Degrassi Junior High
Overview
Degrassi Junior High, a Canadian teen drama that aired from 1987 to 1989, delves into the lives of students at a fictional middle school, tackling hard-hitting issues like drug abuse, teenage pregnancy, and racism. Praised for its authentic and compassionate depiction of adolescent struggles, the show features a largely non-professional cast, enhancing its realism. Several actors, including Stacie Mistysyn and Neil Hope, reprised roles from The Kids of Degrassi Street, though their characters and backgrounds were reimagined. Filmed at the now-closed Vincent Massey Public School in Ontario, it laid the groundwork for future Degrassi installments.
Episodes
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1
Kiss Me, Steph
On her first day of eighth grade, Stephanie brushes off her younger brother, Arthur, who is just a year younger. Determined to make her mark, she runs...
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2
The Big Dance
Despite her father's strict instructions, Voula sneaks out to attend the school dance without informing him. Meanwhile, Stephanie invites Wheels to be...
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3
The Experiment
Yick believes that Mr. Raditch is unfairly grading him without properly reviewing his assignments. Arthur proposes that Yick replicate some of Stephan...
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4
The Cover-Up
While collaborating on a school project at Rick's home, Joey notices that Rick's bruises aren't from playground scrapes but stem from an abusive fathe...
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5
The Great Race
Melanie worries that her small chest might keep her off the school swim team. After repeatedly voicing her frustration over her mom's refusal to buy h...
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6
Rumor Has It
A number of Ms. Avery's students speculate about her sexuality, believing she might be a lesbian. Caitlin, who looks up to her teacher, stands up for ...
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7
The Best Laid Plans
Title: The Best Laid Plans Plot: Stephanie invites Wheels out for another date, sparking gossip among their classmates that the two may take things t...
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8
Nothing to Fear
L.D. feels a wave of concern when her father is hospitalized. Having already lost her mother to cancer, she worries that she might face another painfu...
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9
What a Night!
Voula becomes friends with Lucy after assisting her with homework, and Lucy expresses gratitude by inviting Voula on a shopping trip. While at the sto...
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10
Smokescreen
Title: Veil of Deception Plot: To win Caitlin's admiration, Rick becomes a member of the school's committee focused on combating pollution. Meanwhile...
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11
It's Late!
At Lucy's party, Shane and Spike share an intimate moment and have sex for the first time. Later, Spike becomes anxious when her period doesn’t arri...
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12
Parents' Night
Wheels encounters his biological father for the first time when he visits town. Excited by their similarities, Wheels hopes to build a strong bond wit...
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13
Revolution!
Title: Uprising! Plot: When Wheels turns down Stephanie's invitation for a date, she begins to flirt with Joey to provoke a reaction from Wheels. Aft...
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Eggbert
Spike is tasked with caring for an egg for a week, meant to simulate the responsibilities of having a baby. Meanwhile, Stephanie and Alexa both find t...
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2
A Helping Hand
Lucy develops a crush on her substitute teacher, enjoying the extra attention he gives her. However, L.D. notices the teacher's wandering eyes and cau...
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3
Great Expectations
Title: Great Expectations Plot: With the arrival of a new student, Liz, at school, Joey quickly becomes infatuated. Whispers spread that Liz is a par...
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4
Dinner and a Show
Title: Dinner and a Show Plot: Shane informs Spike that his parents wish to meet with her and her mother to talk about the baby. When they all gather...
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5
Stage Fright
Caitlin discovers she has epilepsy and is determined to keep it a secret from her friends. During Susie's sleepover, she suffers a seizure, exposing h...
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6
Fight!
Dwayne, the local bully, dares Joey to a fight after school. Initially hesitant, Joey ultimately decides to confront Dwayne but ends up getting injure...
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7
Bottled Up
As Kathleen and her classmates get ready for their segment on a television quiz show, she invites them over to her house for practice. Things take a t...
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8
Sealed with a Kiss
Title: Sealed with a Kiss Plot: At the school dance, Erica encounters an older boy and shares a passionate kiss with him in a secluded stairwell. Soo...
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9
Dog Days
Feeling downcast after her father pursues custody, Stephanie's mood worsens when her mother reveals her engagement to her new boyfriend. Meanwhile, Ar...
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10
Censored
Caitlin learns that the PTA is planning to expel Spike due to her pregnancy. Determined to take action, she writes an article for the school paper to ...
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11
Trust Me
Snake's parents head out of town for the weekend, leaving him by himself. Joey and Wheels persuade him to let them crash at his place. They end up sle...
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12
He's Back
The substitute teacher from "A Helping Hand" returns, now taking over Susie's class. Lucy cautions Susie to stay on guard around him, but Susie is con...
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13
Pass Tense
As the school year wraps up, Joey is eager for the band he created with Snake and Wheels to play at the graduation dance. However, news breaks that th...
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1
Can't Live With 'Em (1)
As the new school year kicks off, Wheels's parents prohibit him from spending time with Joey, believing he's a negative influence. Meanwhile, Spike is...
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2
Can't Live With 'Em (2)
Title: Can't Live With 'Em (2) Plot: As the new school year kicks off, Wheels's parents prohibit him from spending time with Joey, believing he’s a...
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3
A Big Girl Now
Lucy finds herself spending all her time with her boyfriend, Paul, causing her to drift away from her friends. When her parents head out for the weeke...
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4
Season's Greetings
Arthur and Yick decide to swap Christmas gifts, but when Yick believes that Arthur may have splurged more on his present, a disagreement arises betwee...
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5
Loves Me, Loves Me Not
Caitlin is head over heels for Joey and decides to team up with him for a school project. As they collaborate, she becomes increasingly convinced that...
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6
He Ain't Heavy
Snake is thrilled when his older brother pays him a visit for a few days. However, he's taken aback when his brother reveals that he is gay. Strugglin...
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7
The Whole Truth
Title: The Complete Picture Plot: Liz shares her fascination with animal testing with Caitlin, encouraging her to pen a piece for the school newspape...
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8
Star-Crossed
Erica is smitten with Clutch, one of Paul's friends. Mustering her courage, she invites him to join her and her friends for a bowling night, and he ag...
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9
Food for Thought
As Melanie collaborates with Kathleen on their science fair project, she stumbles upon Kathleen's diary and is taken aback by her restrictive eating h...
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10
Twenty Bucks
Snake invites Melanie to a rock concert, but she struggles to gather enough cash for a ticket. In a moment of desperation, she takes money from her mo...
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11
Taking Off (1)
Fed up with life at his grandparents' house, Wheels makes the choice to search for his biological father. Meanwhile, Joey and Snake head to a concert,...
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12
Taking Off (2)
Title: Taking Off (2) Plot: Wheels tracks down his father at a hotel, catching him off guard with his unexpected visit. Meanwhile, Wheels's grandmoth...
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13
Making Whoopee
Arthur is not fond of his dad's new girlfriend, so he teams up with Yick to try and split them up. When his schemes fail, he's taken aback to discover...
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14
Black & White
BLT asks Michelle to the graduation dance, and she happily agrees. When she introduces him to her parents, they disapprove and forbid her from seeing ...
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15
Pa-arty!
While Lucy’s parents are away, she throws a party at her house. Joey, Snake, and Wheels persuade Clutch to buy a case of beer for them. However, the...
