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

Creators:

Yan Moore
Linda Schuyler

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | unknown

Release Date:

1 April 2002 (USA)

Genre:

Drama | Music

Tagline:

Degrassi, it goes there.

Plot:

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

Plot Keywords:

Student | School | Homosexuality | Principal | Teacher

Awards:

22 wins & 38 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Tue. Nov. 24	10:00 AM	MTV	True Colours	#6.4
Tue. Nov. 24	10:30 AM	MTV	Can't Hardly Wait	#6.3

Cast

Miriam McDonald	...	Emma Nelson (161 episodes, 2001-2009)
Shane Kippel	...	Gavin 'Spinner' Mason / ... (155 episodes, 2001-2009)
Stefan Brogren	...	Archie 'Snake' Simpson / ... (146 episodes, 2001-2009)
Cassie Steele	...	Manny Santos (144 episodes, 2001-2009)
Aubrey Graham	...	Jimmy Brooks (138 episodes, 2001-2009)
Lauren Collins	...	Paige Michalchuk (135 episodes, 2001-2008)
Sarah Barrable-Tishauer	...	Liberty Van Zandt (134 episodes, 2001-2009)
Ryan Cooley	...	J.T. Yorke (113 episodes, 2001-2007)
Adamo Ruggiero	...	Marco Del Rossi (112 episodes, 2002-2008)
Stacey Farber	...	Ellie Nash (106 episodes, 2002-2008)
Jake Goldsbie	...	Toby Isaacs (106 episodes, 2001-2009)
Amanda Stepto	...	Christine 'Spike' Nelson (101 episodes, 2001-2008)
Melissa DiMarco	...	Principal Daphne Hatzilakos / ... (90 episodes, 2002-2009)
Melissa McIntyre	...	Ashley Kerwin (88 episodes, 2001-2008)
Daniel Clark	...	Sean Cameron (88 episodes, 2001-2008)
Jake Epstein	...	Craig Manning (85 episodes, 2002-2008)
Mike Lobel	...	Jay Hogart (80 episodes, 2003-2009)
Jamie Johnston	...	Peter Stone (78 episodes, 2005-2009)
Andrea Lewis	...	Hazel Aden (73 episodes, 2002-2006)
Dan Woods	...	Principal Daniel Raditch (70 episodes, 2001-2005)
Pat Mastroianni	...	Joey Jeremiah (69 episodes, 2001-2006)

Also Known As:

Degrassi, nouvelle génération (Canada: French title)

Runtime:

30 min

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Colour:

Colour

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

USA:TV-PG | Australia:M

Filming Locations:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Company:

Epitome Pictures

Trivia:

Kevin Smith wrote his own dialogue for his three episode guest appearance as himself.

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:

Kevin Smith: Spinner, the only thing I know is that making a movie with a bunch of high school kids is worse than making a movie with Ben Affleck... way worse.

Movie Connections:

Follows School's Out (1992) (TV)

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)