Higher Ground
Higher Ground told the story of Mount Horizon High School, a therapeutic boarding school for troubled teens, where the students learned to face their personal struggles with addiction, abuse, or disorders. [Higher Ground is an American-Canadian drama action television show shot outside Vancouver, British Columbia. The series ran from January 14, 2000 - June 16, 2000 and aired on Fox Family. It stars Joe Lando, Hayden Christensen, A.J. Cook, Meghan Ory, Kandyse McClure, and Jewel Staite.]
Cast: Hayden Christensen, Meghan Ory, A.J. Cook
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Season 1
22 episodes
1. Scott FreeTroubled Scott is brought to the school against his will, as Peter learns that the bank is foreclosing on the school property.NRCC1 h 0 minJan 14, 2000
2. Babe in ArmsAs the students are recruited to help search for a six-year-old girl lost in the woods, Auggie tries to learn the reasons behind Shelby'a apparent unconcern for the child.NRCC1 h 0 minJan 21, 2000
3. Walking the LinePeter visits his father while in New York trying to get a loan, and back at the school the students dread taking their PSATs.NRCC1 h 0 minJan 28, 2000
4. Our Strongest LinkTo teach the kids to work as a team, they are entered in the Junior Eco-Challenge competition.NRCC1 h 0 minFeb 4, 2000
5. What RemainsA search-and-rescue mission is mounted to find Juliette, who has fallen into an uncharted cave containing ancient Indian bones.NRCC1 h 0 minFeb 11, 2000
6. CrossroadsSophie gives the group a parenting assignment, and Katherine's behavior with her boyfriend threatens her impending graduation.NRCC1 h 0 minFeb 18, 2000
7. Worlds ApartAuggie's older brother tries to talk him into selling drugs to the rich kids at Horizon, while potential investors visit the school, and Sophie and Peter try to figure out their relationship.NRCC1 h 0 minFeb 25, 2000
8. SeductionsAs a thunderstorm causes the school to flood, Shelby's attempt to seduce Scott brings him unpleasant memories.NRCC1 h 0 minMar 3, 2000
9. Hope FallsAfter a student commits suicide, Hannah resigns and the school's founder decides to take the group on a trek to the site of his son's death 22 years earlier.NRCC1 h 0 minMar 10, 2000
10. Close EncountersScott travels down a treacherous river, trying to run away after an encounter with his abusive stepmother. Meanwhile, Shelby falls in love with a horse that's been abused and abandoned.NRCC1 h 0 minMar 17, 2000
11. Best BehaviorJuliette is devastated when she isn't invited to her mother's wedding; Ezra is devastated when he learns that his parents' apparent reconciliation is a sham.NRCC1 h 0 minMar 31, 2000
12. Wherefore Art ThouAfter Auggie and Juliette run away, Auggie is arrested for stealing food, and Peter must try to obtain his release at a probation hearing.NRCC1 h 0 minApr 7, 2000
13. Attention DeficitWhen a tough father brings his troubled son to the school, the kid soon antagonizes the other students as the father treks through bear country with Peter.NRCC1 h 0 minApr 14, 2000
14. The Kids Stay In The PictureHorizon's new boss wants to make a promotional film that uses actors instead of the actual students, and Scott's real mother shows up seeking to regain custody of him.NRCC1 h 0 minApr 21, 2000
15. ExposedWhen an undercover reporter shows up to do an expose on the school, the students feed her the wild stories that she wants to hear.NRCC1 h 0 minApr 28, 2000
16. InnocenceAs a winter storm moves in, the kids' solo treks are ruined, Shelby becomes lost, and Peter's visiting father has a heart attack.NRCC1 h 0 minMay 5, 2000
17. Daised and ConfusedDaisy returns home with Sophie and Shelby for her mother's funeral and must face her abusive, drunken father. Meanwhile, the Cliffhangers read and identify with Mary Shelley's ""Frankenstein"".NRCC1 h 0 minMay 12, 2000
18. One of Those DaysPeter's brother arrives to contest their father's will; Sophie undergoes a medical procedure; Shelby's mother pulls her out of school to take care of her ailing, formerly abusive stepfather; Ezra steals the plot of Romeo & Juliet for his new play.NRCC1 h 0 minMay 19, 2000
19. Because It's ThereScott tries to get Peter to get Shelby back to Horizon. Shelby finds out her stepfather abused her little sister Jess.NRCC1 h 0 minMay 26, 2000
20. Falling UpPeter gets hooked on pain killers. Scotts mother comes to vist. Shelby comes back to horizion.NRCC1 h 0 minJun 3, 2000
21. Mended FencesPARENTS WEEK! Scott and Shelby get into a fight. Juliette meets Auggies parents. Shelby's sister runs away from home and to Horizon. Scott lies and tells his father his step mother never abused him (but she really did). When Juliette goes to make herself throw up she ends up talking to Shelby and they sort-of become friends. After Jess gets to Horizon and tells Scott & Shelby her awful story, Scott begins to understand what Shelby went through.NRCC1 h 0 minJun 9, 2000
22. Because I Love YouScott's dad comes to take him back home. Scott tries to convince Shelby they can stay togeather even if he dosen't stay at Horizion. Kat talks Peter & Sopie in to having a MORP. David is back and Ezra is upset because Daisy like David and not him. Scott get into a fight with his dad on their way home an makes him take him take him back to Horizion, and when he gets back Shelby asked him why he came back and he said ""because I love you."" Sopie asks Peter to marry her.NRCC1 h 0 minJun 16, 2000
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Higher Ground
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Extreme lives call for extreme measures.
Higher Ground told the story of Mount Horizon High School, a therapeutic boarding school for troubled teens, where the students learned to face their personal struggles with addiction, abuse, or disorders. [Higher Ground is an American-Canadian drama action television show shot outside Vancouver, British Columbia. The series ran from January 14, 2000 - June 16, 2000 and aired on Fox Family. It stars Joe Lando, Hayden Christensen, A.J. Cook, Meghan Ory, Kandyse McClure, and Jewel Staite.]
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Matthew Hastings, Michael Braverman
- Studio
- Lions Gate Television, Paramount Television
Maturity rating
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