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Degrassi High

1989 – 1991Show2 seasons28 episodesTV-PG

DramaSoap
84
GreatGoodWatch score
84
GreatGoodWatch score

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Where to watch

Fingerprint

Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

Shows with

Cast

19 of 19 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Kit Hood, John Bertram, Eleanore Lindo
Written by
Yan Moore, Susin Nielsen, Kathryn Ellis

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

November 6, 1989 · February 5, 1991 · Ended

First aired
November 6, 1989
Last aired
February 5, 1991
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 28 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use, Suicide Themes, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Soap
Original language
English
Made in
Canada
Available in
24 countries

Tropes

Official Couple, Good Bad Girl, Did Not Think This Through +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Degrassi High?"

Questions about Degrassi High

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Degrassi High worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84.

Is Degrassi High okay for kids?

TV-PGViolenceSexual contentStrong languageDrug useSuicide themesDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for violence, sexual content, strong language, drug use, suicide themes, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Degrassi High?

14 h

About 14 hours: 28 episodes in 2 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1989 to 1991.

Is Degrassi High plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Degrassi High good for date night?

and 3 moreFamily Movie NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

It's better for a family night: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for families.

What tropes does Degrassi High use?

Official CoupleGood Bad GirlDid Not Think This ThroughPrecision F-StrikeBeta CoupleFanserviceAbortion Fallout DramaNaïve EverygirlIronyRomantic False LeadFunny Background EventSoundtrack Dissonanceand 95 more

TV Tropes lists 107 tropes for it, including Official Couple, Good Bad Girl, and Did Not Think This Through.