"Degrassi: The Next Generation" (2001)TV series 2001-????

Creators:

Yan Moore
Linda Schuyler

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8

Release Date:

1 April 2002 (USA)

Genre:

Drama

Tagline:

Degrassi, it goes there.

Plot:

The next generation of the students at Degrassi are here. Degrassi: The Next Generation takes place...

Plot Keywords:

Hidden Character | Christian | Bipolar Disorder | Anorexia | Boy

Awards:

20 wins & 33 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Sun. Aug. 31	10:30 AM	CW	Islands in the Stream	#4.6
Sun. Aug. 31	11:00 AM	CW	Time Stands Still	#4.7

Cast

Miriam McDonald	...	Emma Nelson / ... (140 episodes, 2001-2008)
Shane Kippel	...	Gavin 'Spinner' Mason / ... (135 episodes, 2001-2008)
Lauren Collins	...	Paige Michalchuk / ... (131 episodes, 2001-2008)
Aubrey Graham	...	Jimmy Brooks / ... (129 episodes, 2001-2008)
Stefan Brogren	...	Archie 'Snake' Simpson / ... (128 episodes, 2001-2008)
Cassie Steele	...	Manny Santos / ... (123 episodes, 2001-2008)
Sarah Barrable-Tishauer	...	Liberty Van Zandt / ... (111 episodes, 2001-2008)
Ryan Cooley	...	J.T. Yorke / ... (105 episodes, 2001-2007)
Adamo Ruggiero	...	Marco Del Rossi / ... (100 episodes, 2002-2008)
Stacey Farber	...	Ellie Nash / ... (97 episodes, 2002-2008)
Jake Goldsbie	...	Toby Isaacs / ... (97 episodes, 2001-2008)
Amanda Stepto	...	Christine 'Spike' Nelson / ... (90 episodes, 2001-2008)
Melissa DiMarco	...	Principal Daphne Hatzilakos / ... (85 episodes, 2002-2008)
Melissa McIntyre	...	Ashley Kerwin / ... (84 episodes, 2001-2008)
Daniel Clark	...	Sean Cameron / ... (78 episodes, 2001-2008)
Mike Lobel	...	Jay Hogart / ... (76 episodes, 2003-2008)
Jake Epstein	...	Craig Manning / ... (74 episodes, 2002-2008)
Andrea Lewis	...	Hazel Aden (67 episodes, 2002-2006)
Deanna Casaluce	...	Alex Nuñez / ... (60 episodes, 2003-2007)

Also Known As:

Degrassi, nouvelle génération (Canada: French title)

Runtime:

30 min

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Australia:M | USA:TV-PG

Filming Locations:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Company:

Epitome Pictures

Trivia:

Five characters from Degrassi Junior High/Degrassi High have made regular appearances on the show: Snake (now Mr. Simpson), Spike, Joey, Caitlin and Mr. Raditch. Others have made guest appearances or cameos when circumstances have called for it.

Goofs:

Crew or equipment visible: In "Goin' Down the Road, Part 2" the reflection of the cameraman can be seen in the vanity mirror as Spike and Caitlin hug, and again in the glass door, during Kevin Smith's hurried flight from Caitlin.

Quotes:

Hazel: We should go see that movie again, even though I don't really like subtitles.
Paige: Yeah, they involve reading.

Movie Connections:

Follows "The Kids of Degrassi Street" (1982)

Soundtrack:

Degrassi: The Next Generation Theme

An amazing show

This is an amazing teen drama that should be recommended watching for all teens. The characters are 3 dimensional and all sorts of religions and races are showcased.

Some of the episodes are more intense than others, which is just like teen life. Sometimes horrible things happen, sometimes they don't. This show covers all ranges of topics, including teen pregnancy, abusive boyfriends and homosexuality. These are all topics that teens experience in high school, and there is no sugar-coating.

My favourite character is Marco, and I feel he has really grown as a character. He started out as just another guy, but turned into a sensitive, sweet, and overall amazing guy.

I definitely recommend teens watch this, but also parents. I know my mom loves watching it with me! What I don't recommend is anyone under 12 watching this. I have met people who just don't get it, and think it's gross or stupid because they are too young to comprehend what is going on. It is a great Canadian (yeah!!!) teen show.

9 stars out of 10. (I don't believe in anything being perfect, I think everything can be improved)