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Degrassi High
Created by
  • Linda Schuyler
  • Kit Hood
Country of origin Canada
No. of seasons 2
No. of episodes 28 (list of episodes)
Production
Running time 26 minutes (including commercials)
Production company(s) Playing With Time Inc.
Release
Original network
Original release November 6, 1989 (1989-11-06) – January 28, 1991 (1991-01-28)
Chronology
Preceded by Degrassi Junior High
Followed by School's Out

Degrassi High was a popular Canadian TV show. It was a teen drama series, which means it showed the lives of teenagers. The show aired from 1989 to 1991. It was the third series in the famous Degrassi TV family. The show was filmed in downtown Toronto, Canada. Some scenes were also filmed at Centennial College.

Like the show before it, Degrassi Junior High, this series followed a group of students. It showed their daily lives and the challenges they faced.

Meet the Cast of Degrassi High

Degrassi High was its own TV series. It ran for two seasons. However, many people also saw it as a continuation of Degrassi Junior High. It picked up right where the previous show left off.

The series featured many young actors. They played the students attending Degrassi High School. Here are some of the main cast members:

  • Angela Deiseach – Erica Farrell
  • Maureen Deiseach - Heather Farrell
  • Stefan Brogren – Archie " Snake" Simpson
  • Neil Hope – Derek "Wheels" Wheeler
  • Pat Mastroianni – Joey Jeremiah
  • Anais Granofsky – Lucy Fernandez
  • Amanda Cook – L.D.
  • Chris Skelding - Darryl ‘Dink’ Davis
  • Irene Courakos – Alexa Pappadopolos
  • Michael Carry – Simon Dexter
  • Amanda Stepto – Christine "Spike" Nelson
  • Cathy Keenan – Liz O' Rourke
  • Siluck Saysanasy – Yick Yu
  • Duncan Waugh – Arthur Kobalewscuy
  • Darrin Brown – Dwayne Myers
  • George Chaker – Nick
  • Michaele Johnson-Murray – Tabi
  • Stacie Mistysyn – Caitlin
  • Kyra Levy – Maya Goldberg
  • David Armin-Parcells – Claude Tanner
  • John Ioannou – Alex Yankou
  • Rebecca Haines – Kathleen Mead
  • Sara Ballingall – Melanie Brodie
  • Dayo Ade – BLT
  • Maureen McKay – Michelle Accette
  • Keith White – Tim O'Connor
  • Christopher Charlesworth – Scooter Webster
  • Kirsten Bourne – Tessa Campanelli
  • Krista Houston – Joanne
  • Adam David – Mr. Walfish
  • Michelle Goodeve – Ms. Avery (season 1)
  • Dan Woods – Mr. Raditch
  • Billy Parrott – Shane McKay (in "It Creeps!" only)
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