Gypsies, Cramps and Fleas

what happens

Colin appeases Kelly by ending his affiliation with Claudia and taking a teaching job. A fortune teller sets up shop at the Peach Pit for Halloween. In spite of her questionable credibility, her presence has an impact on many couples. She forces Susan to come clean with Brandon about a past relationship. David buys a love potion to use on Valerie, and the two become closer. Steve and Clare accidentally drink the potion and have a rendezvous in the club's dressing room. Donna spends time at the Halloween party with Joe Bradley, the university's star quarterback. A jealous Ray accosts her, prompting Joe to back off. Ray lurks at Donna's apartment and becomes physical when she refuses to talk to him. Joe returns and comes to Donna's defense; he had reconsidered his decision and wants to date her. Dylan and Toni take in a stray kitten. Toni finds Dylan's gun in the first aid kit and insists that he get rid of it. Toni's father meets her at the Peach Pit in the hopes of ending their rift. H

who made it

directed

Burt Brinckerhoff

guest cast

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

• Luke Perry as Dylan McKay
• Jamie Walters as Ray Pruit
• Stanley Kamel as Tony Marchette
• Cameron Bancroft as Joe Bradley
• Emma Caulfield as Susan Keats
• Brian Turk as Tiny
• Jason Wiles as Colin Robbins
• Rebecca Gayheart as Toni Marchette