Degrassi High
Series 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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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2 Seasons • 28 Episodes
30 min per episode
1989 – 1991
Premiered: Mon, Nov 6, 1989
Kit HoodLatest Aired Episode
Season 2, Episode 13: “One Last Dance”
Dwayne must deal with his feelings about being HIV-positive and with the reactions of other students once his secret gets out. Lucy is keen to follow the footsteps of boyfriend Bronco into the school presidency. Joey contemplates asking Caitlin to the semi-formal. Suddenly the year's last dance takes on new significance when the news comes out. It's not just the year's last dance. It's Degrassi's last dance.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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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
Darrin Brown
Dwayne Myers
Dan Woods
Daniel Raditch
Dayo Ade
B.L.T. Thomas
Duncan Waugh
Arthur Kobalewscuy
Rebecca Haines
Kathleen Mead
Maureen McKay
Michelle Accette
Angela Deiseach
Erica Farrell
John Ioannou
Alex Yankou
Maureen Deiseach
Heather Farrell
David Armin-Parcells
Claude Tanner
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Linda Schuyler, Kit Hood
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Degrassi High
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What is Degrassi High about?
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.
How many seasons does Degrassi High have?
Degrassi High comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Degrassi High?
Key cast members in Degrassi High include Siluck Saysanasy, Stacie Mistysyn, Anais Granofsky, Stefan Brogren, Amanda Stepto.
Who created or directed Degrassi High?
Degrassi High was developed and directed by Linda Schuyler, Kit Hood.