Degrassi Timeline ( Real )

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October 14, 1979

Original Degrassi Series Debut

The original Degrassi series, The Kids of Degrassi Street, premiered on Canadian television, marking the beginning of the Degrassi franchise.

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January 18, 1987

Degrassi Junior High Premiere

Degrassi Junior High, the direct sequel to The Kids of Degrassi Street, premiered, introducing a new generation of characters and continuing the franchise's focus on real-life issues faced by teenagers.

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November 6, 1989

Degrassi High Premiere

Degrassi High premiered as a continuation of Degrassi Junior High, further exploring complex adolescent themes including teen pregnancy and mental health.

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October 14, 2001

Degrassi: The Next Generation Premiere

Degrassi: The Next Generation premiered, reviving the franchise for a new generation and introducing new characters while also including some original cast members.

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July 14, 2009

Degrassi: The Next Generation Feature Film, 'Degrassi Goes Hollywood'

A feature-length film of Degrassi: The Next Generation was released, expanding the show's reach beyond television.

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January 15, 2016

Degrassi: Next Class Premiere

Degrassi: Next Class premiered on Netflix, marking the franchise's move to digital streaming platforms and continuing the series with a focus on contemporary issues.

Degrassi Timeline ( Fictional )

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Degrassi Junior High - Season 1, Episode 1

Arrival of Spike

Christine 'Spike' Nelson arrives at Degrassi Community School as a new student and starts dealing with teenage motherhood.

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Degrassi High - Season 4, Episode 12

Caitlin Ryan's Coming Out

Caitlin Ryan comes out as a lesbian, marking a significant moment in the series for LGBTQ representation.

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Degrassi: The Next Generation - Season 1, Episode 8

Freedom Writers Play

Students perform the Freedom Writers play to raise awareness about diversity and acceptance at Degrassi.

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Degrassi: The Next Generation - Season 7, Episode 9

J.T.'s Death

J.T. Yorke is tragically killed in a stabbing incident, impacting the entire student body and changing the tone of the series.

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Degrassi: The Next Generation - Season 1, Episode 3

Spinner's Wrestling Career

Spinner gets involved in the wrestling team and struggles with personal and social challenges.

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Degrassi: The Next Generation - Season 5, Episodes 1-3

Drug Addiction Revealed

Craig Manning reveals his struggle with drug addiction and works towards recovery.

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Degrassi: The Next Generation - Season 1

Emma and Manny's Friendship

Emma Nelson and Manny Santos develop a close friendship that supports each other through various teenage issues.