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We offered up a difficult photo for readers to caption up this week, but many gave it their best shot.

The winner was "katrina11," though, for channeling The Pussycat Dolls in her entry. Check it out below, underneath the photo.

Did you lose out? Don't lose hope! Just come back and play every week! Thanks to all participants in this week's 90210 Caption Contest!

Javier: "Adrianna, don't you wish your BOYFRIEND was hot like me?"

90210 will return to The CW this fall on Monday nights, airing prior to Gossip Girl. That's an important programming note for fans to remember.

What else will be different about the show and its characters as they embark on season three? The network has sent out the following press release, which gives us a few hints. (TV Fanatic guesses/commentary appear in bold)...

The third season welcomes the West Beverly kids to their senior year of high school. It’s the time of college acceptances and lovers’ rejections, the time of prom dates and promises betrayed, the time of spring break, break-ups and make-ups – but as is always the case in Beverly Hills, it all happens in a world of sun and fun, palm trees and warm sea breezes, success and excess. 

From the very beginning of the school year, the lives of the West Beverly group will be shaken up in a way none of them could ever imagine. And from this new starting point, their journeys will take them to staggering new heights and terrifying new depths. We’ll see the rise of a pop sensation (Javier?) and the fall of a group of friends (the gals?), the beginning of a new love (Ivy and Dixon?) and the end of a professional dream (Adrianna?), the creation of an unlikely family (Jen/Ryan/baby?) and the demise of another (the Wilsons?). 

And that’s just the first week of school...

It’s now or never for the students of West Beverly, and they’re not going to waste a moment of time. Expectations are high, hormones are raging, and scandals are hiding around every corner. From the brightest moments of love and happiness to the darkest hours of shame and fear, senior year at West Beverly promises to be an unforgettable journey.

The question is: Will you come along for the ride?

We got a solid turnout this week for the latest 90210 Caption Contest...

... and we also got a submission that multiple users acknowledged as the funniest. Who are we to disagree with them?

Therefore, congrats are in order for "Lana," who submitted the entry posted underneath this photo. Thanks to everyone that played and remember do to so every week!

Liam: Okay let's go over this again: your name is not Ariel, I'm not a prince and if you sing "Under the Sea" again, I will strangle you with this rope.

Annie ran over a homeless man and killed him to conclude season one of 90210.

Ironically, this became the storyline that simply won't die. Fans have been distressed with the length of time it dragged on for, as well as the fact that it culminated in... nothing. Annie simply decided to confess to her parents on the season finale.

In an interview with The Los Angeles Times, though, Shenae Grimes says there's STILL more to come.

"I was really happy with the way our show runner, Rebecca [Sinclair], chose to handle the situation," she said. "While everyone else [was] going through their momentary incidents and dramas, this [was] kind of lingering with me the entire season, which was kind of daunting.

"She really played up the subtlety. But, we do finally get closure for Annie, or at least we think we do. Of course, no show will end in that pretty little package. So there are many surprises that you’ll see."

Please, 90210 writers, make them worthwhile.

Grimes said the storyline's resolutions will bring in other characters, as well. Here are more snippets from the interview:

On the involvement of other characters: "We’ve gotten the hint that it may involve Teddy because of the whole license plate thing at the very beginning of the season... It does play kind of a key factor in the resolution of it all or the lack thereof. But it certainly involves more people and hopefully takes the onus off of Annie’s shoulders."

Will Jasper return? I have no idea. There’s no real indication as to where the character will go.

On Annie and Liam: The story doesn’t really evolve the way you think it will. They’re kind of misleading you a bit. The relationship and the closeness that Annie and Liam are forming is much more than just any physical attraction... I don’t think it will be the demise of Naomi and Annie again.

Does this interview make you more or less excited for season three of 90210? Sound off in our forum now!

Season two of 90210 came to a fiery conclusion last night.

What did you think of "Confessions?" We gave the season finale 3.5 out of 5 stars.

There's plenty still to discuss and analyze from the episode and the show overall, though. Below, our weekly TV Fanatic Round Table tackles various topics and encourages readers to chime in here or in our 90210 forum...

Which cliffhanger has you most on edge for season three?
M.L. House: Was there really any cliffhanger aside from Naomi's situation with Mr. Cannon? The episode didn't really leave us wondering too much about Navid and Adrianna, Dixon and Ivy, etc. But the Naomi development and interesting and risky. Let's see how it's handled.

Dr. Shepherd: I felt ripped off by the lack of actual cliffhangers. No one was on the boat when it blew up?!? Annie simply confessed without any repercussions?!? I'm struggling to come up with multiple suspenseful storylines here.

The Barnacle: I'll say Liam and Jasper was a cliffhanger, only because I hope Liam killed that annoying psycho.

Will you miss Harry?
M.L. House: No. Like The OC, the show has to either embrace its adults... or ignore them completely. You can't have it both ways. If 90210 has chosen to ignore the Wilsons, that's fine. Best of luck elsewhere, Rob Estes.

Dr. Shepherd: I actually win. As principal of West Beverly, Harry had potential to play an actual role in the kids' lives, but the series never went there. Feels like a missed opportunity to me.

The Barnacle: Nope. I look forward to Deb being on the open market. Call me!

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Feelings on the 90210 season finale are mixed.

Many fans were left breathless by the (disturbing) final scene with Naomi, while others can't believe there was no payoff to Annie's boring hit-and-run storyline. Read our take on the episode NOW.

One things viewers typically can agree on, though, is that this show possesses one of the best soundtracks on television. Browse through our 90210 music section now and sample a few singles from "Confessions" below...

• Darwin Deez - "Constellations"
• Jessica Lowndes - "One More Time"
• Fitz and The Tantrums - "Breakin' The Chains Of Love"
• Mike Posner - "Cooler Than Me"
• The Swell Season - "Feeling The Pull"

Over the last few weeks, many 90210 fans have grown disenchanted with a show whose storylines muddle along, always focusing on relationships that aren't grounded in any kind of realism or pacing.

So, did the season finale change that point of view? Did "Confessions" leave you yearning for the September premiere to arrive ASAP? Let's analyze the state of various characters and gauge reader opinion...

Dixon and Ivy: These two remain cute together, but my head is spinning trying to keep up with the state of their relationship. Last week, they started the episode as a couple. They, they broke up over an Australian trip. Then, they made up. Then, Dixon confessed that he kissed Silver. So they split again. Then, he apologized (in grand fashion!) and now they are together... again. That's A LOT of back-and-forth over the course of two weeks.

Let's hope 90210 just keeps this pair together and let's viewers actually form an opinion on Divy (or Ixon?).

Teddy and Silver: Snoooooze. These two also broke up and got back together about 17 times in the last couple episodes. There's no chemistry between the actors, there's no reason for us to really believe they're in love. Seriously, can anyone say they care about Seddy (or Tilver?).

Adrianna and Navid: They are back together. Yay! And the reunion was live, for all to see on their West Beverly TV screens. Romantic! But Javier is apparently gonna stick around and try and woo Ade. Boo! Please, 90210, just let a couple remain happy and steady. Is your only source for storyline tension to continually place pairings in jeopardy?

Jasper: Seriously, if he's on the show still next season, we may abandon ship.

Ryan: I really hope the show does give him more room to shine in the fall. All we've really seen of his downfall is Laurel offering Ryan some pot, and that caused him to fall off the wagon. But Ryan Eggold is a quality actor and a custody battle with Jen would provide him with solid material.

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In light of the disappointment expressed by most 90210 fans over how this season concluded (i.e. boringly), we've awarded this week's top prize to "Emily."

That user got inside the head of stars Trista Wilds and Gillian Zinser for her entry, which is posted underneath the photo. Harsh? Yes. Accurate? You decide.

Thanks to everyone that played and remember to do so every week. God luck and enjoy!

Tristan: Another love triangle Huh?
Gillian: Yeah the Department of Good Ideas cranks out another one.

On next week's 90210 season finale, fans will witness...

• A pregnancy revelation
• The end of a marriage
• An explosion
• An admission

Who will say and do what? Tune in, find out and talk about these spoilers in our 90210 forum.

Also, get an early look at the episode "Confessions" below, via a slew of photos from it:

Welcome to this week's edition of the 90210 Round Table!

This CW drams set the stage for next week's finale with an episode that many viewers have labeled as "boring." What did you think of "Javianna?"

We've already added 90210 music, quotes and photos from the installment. But there's one thing missing: an in-depth analysis of it. Sound off on the topics below...

Help Ade pick already: Javier or Navid?
M.L. House: Navid. For once, it would be nice to see the average Joe get the girl over the dreamy, talented musician. It would be like The Barnacle dating Jessica Simpson instead of John Mayer. Who wouldn't want to see that?!?

Dr. Shepherd: Neither. Adrianna has to be by herself for a bit. She's always relied on drugs or alcohol or men. Just take a break, Ade. Work on you for awhile.

The Barnacle: Navid may have put her through rehab and has always been there for her, but hello: money, fame and looks?  Sorry, Navid.  I'm ready to switch teams and run away with Javier if Ade doesn't.

Two Affair to Remember references on the CW in one week, who did it better: Gossip Girl's Chuck or 90210's Navid?
M.L. House: Sorry, but the answer to any question pitting these shows against each other will always be: Gossip Girl.

Dr. Shepherd: What the heck is Affair to Remember?!? These shows are aimed at a young demographic. Can we get some references that reflect that please?

The Barnacle: Definitely 90210.  Gossip Girl was too cheesy by having Blair state the obvious reference out loud and Chuck had things way too easy by being near the actual Empire State Building.  Navid had the creativity to use the snow globe.  Navid: 1, Chuck: 0.

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