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The Class

2025
US

In the East Bay community of Antioch, CA, six students from Deer Valley High School pursue higher education dreams amid the turmoil of a pandemic year. With exceptional passion and determination, their college adviser “Mr. Cam” empowers the seniors to overcome the challenges they face while ceaselessly fighting for their dreams of a college degree.

Production

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Seasons

6 Episodes • Premiered 2025

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1. Senior Year

The Deer Valley HS seniors pursue college dreams amid the turmoil of a pandemic year.

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2. System Failure

While the school continues with online learning, students organize a protest against the decision to put police officers on campus.

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3. Personal Statement

With no end to the COVID-19 lockdown in sight, the students wrestle with the motivation to apply to college; Mr. Cam worries that the students are giving up.

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4. Waiting Game

The mental health battle ensues as the impact of online learning takes its toll; hope arrives with the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine and case numbers start to fall.

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5. The Prize

Decision letters are finally starting to arrive; Ebei looks to prove herself on the track while Ahmad aims for a winning basketball season.

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6. Decision Day

An unprecedented senior year culminates in graduation; Mr. Cam reminds the students all that they have been through and helps them look forward to what lies ahead.

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