Teacher Span is having a hard time at school. Almost every drawing lesson ends in chaos. And Nikky is usually responsible for that. Together with her friend, Jara, she really does everything she can to bully Span away. The bullying gets worse and worse. Until Nikky goes too far and Jara regrets it.

Kissing

May 26, 201410m

Eva has seen Fien's mother (vice principal De Wilde) in town, with another woman. She has even seen them kiss each other. Now Eva thinks that Fien's mother is a lesbian. Eva doesn't say anything to Fien, but she does to her friend and in no time the whole school thinks that De Wilde is a lesbian. That was never Eva's intention.

Performance Anxiety

May 27, 201410m

Sascha has to give a presentation, but she is really dreading it. Not only because she is shy and stutters a bit, but also because she is afraid of making a fool of herself. Because Roy, the boy she secretly has a crush on, is also in the class. When Sascha stands in front of the class with a red face, Anouk stands up for her, but her help is not appreciated.

Late!

May 28, 201410m

Sam and Timo have to report to school at half past seven. They are being punished and have to mop the floor by caretaker Gerrit Veldt. Timo is very upset and gets into a fight with the caretaker. A fight that according to Timo gets so out of hand that Veldt hits Timo. Veldt, who is not very popular with the students, is suspended and Timo is the big hero. But Sam has a completely different story about the fight...

Teacher crush

May 29, 201410m

Milou is in love with gym teacher Marcel Eerkens. She hates gym, but still goes to class with great pleasure. Until she catches Eerkens with a French teacher. She is in shock and can't believe her eyes. Her dream is shattered and she decides to take revenge on the gym teacher.

Fraud

May 30, 201410m

Brechtje is a real bookworm and always gets high grades. She excels in mathematics. Brechtje is therefore not very popular with her classmates. But with the last few tests she is no longer getting such high grades. And with Nina the exact opposite is happening. Her average for mathematics shoots up, to the great surprise of teacher Grimbergen.

Fire Alarm

Jun 2, 201410m

Max loves football and that is at the expense of his school performance. He pays more attention to the ball than to his homework. Much to the frustration of his parents. When he does not get a passing grade on his next math test, he is not allowed to play football anymore. Max has already given up hope, but then Jochem comes to his rescue. But should Max be happy about that?

Prior Knowledge

Jun 3, 201410m

Jesse has it in for Maaike. He takes advantage of her every day. The bullying never stops and Maaike wants to go to another school. But then Fien confides in her. She has listened to a phone call from her mother, vice principal De Wilde, and tells Maaike that Jesse will probably be kicked out of school soon. Information that Fien should have kept to herself.

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About The First Years

The First Years is a Dutch series for young people in which real-life situations are recreated. The series sheds light on subjects that pupils in the first year of secondary school may be confronted with. Across 14 seasons and 1172 episodes, originally airing on NPO 3, with status "Returning Series".

The First Years Cast and Characters

The cast features Shad Abdullah (as Amir), Stella Muller (as Jade), Joey Hooiveld (as Ramses), Jaidah Dawson (as Violet), and Kieran Adjei (as Mika). Their performances are a major reason The First Years has built such a passionate audience.

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Why People Are Watching The First Years

The First Years flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy NL storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.

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Where can I watch The First Years online for free?

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How many episodes does The First Years have?

The First Years has 1172 episodes across 14 seasons. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.

Is The First Years good? What's the rating?

The First Years holds a 5.2/10 rating based on 14 reviews — a niche pick worth checking out.

Who is in the cast of The First Years?

The main cast includes Shad Abdullah, Stella Muller, Joey Hooiveld, and Jaidah Dawson, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is The First Years available in NL?

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When was The First Years released?

The First Years first aired in 2014.

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You can watch The First Years online for free on Bowood.TV. All 1172 episodes across 14 seasons are available to stream in HD without a subscription, signup, or paywall. Just open the show page and press play.

How many seasons and episodes does The First Years have?

The First Years currently has 14 seasons and a total of 1172 episodes. The series status is "Returning Series", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.

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In which language is The First Years originally available?

The First Years was originally produced in NL. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original NL audio. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.

When was The First Years first released?

The First Years first premiered on May 26, 2014 (2014). The show is still ongoing with new episodes being released.