Flash Forward (TV series)

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Flash Forward (1996-1997) was a Disney live-action series, lasting for 26 episodes. Thirteen year olds Becca Fisher and Tucker James (born on the same day) are life-long best friends and next door neighbors. Together, and with the help of friends Miles and Christine, they attempt to work their way through eighth grade.

Tucker was played by Ben Foster, later known for roles in Six Feet Under , The Punisher , etc. Becca was played by Jewel Staite, later known for roles in Firefly, Stargate Atlantis, etc.

For the ABC series with the same name, go over to Flash Forward 2009. No real relation to the trope of the same name.

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This show provides examples of:

• All Guys Want Cheerleaders: Tucker starts off with a crush on Kerry.
• Alpha Bitch: Maxine and Kerry.
• Catch Phrase: "What are the odds?!"
• Class Trip
• Flash Back: Done to show Becca and Tucker's actions in the present mirroring their kindergarten-aged selves.
• The Glorious War of Sisterly Rivalry: Occurs between Becca and Ellen.
• Jerk Jock: Jack.
• Junior High
• School Play: the final episode.
• Split-Screen Phone Call: Averted. They're neighbors, and their bedrooms face each other, meaning they can see each other out the window while they talk to each other on the phone.
• Unrequited Love Switcheroo: It's revealed in the finale that both had crushes on each other, but never at the same time...until now.
• Victorious Childhood Friend: Becca and Tucker