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Season 1 – Higher Ground

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Peter Scarbrow, a recovering drug addict and former Wall Street power player, becomes headmaster at Mount Horizon High School, a Pacific Northwest wilderness camp for troubled teens. Sophie, whom he met in rehab, is his assistant director, while Frank Markasian founded the camp after the drug-related death of his own son. Their charges include Scott, haunted by sexual abuse; Daisy, another abuse victim; Shelby, who had dabbled in prostitution and drugs; Kat, who has self-esteem issues; and Jules, whose sex appeal masks a history of bulimia and self-mutilation.
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Ramin Zahed Variety 09/04/2019
It's like putting the attractive cast of "Dawson's Creek" in a pristine woodsy setting and giving them all a lot of baggage and traumas. Go to Full Review Steve Johnson Chicago Tribune 09/04/2019
Creaky and obvious most of the time, it is not afraid to embrace such cliches as the glasses-wearing instructor who can't handle a nature hike. Go to Full Review David Kronke South Florida Sun-Sentinel 09/04/2019
The cast is cluttered with pretty yet moody, telegenic faces just waiting to break out on the next cover of Teen People. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Lea S Jul 20 I love this tv show. I often feel that tv shows don't bring up sensitive topics, in fear of it being too heavy. This doesen't do that. I wish i could watch even more seasons of this See more Amiee-Leigh C 07/27/2024 Amazing show. If it was made earlier I think it would have succeeded more as this is what teenagers like me are way more into these days. Too bad all of the characters are too old to play the characters now they were amazing personally. See more Read all reviews
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Joe Lando

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Anne Marie DeLuise

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Sean Campbell

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Hayden Christensen

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A.J. Cook

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Meghan Ory

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 14, 2000 Scott Free A former Wall Street highflier spends three years as administrator at a progressive school in the Northwest. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 21, 2000 Babe in Arms When Peter's students are recruited to search the woods for a missing girl, Auggie is appalled by Shelby's apparent lack of concern for the child. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 28, 2000 Walking the Line Peter goes to New York to secure financial help from his father to save the school; the students are apprehensive about taking the PSATs. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 4, 2000 Our Strongest Link The teens at Horizon must learn about teamwork when they enter a torturous dawn-to-dusk triathlon. With Joe Lando. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 11, 2000 What Remains Juliette falls into an uncharted cave and discovers the skeletal remains of an American Indian girl; Peter organizes a search party. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 18, 2000 Crossroads When Katherine is caught in a compromising position with Hank, she jeopardizes her impending graduation from Horizon. Details Episode 7 Aired Feb 25, 2000 World's Apart Peter deliberately interferes with Scott's plans to run away, taking him instead on a hang-gliding expedition off of Devil's Peak. Details Episode 8 Aired Mar 3, 2000 Seductions The students seek refuge in the main lodge as a violent rainstorm rocks the school, while Shelby takes advantage of the turmoil to seduce Scott. Details Episode 9 Aired Mar 10, 2000 Hope Falls After a new student commits suicide, Frank takes everyone to Hope Falls, where his own son overdosed 22 years ago. Details Episode 10 Aired Mar 17, 2000 Close Encounters Scott flees an encounter with his abusive stepmother, stealing down river in a kayak; Shelby falls in love with an abandoned horse. Details Episode 11 Aired Mar 31, 2000 Best Behavior Ezra despairs when he learns that his parents' happiness is a charade; Juliette cuts herself when she discovers that she isn't invited to her mother's wedding. Details Episode 12 Aired Apr 7, 2000 Wherefore Art Thou After Juliette and Auggie run away, Auggie is arrested for shoplifting food, and Peter must plead his case at a probation hearing. Details Episode 13 Aired Apr 14, 2000 Attention Deficit A new student quickly antagonizes his schoolmates, while his father is forced to trek through bear country with Peter. Details Episode 14 Aired Apr 21, 2000 The Kids Stay in the Picture Peter and Sophie are irritated when Chloe, Horizon's new CEO, brings in a director to make a promotional film using actors. Details Episode 15 Aired Apr 28, 2000 Exposed When the kids discover an undercover reporter in their midst, they concoct wild stories for her; Daisy realizes that Shelby's tale of abuse and prostitution is true. Details Episode 16 Aired May 5, 2000 Innocence Shelby gets lost in a snowstorm during a wilderness hike after Scott pressures her to talk about her past; Peter's father has a heart attack. Details Episode 17 Aired May 12, 2000 Daisied and Confused Daisy must return home for her mother's funeral and face the alcoholic father she tried to kill; Juliette and Auggie grow closer. Details Episode 18 Aired May 19, 2000 One of Those Days Shelby and Scott rehearse Ezra's play, which resembles "Romeo and Juliet"; Sophie battles intense pain; Peter's brother pays a surprise visit. Details Episode 19 Aired May 26, 2000 Because It's There Peter is injured while training for a mountain climb and begins taking painkillers; Shelby takes care of her abusive stepfather. Details Episode 20 Aired Jun 3, 2000 Falling Up Peter's growing drug addiction leads to a breakdown; Scott tries to forge a new bond with his estranged mother. Details Episode 21 Aired Jun 9, 2000 Mended Fences Everyone braces for Parents' Weekend; Scott won't speak to Shelby when she returns to Horizon; Peter asks Sophie to marry him. Details Episode 22 Aired Jun 16, 2000 Because I Love You Peter agrees to hold a prom; Shelby grieves when Scott leaves Horizon; Ezra is tempted to take drugs; Sophie asks Peter to marry her. Details

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Season Info

Screenwriter
Denitria Harris-Lawrence, Bruce Miller, John M. Mandel, Jennifer Furlong, Craig Volk, Deborah Schwartz, Michael Braverman, Matthew Hastings
Network
Freeform
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Drama, Action
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 14, 2000