Ep 8. Mother Dearest

In 90210 season 3 episode 8, Mother Dearest, the central focus is on Silver and her conflicted relationship with her estranged mother. Throughout the episode, it becomes clear that Silver's mother never lived up to her expectations as a parent and failed to show up for Silver during some of the most critical moments in her life. The episode begins with Silver meeting with a therapist and venting about her childhood and her mother's shortcomings.

Meanwhile, Naomi is preparing for her upcoming wedding to Max and enlists the help of Adrianna to find the perfect dress. Adrianna becomes jealous when she believes that Naomi is taking her for granted and is only interested in her help. In an effort to prove herself, Adrianna decides to throw Naomi a bridal shower.

Elsewhere, Ivy is struggling to handle her emotions after learning that her cancer has returned. She confides in Raj's sister, whom she has grown close to, but finds it difficult to share her diagnosis with her friends. Liam is also dealing with some personal issues when he discovers that his father has been released from prison and is attempting to reconnect with him.

As the episode progresses, Silver reaches out to her mother for support, but things quickly take a turn for the worse when Silver's mother shows up to her apartment completely drunk. Silver is forced to make a difficult decision about whether to let her mother back into her life or to cut ties completely.

Meanwhile, Adrianna's attempt at throwing Naomi a bridal shower goes awry when she accidentally invites Max's ex-girlfriend. In an effort to save the day, Adrianna suggests that Naomi and Max have a joint bachelor/bachelorette party at a popular nightclub. However, things take a turn for the worse when a fight breaks out, and the police are called.

In the midst of the chaos, Liam confronts his father about his past mistakes and tries to come to terms with his own feelings towards him. Ivy also finds the strength to confide in her friends about her cancer diagnosis and is met with an outpouring of love and support.

In the end, Silver is left to make a difficult decision about her relationship with her mother, and Naomi and Max are forced to reevaluate their plans for their upcoming wedding. The episode ends on a cliffhanger, leaving viewers eager to see how the events of Mother Dearest will impact the characters' future.