In spring 1992, Fox was riding high with Beverly Hills, 90210. With a pop culture phenomenon on their hands, network executives were eager to move into a spinoff. 90210creator Darren Star pitched an idea that sprang from his post-college days living in a West Hollywood, California courtyard apartment complete with a pool.
Grant Show (Jake, the heartthrob)


Courtney Thorne-Smith (Allison Parker)


Josie Bissett (Jane Mancini, aspiring fashion designer)


Thomas Calabro (Michael Mancini, a doctor initially married to Jane)

Doug Savant (Matt Fielding, a gay social worker):

Andrew Shue (Billy Campbell, the new guy)


Heather Locklear (Amanda Woodward, Alison’s boss)


Daphne Zuniga (Jo Reynolds, Jake’s love interest)


Marcia Cross (Dr. Kimberly Shaw, Michael’s love interest)

