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A story about finding your own identity—a journey made even more complicated when you have a twin whose own struggle and self-discovery so closely mimics your own. Told through a backdrop of ‘90s grunge and rave culture, the series weaves between parallel and discordant memories of sisters growing up down the hall from one another. Based on the autobiographical book High School by musicians Tegan and Sara.

1 Seasons
8 Episodes
Canceled
Drama Comedy
Cast & Characters
episode image I Bet It Stung
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#1 I Bet It Stung

S1:E1

Tensions are high between sisters Tegan and Sara on their first day at a new school. Their relationship became fractured over the summer because Tegan felt cast aside by Sara and their shared best friend Phoebe. As Sara tries to break free from Tegan, Tegan tries to make sense of Sara pulling away and attempts to make friends outside of her sister for the first time.

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#2 Shock To Your System

S1:E2

While Sara continues to withdraw from her family, especially her mom, she and Tegan make headway with friends at their new school and are invited to a party. But as Tegan begins to make friends of her own, Sara starts to realize how important Tegan is to her.

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#3 Hang On to the Night

S1:E3

As Tegan becomes closer to Maya, she gains more perspective on her relationship with Sara. Tegan feels responsible for Sara at all times and it starts to weigh on her, especially compared to her friendship with Maya, which feels easy. Meanwhile, Sara struggles to balance her new friendships and interests with her relationship with Phoebe.

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#4 Welcome Home

S1:E4

After a turn in her relationship with Phoebe, Sara is in a funk and can’t stop feeling sad. As a distraction, her new friends decide the best way to cheer her up is to take her to a rave. The idea of going to the rave is the first thing that’s made Sara look excited in a month, so Tegan feels obligated to go as well, despite her fears that they’ll get in trouble.

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#5 Freedom

S1:E5

While stuck at home, grounded, Tegan and Sara discover Patrick's old guitar, and learning to play it becomes their new obsession. Not only does this launch them on their journey as musicians, but their newfound shared love of playing music begins to repair their fractured relationship.

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#6 Hello, I'm Right Here

S1:E6

As Tegan and Sara begin writing songs together, they start to bond and grow closer in a way they haven't been all year. This complicates Tegan's relationship with Maya, as Tegan chooses to spend more time with Sara than with her.

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#7 Fix You Up

S1:E7

As Tegan tries to repair her friendship with Maya, Sara makes an effort to ensure that Tegan feels included by her and Phoebe by introducing Tegan to Phoebe's friend Cass. Tegan and Sara start performing their songs in front of more and more people, leading to an exciting opportunity and chance for them to take their journey as musicians to the next level.

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#8 The Con

S1:E8

As the school year ends, Tegan and Sara get ready to play their first live show at a party. But will a secret that Tegan must keep from Sara threaten their debut performance's success? Meanwhile, Sara still feels awkward after her fight with Patrick but is excited for summer to begin so she can spend more time with Phoebe. Tegan gets closer to Cass but also misses Maya.

Cast & Chracters

character image Tegan Quin

Tegan Quin

Actor: Railey Gilliland
character image Sara Quin

Sara Quin

Actor: Seazynn Gilliland
character image Simone Bates

Simone Bates

Actor: Cobie Smulders
character image Maya

Maya

Actor: Amanda Fix

Name Department Job
Brad Pitt Production Executive Producer
Carina Sposato Production Executive Producer
Clea DuVall Production Executive Producer
Dede Gardner Production Executive Producer
Jeremy Kleiner Production Executive Producer
Laura Kittrell Production Executive Producer
Leslie Cowan Production Producer
Sara Quin Writing Book
Tegan Quin Writing Book

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