EPISODE GUIDE

9/21/98 Pilot
YOU CAN’T GO HOME AGAIN - When twentysomething Dennis Sweeny (Mark-Paul Gosselaar), a square peg-turned-computer wunderkind, returns home to the sleepy seaside enclave of Hyperion Bay, Calif., to open his software division’s new high-tech facility, he is hoping to finally earn the respect of the town and his family. Meanwhile, his older brother Nick (Dylan Neal) sees his glory days as long gone and the two men, desperate for their father’s (Raymond Barry) attention, affection and ultimately, his approval, must try to put their pasts behind them to discover a future together as a family. Sydney Penny, Christina Moore, Bart Johnson, Chaka Forman and Cassidy Rae also star. Joseph Dougherty and Ellen S. Pressman directed the episode written by Joseph Dougherty (#225101).

9/28/98 The Cookie Crumbles
THE RECIPE FOR ROMANCE - After Dennis (Mark-Paul Gosselaar) refers to Jennifer (Sydney Penny) as a "close friend" instead of a girlfriend, a hopeful Trudy (Cassidy Rae) attempts to bake her way into Dennis’ heart while he’s busy trying to deliver the company’s first software product on time. In family matters, Dennis and his parents (Raymond Barry and Cindy Pickett) throw Nick (Dylan Neal) and Amy (Christina Moore) an early anniversary party in an ill-fated attempt to reunite the two. Bart Johnson also stars. Perry Lang directed the episode written by Joseph Dougherty (#225102).

10/5/98 Static
FAMILY BUSINESS - Nick (Dylan Neal) defies his father (Raymond J. Barry) and pursues his own ideas for expanding the family business, and finally confronts Amy (Christina Moore) with the bitter truth of the fragile state of their former fairytale marriage, despite the fact that Amy has a few accusations of her own to throw. Meanwhile, when Dennis (Mark-Paul Gosselaar) introduces Trudy (Cassidy Rae) to his cyber world, they connect on a more intimate level, unraveling childhood secrets and dreams over the internet. Sydney Penny and Bart Johnson also star. Nick Marck directed the episode written by Bernard Lechowick (#225103).

10/12/98 Family Business
A RACE AGAINST TIME - Dennis (Mark-Paul Gosselaar) is in over his head and sleep deprived when he and his programmers work around the clock to perfect a software program just hours before shipping. Meanwhile, Dennis feels additional pressures when Muse1 owner Bordon Hicks (guest star Victor Slezak, "The Devil’s Own," and "Young Indiana Jones") insists Dennis confront his dad (Raymond J. Barry) and brother (Dylan Neal) about making compromises in their budget for their work at the cannery and Trudy (Cassidy Rae) turns to Dennis for assistance when her high school pranks stand in in the way of future plans. Raymond J. Barry, Dylan Neal, Sydney Penny, and Christina Moore also star. Bethany Rooney directed the episode written by Jeffrey Stepakoff (#225104).

10/19/98 Temptation and Responsibility
YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS - Frustrated by Jennifer’s (Sydney Penny) commuting between Hyperion Bay and her work in San Francisco for weeks at a time, Dennis (Mark-Paul Gosselaar) pressures the commitment-shy Jennifer to settle with him permanently, inadvertently driving her into the arms of another man. Meanwhile, Nick (Dylan Neal) gets a job offer from one of his father’s (Raymond Barry) rivals that’s hard to resist, and Amy (Christina Moore) re-enters the dating world for the first time since her and Nick’s separation. Cassidy Rae, Bart Johnson and Chaka Forman also star. Nick Marck directed the episode written by Marlane Meyer (#225105).

10/26/98 Some Common Words and Phrases
SLEEPLESS IN HYPERION BAY - Family relationships are strained as Dennis (Mark- Paul Gosselaar) deals with the difficult situation of being his father’s (Raymond Barry) boss, while Nick (Dylan Neal) leaves the family business in search of respect and freedom. Meanwhile, romance fills the air as Dennis and Jennifer (Sydney Penny) move in together and Nick and Amy (Christina Moore) push the boundaries of their separation, with Amy rekindling a high school romance and Nick flirting with an intriguing stranger. Cassidy Rae and Bart Johnson also star. Bethany Rooney directed the episode written by Wendy Goldman (#225106).

11/2/98 Save The Last Dance For Me
LET’S DANCE THE LAST DANCE - Dennis (Mark-Paul Gosselaar) anxiously awaits the upcoming alumni dance as a chance to enjoy his newfound celebrity against the backdrop of his painful high school days, while Trudy’s (Cassidy Rae) attentions drive a deeper wedge between Dennis and Jennifer (Sydney Penny) as they struggle to get along in their new home. At the dance, Nick’s (Dylan Neal) hands are full as he witnesses Amy’s (Christina Moore) blossoming romance with another man, while also trying to keep Nelson (Bart Johnson) from reliving his own high school memories of beating up and humiliating Dennis. Sharon Miller directed the episode written by Bernard Lechowick (#225107).

11/16/98 Houseguests and Fish
THREE’S A CROWD - Dennis’ (Mark-Paul Gosselaar) dreams of domestic tranquillity are rudely interrupted by the arrival of Jennifer’s (Sydney Penny) oldest friend (guest star Heidi Mokrycki), whose presence reminds Jennifer how much she misses city life and forces her to confront the realities of her sometimes lonely and unsatisfying life in Hyperion Bay. Matters are further complicated when Marcus (Chaka Forman), driven by a combination of mischief and lust, hires Trudy (Cassidy Rae) to work at the cannery, which makes Jennifer suspicious and Nelson (Bart Johnson) infuriated. Christina Moore, Dylan Neal and Raymond Barry also star. Michael Rhodes directed the episode written by Wendy Goldman (#225108).

11/23/98 The Rope
ISN’T IT IRONIC - Dennis (Mark-Paul Gosselaar) relishes his newfound role as a civic leader until he learns that the school gymnasium his company is helping to renovate will be named after his bullying high school gym teacher (guest star Charles Cyphers), whom Dennis blames for the most humiliating memories of his youth. Meanwhile, the working world is taking its toll on Trudy (Cassidy Rae), as her new boss (guest star Francia DiMase) is a hateful "food diva" who misses no opportunity to belittle Trudy despite Marcus’ (Chaka Forman) gallant interventions, while Nelson (Bart Johnson) grows ever more desperate to have Trudy back home. Sydney Penny, Dylan Neal, Christina Moore and Raymond Barry also star. Sharron Miller directed the episode written by Jeffrey Stepakoff (#225109).

1/25/99 Young And On Fire
CARMEN ELECTRA JOINS THE CAST OF "HYPERION BAY" - Dennis’ (Mark-Paul Gosselaar) carefully constructed world crumbles with arrival of the savvy beauty Sarah Hicks (new cast member Carmen Electra, "Baywatch," MTV’s "Singled Out"), daughter of owner Bordon Hicks (guest star Victor Slezak) and the new Vice President of Operations sent in to keep tabs on the goings on at Muse Prime. Meanwhile, Dennis is starting to feel as if the entire town is against him as Nick (Dylan Neal) battles with him over business, Jennifer (Sydney Penny) reaches her limit of being taken for granted and neglected in favor of Dennis’ work, and Nelson (Bart Johnson) blames him for the break-up of his marriage with Trudy (Cassidy Rae). Christina Moore, Raymond Barry and Chaka Forman also star. Bethany Rooney directed the episode written by Frank South (#225110).

1/27/99 Truth Or Consequences
UP IN SMOKE - In the aftermath of the fire at the cannery, Dennis (Mark-Paul Gosselaar) needs all the help he can get when his boss (guest star Bordon Hicks) indirectly blames him for the damage to the computer facility and also suspects him of leaking crucial company secrets, which Dennis thinks may be the underhanded work of Sarah (Carmen Electra). As things go temporarily to hell at work, Jennifer (Sydney Penny) reaches her limit of being taken for granted and neglected in favor of Dennis’ job and harbors suspicions about Dennis and Trudy (Cassidy Rae). Meanwhile, Nick (Dylan Neal) rekindles his romance with Amy (Christina Moore), who has grown fearful of her safety as the man she was dating (guest star Colby French) is getting too serious, too fast. Raymond J. Barry, Bart Johnson and Chaka Forman also star. Michael Rhodes directed the episode written by Bernard Lechowick (#225111).

2/1/99 The Takeover 
SABOTAGE - Dennis (Mark-Paul Gosselaar) is in the hot seat when crucial corporate technology has apparently been leaked to a competitor, and although Borden (recurring guest star Victor Slezak) threatens to send Dennis to prison for industrial espionage, the evidence points to the likelihood that Sarah (Carmen Electra) may actually be intentionally damaging the company. Meanwhile, on the home front, Dennis’ office crises may have sabotaged his last chance to make things right with Jennifer (Sydney Penny), while Nick (Dylan Neal) attempts to reconcile with Amy (Christina Moore) despite her fear that she may have changed too much for them to be together. Cassidy Rae, Raymond Barry and Chaka Forman also star. Jefferson Kibbee directed the episode written by Wendy Goldman & Jeffrey Stepakoff (#225112).