One of my assignments for class this week:

Dawson Creek was considered one of the most popular teen TV dramas ever created. The series went through the ups and downs of teenage drama and was followed regularly by teens. However, there are newer teen programs that have also become teen hits. I would like for you to view one of the following programs listed below. Provide your own analysis and perspective on the program. Discuss the influence you believe it has on our teenage audiences. Why are teens attracted to these programs? How closely do they relate to their lives, if at all? Based on the TV show, what would you believe about teenagers today?

Gossip Girl The OC One Tree Hill

Degrassi Junior High Degrassi High Degrassi: The Next Generation

Friday Night Lights Kyle XY

The Secret Life of the American Teenager

If you can’t see any of the current ones listed above, you can still view the following in syndication:

Dawson Creek, 90210, Gilmor Girls, Smallville


So, dear LJ friends, I put it to you: what should I watch? I've never watched any of these shows. I've been thinking about why this is and I've decided it is because I missed this particular rite of passage. We didn't have cable and so, when all my friends were watching 90210, I had my nose stuck in a book. Any recommendations for a particular show and episode that would be perfect for this experience? (and btw, I know some of you will take exception to Smallville being grouped in here with these others. It's not my list! Blame my professor!!)