Original title
Northwood
Released
3/4/1991
Origin country
CA
Genre
Drama
Status
Ended
Number of seasons
4
Number of episodes
54
There’s a place where kids are kids, and the problems don’t have easy answers. A place where people lead real lives. A place called Northwood. Northwood follows the lives and loves of the teenagers who hang out in this middle class, ethnically diverse metropolitan suburb. Premiering in March 1991, and originally slated to air as a limited-run six-part series, high ratings for these six episodes garnered a full-series order, with the second season premiering in September of that same year. The series was created and produced by Nick Orchard.
Gordon, a popular teenager, jumps to his death after consuming an unknown drug at a party. Jason, grieving over the loss of his friend, is determined to find out why Gordon killed himself.
Struggling with Gord's death, Jason and Peter quit the hockey team, when the coach won't give Jason time off to cope.
Brian and his Dad face homelessness due to Brian's dad not paying the rent. The school's Halloween dance is coming up and everyone is looking for dates.
The fates of Jason & Maria hang in the balance as their family and friends gather at the hospital in the aftermath of their devastating car accident.
Kirk is stunned by the arrival of his little brother Donnie. Maria does her best to pull herself together after the accident.
Jason challenges his doctor's bleak prognosis of his future. Peter prepares for an awesome challenge--dinner with Helen's family.
Jennifer endures the ordeal of her rape trial while Jason awaits the doctor's report on if he will ever walk again.
Michael's grad party plans are sabotaged, calling for disaster control. Jason encourages the despondent Maria to join in the fun.
Brian faces painful memories from his past. Jason and his new roommate share the struggle on the long road to recovery. Maria tutors Kirk, and Michael searches for a job.
A tormented Jason comes home with mixed results, while Karin's return from the drug re-hab is met with little fanfare. Michael embarks on a new career. Maria and Kirk find they have more in common than they thought.
Jennifer battles with her father over buying a car, while Maria and Kirk find themselves growing closer.
Maria and Jennifer escape for a weekend of camping and find they can't run away from their problems. Jennifer shares her darkest secret with Maria.
Kirk confronts his father when he turns up to take Donnie home. The annual end-of-summer bonfire proves eventful when Maria finds she must deal with both Kirk and Jason.
Maria and Jason face the truth about their future together, leading Jason to hit rock bottom. Brian helps Jennifer move into her new condominium.
In the aftermath of Jason and Maria's breakup, Jason seeks out Kirk for a vengeful confrontation that leaves both of them reconsidering the future.
Peter and Karin must take control when their mother goes into pre-mature labour; Michael and the band finally make it to the recording studio.
Nicole and Donnie experiment with LSD. Jason goes on a date with Jean and has a painful encounter with Maria. Brian and Jennifer's romance catches fire.
Jennifer tells her mother the truth about what her father did to her. Jason must decide if he will leave home to pursue an education and a new life. The Anderssons get a nanny from Sweden.
In the season finale, Jason prepares to leave home as he and Maria contemplate a last goodbye. Jennifer and Sarah are at odds over their father's mysterious disappearance.
In the season opener, Michael and Sheena hit the rocks when Sheena stands him up for a night on the town with the girls, leading to an unexpected new romance. Donnie and friends go out looking for kicks and find tragedy instead.
In the wake of Donnie's stabbing, Kirk conducts a relentless search for his brother's assailant. Sheena and Michael face off on their future.
Karin volunteers the participation of a friend who is HIV positive to discuss his life at an AIDS wareness evening, not realizing she has exposed his darkest secret.
Jennifer finds she must come to terms with the abuse she suffered at the hands of her estranged father when she learns he has been in secret contact with her little sister, Sarah.
Maria and Clarice find their friendship put to the test when they both apply for a promotion at the community centre. In the wake of having put her personal demons to rest, Jennifer finds herself freer than she ever dreamed.
Sheena creates a scandal in the community when her frank play about teenage sexuality is banned by the school. Her friends rally to her support with the surprising exception of Kirk.
Old feelings and new romances are stirred up when Maria throws a welcome home party for the visiting Jason, setting surprising new developments in motion.
Male-bonding and near tragedy are the order of the day when Jaosn, Brian, Peter and Michael set out for a weekend of camping in the woods.
Jason's quest to learn the fate of his old re-hab roommate, Leon, leads him to discover more than he's ready to deal with. The efforts of Peter and Helen to celebrate the anniversary of their relationship leads to an ironic conclusion.
Jason and Maria attempt to deal with the unresolved feelings from their broken romance, and find their ""date"" turns into an unforgettable adventure. Peter finds life is complicated after dalliance with Kristina.
Kirk considers ending his unemployment blues by dealing drugs for an old friend. Donnie, Nicole and Lunker make an all-out effort to win a radio contest. A stray cigarette causes tragedy in the Huber household.
In the wake of a family tragedy, the Huber clan is reunited to deal with Donnie's future. Kirk's friends rally together to help him out.
Maria and Clarice take a troop of unruly kids on a field trip, but the real challenge turns out to be Gino, a likeable young man who tests Maria's resolve to stay ""uninvolved."" Jennifer and Brian find a unique solution to their rent problem.
Maria's values and future are put to the test when she uncovers her boss's scheme to cheat the community centre. Peter's juggling of Helen and Kristina proves to be more than he can handle. Kirk and Donnie wear out their welcome at the houseboat.
Kristina drops a bomb that shatters Peter's life, forcing him to face some difficult decisions. Jason returns home to find Maria needs his help in a new and different way. The kids prepare for graduation.
In the aftermath of graduation, an all night party leads to surprising new developments that will change lives forever.
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