Sentenced to Life

what happens

Steve succeeds in eluding his community service assignment at a retirement home; but reconsiders after encountering Saul Howard, a famous actor who worked on Samantha's sitcom. Saul is a vibrant and funny man who suffers from Alzheimer's Disease. Steve's friendship with Saul causes him to appreciate what he has and stop whining about his legal difficulties. Saul also encourages Steve to let go of his anger against Rush, as he relates his rocky relationship with the daughter he lost tragically. Dylan does not wish to contest the drunken driving charge against him, but Jesse urges him to plea bargain. He receives probation and a suspended license. Andrea has another meeting with Peter at the laundromat. They learn each other's marital status when Peter is on-call during Hannah's medical emergency, yet still seem attracted to one another. David and Clare take over as organizers of the Peach Pit After Dark. Ray balks at an opening night gig; he confesses to Donna that he has stage fright.

who made it

directed

Jack Bender, Ian Ziering

guest cast

Billed for this episode only — the turn people remember an episode for.

• Joe E. Tata as Nat Bussichio
• Jamie Walters as Ray Pruit
• Kenneth Tigar as Mr. Warren
• Pat Musick as Female Nurse
• Milton Berle as Saul Howard
• James C. Victor as Peter Tucker
• LLawrence Lowe as Postman
• Robert Covarrubias as Male Nurse