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6teen

6teen is a Canadian Flash-animated teen comedy-drama television series created by Jennifer Pertsch and Tom McGillis.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

6teen is a Canadian Flash-animated teen comedy-drama television series created by Jennifer Pertsch and Tom McGillis. It originally aired on Teletoon from 2004 to 2010 and follows six 16-year-old friends who work part-time jobs in a fictional shopping mall called the Galleria. The series is a notable part of Canadian youth animation, set in a mall inspired by the Toronto Eaton Centre and West Edmonton Mall.

Premise

6teen follows six teenagers who spend their free time working part-time jobs and socializing at the Galleria Mall. The series uses the mall setting to frame stories about friendship, work, and growing up.

Production and broadcast

The series was created by Jennifer Pertsch and Tom McGillis and produced in Canada by Nelvana and Fresh TV. It ran for four seasons on Teletoon and also aired in the United States on multiple networks.

Characters

The ensemble cast consists of Jen Masterson, Caitlin Cooke, Nikki Wong, Jonesy Garcia, Jude Lizowski, and Wyatt Williams. The group is portrayed as navigating both school life and first jobs.

Reception and availability

The show has been described as a teen-oriented animated sitcom and has been distributed on services such as Netflix and Prime Video in some regions. Listings identify it as a Canadian comedy aimed at tweens and teens.

Key facts

  • The series centers on six 16-year-old friends and their after-school jobs in a mall environment.
  • It was produced by Nelvana Limited and Fresh TV.
  • The fictional Galleria Mall was inspired by the Toronto Eaton Centre and West Edmonton Mall.
  • 6teen aired in the United States on Nickelodeon and later Cartoon Network.
  • The show explores friendship, self-discovery, and the challenges of adolescence.
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Canadian context

6teen is a Canadian animated series, set in a mall inspired by well-known Canadian shopping centres and originally broadcast on Teletoon, making it a notable part of Canadian youth animation.[1]

Frequently asked questions

What is 6teen about?
It follows six 16-year-old friends who work part-time jobs and spend time together in a fictional shopping mall called the Galleria.
Who created 6teen?
6teen was created by Jennifer Pertsch and Tom McGillis.
When did 6teen first air?
It first aired on Teletoon on November 7, 2004.
How many seasons and episodes does 6teen have?
The series ran for four seasons and 93 episodes.
Where is 6teen set?
It is set in the fictional Galleria Mall, which was based on real Canadian malls.
Is 6teen a Canadian series?
Yes. It is a Canadian animated television series produced by Nelvana and Fresh TV.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/6teen
    Supports: Creators, premise, broadcast dates, seasons, episodes, setting, production companies, and U.S. airings.
  2. Netflix — https://www.netflix.com/title/70204338
    Supports: Series description, creators, cast, and genre classification.
  3. Google Play — https://play.google.com/store/tv/show/6teen?id=EDA4BFA87FEEFC9DSH&hl=id
    Supports: Main characters and premise.
  4. Prime Video — https://www.primevideo.com/detail/6Teen/0MA0N0WQSUF6WOA46VPW89L8D6
    Supports: Series premise, Canadian origin, and genre labeling.
  5. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/6teen
    Supports: Original run, network, genre, and synopsis.
  6. Big Cartoon Wiki — https://bigcartoon.org/wiki/6teen
    Supports: Country, creators, production companies, run dates, and premise.