About this season
Hillside (known as Fifteen in the United States) is a Canadian-American teen drama that aired on YTV in Canada from 1991 to 1993. Created and produced by John T. Binkley, the series was Nickelodeon's only teenage soap opera. The show was shot on videotape, similar to most daytime dramas. The series was first conceived as Fifteen in an improvised form for The Disney Channel, where a 13-episode pilot series was produced and tested in the U.S. After Disney decided not to proceed with the project, Nickelodeon and Canadian partners joined Binkley in producing the series which was known in its first and second seasons as Hillside in Canada, and throughout the 65-episode run as Fifteen in the U.S. The show was subsequently syndicated around the world, with runs in Germany and Israel, among others. The series features a large ensemble cast which underwent several changes over the show's four-season run. Notable cast members include Laura Harris, Enuka Okuma, and Ryan Reynolds.
Episodes (13)
1. Changes
Aired 4 August 1991
Ashley remains absent from school after getting caught cheating and plans to transfer to private school. Courtney and Arseman plan a farewell gathering for Ashley.
2. Siblings
Aired 11 August 1991
Concerned about him, Courtney decides to spend some time with Matt. Chris argues with Dylan over Billy's talent at drumming. Matt's sister Erin and transfer student Janice both have trouble fitting in at Hillside.
3. Crossed Swords
Aired 18 August 1991
Matt considers asking his basketball coach to let him back on the team. Brooke catches Matt accidentally reading Courtney's private letter. Chris spreads a rumor to Amanda about Billy's status with the band.
4. Trouble In The Band
Aired 25 August 1991
Dylan can't figure out why Billy is so upset with him. Brooke makes a new friend in Stacy. Arseman questions Courtney if there's something more between her and Matt than friendship. Erin wants to attend a sleepover. Dylan spots a familiar face at the Avalon.
5. Circles
Aired 1 September 1991
Courtney tries to interpret Matt's intentions when he asks her to a movie. Gossip spreads when Dylan asks Janice over to his garage after school.
6. Scrambled
Aired 8 September 1991
Ashley returns to Hillside, complicating things between Matt and Courtney. Billy struggles to ask Amanda out, but she questions his maturity.
7. Intrigue
Aired 15 September 1991
Rising tensions puts Courtney and Ashley's friendship in jeopardy. Stacy offers Brooke advice on improving her reputation. Dylan and Chris decide to seek a lead singer for the band. Billy tries to impress girls by boasting about masculine feats.
8. Misunderstandings
Aired 22 September 1991
Dylan talks Ashley into a singing audition. Brooke takes Stacy clothes shopping. Billy bats around the idea of asking Ashley out. Matt's past issues are brought back into question.
9. Trios
Aired 29 September 1991
Dylan's band gets an audition for a gig, but they still lack a lead singer. Matt is suspicious of Dylan and Ashley's friendship. Billy asks Dylan for advice on impressing women. Janice confides in Courtney.
10. Newcomer To The Band
Aired 6 October 1991
Dylan and Chris make an inappropriate bet. Courtney has a valuable stolen from her locker. Arseman badgers Ashley about an unintended comment made about Chris.
11. Secret Admirer
Aired 13 October 1991
Janice remains under suspicion for the theft of Courtney's necklace. When Arseman discovers Dylan and Chris's bet, she decides to turn the tables on them. Billy attempts to woo Ashley with a gift.
12. First Gig
Aired 20 October 1991
Following the band's concert at the Avalon, Dylan and Chris overevaluate their performance. Brooke discovers a surprising secret that Amanda has been keeping.
13. Exposure
Aired 27 October 1991
With the true thief caught, Courtney tries to make amends with Janice. Roxanne advises Chris to drop Billy from the band. Ashley takes Chris's advice to heart.