5. My So - Called- Life - ABC- 1994-1995- This show was probably ABC's most controversial show of the early 90s. It stars the then young Claire Danes , as Angela Chase , who we see go through the trials and tribulations a normal teenager goes through . What made this show enjoyable was the relationship Angela had with her best friend , Rickie . Now, Rickie is a guy , and he's gay , and this point in time , Gay characters weren't really heard of on television yet. My So - Called Life was probably one of the first shows , maybe even the first to have a recurring gay character on their show . This show made Claire Danes a star. It's a huge Cult Hit , even though it only lasted for 19 Episodes . I feel America , at the time , wasn't ready for what this show was tackling at the time . One of the first Episodes , dealt with a character having a reading problem , something that many teens have problems with today . Shout Factory! Recently Re-Relased My - So- Called Life on DVD with more extras and interviews from the origonal cast members .
Favorite My So Called Eps: Dancing in the Dark , Halloween , Life of Brian , and Resolutions .
6. Degrassi: The Next Generation - 2001-Present - Even though this show is a Candidian Import , it is one of the most poplular shows Canada has ever had . This is the third spinoff , from the Origonal Degrassi: Jr. High , which first premired back in 1987 . One of the reasons this show is still on , because it tackles issues that most shows are too afraid to write about . In its 8 year history , there's been gun shots , Gay Male Characters and Female , Pregancy , and more . It shows what real teenagers go through and not in a sugar coated way . Yes , it is a drama , but it's a good show to watch . It has one of the largest ensemble casts in recent television history , it just recently finished season 8 in Canada, and its airing season 8 now currently in the US on The N. I admit that that the first 2 seasons were somewhat weak , but after that the show found its groove . I think as the characters have gotten older , the show has only gotten better with time . I think it's funny that they finally are graduating Degrassi High after all these years . It's probabaly the most popular show in Canada , now , and it still will be , for years to come .
Favorite Degrassi Episodes: Whisper to A Scream , Take On Me , Time Stands Still, I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For , Working for the Weekend , Everything She Wants .
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