About this season
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.
Episodes (16)
1. Night Moves
Aired 31 October 1992 • 30 min
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.
2. New Kid in Town
Aired 7 November 1992 • 30 min
Kirk is stunned by the arrival of his little brother Donnie. Maria does her best to pull herself together after the accident.
3. Running on Empty
Aired 14 November 1992 • 30 min
Jason challenges his doctor's bleak prognosis of his future. Peter prepares for an awesome challenge--dinner with Helen's family.
4. All My Trials
Aired 21 November 1992 • 30 min
Jennifer endures the ordeal of her rape trial while Jason awaits the doctor's report on if he will ever walk again.
5. Graduation Day
Aired 28 November 1992 • 30 min
Michael's grad party plans are sabotaged, calling for disaster control. Jason encourages the despondent Maria to join in the fun.
6. Suspicion
Aired 5 December 1992 • 30 min
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.
7. Homeward Bound
Aired 12 December 1992 • 30 min
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.
8. Fast Car
Aired 26 December 1992 • 30 min
Jennifer battles with her father over buying a car, while Maria and Kirk find themselves growing closer.
9. What Do They Know?
Aired 2 January 1993 • 30 min
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.
10. All Summer Long
Aired 9 January 1993 • 30 min
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.
11. Wedding Bell Blues
Aired 16 January 1993 • 30 min
Maria and Jason face the truth about their future together, leading Jason to hit rock bottom. Brian helps Jennifer move into her new condominium.
12. It Doesn't Matter Anymore
Aired 23 January 1993 • 30 min
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.
13. One Fine Day
Aired 30 January 1993 • 30 min
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.
14. Purple Haze
Aired 6 February 1993 • 30 min
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.
15. Sins of the Father
Aired 13 February 1993 • 30 min
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.
16. The Water is Wide
Aired 20 February 1993 • 30 min
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.