Flash Forward (1996– )

Two best friends narrate the ups and downs of middle school while comparing it to moments from when they were little.

Creators:

Daphne Ballon, Alyson Feltes, Bernice Vanderlaan

Stars:

Ben Foster, Jewel Staite, Asia Vieira

7 nominations.

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Ben Foster	...	Tucker James (26 episodes, 1996-1997)
Jewel Staite	...	Rebecca 'Becca' Fisher (26 episodes, 1996-1997)
Asia Vieira	...	Christine Harrison (26 episodes, 1996-1997)
Theodore Borders	...	Miles Vaughn (26 episodes, 1996-1997)

Storyline

Tucker and Becca are close friends. So close that they live next door to one another with facing second story windows and share a birthday. Tucker is at times an absent minded goof-off while Becca tends to be opinated and in a hurry to grow up. Now in middle school, they find themselves caught in everyday events that turn into comical adventures. Throughout the show, Tucker, Becca, and their friends speak directly to the audience, telling the story as they remember how much more simple everything was when they were five. If they can survive junior high, then their friendship can survive anything.

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Plot Keywords:

coming of age | family relationships

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Genres:

Family | Comedy

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Details

Official Sites:

Disney Channel

Country:

Canada USA

Language:

English

Also Known As:

Chahut au bahut

Filming Locations:

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Company Credits

Production Co:

Atlantis Films, Walt Disney Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Quotes

Rebecca 'Becca: [about her first kiss] You know when pudding gets that skin...

User Reviews

A lighter "My So Called Life" for Middle School. Wonderful!

When I was about the same age as the characters in the show, I watched "Flash Forward"... and loved it. It was real. The characters really feel like people at your own school, people you might be friends with. Or at least people you'd like to be friends with.

Even though it was in general a lot lighter and frothier than actual middle school, there was enough realism to make it convincing. Jewel Staite is absolutely incredible and continues to fascinate and amaze with her talent.

The stories were fun, and some of the dialogue was really incredible, particularly for what is considered a 'youth' show. I hope someday there are more young shows of this caliber.

Now if I can just get this on DVD!