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Degrassi Watch Order in the correct order

How to watch the Degrassi TV franchise in order

Last updated: August 11 2026

Written by: ChronoBob

Degrassi is one of television's longest-running teen drama franchises, famous for tackling school, identity, romance, and social issues with unusual honesty. This guide lays out the clearest way to watch Degrassi from beginning to end.

Because each era refreshes the cast while still carrying the franchise's DNA forward, a clear watch order helps new viewers understand how the universe evolved. Whether you are here for a first watch or a completionist run, having the lineup in one place makes it much easier to avoid accidental spoilers, understand returning characters, and appreciate how the franchise changes from one entry to the next.

πŸ• Release Order

Release order is the easiest starting point for most viewers because it follows the way Degrassi was introduced to audiences, preserving character reveals, tonal shifts, and sequel payoffs in the most natural way.

  1. The Kids of Degrassi Street (1979)
  2. Degrassi Junior High (1987)
  3. Degrassi High (1989)
  4. Degrassi: The Next Generation (2001)
  5. Degrassi (2010)
  6. Degrassi: Next Class (2016)

The good news is that Degrassi is not a complicated timeline puzzle. In practice, the release path and the in-universe story path largely point to the same viewing order.

πŸ“– Story Chronology

Story chronology is effectively the same as release order here, so you do not need a separate timeline spreadsheet to enjoy it. If you simply start with The Kids of Degrassi Street (1979) and keep going, you will already be following the cleanest narrative progression.

  1. The Kids of Degrassi Street (1979)
  2. Degrassi Junior High (1987)
  3. Degrassi High (1989)
  4. Degrassi: The Next Generation (2001)
  5. Degrassi (2010)
  6. Degrassi: Next Class (2016)

Which Order Should You Choose?

For almost everyone, release order is the best choice. It gives you the franchise exactly as audiences first encountered it, which usually means the strongest introductions, the clearest callbacks, and the smoothest escalation from one installment to the next. Chronological order is still perfectly valid, but because it barely changes anything for Degrassi, there is little reason to overcomplicate your first watch. Start with The Kids of Degrassi Street (1979) and continue in sequence for the most straightforward experience.

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