Watch Ode To Joy Beverly Hills 90210

Okay, let's talk Beverly Hills, 90210. The iconic show about wealthy teens. The drama! The hair! The questionable life choices!

But here's a confession. A potentially scandalous one.

I’ve always been strangely obsessed with one particular episode. Not a prom episode. Not a beach club episode. Not even a Dylan McKay brooding episode.

The "Ode to Joy" Episode: A Guilty Pleasure

I'm talking about "Ode to Joy," from Season 3.

Remember it? Probably not. It's not exactly high on anyone's "Best of 90210" list.

It’s the one where the gang is rehearsing Beethoven's Ninth Symphony. Yes, classical music in the land of acid wash jeans and oversized cell phones.

Why "Ode to Joy?" Seriously?

I know, I know. It sounds incredibly boring. Even I questioned my sanity for liking this episode so much.

But hear me out. There's something delightfully awkward about it.

The West Beverly High kids, struggling with high notes and German lyrics. It's pure, unadulterated cringe-comedy gold.

I mean, picture it. Brandon, Donna, Kelly… trying to sound like seasoned choristers. It's…special.

And the outfits! Let's not forget the outfits. Were those robes supposed to be flattering? Because...oof.

The episode highlights that everyone is a bit tone-deaf. In singing and relationships.

And don't even get me started on the plot. Something about raising money for the music program? Honestly, who cares?

It's all about the singing. Or, more accurately, the attempt at singing.

Unpacking the (Accidental?) Genius

Maybe it’s the sheer unexpectedness of it all. 90210 doing classical music? It’s like finding a gourmet burger at a gas station. You're surprised, and strangely satisfied.

Perhaps the awkwardness is the charm. We've all been there. Embarrassed ourselves in front of a group. Botched a presentation. Sang the wrong lyrics at karaoke.

The "Ode to Joy" episode is a reminder that even the beautiful people of West Beverly make mistakes. Gloriously, hilariously awful mistakes.

It's a surprisingly relatable episode. Despite the wealth and the drama, it shows the gang in a vulnerable light. Struggling with something outside their comfort zone.

Plus, it's a great excuse to blast Beethoven. Even if you're just laughing at the episode, not with it. There is always a place for Beethoven!

Maybe, just maybe, it's secretly brilliant. A subversive masterpiece disguised as a teen drama episode.

Okay, maybe I'm reaching. But a guilty pleasure is a guilty pleasure, right?

So, Am I Alone?

Is anyone else out there a secret "Ode to Joy" enthusiast? Do you also find the awkward singing strangely endearing?

Don't be shy. Let's unite and celebrate this bizarre, beautiful, and utterly unforgettable episode of Beverly Hills, 90210. We can even start our own choir.

Maybe we can perform "Ode to Joy." Badly. Just like Brandon Walsh would have wanted.

Or, at the very least, we can rewatch it. And laugh. And maybe even learn a little something about ourselves in the process. And about the surprisingly diverse talents (or lack thereof) of the West Beverly High gang.