Skins Timeline ( Real )

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January 25, 2007

Skins Premieres

The British teen drama Skins premieres on E4, introducing a raw portrayal of teenagers' lives in Bristol.

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February 11, 2008

Skins Series 2 Airs

The second series of Skins airs, continuing the exploration of youth culture and introducing new characters.

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January 22, 2009

Skins Series 3 Premiere

The third series of Skins debuts, featuring a new generation of characters and storylines.

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January 28, 2010

Skins Series 4 Airs

The fourth series of Skins begins broadcasting, concluding the stories of the second generation of characters.

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2010

Skins USA Adaptation Announced

A U.S. adaptation of Skins is announced, aiming to bring the show to American audiences.

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January 17, 2011

Skins USA Premieres

The American version of Skins premieres on MTV but receives mixed reviews and low ratings.

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January 27, 2011

Skins Series 5 Airs

Skins returns to the UK with its fifth series, featuring the third generation of characters.

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January 23, 2012

Skins Series 6 Premiere

The sixth series continues the third generation's storylines, maintaining the show's characteristic edgy storytelling.

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July 23, 2013

Skins Series 7 Finale

The seventh and final series of Skins airs, concluding the stories of all three generations.

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2014

Skins Website Shutdown

The official Skins website is taken down as the show concludes its run and moves into syndication and streaming.

Skins Timeline ( Fictional )

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2007-01-01

Tony Meets Michelle

Tony and Michelle, central characters in the first generation, meet and begin their complex relationship.

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2007-02-15

Sid's Confession to Michelle

Sid reveals his feelings for Michelle, complicating the love triangle with Tony.

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2007-03-10

Cassie's Hospitalization

Cassie struggles with her anorexia nervosa and ends up hospitalized.

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2007-06-01

Effy Appears in First Generation

Effy Stonem is introduced as Tony's younger sister, beginning her role in the series.

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2009-01-01

Effy Becomes Central Character in Second Generation

The show shifts focus to the second generation, with Effy as a main character.

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2010-05-15

Effy's Mental Health Declines

Effy experiences severe mental health issues, leading to a hospital stay.

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2013-08-30

Cook's Death

In the seventh series, Cook is killed, marking a significant event in the third generation's story.