The Best Episodes of Melrose Place Season 1

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.2/10(231 votes)

   #1 - Pilot

   S1:E17/8/1992

   Alison's roommate leaves in the middle of the night and sticks her with the rent. Faced with eviction, she takes the goofy Billy Campbell up on his offer. Jake attempts a relationship with Kelly Taylor and they are constantly faced with obstacles due to their age difference. Rhonda is pursued by one of her aerobics students, but learns that his interest is anything but romantic.

   Director:Howard Deutch

   Writer:Darren Star

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   Director:Howard Deutch

   Writer:Darren Star
2. 

   6.8/10(167 votes)

   #2 - Friends and Lovers

   S1:E27/15/1992

   Billy gets a job as a cab driver and makes a connection with a passenger, who he begins dating. Alison is put off by the speed of the couple's courtship, and grows tired of their constant presence in the apartment. Jake is arrested following a scuffle at the unemployment office, and is less than grateful when Kelly bails him out. Jane worries about the status of her marriage when Michael is unable to recall the specific moment he fell in love with her.

   Director:Dan Attias

   Writers:Charles Pratt, Jr.

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   Director:Dan Attias

   Writers:Charles Pratt, Jr.
3. 

   6.7/10(157 votes)

   #3 - Lost and Found

   S1:E37/22/1992

   Jake fears that Kelly will be hurt if they continue their relationship and sets up a fake date with a friend to trick her into breaking up with him. Jane is depressed when Michael must work instead of spending a romantic evening with her. Billy completes his first screenplay, but Alison is decidedly less than impressed.

   Director:Charles Braverman

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Charles Braverman

   Writer:Unknown
4. 

   6.7/10(151 votes)

   #4 - For Love or Money

   S1:E47/29/1992

   Alison is befriended by a guy from the mail room, who quickly asks her out and reveals that his father is the vice president of a sunscreen company with which D&D is doing business. After failing miserably in his new job at a coffee shop, Jake agrees to help his ex-girlfriend Peri with the sale of a fraudulent painting. Matt questions Rhonda's character after she reneges on a promise to help with a dinner at the halfway house.

   Director:Steven Robman

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Steven Robman

   Writer:Unknown
5. 

   6.9/10(147 votes)

   #5 - Leap of Faith

   S1:E58/5/1992

   Jane learns that she is pregnant, but doesn't tell Michael because he hadn't seemed thrilled by the prospect of having kids. Billy is given a column in the neighborhood newspaper.

   Director:Bethany Rooney

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Bethany Rooney

   Writer:Unknown
6. 

   7.1/10(144 votes)

   #6 - Second Chances

   S1:E68/12/1992

   Jake asks Alison to help him study for his G.E.D, but requests that she keep the matter a secret. When Rhonda meets up with an old friend from her dancing days, she is haunted by memories of the injury she faked to avoid an audition.

   Director:Jefferson Kibbee

   Writer:Toni Graphia

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   Director:Jefferson Kibbee

   Writer:Toni Graphia
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   6.6/10(137 votes)

   #7 - My Way

   S1:E78/19/1992

   Billy loses his job and asks Alison to accompany him on a visit to his parents. Sandy gets a swelled head after landing a part in a horror movie, and ends up moving out. Michael and Jane discuss their excitement and anxiety about the upcoming birth of their baby.

   Director:Bethany Rooney

   Writer:Darren Star

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   Director:Bethany Rooney

   Writer:Darren Star
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   7.1/10(140 votes)

   #8 - Lonely Hearts

   S1:E89/2/1992

   While Sandy is shopping with Rhonda, she meets a new guy who asks her out. However, she soon realizes that there is no spark between them and tries to let him down gently. Meanwhile, Alison looks to replace her clunker car but has a hard time letting go because of all the memories it holds.

   Director:Jefferson Kibbee

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Jefferson Kibbee

   Writer:Unknown
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   6.6/10(137 votes)

   #9 - Responsibly Yours

   S1:E99/9/1992

   Billy helps a woman whose car has broken down along the side of her road. Jake and Sandy try to rebuild their relationship, agreeing to go on a platonic date where things quickly get out of hand.

   Director:Unknown

   Writer:Unknown

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10. 

    6.8/10(142 votes)

    #10 - Burned

    S1:E109/16/1992

    During his surprise birthday party, Jake receives an unexpected visit from his mother. Billy is the victim of a car-jacking after dropping off a passenger in South Central, and begins to display signs of racial prejudice, making Rhonda is furious. Jane and Michael quarrel after he behaves insensitively during a parenting class.

    Director:Janet Greek

    Writer:Robert Guza Jr.

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    Director:Janet Greek

    Writer:Robert Guza Jr.
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    7.1/10(143 votes)

    #11 - A Promise Broken

    S1:E119/30/1992

    Jane gets bad news at a routine appointment. Michael is reluctant to express his emotions about the bad news, and quarrels with colleague Kimberly Shaw when she tries to convince him to show his feelings.

    Director:Nancy Malone

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:Nancy Malone

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12. 

    7.2/10(133 votes)

    #12 - Polluted Affairs

    S1:E1210/21/1992

    After a chance meeting in the street, Alison becomes romantically involved with environmentalist Keith Gray. Billy is saddled with bad credit because he has yet to pay off a college loan that he didn't even need. Jane is determined to work off the weight from her pregnancy.

    Director:Unknown

    Writer:Unknown

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13. 

    7.3/10(141 votes)

    #13 - Dreams Come True

    S1:E1310/28/1992

    Alison continues to see Keith, despite the misgivings of her friends and the fact that her erratic behavior has put her job in jeopardy. Matt is the victim of an attack outside a nightclub. A customer at Shooters asks Sandy to audition for a soap opera.

    Director:John Nicolella

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:John Nicolella

    Writer:Unknown
14. 

    7.0/10(130 votes)

    #14 - Drawing the Line

    S1:E1411/4/1992

    Keith stays with Alison while his estranged wife, Lily, is in town for the weekend. Rhonda's new roommate turns out to be completely anal-retentive.

    Director:Unknown

    Writer:Robert Guza Jr.

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    Director:Unknown

    Writer:Robert Guza Jr.
15. 

    7.4/10(132 votes)

    #15 - House of God

    S1:E1511/11/1992

    A mysterious aspiring photographer named Jo Reynolds moves into the building. Michael and Jane begin spending time with a respected pediatrician and his wife.

    Director:Nancy Malone

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:Nancy Malone

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16. 

    7.1/10(125 votes)

    #16 - The Whole Truth

    S1:E1611/18/1992

    When Jo hits financial hard times, Jake offers to help her. Meanwhile, Jane loses her job and Matt continues his legal threads.

    Director:Charles Braverman

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:Charles Braverman

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17. 

    7.3/10(125 votes)

    #17 - Jake vs. Jake

    S1:E1711/25/1992

    Jake is visited by a former girlfriend and Alison falls ill. Meanwhile, Rhonda meets a wealthy restaurant owner.

    Director:Victoria Hochberg

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:Victoria Hochberg

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18. 

    7.9/10(133 votes)

    #18 - A Melrose Place Christmas

    S1:E1812/16/1992

    Alison undergoes successful surgery and Billy agrees to care for her when she returns home from the hospital. Jo and Jake try to overcome their unhappy memories of Christmas. Michael is depressed when he and Kimberly cannot save a young gunshot victim.

    Director:Bethany Rooney

    Writer:Darren Star

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    Director:Bethany Rooney

    Writer:Darren Star
19. 

    7.4/10(127 votes)

    #19 - Single White Sister

    S1:E191/6/1993

    Jane receives a surprise visit from her sister Sydney, who has dropped out of college. Billy agrees to set up Alison with one of his friends. Jake tries to prove himself by taking up one of Jo's interests, poetry. Rhonda is furious when Terrence doesn't defend her to his snobbish friends.

    Director:Charles Correll

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:Charles Correll

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20. 

    7.2/10(126 votes)

    #20 - Peanut Butter and Jealousy

    S1:E201/13/1993

    Sydney continues to get on Jane's nerves and Jake reluctantly tells Jo about his meeting with her husband, Charles.

    Director:Nancy Malone

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:Nancy Malone

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21. 

    7.3/10(136 votes)

    #21 - Picture Imperfect

    S1:E211/27/1993

    Alison is promoted to junior account executive and meets art director Amanda Woodward. Billy doesn't hit it off with a blind date arranged by Michael, but is attracted to Amanda. An overwhelmed Rhonda breaks her engagement.

    Director:Nancy Malone

    Writers:Darren Star, Charles Pratt, Jr.

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    Director:Nancy Malone

    Writers:Darren Star, Charles Pratt, Jr.
22. 

    7.7/10(127 votes)

    #22 - Three's a Crowd

    S1:E222/3/1993

    Amanda, Billy and Alison spend the weekend at a lakeside cabin, while Jake and Jo have a romantic evening together. Matt is caught in the middle of Rhonda and Terrence's romantic problems.

    Director:Jefferson Kibbee

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:Jefferson Kibbee

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23. 

    7.6/10(132 votes)

    #23 - My New Partner

    S1:E232/10/1993

    Alison remains irritated about Billy's relationship with Amanda. Jo's husband offers her a $50,000 divorce settlement, but she wants to turn it down because of her pride.

    Director:Richard Lang

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:Richard Lang

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24. 

    7.6/10(130 votes)

    #24 - Bye Bye Billy

    S1:E242/17/1993

    Billy backs out of plans with Alison to have dinner with Amanda and her father. Jake objects to Jo's attempts to help with the business.

    Director:Victoria Hochberg

    Writers:Dawn Prestwich, Nicole Yorkin

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    Director:Victoria Hochberg

    Writers:Dawn Prestwich, Nicole Yorkin
25. 

    7.7/10(127 votes)

    #25 - Irreconcilable Similarites

    S1:E253/3/1993

    Billy and Amanda bicker constantly after he moves in with her. Michael's college friend makes a pass at Jane after they have dinner together.

    Director:Nancy Malone

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:Nancy Malone

    Writer:Unknown