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The lives of students at McKinley High School in Edgemont, a fictitious suburb of Vancouver, British Columbia.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Edgemont Season 1 Episode 13 - New Beginnings
    8.8/10(23 votes)

    #1 - New Beginnings

    S1:E13

    Jen breaks up with Mark. Erin blows off Gil after their makeout session. Chris spreads rumours about Anika as does Gil about Erin. Cat distributes teacher evaluations. Shannon and Laurel decide to be friends. Jen's brother Derek gets arrested. Scott wants to change his relationship with Brenda.

    Director:Unknown
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  2. Edgemont Season 2 Episode 9 - Smoke and Mirrors
    8.8/10(20 votes)

    #2 - Smoke and Mirrors

    S2:E9

    Mark finds a bottle of vodka in the rec room. Erin tries to ruin Kevin's date with Brenda. Anika helps improve Chris's public image.

    Director:Unknown
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  3. Edgemont Season 1 Episode 6 - Lover's Leap
    8.7/10(24 votes)

    #3 - Lover's Leap

    S1:E6

    After their illicit kiss, Laurel tells Mark she can't be with him when he's still with Jen. Mark tells Laurel he will break up with Jen. While feeling she may be losing Mark, Jen contemplates having sex with him in order to keep him. Scott throws an Equinox party. Craig leads a one-man protest at the Cafe Java but when he chains himself to the table and insults Maggie, she leaves him there overnight. When Anika hears the ""torrid affair"" rumours going around about her, Erin tells her it was Laurel who started them (when really it was a jealous Erin). Laurel and Jen work uncomfortably on a school project together. Mark goes over to Jen's to end things with her but they end up having sex. When Mark falls asleep, Jen is left looking very unsure of herself.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Dennis Foon

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  4. Edgemont Season 2 Episode 10 - Razor's Edge
    8.7/10(21 votes)

    #4 - Razor's Edge

    S2:E10

    Kat makes plans for a weekend trip with Kurt. Shannon and Craig decide to end their relationship. Kevin tries to find out why Erin and Brenda are angry with him.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Edgemont Season 1 Episode 10 - Revelations
    8.6/10(24 votes)

    #5 - Revelations

    S1:E10

    Erin and Chris go out on a date, but to Erin's disappointment, all Chris really wants is Anika. Laurel tells Jen about her and Mark which causes Jen and Mark to argue about Laurel. Scott asks out Brenda. Craig and Laurel work on a Save the Frogs campaign.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Dennis Foon

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  6. Edgemont Season 2 Episode 1 - Matchmaker, Matchmaker
    8.6/10(12 votes)

    #6 - Matchmaker, Matchmaker

    S2:E1

    Anika tries to rekindle Mark and Laurel's romance. Kat gets expelled from school and Jennifer considers getting back together with Mark.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. Edgemont Season 2 Episode 11 - Dead Men Walking
    8.6/10(12 votes)

    #7 - Dead Men Walking

    S2:E11

    Mark and Laurel are surprised when they discover Laurel is leaving earlier than expected. Gil and Kevin fight over Erin. Jen learns Shannon is confused about her sexual identity.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. Edgemont Season 1 Episode 7 - The Liar's Club
    8.5/10(19 votes)

    #8 - The Liar's Club

    S1:E7

    Mark and Jen deal with the aftermath of their night together. Scott wonders if Brenda really likes him. Chris vehemently pursues Anika in order to fulfill his bet with Gil. Craig tries to live down ""his little accident"" at Captain Java's. Mark strings Laurel along as he tries to come to grips with his feelings for Jen. Laurel's photo of a shirtless Mark gets passed around the school. A hurt Jen ""subtly"" mentions her budding sex life with Mark to Laurel. Shannon warns Mark of the repurcussions of his situation. Chris and Anika have a date where he tries to go too far. Shannon and Jen have a fight over Mark.

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  9. Edgemont Season 1 Episode 8 - Truth or Consequences
    8.5/10(19 votes)

    #9 - Truth or Consequences

    S1:E8

    Anika completely blows off Chris. Shannon attempts to mend fences with Jen. Erin tries to get to the bottom of the Chris and Anika incident. Scott is impressed by Brenda's embracing of his ""religion"" and tries to live up to her expectations. Erin, in an attempt to sway Chris's interest in Anika, tells him Anika is a virgin. Unfortunately for Erin, this only makes Gil and Chris's bet rise. Laurel ends things with Mark for good. When Mark learns his dad is cheating on his mom again and has left, this encourages him to solidify things with Jen.

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  10. Edgemont Season 2 Episode 2 - The Web
    8.5/10(22 votes)

    #10 - The Web

    S2:E2

    Craig organizes a rally to support Kat's cause. Erin and Anika befriend the new girl Kelsey, who also happens to be Chris's little sister.

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  11. Edgemont Season 2 Episode 6 - Shall We Dance?
    8.5/10(20 votes)

    #11 - Shall We Dance?

    S2:E6

    Jen has a horrible time at the school dance. Mark has a difficult time getting over Laurel's past relationship with an older guy. Shannon and Craig realize they have feelings for each other.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. Edgemont Season 2 Episode 7 - Fight or Flight
    8.5/10(20 votes)

    #12 - Fight or Flight

    S2:E7

    Mark finds himself in a difficult dilemma when he discovers Laurel is leaving Vancouver. Erin finds out Kevin has feelings for someone else. Derek gets himself into even more trouble after being provoked by Chris.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. Edgemont Season 1 Episode 5 - Deal With the Devil
    8.4/10(22 votes)

    #13 - Deal With the Devil

    S1:E5

    Things get steamy when Mark poses for Laurel's photo shoot and the two share an illicit kiss. When Erin attempts to dissuade Chris's interest in Anika by saying she is having a steamy affair with a grade 12 guy, it only intrigues Chris more. Chris wagers against Gil that Anika will have sex with him. Scott pursues Brenda and upon discovering she's religious decides to become a Druid. Jen becomes increasingly more suspicious of Mark and Laurel and for good reason too.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. Edgemont Season 1 Episode 9 - The Frog Prince
    8.4/10(23 votes)

    #14 - The Frog Prince

    S1:E9

    Brenda and Scott go on their first real date...to her church youth group. Mark and Jen's sex life becomes the talk of the school when Laurel mistakenly mentions something to Craig, while his sister Erin is nearby. Craig tells Shannon about his endangered frog project. Chris apologizes to Anika, who softens towards him, but is completely unaware of his bet with Gil, unlike Erin who reveals to Chris that she knows. Mark attempts to mend his friendship with Laurel but is shot down. Mark and Jen try to determine who told about their love life and Jen falsely accuses Laurel when it was really Shannon, Jen's best friend.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Dennis Foon

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  15. Edgemont Season 1 Episode 11 - What the False Heart Knows
    8.4/10(19 votes)

    #15 - What the False Heart Knows

    S1:E11

    Anika and Chris go out on a date. Scott buys Brenda underwear but rethinks it before he gives it to her. Mark tries to make up with Jen. Mark, Cat and Travis try to cope with their parents' impending divorce. Chris tells Erin to back off when she continues to come on to him.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. Edgemont Season 1 Episode 3 - On the Edge
    8.3/10(12 votes)

    #16 - On the Edge

    S1:E3

    It's Mark and Jen's six-month anniversary and she plans on having sex with him. When Mark and Laurel are spotted hanging out, Anika and Erin spread rumors about them which hurts Jen and leads Scott feeling betrayed. Laurel apologizes to Jen and confronts Anika and Erin, making them hate her even more. Laurel and Shannon meet. Scott gets drunk and embarasses himself in front of Laurel. Jen and Mark have a romantic anniversary but she feels she's not ready to sleep with Mark who says it's fine. Later that night Cat spies Mark exchanging emails with Laurel.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. Edgemont Season 1 Episode 12 - This Song's for You
    8.3/10(18 votes)

    #17 - This Song's for You

    S1:E12

    Mark tells Jen the whole truth about him and Laurel. Anika learns about the bet that Chris and Gil have going on her. Erin is once again rejected by Chris. Anika and Erin declare war on Chris after they mend their friendship. After Chris's rejection Erin is led straight into the waiting arms of Gil.

    Director:Unknown
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  18. Edgemont Season 2 Episode 5 - Salt in the Wound
    8.3/10(20 votes)

    #18 - Salt in the Wound

    S2:E5

    Jennifer tries to set up Shannon and Jordan. Mark learns some shocking news about Laurel's past. Derek's community-service work at the school takes a bad turn.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. Edgemont Season 2 Episode 8 - Out of Control
    8.2/10(20 votes)

    #19 - Out of Control

    S2:E8

    Laurel and Mark argue over how her video should conclude. Craig and Shannon are nervous about their on-screen kiss. Kevin is pleasantly surprised when he lands himself a date with both Erin and Brenda.

    Director:Unknown
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  20. Edgemont Season 2 Episode 4 - Secrets and Lies
    8.0/10(11 votes)

    #20 - Secrets and Lies

    S2:E4

    Jennifer walks in on Laurel and Mark during an intimate moment. Erin and Anika get into trouble because of their Web site about Chris. Craig has a difficult time cancelling his date with Kat.

    Director:Unknown
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  21. Edgemont Season 1 Episode 4 - Just Friends
    7.9/10(20 votes)

    #21 - Just Friends

    S1:E4

    Mark misleads Jen while falling for Laurel. Scott meets Brenda, the girl of his dreams. Cat reveals to Jen that Mark has been emailing and talking with Laurel behind her back. Erin pines over Chris, who's more interested in Anika. Jen reads Mark and Laurel's emails.

    Director:Unknown
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  22. Edgemont Season 5 Episode 13 - The Morning After The Night Before (2)
    7.8/10(12 votes)

    #22 - The Morning After The Night Before (2)

    S5:E13

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Edgemont Season 1 Episode 2 - No Worries
    7.6/10(11 votes)

    #23 - No Worries

    S1:E2

    Cat and Mark try to find their missing little brother. Scott attempts to ask out Laurel. Anika spreads rumours about Laurel. Mark and Laurel meet for the first time. Jen finds Travis, Mark's little brother sleeping in her car. Gil accidently insults Chris. Erin spies Mark and Laurel having coffee together. Cat busts Mark on his email from Laurel.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Dennis Foon

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  24. Edgemont Season 1 Episode 1 - Collateral Damage
    7.2/10(19 votes)

    #24 - Collateral Damage

    S1:E1

    Scott falls for the new girl in school, Laurel. Mark deals with his parents breakup and impending divorce, his own suspension from school and the disappearance of his little brother. Anika declares war on Laurel after a nasty comment about her wardrobe.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Edgemont Season 3 Episode 1 - Dream On
    6.0/10(12 votes)

    #25 - Dream On

    S3:E1

    Laurel and Mark decide to live together when Laurel announces she's staying in Edgemont without her parents. Meanwhile, Jennifer tries to persuade Shannon to challenge Anika's presidency and Kevin asks Craig for advice on winning Erin's heart.

    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"New Beginnings" is the best rated episode of "Edgemont". It scored 8.8/10 based on 23 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/5/2001. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Smoke and Mirrors".