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My So-Called Life

My So-Called Life

You know how it feels.

19947.61 Season19 EpisodesCanceled

Overview

The life of a 15 year-old high school student, whose angst-ridden journey through adolescence, friendship, parents, and life teaches her what it means to grow up.

Created by Edward Zwick
NetworksABC

Top Cast

Claire Danes

Claire Danes

Angela Chase

Bess Armstrong

Bess Armstrong

Patty Chase

Tom Irwin

Tom Irwin

Graham Chase

Wilson Cruz

Wilson Cruz

Enrique Vasquez

Devon Gummersall

Devon Gummersall

Brian Krakow

A. J. Langer

A. J. Langer

Rayanne Graff

Jared Leto

Jared Leto

Jordan Catalano

Devon Odessa

Devon Odessa

Sharon Cherski

Lisa Wilhoit

Lisa Wilhoit

Danielle Chase

Themes & Keywords

friendshiphigh schoolromancefamily relationshipscoming of ageteenage girlschoolfirst loveteen dramateen social issues

About My So-Called Life

My So-Called Life is a drama, comedy series that first aired in 1994 exploring themes of friendship, high school, romance, family relationships, coming of age, teenage girl. Created by Edward Zwick, it stars Claire Danes, Bess Armstrong, Tom Irwin. The life of a 15 year-old high school student, whose angst-ridden journey through adolescence, friendship, parents, and life teaches her what it means to grow up.

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