Drama series charting the lives of seven glamorous twentysomethings in a West Hollywood apartment complex. Longtime Melrose Place resident Sydney Andrews is found murdered in the swimming pool. As her neighbours react to the news, aspiring film-maker Jonah proposes to his girlfriend. Elsewhere, medical student Lauren receives a startling offer.

Ella risks losing her job, David plots to steal a priceless watch, Lauren ponders another indecent proposal and Auggie recalls his sordid affair with Sydney.

David accuses his father of murdering Sydney, Ella secures Jonah a high-profile job directing a music video, and Riley turns to Auggie after a fight with Jonah. Meanwhile, Lauren aims to land a place on Michael's surgical team.

Ella finds herself being blackmailed by her new landlady, David offers to work for Auggie, Lauren arranges another assignation, Violet runs from the police and Riley helps Jonah with his networking skills.

Ella is questioned in connection with Sydney's murder, Jonah is accused of stealing a diamond necklace, Lauren's burgeoning new career jeopardises her friendship with Riley and Violet schemes to become a barmaid.

Ella is shocked when Riley turns down a lucrative modelling contract, Jonah faces a cash-flow crisis, Lauren's secret is jeopardised when she runs into David at a private party and Violet sets her sights on Michael Mancini.