Hate Is Just a Four-Letter Word

Na univerzitě probíhají rasové nepokoje. Má tam přijet přednášet Ronald Turner, který má rasistické názory. Dylana pronásleduje drogový dealer. Kelly se má stát fotomodelkou. Ray má narozeniny a Donna mu chce uspořádat oslavu.

An der Universität entsteht Unruhe, als während der Campus-Wahlen Roland Turner für eine Rede engagiert wird. Turner hatte im Vorfeld anti-semitische Bemerkungen gemacht. Andrea schließt sich dem Protest an und bezichtigt Brandon, für seine politische Karriere alles zu tun, als der die Studentenwahlen kurzerhand verschieben will...

Controversy erupts when the university's Black Student Union arranges a speaking engagement for Roland Turner, a respected leader who has made anti-Semitic remarks. Jewish student leaders do not want to allow him to speak, as they believe this will encourage hatred and intolerance. Student senator Janice Williams insists that Turner's message actually centers on unity. Brandon endures criticism when he postpones the vote on the issue. Andrea joins the protest and accuses Brandon of selling out to salvage his political career. Jesse tells Andrea that he respects her passion for the cause, but accuses her of being narrow-minded. A bomb threat is called in to the school, and someone paints swastikas on the outside of the Jewish student union. Andrea's grandmother encourages her to listen to what Turner has to say, and they sit with Janice at the speech. A conversation with Andrea prompts David to reflect on his faith. He attends the candlelight protest outside the auditorium. Kelly's magazine shoot is postponed by the chaos, but she learns that she may make the cover. Val disposes of Dylan's drug stash, then inadvertently tells his dealer that he is in the hospital. The man warns Dylan not to mention his name to the cops. Donna's plans to throw a party for Ray's 25th birthday fall apart, but he prefers the intimate dinner they spend together. Music: 'Saturday' by Omar.

Dylan, qui est encore en salle de réanimation à l'hôpital, refuse de voir ses amis. L'association des étudiants noirs invite un homme politique très controversé pour parler à l'université. Son arrivée provoque des polémiques politiques et personnelles car il est connu surtout pour ses propos anisémites

Donna compra a Ray una chitarra come regalo di compleanno. Molti studenti di religione ebraica, fra cui Andrea, David e Clare, protestano per un discorso che Roland Turner, noto per le sue idee antisemite, dovrebbe tenere al campus. Brandon si trova in mezzo al caos quando deve scegliere fra politica ed etica. Valerie dice allo spacciatore di Dylan che il ragazzo è in ospedale: lo spacciatore va da Dylan e lo minaccia.

Brandon y el decano Trimble se ven en medio de un conflicto cuando varios estudiantes judíos, incluida Andrea, protestan por la prevista aparición de un controvertido orador afroamericano antisemita. Dicha aparición está a punto de interrumpir la sesión de fotos de Kelly para la revista. Mientras, Donna planea una fiesta por el 25 cumpleaños de Ray. En el hospital, Dylan pasa el tiempo hablando con su madre Iris, y entre tanto, que su vendedor de drogas le visita de forma inesperada y le amenaza para que no le hable de sus negocios a la policía.