Higher Ground
Located high in the mountains of the Northwestern United States and 25 miles from the nearest town, Mount Horizon High School is a harbor for at-risk teenagers from their troubled pasts. The series focuses on one group of teens, the Cliffhangers, who, with the aid of school counselors and each other, navigate adolescence as they learn to overcome their fears and face their inner demons. Providing them with not only a normal high school education, but also a rigorous schedule of outdoor activities and the tools they need in the aftermath of their abuse, the students work towards gaining confidence to face their personal struggles. While navigating perilous action sequences, friendships, and romantic entanglements, the students (and some teachers) find Mount Horizon's world much safer than their turbulent home lives have been. The students tackle issues such as substance abuse, depression, neglect, sexual, physical and verbal abuse, self-harm, eating disorders, gang violence, learning disabilities, and suicide.
- 2000-2000
- 1 season
- Fox Family Channel
- Drama
- TV-PG
Located high in the mountains of the Northwestern United States and 25 miles from the nearest town, Mount Horizon High School is a harbor for at-risk teenagers from their troubled pasts. The series focuses on one group of teens, the Cliffhangers, who, with the aid of school counselors and each other, navigate adolescence as they learn to overcome their fears and face their inner demons. Providing them with not only a normal high school education, but also a rigorous schedule of outdoor activities and the tools they need in the aftermath of their abuse, the students work towards gaining confidence to face their personal struggles. While navigating perilous action sequences, friendships, and romantic entanglements, the students (and some teachers) find Mount Horizon's world much safer than their turbulent home lives have been. The students tackle issues such as substance abuse, depression, neglect, sexual, physical and verbal abuse, self-harm, eating disorders, gang violence, learning disabilities, and suicide.
Season 1 Episode Guide
22 Episodes 2000
Episode 1
Scott Free
44 mins
New arrival, Scott, settles in to life at Mt. Horizon, while his new group, the Cliffhangers, make their way back from an eventful 10-day quest in the woods.
Episode 2
Babe in Arms
44 mins
Peter's old flame, Sophie, and ex-wife, Chloe, both show up for a visit. Juliette makes a play for Scott. Shelby fights her demons as the Cliffhangers help search for a lost girl.
Episode 3
Walking the Line
44 mins
Peter faces his estranged dad and his troubled past life in New York City to try and save Mount Horizon from foreclosure. Augie spirals over upcoming school placement tests.
Episode 4
Our Strongest Link
44 mins
Peter drags the Cliffhangers into the X-Challenge Race when he makes a bet against the Lawrence Hastings Prep School coach. Scott refuses to be a team player.
Episode 5
What Remains
44 mins
Juliette deals with her demons after falling into a cavern with a Native American skeleton.
Episode 6
Crossroads
45 mins
Hannah's departure and Kat's impending graduation spark old emotions and rebellion. The Cliffhangers take care of eggs for a class project. Sophie returns from Africa.
Episode 7
Worlds Apart
44 mins
Augie visits home for the first time since coming to Horizon, and his past tries to grab hold. Sophie steps back from her relationship with Peter. Chloe shows up with investors.
Episode 8
Seductions
44 mins
Passions run high during a violent thunderstorm.
Episode 9
Hope Falls
44 mins
The Cliffhangers are shaken when a new student overdoses. Frank takes the boys on a quest while Peter and the girls bake for Hannah.
Episode 10
Close Encounters
44 mins
Scott runs when his parents come to visit. Meanwhile, an abused horse befriends Shelby. The Cliffhangers must work together to save the horse from colic.
Episode 11
Best Behavior
44 mins
Ezra's parents come for a surprising visit with disastrous consequences. Juliette spirals when she learns that her mother is getting married again, but she's not invited.
Episode 12
Wherefore Art Thou
44 mins
The Cliffhangers deal with the fallout of Juliette & Augie's run and Ezra's overdose. Augie does his best to keep Juliette safe on the streets while evading Peter and Roger's search.
Episode 13
Attention Deficit
44 mins
Newcomer, David, and his father, General Ruxton, make life difficult for the Cliffhangers and for Peter.
Episode 14
The Kids Stay in the Picture
44 mins
Chloe's back to film a promotional video for Mount Horizon. Peter, Sophie, and the Cliffhangers clash with the actors and director hired to portray them. Meanwhile, Scott finally tells his story to Child Protective Services.
Episode 15
Exposed
44 mins
A journalist goes undercover as a student to expose the school as a dangerous scam. The Cliffhangers aren't fooled. Shelby's story finally comes to the surface when she gets some news from home.
Episode 16
Innocence
44 mins
The Cliffhangers are on solo hikes when a big storm rolls in. Peter's dad shows up for a surprise visit.
Episode 17
Daised and Confused
44 mins
When Daisy's mother is killed in a car accident, Daisy, Shelby, and Sophie road-trip to the funeral. At Horizon, Roger leads the students through 'Frankenstein,' relating it to each of their lives.
Episode 18
One of Those Days
44 mins
Peter's brother Mark visits to contest their father's will. Shelby's family is bringing her home, and she has only one day to say goodbye. Ezra adapts 'Romeo & Juliet' to impress Daisy. Sophie deals with health issues.
Episode 19
Because It's There
44 mins
Peter funnels grief into adrenaline, training for a major mountain climb with a former student. Shelby deals with the realities of returning home.
Episode 20
Falling Up
44 mins
Dealing with deadlines, a cold, and a relapse, Peter faces the consequences of mixing medications. Scott's mother visits.
Episode 21
Mended Fences
44 mins
During Parents Week, Scott and Shelby get into a fight and Juliette meets Auggie's parents. Meanwhile, Shelby's sister runs away from home and to Horizon; Scott lies and tells his father his stepmother never abused him.
Episode 22
Because I Love You
44 mins
Scott's dad comes to take him back home. Scott tries to convince Shelby they can stay togeather even if he dosen't stay at Horizion. Kat talks Peter & Sopie in to having a MORP. David is back and Ezra is upset because Daisy like David and not him. Scott get into a fight with his dad on their way home an makes him take him take him back to Horizion, and when he gets back Shelby asked him why he came back and he said "because I love you." Sopie asks Peter to marry her.