Degrassi The Next Generation

Summer's over and the Degrassi kids are back...in droves. A neighbouring high school has been amalgamated with the Junior High and things are a bit of a zoo.

Summer's over and the Degrassi kids are back...in droves. A neighbouring high school has been amalgamated with the Junior High and things are a bit of a zoo.

When Spike reveals the identity of the mystery man she's been dating, Emma is shocked. Mr. Simpson - her teacher! Emma claims she's okay with it, but if that's true, why is suddenly being so rude to Mr. Simpson?

Ashley feels like an outcast. Nobody's willing to forget how she treated them at her party last year. Ash decides to take action, swallows her pride and apologizes to everyone. And it works. She boasts to Terri about her success- it's like last year never happened!

It's Science Fair time at Degrassi. Emma's a serious contender for first prize, but when the results of her experiment don't fall in line with her hypothesis, she's in a panic.

Joey is going away for the weekend with his latest girlfriend, and Craig is surprised when Joey tells him he can stay on his own - and even have the guys over! When the guys get to Craig's for the weekend, they can't think of much to do - they're bored. After a lame afternoon they're raring to let loose - and what better way than by taking a drive?

The Degrassi Panthers have a new star soccer player, Spinner. His victory's even sweeter when Paige agrees to a movie. When the losing team's defensive back, the gorgeous Dean, invites a smitten Paige to a house party, she cancels on Spinner.

Haunted by memories of her recent sexual assault, Paige is desperately trying to appear normal. A girl band contest sounds like a great distraction. Terri wants to reunite PMS-including Ashley. Paige refuses, and recruits Hazel instead.

Toby is tired of being an invisible computer geek so he decides to join a sports team. Girls love wrestlers - that includes Toby's crush Kendra. To Toby's dismay, the few extra pounds he carries put him in the same weight class as athletic Sean.

Manny's crush on Craig has reached huge proportions and everyone's urging her to ask him out already! But Manny's a romantic; she thinks the guy ought to do the asking.

Grade Nine International Day is coming up and Hazel isn't thrilled. After all, Hazel's Jamaican and everybody loves the islands - right? When the day arrives, Hazel's display is a hit, but she isn't acting like herself.

Emma Nelson is reveling in her newest job as her mom's maid of honour and planner extraordinaire! Her mom, Spike, is marrying her high-school crush, Snake - who also just happens to be Emma's favourite teacher.

Emma Nelson is reveling in her newest job as her mom's maid of honour and planner extraordinaire! Her mom, Spike, is marrying her high-school crush, Snake - who also just happens to be Emma's favourite teacher.

Marco and Ellie are the best of friends. But Ellie is starting to want more...Marco though can't seem to respond in kind. He's more and more confused about what and who he's looking for.

When class clown JT acts up in Science class, his teacher Ms. Hatzilakos gives him a serious detention - assisting her with the guinea pigs all week. JT's annoyed, but he perks up when his friends point out that he's getting alone time with the best looking teacher in school.

Things are looking up for Sean. He and Emma are back together. He's a star on the basketball team.And he and Jimmy have buried the hatchet. Jimmy's even invited him to a party. But the good feelings don't last for long.

Liberty can't believe it when she doesn't make the Girls Floor Hockey team - she's never failed at anything. So when Coach Hatzilakos asks her to be the Team Manager, Liberty throws all her energy into managing.

Ashley and Jimmy are back together, but it doesn't feel quite the same. Ash may not look the same as last year - she's a Goth now - but Jimmy's sure she's still the same golden girl inside.

Emma's mom is away for a few days and it's just her and her step-dad, Mr. Simpson. He's supportive of Emma's involvement in "Food for Thought"; the student group who wants to remove genetically modified (GM) foods from the school cafeteria.

After being in counselling for a long time, Paige is positive she's recovered from her date rape. In fact, she's convinced her life is back to normal - Dean and what he did are behind her forever. She never wants to see him again, so she's dismissive.

It's exam time and everyone's stressed - especially Craig. In a surprise visit from his father, Craig learns that his dad is very eager to have him back in his life.

Although his father is gone, Craig wants to get on with his life as normal. He insists on going back to school immediately and becomes frustrated with his friends when they behave with concern.