TV series
The First Years
2014–, Dutch, on NPO 3. Created by Raymond Grimbergen & Nicolien Kool & Eva Leysen.
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.
- Seasons
- 15
- Episodes
- 1213
- Episode length
- 10 min
- Status
- Still running
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Latest episode
S15 E41: Episode 41
Aired 26 October 2026
Seasons 15
Season 1
2014 · 46 episodes
Season 2
2014 · 25 episodes
Seizoen 3
2015 · 71 episodes
Seizoen 4
2016 · 80 episodes
Seizoen 5
2017 · 80 episodes
Seizoen 6
2017 · 80 episodes
Seizoen 7
2018 · 80 episodes
Season 8
2019 · 110 episodes
Season 9
2020 · 110 episodes
Season 10
2021 · 110 episodes
Season 11
2022 · 110 episodes
Season 12
2023 · 110 episodes
Season 13
2024 · 110 episodes
Season 14
2025 · 50 episodes
Season 15
2026 · 41 episodes
Specials
2021 · 9 episodes
Cast & crew
- Raymond GrimbergenCreator
- Nicolien KoolCreator
- Eva LeysenCreator
- Chloe MaessenFien · 382 ep
- Belle ZimmermanEmma · 382 ep
- Sonia EijkenSafa · 336 ep
- Birgit KunsttBo · 320 ep
- May HollermanSelma · 320 ep
- Britt ScholteAnouk · 302 ep
- Niek RoozenMax · 302 ep
- Sevcan KoçerEbru · 300 ep
- Daan KruysifixMilan · 300 ep
- Claire VeldkampJamie · 300 ep
- Else TalsmaSteef · 300 ep
- Shad AbdullahAmir · 270 ep
Details
- First aired
- 26 May 2014
- Network
- NPO 3
- Original title
- Brugklas
- Language
- Dutch
- Country
- Netherlands
- Type
- Scripted
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The First Years: quick answers
Is The First Years worth watching?
The First Years doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of The First Years are there?
The First Years has 15 seasons and 1213 episodes, about 10 minutes each.
Is The First Years finished?
The First Years is still listed as returning series; no new episode date is announced yet.
Which OTT platform is The First Years on?
The First Years isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online.
The First Years parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The First Years yet.
What shows are like The First Years?
If you liked The First Years, try Degrassi, Famous in Love, The Young and the Restless.
Who created The First Years?
The First Years was created by Raymond Grimbergen and Nicolien Kool and Eva Leysen and stars Chloe Maessen, Belle Zimmerman, Sonia Eijken.