Episode 21. Andrea thirsts for blood.

In what is probably the best dream-sequence of the series, Andrea works out her insecurities about being a dateless mutant in a Carrie-inspired fantasy. For some reason this motivates her to go to the dance no one invited her to, where Brandon gives her a sympathy sway.

Dylan finally fucks Brenda. It's an anticlimax and we don't see even suggested penetration but at least pandora's box has been opened and we can hope to see some pregnancy scares and STD's in the future.

Drunk Steve goes through a spectrum of emotions. Oh yeah, he's adopted. That shit is real.

Episode 21. Steve is gonna hit her!

FUCK I LOVE STEVE. HE'S DRUNK AGAIN! THE BEST! THE REAL STEVE EMERGES! THE WILDMAN COMES OUT OF HIS CAVE!

"Steve Sanders' Man Cave" or "Appreciation Due"

We have now formally been introduced to Steve's bedroom and it's an amazing world. Few times has a man seemed as at ease with himself as Steve did in this scene with Andrea, who is swallowed whole by the power and machismo of the environment. She is over for the oft-used guise of a study date, which Steve saw through immediately. Steve obliges, acts aloof and disinterested (probably because he is) and agrees on an eight o'clock meet-up.

Andrea arrives in some non-frock and ditches the glasses - she's got a look going, and I'm mildly into her. Steve agrees, and when Andrea pulls a classic move (casual stretch, and take a lay-lay on the bed) he knows what has to get done. He wastes absolutely no time, gets to work and starts a light make out session. Andrea gets into it HARD and actually initiates further... when she trips out because she has been aroused for the first time, Steve doesn't even mind that she leaves. He lets her go do her thing - a dude like Steve isn't hard up for an inevitably awkward sexual experience. He revels in his victory of the chase, and why shouldn't he?

Another notch on the Steve Sander's belt.  

Episode 18. Breast reduction.

The breast cancer/SAT episode. This is a very important episode.

Andrea is willing to sell her body for a SAT prep course and Brenda might have to get a mastectomy.

Cindy's bedside manner is among the worst I've ever seen. When Brenda is told she will need a biopsy, Cindy responds with "OH MY GOD!" I'd make my mom wait in the car if I had to deal with that shit.

Steve makes a move on Andrea in what was probably considered a really crazy move in the 90's. But with the benefit of hindsight, it makes total sense. Steve is a pure-bred pussy hound. He doesn't need to put time or energy into this sort of thing. He takes whatever falls into his lap. Andrea is laying in your bed memorizing SAT material? Why not? Go for it. 18-wheeler breaks down in front of your house and 200lb driver is willing to trade blowjob for use of your phone? Don't question it, man. Run with it.

Captain Jack will get you high tonight

Strong start to our late nate viewing... Steve peer pressuring Brandon to drink fruity drinks he's spinning. Kelly says "my mother drinks, I sip" -- because alcoholism isn't a hereditary thing at all.

Steve spiked Brandon's drink. *Male rape scene ensues*, no really Brandon caves into Steve's pushing and becomes the violent prick he barely keeps hidden under the surface. 

Steve and Kelly get down, Brenda and Brandon eye each other (it's not even weird at this point)...

Episode 6. Dylan swims in it.

Dylan can't be stopped. Steve can't be stopped. They are both equally potent sexual juggernauts. The difference being: What Steve does is private. He goes long on incidental characters. He sleeps with extras. Really below the radar. Dylan, on the other hand, always has to be fucking the main characters. Does he need attention? Is it a status thing?

Here's why I'm a Steve man: The dude knows himself.

He's an unapologetic, loudmouth, casual racist, who revels in his rich kid status. These are not good qualities to have. However, to be at peace with yourself is the best quality a person can have. And that's Steve. He's living his dharma. He's comfortable in his own skin.