Models Inc. is an American drama series, which aired from 1994–1995 on the FOX television network.
About[]
This spin-off of Melrose Place focuses on the glamour and intrigue of the world of modeling. The tough and ambitious Hillary Michaels operates the agency Models Inc., whose models all share a luxurious beach house but are often at odds with each other. They include Sarah, a naive newcomer straight from the Midwest; Julie, the resident bitch who eventually develops a softer side; Linda, a troubled young woman with a sexually perverted boyfriend and a scandalous past; Carrie, the "over-the-hill" model struggling to maintain her foothold in the industry; and Carrie's sister, Teri, a rising star whose ambition leads to a tragic downfall.
Summary[]
Two story lines on Melrose Place served as the precursor for this series—one involving young model Sarah Owens, the other involving Hillary Michaels, owner of the titular modeling agency and mother of Amanda Woodward. The first episode of Models Inc. follows the continued journey of Sarah as she arrives at the agency in pursuit of her goals. The story chronicled the lives of several disparate and ambitious young women from the agency, along with Hillary, who at times felt a maternal bond toward them. The initial story arc centered around the murder of model Teri Spencer and the many suspects who arose throughout the investigation.
The killer was eventually discovered and arrested, and the series was put on brief hiatus. Focus then moved to several antagonists from the past who'd come to haunt the models' personal lives—including a jealous sister, a stalker, and the powerful ex-wife of one model's boyfriend. The episode that would become the finale initially ended with a cliffhanger. Once it was determined that the series would not continue, a rebroadcast of this episode presented a conclusion to the central story line. Jake Hanson, originally introduced in the continuity's first show, was the only character to appear in both Beverly Hills, 90210 and Models Inc. He is briefly seen in the first episode alongside Jo Reynolds, a co-regular from Melrose Place.
Cast[]
- Linda Gray as Hillary Michaels
- Garcelle Beauvais as Cynthia Nichols (episodes 9–29; recurring episodes 5–8)
- Cameron Daddo as Brian Peterson
- Brian Gaskill as David Michaels (episodes 1–12)
- David Goldsmith as Eric Dearborn
- Teresa Hill as Linda Holden
- Heather Medway as Stephanie Smith (episodes 1–8)
- Carrie-Anne Moss as Carrie Spencer
- Cassidy Rae as Sarah Owens
- Stephanie Romanov as Teri Spencer (episodes 1–8) and Monique Duran (episodes 8–29)
- Kylie Travis as Julie Dante
- special guest star
- Emma Samms as Grayson Louder (episodes 18–29)
- Special Appearances By
- Grant Show as Jake Hanson ("Pilot")
- Daphne Zuniga as Jo Reynolds ("Pilot")
- Special Guest Star
- William Katt as Paul Carson (8 episodes)
- Leann Hunley as Marcia Carson (4 episodes)
- Kurt Deutsch as Chris White (9 episodes)
- James Wilder as Adam Louder (20 episodes)
- Don Michael Paul as Craig Bodi (17 episodes)
Guest starring[]
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Production[]
Models Inc. is the third series of the Beverly Hills, 90210 continuity. The show was produced by Spelling Television, and created by Charles Pratt, Jr. and Frank South. In the United States, it originally aired from June 1994 until March 1995.
Episodes[]
| # | EPISODE | AIRDATE | NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 - 1.01 | "Pilot" | June 29, 1994 | Grant Show and Daphne Zuniga appear as Jake Hanson and Jo Reynolds. |
| 2 - 1.02 | "Be My, Be My Baby" | July 6, 1994 | |
| 3 - 1.03 | "It'll Never Happen Again and Again and Again" | July 13, 1994 | |
| 4 - 1.04 | "Skin Deep" | July 20, 1994 | |
| 5 - 1.05 | "Strictly Business" | July 27, 1994 | |
| 6 - 1.06 | "When Girls Collide" | August 3, 1994 | |
| 7 - 1.07 | "Nothing Is as It Seems" | August 10, 1994 | |
| 8 - 1.08 | "Meltdown" | August 17, 1994 | |
| 9 - 1.09 | "Old Models Never Die" | September 7, 1994 | |
| 10 - 1.10 | "Good Girls Finish Last" | September 14, 1994 | |
| 11 - 1.11 | "Ultimatums Are Us" | September 21, 1994 | |
| 12 - 1.12 | "Ghosts" | September 28, 1994 | |
| 13 - 1.13 | "In Models We Trust" | October 12, 1994 | |
| 14 - 1.14 | "Love and War" | October 19, 1994 | |
| 15 - 1.15 | "Clash of the Super Vixens" | October 26, 1994 | |
| 16 - 1.16 | "Look Who's Stalking" | November 9, 1994 | |
| 17 - 1.17 | "Blind by Love" | November 16, 1994 | |
| 18 - 1.18 | "Til Death Do Us Part" | November 23, 1994 | |
| 19 - 1.19 | "Bad Moon Rising" | November 30, 1994 | |
| 20 - 1.20 | "Of Models and Men" | December 14, 1994 | |
| 21 - 1.21 | "Out of Control" | December 21, 1994 | |
| 22 - 1.22 | "Grayson Inc." | January 2, 1995 | |
| 23 - 1.23 | "Men Don't Leave" | January 9, 1995 | |
| 24 - 1.24 | "Bring the Family" | January 23, 1995 | |
| 25 - 1.25 | "Really Big Problems" | February 6, 1995 | |
| 26 - 1.26 | "Adam's Family Values" | February 13, 1995 | |
| 27 - 1.27 | "By Crook or by Hook" | February 20, 1995 | |
| 28 - 1.28 | "Exposure" | February 27, 1995 | |
| 29 - 1.29 | "Sometimes a Great Commotion" | March 6, 1995 | The fabled alternate ending was aired during a rebroadcast. |