8 Shows That Aren't Completely Out of Touch With High-School Life Today

Just because this teen show veers on the soapy side doesn't mean it isn't authentic. Degrassi: The Next Generation is used as a springboard to discuss tough problems like rape, domestic abuse, school shootings, and self-harm. Because there are so many characters on this show, you'll be hard-pressed to find a teenager that doesn't slightly remind you of your high-school self. And the best part about this show (besides watching a mini Drake on the small screen), is that the cast looks and acts exactly like real teenagers.