Product Details

• Actors: Darrin Brown, Billy Parrott, Nicole Stoffman, Byrd Dickens, David Armin-Parcells
• Format: Box set, Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0)
• Subtitles: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 3
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: WGBH BOSTON
• DVD Release Date: February 1, 2005
• Run Time: 338 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B0006U3SY4
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #120,055 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
• For more information about "Degrassi Junior High - Season 1" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

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Studio: Wgbh Wholesale Release Date: 02/01/2005 Run time: 338 minutes

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25 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Degrassi Junior High Season 1 Review, February 1, 2005

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Dorrie Wheeler - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Degrassi Junior High - Season 1 (DVD)

Degrassi Junior High was the ground breaking series that aired in the late 80's on PBS. This series featured teens that real teens could identify with. These teens dealt with real life issues like sex, dating, teen pregnancy, parental abuse, divorce, shoplifting and other serious issues were addressed in a realitic manner. This groundbreaking series has never appeared on DVD until now.

All of the kids on the show were memorable characters. There was Steph, the popular girl who had her fair share of problems. There was Voula, the girl with the strict parents who wanted so badly to just fit in. Wheels has to deal with the fact that he was adopted and Lucy seems to have it all but her parents aren't there for her when she needs them. Joey, was a popular kid who was dedicated to his band. Kathleen is the quirky girl with a big crush on Snake. L.D. is the tomboy and Caitlen is a little on the prissy and proper side. These kids were so regular this could have been any junior high in the world.

One of the most memorable storylines on the show was the relationship between Spike and Shane. These opposites attracted and as season 1 comes to a close Spike has to deal with the fact that her period is late and she may be pregnant. This story line carries on throughout the seasons. Most of the Degrassi story lines weren't completly solved in the half hour format. Each characters story was well developed and viewers wanted to keep watching. One such storyline was of Wheels and the fact that he was adopted. This storyline was very important to the series, and in one episode during season 1, Wheels comes face to face with his birth father-who also happens to be a musician.

Season 1 of Degrassi Junior High arrives on three discs. Each disc is enclosed in it's own protective case. Season 1 includes 13 episodes.

If you are a teen, you will enjoy taking a trip back in time to the 80's and watching how teens back then dealt with many of the issues that you may be facing today.

If you are a parent or an educator now is your chance to get this groundbreaking television series on DVD. Priced much more reasonably than the VHS sets, this is an affordable collection that will be a great addition to your classroom. The picture quality is awesome and these episodes look and sound better than ever.

Degrassi Junior High was spawned from the Canadian series The Kids of Degrassi Street. When Degrassi Junior High ended, Degrassi High began it's run. Degrassi is still growing strong with the popular series Degrassi-The Next Generation.

The DVD also includes segments from the "Degrassi Talks" series. The "Degrassi Talks" segments seem quited dated in comparison to the series. The "Degrassi Talks" educational segments which include commentary from the shows actors and regular teens touch on subjects addressed in the show like drugs and sexuality. I love this set and can't wait for future releases.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a fantastic trip back to the 80s..., June 16, 2005

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Byron Kolln (the corner where Broadway meets Hollywood) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Degrassi Junior High - Season 1 (DVD)

Everyone's favourite angst-ridden teens finally come to DVD in DEGRASSI JUNIOR HIGH.

All 13 episodes of the groundbreaking first season are featured in this set. The series was a bold spinoff from the short-lived afterschool series THE KIDS OF DEGRASSI STREET, and was groundbreaking in that it approached topics like peer pressure, teen violence, suicide, sex and pregnancy with well-written and intelligent storylines. This series remains, 15 years later, quality television for the pre-teens and teens sets (adults will appreciate the writing and amazing acting from the talented cast), and stands up well to repeat screenings.

Season One introduces some of the most-loved characters like Caitlin (Stacie Mistysyn), Yick (Siluck Saysanasy), Wheels (Neil Hope), Melanie (Sara Ballingall), Joey Jeremiah (Pat Mastroianni), Spike (Amanda Stepto), Stephanie Kaye (Nicole Stoffman) and Snake (Stefan Brogren).

Episodes included:

"Kiss Me Steph" - Stephanie Kaye decides to use her newfound popularity to run for School President, personally ensuring every male vote of the school, and using her brainy best friend Voula (Niki Kemeny) to run the campaign.

"The Big Dance" - It's time for the annual Fall Dance, but Voula's father has forbidden her to attend. Stephanie gets drunk at Lucy's house and barely makes it to the event.

"The Experiment" - Yick and Arthur (Duncan Waugh) try out for the basketball team, and Joey gets Kathleen (Rebecca Haines) and Megan into trouble when he sells them some `vitamins'.

"The Cover-Up" - Joey discovers that Rick (Craig Driscoll) gets beaten up by his father.

"The Great Race" - Melanie bemoans the fact that she's flat-chested and joins LD (Amanda Cook) in some bra-shopping. The girls challenge the boys to a swimming competition.

"Rumor Has It" - Kathleen starts spreading the vicious lie that Miss Avery (Michelle Goodeve) is a lesbian, and Caitlin considers her own sexual orientation.

"The Best Laid Plans" - Wheels musters up the courage to accompany Stephanie on a date...but will they or won't they?...

"Nothing to Fear" - LD's life turns upside down when her father has to go to hospital, stirring up a lot of old memories about her mother's death.

"What a Night" - Voula discovers why Lucy's (Anais Granofsky) wardrobe is so stylish. When the two are arrested shoplifting, Voula's relationship with her father becomes even more strained.

"Smokescreen" - Rick starts taking an interest in the school environmental group, and Caitlin decides to take him under her wing.

"It's Late!" - Spike's period is late, following a night of recklessness with Shane (Bill Parrott).

"Parents' Night" - Wheels must confront a lot of old demons when his birth father shows up virtually out of the blue.

"Revolution" - In order to get Wheels' attention, Stephanie appoints Joey as the new Sports Rep., despite the fact that he's completely wrong for the job (it's a 7th grade post and Yick's dream job). The 7th grade starts a revolt on Miss Stephanie Kaye...which may end in her downfall as School President. This episode also marked the official debut of The Zit Remedy, Degrassi's legendary rock band sensation!

For it's legion of 80s' fans who used to race home from school every afternoon for their daily dose of DEGRASSI drama, knowing the series is now on DVD is a dream come true.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hahaha!, February 24, 2007

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Lisa Kelly "Lisa" (NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Degrassi Junior High - Season 1 (DVD)

Wow, I wasn't even born when this show came out but it's absolutely hysterical! I'm a huge fan of Degrassi the next generation as I've been watching it since it's first appearence on the-n. But when you watch the original degrassi junior high, it's so much different. I love how "broomhead" is the word that was used as an insult! Hah, this show is so old-school, definetely a show to buy if you're a fan of degrassi the next generation, you'll love this even better.