Sk8 (also known as Skate) is a teen drama series that aired on NBC's TNBC Saturday morning programming block from October 6, 2001 to January 5, 2002 with 13 episodes produced. The show continued in reruns until TNBC's dissolution and replacement by programming leased from Discovery Kids by NBC starting in September 2002.[1]

The series was co-created by Thomas W. Lynch,[2] who also co-created Just Deal, TNBC's first single-camera format series, with Sk8 becoming the second and final series on the lineup to be shot in the same format.

Premise

The show featured storylines concerning the life of an aspiring pro skater and his relationships with a motley crew of friends. The show featured guest appearances by professional skateboarders and guerrilla film and video shooting styles.

Cast

Main cast

  • Christopher Jorgens as Josh Raden
  • Jorgito Vargas, Jr. as Dim
  • Blair Wingo as Vanessa
  • Adrienne Carter as Michelle

Recurring cast

  • Claudette Mink as Whitney Lass
  • Noel Fisher as Alex
  • Darcy Laurie as Gideon
  • Pua Kekaula as Dom
  • Bryce Hodgson Les
  • Anthony Harrison as Peter Raden

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
1"Decks, Lies & Videotape"Anthony AtkinsChristopher MackOctober 6, 2001 (2001-10-6)
2"Bucks for Trucks"UnknownAnn Knapp AustenOctober 13, 2001 (2001-10-13)
3"Lost and Found"UnknownUnknownOctober 27, 2001 (2001-10-27)
4"All Skate"UnknownUnknownNovember 3, 2001 (2001-11-3)
5"Running on Full"UnknownUnknownNovember 17, 2001 (2001-11-17)
6"The Map"UnknownUnknownNovember 24, 2001 (2001-11-24)
7"Love and Skate"UnknownUnknownDecember 1, 2001 (2001-12-1)
8"Workin' It"UnknownUnknownDecember 8, 2001 (2001-12-8)
9"Choosing Your Battles"UnknownChris LongDecember 15, 2001 (2001-12-15)
10"The Tao of Josh"UnknownUnknownDecember 22, 2001 (2001-12-22)
11"Frontin' Poser"UnknownUnknownDecember 29, 2001 (2001-12-29)
12"Making the Transition"UnknownAnn Knapp AustenJanuary 5, 2002 (2002-1-5)
13"Steppin' Up"UnknownUnknownJanuary 5, 2002 (2002-1-5)

References

  1. ^ Paula Bernstein (December 6, 2001). "Discovery takes flight on NBC Sat. ayem sked". Variety. Retrieved February 25, 2016.
  2. ^ Michael Schneider (July 2, 2001). "Peacock picks pair". Variety. Retrieved February 25, 2016.


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