90210 Gets Full-Season Order

BURBANK, September 23: The
CW has picked up a full season of episodes of 90210, which scored the highest-rated series premiere in
the network’s history with its two-hour debut.

The 90210 series opener led The CW to become Tuesday’s number
one network in all key demographics. During its opening week, the series
garnered 12.7 million viewers. The show is produced by CBS Paramount Network
Television with executive producers Gabe Sachs and Jeff Judah (Freaks &
Geeks) and Rebecca Kirschner (Gilmore
Girls). International distribution
is handled by CBS Paramount International Television.

“The successful addition
of 90210 has taken The CW
another step forward in building a cohesive schedule that defines this network
as a destination for young women with shows that get our audience
talking—and watching,” said Dawn Ostroff, the president of entertainment
for The CW. “We’re very excited about the chance to watch this ensemble of newcomers
and familiar faces coalesce and grow together as we move forward.”

—By Kristin
Brzoznowski