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The Best Episodes of Degrassi Season 1

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The life of a group of adolescents going through the trials and tribulations of teendom at Degrassi Community School.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Degrassi Season 1 Episode 1 - Mother and Child Reunion (1)
    7.3/10(390 votes)

    #1 - Mother and Child Reunion (1)

    S1:E1

    After months of flirting via e-mail, 12-year-old Emma's new love interest, Jordan, is going to be in town. Coincidentally, it's the same night as her mother's high school reunion. After much consideration and some advice from her mom's friend Caitlin, Emma decides to go for it without telling a soul, even her friends.

    Director:Bruce McDonald
    Writer:Yan Moore

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  2. Degrassi Season 1 Episode 2 - Mother and Child Reunion (2)
    7.7/10(363 votes)

    #2 - Mother and Child Reunion (2)

    S1:E2

    After months of flirting via e-mail, 12-year-old Emma's new love interest, Jordan, is going to be in town. Coincidentally, it's the same night as her mother's high school reunion. After much consideration and some advice from her mom's friend Caitlin, Emma decides to go for it without telling a soul, even her friends.

    Director:Bruce McDonald
    Writer:Yan Moore

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  3. Degrassi Season 1 Episode 3 - Family Politics
    6.9/10(217 votes)

    #3 - Family Politics

    S1:E3

    Ashley has set her sights on becoming Degrassi's School President. Toby, spurred on by their awkward new situation as step-siblings, is frustrated by her unchallenged status and convinces J.T. to run against her. The conflict follows them home.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Yan Moore

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  4. Degrassi Season 1 Episode 4 - Eye of the Beholder
    7.1/10(244 votes)

    #4 - Eye of the Beholder

    S1:E4

    Terri feels uneasy about the school dance and her crush on Spinner, which is not helped by Paige's behavior. Toby and J.T. decide to watch pornography instead of going to the dance. Emma meets Sean at the dance.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Degrassi Season 1 Episode 5 - Parents' Day
    6.7/10(206 votes)

    #5 - Parents' Day

    S1:E5

    Why would Toby rather risk expulsion than have his parents there together? Why would Ashley get completely dolled up - just for a bunch of old folks? And that Paige seems to be planning to get in the way again...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Yan Moore

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  6. Degrassi Season 1 Episode 6 - The Mating Game
    7.3/10(165 votes)

    #6 - The Mating Game

    S1:E6

    it's time to buckle down on assignments! But don't worry, it's not all work - Dr. Sally (aka "The Sex Lady") is also coming to spice things up with her own brand of education... Jimmy's playing Romeo for the English class assignments - but what if Ashley's not his Juliet? Could it be a problem for Degrassi's longest-running couple? (They've been together 8 whole months!) And why's Toby choosing endangered animals for his Media Immersion project? Could it have anything to do with impressing Emma?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Yan Moore

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  7. Degrassi Season 1 Episode 7 - Basketball Diaries
    6.9/10(176 votes)

    #7 - Basketball Diaries

    S1:E7

    Jimmy desperately wants to make the basketball team. But surprisingly, it looks like Sean is surpassing him as a possible star player. Adding to Jimmy's pressure is his academic status – he's been given a few warnings since he can't seem to balance school and sports. When he convinces hyperactive Spinner to skip a Ritalin pill and give it to him instead, he plays a great game – but not as a team player.

    Director:James Allodi
    Writers:Tassie Cameron, Yan Moore

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  8. Degrassi Season 1 Episode 8 - Secrets and Lies
    7.4/10(302 votes)

    #8 - Secrets and Lies

    S1:E8

    After a long absence overseas, Ashley's dad is back in town. She's enjoying his company and attention, but something tells her there's a piece of his life that's being kept from her. Under pressure, her mother reveals a long-kept secret. Meanwhile, Liberty admits to J.T. that she has a crush on him.

    Director:Bruce McDonald
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Degrassi Season 1 Episode 9 - Coming of Age
    7.7/10(328 votes)

    #9 - Coming of Age

    S1:E9

    Lacking real family time at home, Jimmy has been spending more and more time at Ashley's house. He and Toby have become like brothers. When Ashley asks him to stay away for a night and he turns up anyway with Toby, she's had it and decides to break up with him. Meanwhile Emma's dealing with an issue of her own.

    Director:Bruce McDonald
    Writer:Tassie Cameron

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  10. Degrassi Season 1 Episode 10 - Rumours and Reputations
    7.4/10(319 votes)

    #10 - Rumours and Reputations

    S1:E10

    Emma believes that something is going on between Mr. Armstrong and Liberty. Before long, a rumor has spread throughout the school. Meanwhile, Spinner finds a bug in his cafeteria lunch.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Degrassi Season 1 Episode 11 - Friday Night
    7.8/10(255 votes)

    #11 - Friday Night

    S1:E11

    Jimmy and Spinner receive detention with Ms. Kwan and later, they decide to get revenge. Meanwhile, Emma and Sean's first date goes awry.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Degrassi Season 1 Episode 12 - Wannabe
    7.1/10(142 votes)

    #12 - Wannabe

    S1:E12

    Manny decides to audition for cheerleading, but Emma believes that cheerleading is sexist. Meanwhile, J.T., Toby, Liberty and Spinner try to win a contest for one million dollars.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Degrassi Season 1 Episode 13 - Cabaret
    6.9/10(148 votes)

    #13 - Cabaret

    S1:E13

    Degrassi puts on a talent show! Ashley wants to sing her new ballad with Terri. Terri would rather add Paige – and some fun sparkle – to the act, but she's not sure how to tell Ashley. Meanwhile, Emma and Toby perform a dance routine.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Degrassi Season 1 Episode 14 - Under Pressure
    7.6/10(272 votes)

    #14 - Under Pressure

    S1:E14

    Sean and Spinner are stressed about the upcoming exams. Sean picks a fight with Jimmy, but ends up hurting Emma instead. Spinner tries to get out of the exams by getting sick.

    Director:Stefan Scaini
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Degrassi Season 1 Episode 15 - Jagged Little Pill
    8.1/10(279 votes)

    #15 - Jagged Little Pill

    S1:E15

    With their parents away for the weekend, Ashley and Toby have a party at their house. Ashley tries an ecstasy pill to seem more fun, but her plan backfires.

    Director:Bruce McDonald
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Mother and Child Reunion (1)" is the best rated episode of "Degrassi" season 1. It scored 7.3/10 based on 390 votes. Directed by Bruce McDonald and written by Yan Moore, it aired on 10/14/2001. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Mother and Child Reunion (2)".