Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: CBC Television
Type: Scripted
Rating: 8.4/10
Degrassi High
Overview
Degrassi High is the third television show in the Degrassi series of teen dramas about the lives of a group of teenagers living on or near De Grassi Street in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It first aired from 1989 to 1991 and followed the young people from The Kids of Degrassi Street and Degrassi Junior High through high school. The show was filmed in downtown Toronto and at Centennial College. Much like its predecessor, Degrassi High dealt with controversial issues ranging from AIDS, abortion, abuse, alcoholism, cheating, sex, death and suicide, dating, depression, bullying, gay rights, homophobia, racism, the environment, drugs, and eating disorders. The show's impact on Canadian identity is discussed in the September 2007 issue of u're Magazine.
This production, originally released in 1989, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 8.4 across its 2 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Drama.
- • Produced in Canada.
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Siluck Saysanasy
Yick Yu
Stacie Mistysyn
Caitlin Ryan
Anais Granofsky
Lucy Fernandez
Stefan Brogren
Archibald 'Snake' Simpson
Amanda Stepto
Christine 'Spike' Nelson
Kirsten Bourne
Tessa Campanelli
Cathy Keenan
Liz O' Rourke
Neil Hope
Derek 'Wheels' Wheeler
Seasons
Specials
6 Episodes • Aired 1992-01-05
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 1
15 Episodes • Aired 1989-11-06
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 2
13 Episodes • Aired 1990-09-03
No season overview provided for this season.