Degrassi: The Next Generation, a dramatic sequel from the producer of the award-winning Degrassi series of the 1980s-- Kids of Degrassi Street, Degrassi Junior High and Degrassi High.
The corridors of Degrassi have become a pressure cooker. With an unexpected influx of students from Lakehurst, Degrassi students find themselves facing old enemies and new friends.
Abstinence-pledged Darcy wakes up in a strange bed, screamingly hung-over. Panic-stricken, she tries to piece together the events of the night before. She knows - physically - she had sex, but everything else is a blank.
After seeing Craig's newly released album on the shelves at the record store, Ashley decides to pursue her own music - starting with a performance at the Lakehurst-Degrassi talent mixer. She even encourages Jimmy to rap on the track she's recording...
Amidst the crowded classrooms and the battle for school territory, tensions between Lakehurst and Degrassi students continue to mount. But Spinner's got his eye on enemy territory -- the adorably tough new Lakehurst girl, Jane.
Faced with his own aggression and looming mortality, Spinner attempts to prove his 'masculinity' by kicking an unnecessary amount of Lakehurst ass. But Jimmy knows that Spinner's got bigger problems than fighting with Johnny - he's just been diagnosed with testicular cancer.
Manny's moved back home but the honeymoon between she and her parents is just about over. And when her dad insists she have a traditional "Debut" - the lavish party many Filipino girls have for their 18th birthday - Manny takes a stand.
Ellie's ex-mentor Caitlin Ryan arrives to do a guest lecture series in Jesse's class and Ellie sees her opportunity to set herself apart from her peers. She throws herself into Caitlin's class assignment and her hard work quickly pays off.
Emma decides she'll do what it takes to get back on track, starting by rekindling her friendship with Manny, but when Manny wants to hit an audition to be a 'Purple Dragon' sports drink model, Emma finds herself quickly at odds with her best friend.
