Gordon, a popular teenager, jumps to his death after consuming an unknown drug at a party. Jason, grieving over the loss of his friend, is determined to find out why Gordon killed himself.

The Golden Boy (1)

Rock On

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.

Night Moves

Kirk is stunned by the arrival of his little brother Donnie.  Maria does her best to pull herself together after the accident.

New Kid in Town

Jason challenges his doctor's bleak prognosis of his future.  Peter prepares for an awesome challenge--dinner with Helen's family.

Running on Empty

Jennifer endures the ordeal of her rape trial while Jason awaits the doctor's report on if he will ever walk again.

All My Trials

Michael's grad party plans are sabotaged, calling for disaster control.  Jason encourages the despondent Maria to join in the fun.

Graduation Day

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.

Suspicion

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.

Homeward Bound

Jennifer battles with her father over buying a car, while Maria and Kirk find themselves growing closer.

Fast Car

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.

What Do They Know?

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.

All Summer Long

Maria and Jason face the truth about their future together, leading Jason to hit rock bottom.  Brian helps Jennifer move into her new condominium.

Wedding Bell Blues

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.

It Doesn't Matter Anymore

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.

One Fine Day

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.

Purple Haze

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.

Sins of the Father

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.

The Water is Wide

In the season opener, Michael and Sheena hit the rocks when Sheena stands him up for a night on the town with the girls, leading to an unexpected new romance.  Donnie and friends go out looking for kicks and find tragedy instead.

In the wake of Donnie's stabbing, Kirk conducts a relentless search for his brother's assailant.  Sheena and Michael face off on their future.

He Ain't Heavy

Karin volunteers the participation of a friend who is HIV positive to discuss his life at an AIDS wareness evening, not realizing she has exposed his darkest secret.

Chains

Jennifer finds she must come to terms with the abuse she suffered at the hands of her estranged father when she learns he has been in secret contact with her little sister, Sarah.

Who's Sorry Now?

Maria and Clarice find their friendship put to the test when they both apply for a promotion at the community centre.  In the wake of having put her personal demons to rest, Jennifer finds herself freer than she ever dreamed.

Whose Job Is It, Anyways?

Sheena creates a scandal in the community when her frank play about teenage sexuality is banned by the school.  Her friends rally to her support with the surprising exception of Kirk.

The Play's The Thing

Old feelings and new romances are stirred up when Maria throws a welcome home party for the visiting Jason, setting surprising new developments in motion.

I'm Not in Love

Male-bonding and near tragedy are the order of the day when Jaosn, Brian, Peter and Michael set out for a weekend of camping in the woods.

Into the Woods

Jason's quest to learn the fate of his old re-hab roommate, Leon, leads him to discover more than he's ready to deal with.  The efforts of Peter and Helen to celebrate the anniversary of their relationship leads to an ironic conclusion.

You've Got a Friend

Jason and Maria attempt to deal with the unresolved feelings from their broken romance, and find their ""date"" turns into an unforgettable adventure.  Peter finds life is complicated after dalliance with Kristina.

Last Dance

Kirk considers ending his unemployment blues by dealing drugs for an old friend.  Donnie, Nicole and Lunker make an all-out effort to win a radio contest.  A stray cigarette causes tragedy in the Huber household.

Fire

In the wake of a family tragedy, the Huber clan is reunited to deal with Donnie's future.  Kirk's friends rally together to help him out.

I'll Be Seeing You

Maria and Clarice take a troop of unruly kids on a field trip, but the real challenge turns out to be Gino, a likeable young man who tests Maria's resolve to stay ""uninvolved.""  Jennifer and Brian find a unique solution to their rent problem.

Maybe This Time

Maria's values and future are put to the test when she uncovers her boss's scheme to cheat the community centre.  Peter's juggling of Helen and Kristina proves to be more than he can handle.  Kirk and Donnie wear out their welcome at the houseboat.

Stand Tall

Kristina drops a bomb that shatters Peter's life, forcing him to face some difficult decisions.  Jason returns home to find Maria needs his help in a new and different way.  The kids prepare for graduation.

Having My Baby

In the aftermath of graduation, an all night party leads to surprising new developments that will change lives forever.

Pomp and Circumstance

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.

All Episodes of Northwood

All Episodes of Northwood

Season 1

The Golden Boy (1)

Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 3/4/1991