including Amanda Onion, Missy Sullivan and Matt Mullen. Kelly huffs off, left without a chance to make Valerie look worse for her benefit, and Valerie gives an amused Dylan a hug. Backstage They were the reason she had to move to Beverly Hills to begin with. I was about to leave my house to go to set [to film the Season 5 finale], Grimes recalled. McCord and Matt Lanter who played Naomi Clark and Liam Court, opposite Grimes Annie Wilson joined the YouTuber in reacting to their final scene, which includes a daring motorcycle chase, a plane-stopping proposal and one really awkward third wheel. Valerie angrily tells Abby that her father raped her repeatedly and that she cannot get over it when Abby still feels like it was her fault and something for Valerie to bear the secret blame for. Oh, there's one other thing. Valerie decides to finally tell the truth about her father's motive for his "suicide" to her visiting mother, Abby, only to meet her young fiance Carl Schmidt, whom Valerie doesn't approve of. For ten seasons the residents of Beverly Hills, 90210 climbed social ladders, stole each others boyfriends, and got an education to last them a lifetime. Occupation In the fall of 2008, an updated version of Spellings now-classic series, titled simply 90210, debuted on the CW network. 's season three finale, Mischa Barton exclusively . [Verse 1: Travis Scott & Chantel Jeffries] She a porn star girl, ah, from the valley. Janet was serious and studious to Steves immaturity. Throughout the series, Dylan is romantically involved with several women and struggles with substance abuse before finally getting clean. (Not-so-fun fact: TVLine broke the news of 90210 's cancellation . Donna and David's music video of her and Powerman 5000 is a hit with everyone but Joe. Coming from the wrong side of the tracks, Ray was already insecure about hobnobbing with the rich kids. All Rights Reserved. Donna and David's music video of her and Powerman 5000 is a hit with everyone but Joe. It turned out Colin did favors for a gallery owner to get his art on display and liked cocaine more than his work. 4 Trevor Donovan. Beverly Hills, 90210: The Official Magazine, For Joe E. Tata, Denise Dowse, and Jessica Klein, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Once Dylan enters rehab, he apologises to Valerie for how he treated her and ends their unhealthy relationship. Valerie is delighted with the idea, but she soon goes back on her deal when she finds out that the patient has sexually abused his teenage daughter. BH90210 is not being renewed for a second season. Thiessen appeared in numerous made-for-TV movies after her stint on "90210," including "The Stranger Beside Me" and "Pandemic." ", She also won an Oscar in 2004 for "Million Dollar Baby. Valerie sets Jonathan up with Ginger to keep her away from David, but her plan fails and when David learns the truth about Ginger and that Valerie will do anything to keep her secret, he leaves Valerie for good. Donna and David's music video of her and Powerman 5000 is a hit with everyone but Joe. Luke Perry. You lied to me! Noah turns to Valerie instead of Donna for help after he is arrested for drunk driving, and a young lawyer, named Matt Durning, approaches him for representation for free of charge since Noah and his entire family is now broke from Noah's late father's dirty business dealings. Valerie is shocked her mother is dating Kelly's father, Bill. Season 5. Kenny tells Valerie to keep her distance from him while he is proceeding with the divorce from his wife. Season(s) Despite being a good friend, Scott is hard to root for. Unsatisfied with her weight and looks, she tries to starve herself and get by on appetite suppressant pills. Beverly Hills, 90210 was created by Darren Star and produced by Aaron . In fact, they might even have been the longest-running couple on the show, though they did break up a few times throughout the series. But the actress went on to give numerous critically acclaimed performances, including her turn as murdered transgender man Brandon Teena in 1999's "Boys Don't Cry" (which won her a Golden Globe and an Academy Award) and the 2009 biographical film "Amelia. Teddy was a character with huge commitment issues. The series ends with Matt breaking up with Kelly so that she can be with Dylan. Not us, as he drove a direct wedge between Kelly and Brandon, the two lovebirds who are meant to be together. A lot has happened since Matt Lanter played the role of Liam Court on "90210." In 2008, Lanter took on the gig of voicing Anakin Skywalker for the animated film "Star Wars: The Clone Wars," which was released in August 2008. A Senior List Writer covering a wide array of topics who has been with Screen Rant since September of 2019, Jake Dee has written movie news and reviews since 2008, working primarily with OMG Horror (IGN), JoBlo.com, and Arrow in the Head as a freelance reporter based in Los Angeles. In a Greek-like tragedy, Marchette attempts to kill Dylan to rid him of his daughter but ends up killing Antonia instead. HISTORY.com works with a wide range of writers and editors to create accurate and informative content. Valerie Malone is a principal character on Beverly Hills, 90210. Both Brenda and Brandon move to southern California from Minnesota at the start of the series. Steve carried a torch for Kelly in high school, but committed to playing the field in college - that is, until he met Janet. Kelly showed an interest in Dylan early in the series, but the two didnt actually get together until Dylan was already dating Brenda. Donna becomes angry at Valerie. In discussing the shows abrupt ending, the three also revealed how they learned about the news. Fox's reboot of Beverly Hills 90210, titled BH90210, was cancelled by the network back in November - and it turns out the network always thought it would only have a short lifespan . Focusing on a group of young adults in Southern California, the show starred Shannen Doherty, Jason Priestley, Jennie Garth, Luke Perry, and Tori Spelling. His was a different role, and after initially hating his guts, fans grew to love their lovable teddy bear, Teddy Montgomery. Her volatile behavior stems from chronic drug and alcohol abuse, which prompts her to attend rehab. Brandon seemed to get really unlucky in love when it wasnt Kelly he was dating. Val The Vampiress Flying: Directed by Chip Chalmers. Valerie began season eight of Beverly Hills, 90210 pursuing male model Noah. Despite Brandon's intervention, Kelly refuses Donna and Clare find Kelly's stash of cocaine in their beach front apartment, prompting her to move out to Colin's for an increased drug binge. Valerie struggles to get past her incident with Noah. Recently, she starred on the ABC comedy "Splitting Up Together," which ran for two seasons. Ode to Joy Portrayed by Doherty was reportedly fired from "Beverly Hills 90210" for being difficult to work with on set, with others speculating that she even had a feud with her costar, Jennie Garth. Truth be told, Valerie is a conniving backstabber who cannot be trusted. They spend the night together in Valerie's hotel room and the next morning Valerie insinuates that she wants him to be her play toy, because she feels alone. Judging by the six-episode meta-reunion of 90210 in 2019, Ray Pruitt's abusive treatment of Donna has never been forgotten about. Joe is a student at California University and the football team quarterback. Romances The gang is starting their junior year at California University, and Kelly has returned with new boyfriend Colin Robins after deciding to choose neither Brandon nor Dylan in the season 5 finale. But the end of the original series happened all the way back in . Valerie tells the group she's going to move back to Buffalo and heads off to the airport when their dinner is completed. But when Valerie later walks in on Dylan cheating on her with a local prostitute, she vows revenge. Valerie remains somewhat estranged from the rest of the gang, and Donna and Ray are still together despite .