TV series

Higher Ground

Name: Higher Ground
Released: 2000
Cast: Hayden Christensen, Meghan Ory, A.J. Cook, Jewel Staite, Kandyse McClure

2000· 1 season· 60 min episodesNR★ 8.2Ended

On Fox Family — From Lions Gate Television · Paramount Television

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Synopsis

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.]

Themes

mountain boarding school troubled teen teen drama mental health professional

Episodes

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E1 Scott FreeNext upJan 14, 2000 · 60 min
Synopsis
Troubled Scott is brought to the school against his will, as Peter learns that the bank is foreclosing on the school property.
Guest stars: Emmanuelle Vaugier (Elaine Barringer), Jim Byrnes (Frank Markasian), Dmitry Chepovetsky (Jeff), Roger Cross (Roger Claypool), Sean Campbell (Sheriff Curtis Swann), Garwin Sanford (Martin Barringer)
E2 Babe in ArmsJan 21, 2000 · 60 min
Synopsis
As 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.
Guest stars: Jim Byrnes (Frank Markasian), Dmitry Chepovetsky (Jeff), Ingrid Torrance (Chloe Scarbrow), Sean Campbell (Sheriff Curtis Swann), Benita Ha (Annie Yao)
E3 Walking the LineJan 28, 2000 · 60 min
Synopsis
Peter visits his father while in New York trying to get a loan, and back at the school the students dread taking their PSATs.
Guest stars: Andrew Airlie (Reed), Kevin Conway (Chip), Jim Byrnes (Frank Markasian), Dmitry Chepovetsky (Jeff), Ingrid Torrance (Chloe Scarbrow), Terence Kelly (Mr. Scarbrow)
E4 Our Strongest LinkFeb 4, 2000 · 60 min
Synopsis
To teach the kids to work as a team, they are entered in the Junior Eco-Challenge competition.
Guest stars: Paul De La Rosa (Race Official Larson), Aaron Dudley (Gary), Miranda Frigon, Paul McGillion, Dmitry Chepovetsky (Jeff)
E5 What RemainsFeb 11, 2000 · 60 min
Synopsis
A search-and-rescue mission is mounted to find Juliette, who has fallen into an uncharted cave containing ancient Indian bones.
Guest stars: Jim Byrnes (Frank Markasian), Peter Flemming (Jerry Barnes), Adam Beach (Aaron Reifel), Sean Campbell (Sheriff Curtis Swann), Suzy Joachim (Juliette's Mother), Kyle Alisharan (Deputy Hank Ferris)
E6 CrossroadsFeb 18, 2000 · 60 min
Synopsis
Sophie gives the group a parenting assignment, and Katherine's behavior with her boyfriend threatens her impending graduation.
Guest stars: Keith Martin Gordey (Mr. Cabot), Ingrid Tesch (Mrs. Cabot), Nicole LaPlaca (Shannon Cabot), Dmitry Chepovetsky (Jeff), Kyle Alisharan (Deputy Hank Ferris)
E7 Worlds ApartFeb 25, 2000 · 60 min
Synopsis
Auggie'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.
Guest stars: Kurt Caceres (Abraham Ciceros), Christopher Shyer (Bob), Ingrid Torrance (Chloe Scarbrow), Sean Campbell (Sheriff Curtis Swann), Benita Ha (Annie Yao), Carmen Aguirre (Juanita Ciceros)
E8 SeductionsMar 3, 2000 · 60 min
Synopsis
As a thunderstorm causes the school to flood, Shelby's attempt to seduce Scott brings him unpleasant memories.
Guest stars: Emmanuelle Vaugier (Elaine Barringer), Richard C. Burton (Doug Penhall), Sean Campbell (Sheriff Curtis Swann), Benita Ha (Annie Yao), Garwin Sanford (Martin Barringer), Kyle Alisharan (Deputy Hank Ferris)
E9 Hope FallsMar 10, 2000 · 60 min
Synopsis
After 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.
Guest stars: Brent Chapman (Bob Wilton), Sandra Ferens (Linda Wilton), Brent Glenen (Isaac Wilton), Barbara Dyke (Claire), Andrea Barclay (Laura), Benita Ha (Annie Yao)
E10 Close EncountersMar 17, 2000 · 60 min
Synopsis
Scott 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.
Guest stars: Emmanuelle Vaugier (Elaine Barringer), Judy Norton (Dr. Gray), Jayce Barreiro (Ricky), Garwin Sanford (Martin Barringer)
E11 Best BehaviorMar 31, 2000 · 60 min
Synopsis
Juliette 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.
Guest stars: Dmitry Chepovetsky (Jeff), Rob Freeman (Richard Freidkin), Tasha Simms (Liz Friedkin), Kwesi Ameyaw (ER Doctor)
E12 Wherefore Art ThouApr 7, 2000 · 60 min
Synopsis
After Auggie and Juliette run away, Auggie is arrested for stealing food, and Peter must try to obtain his release at a probation hearing.
Guest stars: Marcus Hondro (Mr. Tahan), Nathaniel DeVeaux (Peter), Byron Lucas (Bar Male #1), Kelly Dean Sereda (Bar Male #2), Richard Hendery (Bartender), Roger Cross (Roger Claypool)
E13 Attention DeficitApr 14, 2000 · 60 min
Synopsis
When 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.
Guest stars: Winston Rekert (General Robert Ruxton), Jessica Marte (Gracie Yao), Sean Campbell (Sheriff Curtis Swann), Benita Ha (Annie Yao), Birkett Turton (David Ruxton)
E14 The Kids Stay In The PictureApr 21, 2000 · 60 min
Synopsis
Horizon'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.
Guest stars: Emmanuelle Vaugier (Elaine Barringer), JR Bourne (Jason), Ingrid Torrance (Chloe Scarbrow), Paul Jarrett (Phlip Granville), Jeremy Guilbaut
E15 ExposedApr 28, 2000 · 60 min
Synopsis
When an undercover reporter shows up to do an expose on the school, the students feed her the wild stories that she wants to hear.
Guest stars: Jenafor Ryane (Amanda Douglas), Allan Morgan (Devlin)
E16 InnocenceMay 5, 2000 · 60 min
Synopsis
As a winter storm moves in, the kids' solo treks are ruined, Shelby becomes lost, and Peter's visiting father has a heart attack.
Guest stars: Jodelle Ferland (Young Juliette), Cameron Bright (Young Peter), Jordan Christianson (Young Daisy), Mary Bevan (Young Shelby), Roger Cross (Roger Claypool), Moira Walley-Beckett (Dr. Stephanie Burke)
E17 Daised and ConfusedMay 12, 2000 · 60 min
Synopsis
Daisy 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"".
Guest stars: Roger Cross (Roger Claypool), Andrea Barclay (Laura), Tom Butler (Mr. Lipenowski), John R. Taylor (Priest), Nicola Jones (Waitress), Suzy Joachim (Juliette's Mother)
E18 One of Those DaysMay 19, 2000 · 60 min
Synopsis
Peter'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.
Guest stars: Lynda Boyd (Mrs. Blaine), Kim Coates (Marc Scarbrow), Moira Walley-Beckett (Dr. Stephanie Burke), Benita Ha (Annie Yao)
E19 Because It's ThereMay 26, 2000 · 60 min
Synopsis
Scott tries to get Peter to get Shelby back to Horizon. Shelby finds out her stepfather abused her little sister Jess.
Guest stars: Darrin Klimek (Spencer Carrier), Lynda Boyd (Alice Merrick Blaine), Britt Irvin (Jessica Merrick), Bruce Dawson (Walt Blaine), Nadine Wright (Officer Nash), Moira Walley-Beckett (Dr. Stephanie Burke)
E20 Falling UpJun 3, 2000 · 60 min
Synopsis
Peter gets hooked on pain killers. Scotts mother comes to vist. Shelby comes back to horizion.
Guest stars: Sean Campbell (Sheriff Curtis Swann), Terence Kelly (Mr. Scarbrow), Moira Walley-Beckett (Dr. Stephanie Burke), Levi James (Teenager Peter), Chilton Crane (Susan Boyd), Cheryl Wilson (Joan Scarbrow)
E21 Mended FencesJun 9, 2000 · 60 min
Synopsis
PARENTS 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.
Guest stars: Benita Ha (Annie Yao), Suzy Joachim (Juliette's Mother), Carmen Aguirre (Juanita Ciceros), Chavarria Hilario (Edward Ciceros), Garwin Sanford (Martin Barringer), Birkett Turton (David Ruxton)
E22 Because I Love YouJun 16, 2000 · 60 min
Synopsis
Scott'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.
Guest stars: Garwin Sanford (Martin Barringer), Kyle Alisharan (Deputy Hank Ferris), Birkett Turton (David Ruxton)