

Hillside
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.
Cast
Seasons & Episodes
E1Checking It Out
Feb 3, 1991
Brooke checks out Matt who obviously belongs to Ashley. Dylan faces off with Matt. Sparks fly. Brooke tries to flirt with Dylan, but it falls flat and she’s back to plotting with Kelly. After Courtney hems and haws, she finally drops a bombshell on Billy.
E2Stirring the Pot
Feb 10, 1991
Courtney confides in Jake about her parents’ problems. Matt and Ashley are doing just fine until Brooke tries to stir up trouble. Trouble is brewing for Matt with Coach Williams but we’re not sure why at first. Billy’s sucking up to Dylan until Matt interrupts.
E3The Dislocated Swede
Feb 17, 1991
Matt and Ashley try to put the pieces back together while Brooke plots furiously. Olaf “dislocates” himself. Jake tries to get up the nerve to ask Courtney out. Matt finds Dylan talking to Ashley. Dylan lets Billy try his drums. Ashley is shocked to find Matt at the Avalon with Brooke.
E4True Friends
Feb 24, 1991
Billy and Courtney wrestle with their parents’ issues. Ashley is torn up over her doubts about Matt. Jake tries to help Matt sort things out. Courtney’s not sure it’s good for Billy to be “hanging around Dylan.” Brooke blames her dirty tricks on Kelly. Courtney thinks she has a chance with Dylan.
E5Free Falling
Mar 3, 1991
Matt takes heat from Coach Williams. Theresa bugs Brooke. Courtney falls for Dylan. Brooke can’t resist sticking her nose in again. Jake wants desperately to tell Courtney how he feels. Now Theresa fantasizes about Dylan. Courtney and Billy’s parents make it final. Ashley makes a shocking discovery..
E6Waiting In The Wings
Mar 10, 1991
Matt’s drinking raises new questions. Does Ashley dare confront him? Courtney and Billy compete for Dylan’s attention. But Jake’s in the wings wishing Courtney would notice him. Dylan’s upcoming school concert creates new tensions. Courtney surprises Brooke over at Dylan’s.
E7Temperature's Rising
Mar 17, 1991
Matt gets benched. Brooke brags to Kelly how she upstaged Courtney with Dylan. Billy can’t find anyone to talk to but Olaf. Courtney asks Ashley for advice. Matt tries to start a fight with Dylan. Matt hides a problem at school and Ashley confronts him. Courtney’s fantasy life flourishes.
E8Lean On Me
Mar 24, 1991
Ashley leans on Jake for help with Matt but how’s he supposed to help. Courtney provokes a fight with Dylan. Cyndi and Olaf’s attempts to save the environment meet with a feeble response at Hillside. Courtney makes up with Dylan and she and Billy plan to throw a party. Naturally, Brooke tosses a grenade into the plans and Jake has to pick up the pieces.
E9The Green-Eyed Monster
Mar 31, 1991
Billy defends his dad with Courtney. Jake confides in Ashley. Matt makes fun of the “Environmental Police,” while Brooke uses the cause for her own ends. Billy isn’t sure whether to be friends with Olaf. Dylan’s concert is cancelled and Billy is responsible. Ashley’s feeling sorry for Dylan makes Matt jealous.
E10The Party
Apr 7, 1991
Matt’s tension with the Coach worsens and, unlikely as it is, Matt tries to give Jake romantic advice. Olaf has a theory about Bart Simpson. Jake tries a new approach with Courtney. Brook pursues her ambition to be Student Council President. Ashley tries to help Matt but Matt hits a wall with the coach. The Party at Courtney and Billy’s ends with a shock.
E11Damage Control
Apr 14, 1991
There’s a need for damage control after the Party but Brooke still has her eye on the election. Matt and Ashley have different takes on his “falling down drunk.” Jake finally asks Courtney out and tries to help Ashley with Matt. Cyndi gives Dylan some advice. Ashley wants to help Matt but Brooke manages to get there first.
E12Hanging In the Balance
Apr 21, 1991
Ashley and Matt’s relationship is on the rocks. Matt loses his patience with Jake and their friendship is put to the test. Brooke pretends to sympathize with Ashley. Courtney rejects Dylan’s attempts to make up. Ashley cheats on a test and Brooke and Kelly are quick to rub it in. Billy gets back in with Dylan.
E13The Worm Turns
Apr 28, 1991
Everyone’s worried about Ashley and her parents are about to ruin her life. Brooke ramps up her campaign for Student Council President. To help matters, Kelly starts flirting with Dylan. Billy does a double take when Theresa takes an interest in him. Dylan surprises Billy with a major offer. Jake hasn’t given up on helping Matt. Kelly sets Brooke up for a fall. Dylan’s determined to build up his band.
E1Changes
Aug 4, 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.
E2Siblings
Aug 11, 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.
E3Crossed Swords
Aug 18, 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.
E4Trouble In The Band
Aug 25, 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.
E5Circles
Sep 1, 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.
E6Scrambled
Sep 8, 1991
Ashley returns to Hillside, complicating things between Matt and Courtney. Billy struggles to ask Amanda out, but she questions his maturity.
E7Intrigue
Sep 15, 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.
E8Misunderstandings
Sep 22, 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.
E9Trios
Sep 29, 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.
E10Newcomer To The Band
Oct 6, 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.
E11Secret Admirer
Oct 13, 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.
E12First Gig
Oct 20, 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.
E13Exposure
Oct 27, 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.
E1Welcome Home Party
Feb 2, 1992
Courtney looks forward to Jake’s return from China, but doesn’t know where she stands with him. Chris convinces Dylan to make a firm decision about Billy’s status in the band. Dave is concerned that Matt is taking up his old habits again.
E2No More Secrets
Feb 9, 1992
New relationships are scrutinized amongst the students of Hillside. Billy deals with his emotions after being dropped from the band. Arseman angrily confronts Dylan and Chris over the decision. Jake approaches Matt about his recent behavior, but the encounter gets hostile.
E3Intervention
Feb 16, 1992
Ashley is uneasy about Chris and Roxanne hanging out. Brooke aspires to audition for the band’s new lead singer. Matt’s friends decide to confront him about his drinking problem.
E4Fox Stole
Feb 23, 1992
Erin is troubled about Matt’s departure to a substance abuse treatment center. Ashley feels guilty that she’s letting her concerns affect her relationship with Chris. After Brooke pranks Arseman over her activism, John and Stacy conspire to pull a prank of their own.
E5New Lead
Mar 1, 1992
Courtney worries about Billy’s state of mind after hearing their father is remarrying. Dylan is not thrilled with Chris’s choice for the band’s new lead singer. Ashley’s friends speculate on her distant behavior. John tries his hand buzzer prank on the wrong person.
E6Coming Home
Mar 8, 1992
The students prepare for the school’s talent content. Ashley encourages Courtney to change her image. Brooke joins the cheerleading team to get Dylan’s attention. Billy’s attitude takes a turn for the worst when he begins to bully other students.
E7Talent Show
Mar 15, 1992
Courtney begins to question if her affection for Jake is merely platonic. Never having hired her, Dylan attempts to cut Roxanne from the band. Brooke misinterprets Dylan’s sarcasm as legitimate interest in a lunch date.
E8Feelings
Mar 22, 1992
Courtney convinces Dylan to talk to Billy about his changed attitude. Arseman discovers Courtney’s lack of romantic feelings for Jake may not entirely be exclusive. Brooke seeks the vacated head cheerleader role, but the squad has a different candidate in mind. Chris capitalizes on an opportunity that Dylan is forced to turn down.
E9Head Cheerleader
Mar 29, 1992
Courtney seeks actors for a play she’s producing. While Dylan struggles with school, a music opportunity opens up for him. Brooke finds out that Stacy is running against her for head cheerleader. Courtney confesses strong feelings for a student returning to Hillside.
E10Betrayed
Apr 5, 1992
Dave wants to impress Stacy, while Courtney comes along with an opportunity for exposure. Billy turns his angst on David after he stands up for John. Courtney approaches Matt about going to Dylan’s gig as more than just friends.
E11Dropout
Apr 12, 1992
Brooke is incensed when she believes a mean-spirited character in Courtney’s play is based on her. Courtney chooses to protect Ashley at the expense of Matt’s feelings. Dylan makes a rash decision about his future.
E12Truth Hurts
Apr 19, 1992
Dave receives acclaim for his performance during the play. Brooke intends to use Chris to get under Roxanne’s skin. When Dylan hears about Billy’s bullying, he decides to make an example of him.
E13Back Together
Apr 26, 1992
Brooke is excited about departing Hillside for Paris until she realizes what she’s leaving behind. Ashley and Matt are conflicted about their feelings for one another. Billy makes amends for his past actions. Dylan begins to regret his decision to drop out of school.
E1Male Bonding
Nov 1, 1992
Couples disagree; Dylan is defensive about dropping out of school.
E210 Things We Hate About Each Other
Nov 8, 1992
Matt and Ashley make up; Arseman's grandmother dies.
E3The Tip Of My Tongue
Nov 15, 1992
Everyone consoles Arseman; Jennifer and Jason transfer to Hillside.
E4The Things We Do For Friends
Nov 23, 1992
Roxanne and Chris' concert flops; Billy ridicules Jason.
E5It's A Complicated, Confusing, Frustrating, Yet Wonderful Life
Nov 29, 1992
Dylan seeks work; Roxanne spurns Chris.
E6Just As The Clock Strikes Twelve
Dec 6, 1992
Dylan and Arseman have problems; a theft occurs on Dylan's shift.
E7And To You My Past, I Bid Farewell
Dec 13, 1992
Dylan is fired; Ashley and Matt break up; Dylan moves in with Matt.
E8Life...Or Something Along Those Lines
Dec 20, 1992
Billy and Dylan suspect each other.
E9Don't Know Why
Dec 27, 1992
The couples solve their problems; Dylan gets his job back.
E10Find Yourself
Jan 3, 1993
Relationships show strain; Ashley and Matt plan a party.
E11On My Own
Jan 10, 1993
Jason gets revenge; Ashley and Dylan are attracted.
E12Talent Quest
Jan 17, 1993
Tensions arise about the triangle.
E13A Sentimental Journey
Jan 24, 1993
Dylan moves out; Chris confronts Billy.
E14Jennifer VS Men
Jan 31, 1993
Matt and Ashley break up; a new girl comes to school.
E15Flying North For Winter
Feb 7, 1993
Dave and Matt reminisce; Arseman parts with Dylan.
E16The Gala: Take Two
Feb 14, 1993
Matt is depressed; Russ does Brittany's science project.
E17Start Another Big Riot
Feb 21, 1993
Relationships show strain.
E18Cheatin' Trouble Blues
Feb 28, 1993
Dylan and Ashley go out.
E19For We Are Young And Free
Mar 7, 1993
Jennifer has a crush on Billy; Pepper scores a goal; Dylan returns to school.
E20Teaching Ms Heaton
Mar 14, 1993
Matt prepares to move; Billy joins the football team.
E21Nice Work If You Can Get It
Mar 21, 1993
Billy has a new stepbrother; Roxanne confronts Jennifer.
E22The More Things Change...
Mar 28, 1993
Jennifer is jealous; Stacy ridicules Liz's poem.
E23Acting Out
Apr 4, 1993
Pepper is concerned about Russ.
E24Opening Night
Apr 11, 1993
Dave and Stacy make up; Russ has leukemia.
E25A Stroll through Memory Lane
Apr 18, 1993
Russ conceals his problem; Dylan is with another girl.
E26Friends In Strange Places
Apr 25, 1993
Chris and Roxanne remain friends; Billy's parents fight.
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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.
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