Even though he is also the Breakout Character of the show, he did tend to act like a major Jerkass to both Brenda and Kelly when he was in relationships with them. Ray contacts Donna and convinces her that David needs serious help dealing with his drug problem resulting in the main cast forcing David into rehab after spending the season up to that point oblivious to David's problems. The second one has him discover David in the throes of addiction, after David was drugged and robbed by hookers he had met during a trip to Vegas with several of the characters, and seeking Ray's help to cover up what had happen to him. The first one established that the character had started therapy to deal with his anger issues and had him making peace with Donna. Author's Saving Throw: After single handedly killing Jamie Walters' music career via turning his character, without any warning or build-up, into a spousal abuser the show brought Walters back twice to salvage the character.to call them heavy-handed would be a massive understatement. In some episodes, these issues were handled very well. in a manner like Degrassi Junior High or after-school specials.
The show, especially in Seasons 1 and 2, was very topical - addressing issues such as racism, alcoholism, drug abuse, etc.
The original series, or the overall franchise, contains:
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