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While we happen to be on the topic of parent-child relationships, let's switch gears to little Annie and her folks -– your attempt at having a nice dinner bonding sesh between the new boyfriend and the parents didn't quite turn out the way you expected, Annie... Can you say AWKWARD? We can always count on Dixon to intervene at the perfect moment and break the news about Jasper's not-so-big-of-a-deal side job before the night begins, HA! That was one of our favorite moments... Or maybe it was when they opened the front door and Jasper had a dumb smile on his face, oblivious to it all

Speaking of oblivion, Naomi definitely had no idea that Adrianna was lying to her face. Seriously, Ade? Are you really going to destroy more of your great relationships over this ridiculous addiction that everyone and their mother is trying to help you with? Naomi was crushed though when she called you out on it, and then again when she got dumped by Jamie, and then again when Richard made her feel like a terrible manipulative person. At least she apologized to Richard though. But she'll recover, especially now that she's let her guard down around Liam –- bad news for Ivy, though. We're certainly waiting to see how this all unfolds...

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Speaking of mother-child relationships, Silver and Jackie's relationship was blossoming beautifully. The different birthday settings were especially sweet. We loved Teddy for really coming through as Silver's friend – first it was walking her to class, then it was taking care of her mom while Silver ran some errands, and the grand finale was bringing Silver back through memory lane. We're glad that Jackie finally got the chance to be the mother that Silver has been yearning for all these years – especially right before she passed away. Teddy, you're starting to make up for being a major jerk not too long ago... We may just let that one slide.

The Teddy-Silver duo wasn't such a sweet combination for Ade. We saw those glaring eyes, girl, you hate every bit of their friendship. She did score points with us for at least acting like the bigger person with Silver about the whole thing – even if she is just holding it all in until she pops. She isn't too good at choosing friends or even being a good one herself, either. I mean buying drugs off Jasper with Naomi's money meant for Silver's gift?! Come on now, it's about time you got over Navid and moved on. There are many more fish in the sea – if socially isolated Annie and anti-social Jasper found each other, you can do it too, Ade.

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Alright, so our friend Sasha, Ms. I'm-WAY-Too-Mature-To-Date-Dixon, stoops to an ultimate low level -- lying about being pregnant? Girl, you're not lying to an adult here, Dixon is a little baby himself -- with a mother who is obviously a lot more experienced and smart than you are. But really? You're going to make this poor kid wet his pants by making him a father? You definitely fooled us, Sasha, but Debbie called you out REAL good. That's a real mother's intuition right there

Just when you thought that Sasha had won this week's BIOTCH Award, we regret to inform you that Jen came in to make it a tie. The woman doesn't even like Ryan -- she's already said she's just using him sooth the fears of her real rich guy she's GOld Digging! Now who do you think you are little Ms. Goldie Locks, walking into poor Ramona's job and calling her old? And yes, her name is Ramona but of course you knew that... And to top that all off, she lies to Ryan about Liam wanting to sleep with her? Oh please, don't flatter yourself, Jen. Ryan may be blind to your vindictive character, but Liam experienced it first-hand and is going to get you good, you just wait. That's what we're hoping, at least...

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We now know to give wittle Liam his space when his Aunt Flow's in town -- not even a super cute surfer chick can turn his frown upside down. Come on, Liam, the poor girl even offered to pay for the dent in your car right then and there, but someone was too sensitive and hormonal to just get over it

Liam and Sasha seriously needed to get together for a painting their nails and sharing their feelings session, because she was definitely not being any nicer to anyone either -- Dixon, to be exact. Dixon wasn't taking it lightly either, but I mean come on dude, what do you expect from Sasha -- she's dating a teenager who can't even manage his time or figure his relationship out. Just choose between Chinese or Thai, Dixon, and stop complaining.

As for Harry and Debbie... Let the battle begin! First of all, who screws up the situation with his wife that bad right after she simmers down about the name-calling situation? Harry, you definitely let us down with your lying fiasco. Canceling lunch with your wife to spend time with the same woman who is damaging your marriage? And the cherry on top of the mess was when Debbie walks in and catches you in the act... Tsk, tsk, at least try and be a little bit smoother with your actions if you're going to sneak around.

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We do have to give her props for building up the courage to rekindle a relationship with Teddy, though -- even if he ratted her out to Navid about their kiss. How does it feel to be the dumpee, Ade? We're guessing not so great after being semi-rejected by the guy you dumped your boyfriend for. Ouch.

While this next particular moment wasn't really a break-up, we can smell the faint odor of divorce in the distance already....Debbie is onto you, Harry. Calling your wife by another woman's name is like crossing deadly waters, man, so we would be a bit more careful next time if we were you.

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The Poor Sap Award: Navid
Poor, sweet, innocent Navid. He has NO clue what's going on. Adrianna finally does the bom-chicka-wow with him, and he's walking on air --- little knowing that she only did it out of guilt over kissing Teddy. This becomes problematic when he brags about his deflowering to Teddy. We loved his mile-wide grin and his constant high-fiving, but we can't help but think that things are going to go very wrong, very soon.

Worst Betrayal: Adrianna
Come on, Ades. Giving false hope to Navid is just cruel -- make up your mind between the sweet puppy dog and Mr. Male Model, will you? Navid is like a young schoolgirl, batting her eyelashes as she thinks about the love of her life while Ade gets hot and steamy with Teddy in the same room! Granted, she didnask Teddy to kiss her in the restaurant – but she didn't exactly stop him, either.

Impressive Scheme Award: Naomi
Ah, Naomi. We have to admit, we're weirdly impressed. She knows that she'll never get the grades to make it into her college of choice, but she's convinced she can make it in by dating the Dean of Admission's son. Hah! To seduce him, she pretends to be an ardent environmentalist -- filling up a re-usable water-bottle from a plastic one and driving her bike to school. Of course, we're betting enviro-boy's hunky roommate will derail her plans!

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Here are some of the ways the truth came to bite our favorite West Bev residents in the butt this week:

Finally! Liam bests Jen!
Probably our favorite storyline of the night involved Liam and Jen. She's just so mustache-twirlingly eeeevil, and we enjoyed see her self-satisfaction get the better of her. When Liam discovers that Jen is actually flat broke and married to an impoverished French noble (and who hasn't been there…) he threatens to tell Naomi unless Jen comes clean about the bom-chicka-wow she initiated on prom night. Alas, Jen beats him to the punch -– but she's undone when she comes back to gloat. Naomi will never believe we slept together, she sneers. She might, especially now that Liam recorded Jen saying that on his cell phone. Hah!

Annie's admirer (?)
Gotta love Beverly Hills, where even the homeless have cash to donate to their alma maters. Yep, Annie's hit-and-run victim was a West Bev alum, and Jasper, his nephew, is in the school now. Annie gets all teary in his general direction, and Jasper is either deeply touched or higly suspicious. Now Annie's either got a new friend (and heaven knows she needs one!) or a dangerous stalker bent on revealing the truth. We're betting on the latter!

I might like you better if we slept together
Ades is in a pickle – she gets a sweet role, and that makes Navid all sulky. Sigh. It's like one step forward, two steps back with this boy! Granted, going to Teddy for advice and comfort probably wasn't the best move on Adrianna's part... was anyone surprised by the smooching? (As it was in last week's preview, we're guessing no.) But as distressed as we were by the illicit lip-lock, we have to say what happens next is even worse: Ades tells Navid that's it's finally time to make him a man. Oh, Adrianna... NOW you decide to make Navid's naughty dreams come true? Sigh...

Porn and consequences
Dixon's still lying to Sasha, which gets sticky when the car breaks down and she finds a trunk full o' porn. Oops! Yeah, about that, Dixon lies, I'm, um, a porn financier. (At least he didn't say porn star...) Sasha says she's ok with it, but she does a little spying and sees Dixon hugging Debbie at his front door. Yes, Sasha, Dixon likes older women -– but we're talking women your age, not Debbie's!

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Best Battle: Naomi and Annie
These ladies are in a fight to the finish, and we'll be amazed if anyone survives. After Naomi denies all knowledge of the pic, Annie enlists the help of Mucky Mark to expose her. Mark tells the truth on Teddy's boat, which make Silver and Adrianna aghast. How could she? Now, if only Annie had rested on that victory and retreated to the moral high ground... but she had to keep pushing it. She begs Liam to go with her and tell Naomi the truth about what happened... then LIES that she and Liam had been sleeping together the whole time, sharing some post-coital Naomi mockery after every bout between the sheets. "Everyone you love just ends up loving me more," Annie says. "First Ethan, then Liam... who's going to be next?" A satisfying victory for Annie, but she may have ensured her own downfall -- now Liam is furious with her, and Silver, who overheard Annie's attack, is firmly on Naomi's side. Plus, now Annie owes Mark favors... and we can't help but think they're of the sexual kind. Ick!

Adorable Award: Navid
His mock interview with himself -- reporter Navid attacking, normal Navid answering -- had us just as smitten as Ades. Seriously, how can you resist the guy?

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What we loved
Jen
And by love, we mean hate, but in the most deliciously fabulous way. She manipulates everyone -- Naomi, Liam, even Mr. Matthews and her rich date -- and gets her way. By the end of the ep, she gets Naomi to ignore her doubts by comparing her to their mother, admits she's sexing up Ryan so her real targets -- rich men -- don't think she's just a gold digger, and threatens Liam with juvie. She's a grade-A beeyotch, and we wouldn't have it any other way.

Friendships
The girls are still supporting each other -- Naomi scoops up Silver when she's devastated by Dixon ignoring her, Ade and Silver run interference with Liam to save Naomi, and Silver actually tries to comfort Annie after the sex pic gets out. (Of course, Annie doesn't react well... but we'll get to that later.) We're also seeing the boys bonding -- Teddy, Liam and Dixon all make the surf team, and Dixon and Liam bond over their New York roots. Dixon and Navid try to counsel Liam on his Naomi problem. And Teddy doesn't rip off Navid's head, which we're assuming he's doing in deference to Ade's feelings.

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Listen Now

90210 seems to have taken a much darker turn this season -- and we love it! Yeah, we know, we shouldn't be celebrating the fact that Annie killed someone (or did she?) in a hit-and-run, or that Naomi is drowning her Liam-induced sorrows with inappropriate men, but what the hell -- it makes for some great TV.

Mia, Lindsey and I take a crack at the season premiere -- we wonder what was on Navid's "Sex Jams" CD (post your theories in the comments!), discuss why Teddy bugs us so much, celebrate Silver's words of wisdom, and weigh the prospects of Adrianna remaining "No Drama." (Hint -- we don't think it's likely.) Listen in and tell us what you think!

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Best reunion: Silver and Dixon
Granted, it only lasted for about three minutes, but we loved seeing them snuggle up together again. They're made for each other!

Worst hookup: Naomi and Man-Hands/Annie and Mucky Mark
It's a tie! We know that Naomi wanted to distract herself from hot, hot Liam, but REALLY? A guy old enough to be her FATHER? EW! And then there's Annie.... Did she REALLY think is would be a good idea to jump into cabana-bed with drunk Mark, who she hardly knew? Ick! Dear Annie -- PLEASE tell us you used protection -- and that you hosed yourself down in Lysol afterwards. Bleh.

Biggest troublemaker: Teddy
Listen, smarm-boy, we don't care who your daddy is. Stay away from Ade, leave Silver alone, and keep your nose out of everyone's business! Plus, it looks like he's the one who witnessed Annie's hit-and-run, so we're guessing things are going to get ugly soon.

It's all about ME! award: Annie
We know you're hurting, Annie. You killed a guy. That's not good. But do you need to be such a little brat about EVERYTHING? And come on -- of COURSE Dixon is going to guess you slept with Liam. Would you PREFER that he guessed that you, you know, LEFT A GUY TO DIE?

Bee-yotch of the episode: Naomi
Oooooh, sending the nekkid Annie pic to the whole school was just low.

Voice of Reason award: Silver
Silver's right -- Annie's wrap in the room was circumstantial evidence, not proof. Not that her well-reasoned argument had any effect on Naomi... but it was a valiant effort.

Most welcome return: Liam
Hi, Liam! Eeeeeeeee!

Nice try award: Navid
Sorry sweetie, but naming a CD "Sex Jams" is NOT going to get you laid. And using a presidential campaign slogan to try to get in your girlfriend's pants? Smoooooooooth.

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90210 returns tonight, and we can't wait! We've been dying for scoop on the show, so we tracked down Shenae Grimes and pumped her for information on just what happened at the end of last season -- who (or what) did she hit? Shenae wouldn't give too much away, but she did tell us what kind of aftershocks Annie would be dealing with, and looked forward to the more LA-centric feeling for this year. Check it out!

What's your take on Shenae's teasers? Talk about it in the comments!

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You know how sometimes your bosses leave you alone for longer than is advisable, and you end up using company time to do something that is technically job related, but that would take an awful lot of explaining if said corporate overlords weren't in back-to-back meetings? Thaaaaaat's kind of what happened here. Behold: 90210: A Sock Puppet Primer. Refresh your memory on the important parts of 90210 last season, and get prepared for the season premiere on September 8!

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We're reaching the end of the summer, and that means we're wrapping up the Sourcies! Welcome to our final Sourcies category - Best Cliffhanger. We had plenty to choose from this year, what with Big Bads promising to bring the pain, and foolish actions promising to provide blackmail fodder this season. Take a look:

This final poll is open until Sept. 4, so get voting!

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Sometimes very, very bad things happen to the folks on The CW -- and that leads to some very, very good television. Whether they're completely freaking out, exhibiting an icy calm that belies the turmoil underneath, or doing their best to burn every last bridge, we love watching these characters react -- and that's why this Sourcie celebrates the Most Dramatic Meltdowns this season. Check it out:

The poll closes on September 3, so get voting!

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Dan Scott One Tree Hill Granted, Dan has been much less eeeeeeeevil in recent seasons -- it's been ages since he, say, shot his brother, drove his wife to drugs or tormented the ones he (theoretically) loved. But the residual badness in Dan's bones makes us love to hate him so very much. That's one of the reasons we loved the Film Noir episode -- it gave Dana chance to be the unrepentant villain we all most he wants to be. Bliss!		The Devil Reaper In this case, the paradigm has changed a bit. Here's someone we hate to admit we absolutely love. He's the Devil! Evil Incarnate! Source of human misery! All-around bad dude! But... he's so charming! And funny! And he looks so darn dapper in those suits! And he's RAY WISE! How can you not love this guy? And then he breaks out the demons and the soul crushing and the tormenting Sam and the stealing Andi's soul and all the rest, and you remember -- he's the Devil! Arghhh!
Lily van der Woodsen Bass Gossip Girl Ah, Lily, the most frustrating parent on the face of the planet. She's the queen of dubious decision-making, and she's always willing to blame Serena for things she's done herself. She manages to make it All! About! Lily! all the time, whether she's attending a friend's seder (not the time for unannounced guests, Lily!), smooching her lover in public while her hubby's body is hardly cold, or having Serena thrown in jail (!!!) for something she didn't do. Boo! Hiss!		Naomi Clark 90210 Naomi isn't really eeeeeevil, per se -- but she's still plenty of fun to hate. She's just so deliciously bitchy! Whether she's ostracizing Annie for something she did or didn't do, plagiarizing others' work to get ahead in school, or establishing herself as the Queen Bee of West Bev with a cutting remark or underhanded act, we love watching her every move. In fact, we love her so much more when she's at one with her mean girl nature. Come on, Naomi -- embrace the Dark Side!

Ruby Supernatural Ruby led Sam -- and us -- on a wild ride this season. She almost -- almost! -- made us beleive that she was working on the side of good -- until the very last moment of hte last episode. She led Sam into killing Lilith to set Lucifer free -- and then rubbed salt in his wounds by telling him that he made all those choices by himself. That's why it was so satisfying to see her gut-stabbed in the final episode. Rest in Torment, Ruby!

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The powers that be in our favorite zip code have cast Amalia Zinser (who guest-starred on Cold Case and Southland) as Ivy, a tomboy surfer chick who is sure to tempt both Dixon and Liam on 90210 , according to TV Guide.com, who broke the news earlier today. Sources inside the TV production add, “She's the quintessential California girl -- easy-going, athletic and full of fun,” but we won’t get our first glimpse of the beach bunny until October. Bummer, dude.

Speaking of Dixon... should fans hold their breath for a rekindled relationship with Silver? The folks at Watch with Kristin on E! Online have the answer (sort of) straight from their alter-egos. Jessica Stroup: "Will you see us kiss? Yes. Will we continue to kiss for the whole season? I don't know." Tristan Wilds: "It's definitely a rocky relationship. We're having our ups and our downs. You never know where we fall, but right now we're separated." Hm… so… yes AND no?

Don't expect Kelly Taylor to be the one providing the love triangle drama this season though. She tells WWK exclusively, "I definitely am not going to allow Kelly to be a homewrecker. The producers and I have talked about it. It's not something I'm interested in, and it's not something they're going to do." Guess we'll have to look to the next gen to continue the proud tradition of hookups, breakups and scandalous affairs.

Which -- current or potential -- couple has you sweating the days until the Tuesday, Sept. 8 premiere? You know the drill -- get on over to the comments!

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We here at CW Source Central know a god head of hair when we see it -- and we see a lot of them on our favorite shows! That's why this Sourcie celebrates the Best Hair on the CW. Here's who you nominated:

Annie Wilson: 90210

The 90210 crowd may be all about image and spa days --but it took a kid from Kansas to show them what great hair really looks like. Perhaps she uses Mane and Tail shampoo?

Blair Waldorf: Gossip Girl

This is a woman who knows how to rock the hair accessories -- hats, headbands, tiaras -- but still looks great without any embellishment at all. Heck, even her henchgirls are named after a hair accessory!

Peyton Sawyer-Scott: One Tree Hill

Whether she's sporting her signature curls, a gentler wave, or a straight-on effect. Peyton knows how to use her crowning glory to its best effect. And we loved her lightened-up look in the Film Noir episode!

Sam Winchester: Supernatural

Sam's hair is practically a character in and of itself. It flops in his face when he's feeling vulnerable, gets slicked back when he's all business, and works with those puppy-dog eyes when he needs to persuade someone. Potent stuff!

Tyra Banks: America's Next Top Model

We don't always agree with what Tyra does to the competitors' hair -- we're STILL wondering what she was thinking with Saleisha -- but we have to admit this model knows how to make her own hair fierce.

So who's got the best hair? Your votes decide! Polls close Aug. 24, so get voting!

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We here at CW Source Central are considering calling our parents right now and thanking them -- because no matter how bad things were during the teenage years, at least we never had to go through any of the Family Drama the Sourcies are seeing right now! Take a look to see what we mean:

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We love a good liplock here at CW Source Central, which is why we've been waiting for Best Kiss to hit the Sourcies! Which of these serious smooches set your pulse pounding?

Polls are open until August 17, so get voting!

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