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The Best Episodes of The Kids of Degrassi Street Season 1

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The Kids of Degrassi Street is a Canadian children's TV show that aired from 1979 to 1986, and is the first in the Degrassi series, about the lives of a group of children living on

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Kids of Degrassi Street Season 1 Episode 1 - Ida Makes a Movie
    7.6/10(48 votes)

    #1 - Ida Makes a Movie

    S1:E1

    When Ida Lucas' movie on garbage wins first prize in a competition, but the judges commend her film on war, she has to decide between accepting the prize, and owning up to the truth.

    Directors:Linda Schuyler, Kit Hood
    Writer:Amy Jo Cooper

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  2. The Kids of Degrassi Street Season 1 Episode 2 - Cookie Goes to the Hospital
    6.9/10(18 votes)

    #2 - Cookie Goes to the Hospital

    S1:E2

    When Cookie goes to hospital without her doll, Ida and Noel, having sworn a pledge of loyalty, have to get it out to her somehow, but the hospital is a pretty scary place.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Kids of Degrassi Street Season 1 Episode 3 - Irene Moves In
    7.4/10(19 votes)

    #3 - Irene Moves In

    S1:E3

    When Irene comes to live on Degrassi Street, Ida thinks she is just a little too friendly with Cookie. But Irene is not the only newcomer to Degrassi Street. Reports are circulating that Bigfoot has been seen in the neighbourhood.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Kids of Degrassi Street Season 1 Episode 4 - Noel Buys a Suit
    7.7/10(18 votes)

    #4 - Noel Buys a Suit

    S1:E4

    When Noel's dad decides to get married again, Noel is not so sure he likes the idea. Gayle is ruining everything, changing the house around, and she does not like the terrific checked suit Noel has bought for the wedding.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Kids of Degrassi Street Season 1 Episode 5 - Lisa Makes the Headlines
    7.0/10(15 votes)

    #5 - Lisa Makes the Headlines

    S1:E5

    What Lisa needs to make her newspaper is a real scoop. But when she does find some real news, she has to decide which is more important - the truth or family loyalty.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Kids of Degrassi Street Season 1 Episode 6 - Sophie Minds the Store
    7.5/10(15 votes)

    #6 - Sophie Minds the Store

    S1:E6

    Sophie gets Chuck to help her out at her parents' store, but the cash is out by $20 at the end of the day. Chuck's father is in jail, so it appears that it must be like father, like son.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Kids of Degrassi Street Season 1 Episode 7 - Casey Draws the Line
    6.8/10(15 votes)

    #7 - Casey Draws the Line

    S1:E7

    When a new survey line goes through the pen of the rabbit Casey and Lisa share, too much arguing over rights makes them lose sight of their responsibilities - to look after Rabbit.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Kids of Degrassi Street Season 1 Episode 8 - Pete Takes a Chance
    7.0/10(14 votes)

    #8 - Pete Takes a Chance

    S1:E8

    Pete always has his eye out for a money-making proposition, and he knows he has found a winner, but he just needs a little capital. However, his "investment" costs him more than he expected, when he puts his friendships on the line.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Kids of Degrassi Street Season 1 Episode 9 - Chuck Makes a Choice
    7.5/10(16 votes)

    #9 - Chuck Makes a Choice

    S1:E9

    Chuck has told Tina his dad is a pilot, but Pete insists on inviting their father to the school play. Chuck has to decide if the only way he can he hide the fact that his father is actually finishing up his time behind bars is by un-inviting him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Kids of Degrassi Street Season 1 Episode 10 - Billy Breaks the Chain
    6.4/10(13 votes)

    #10 - Billy Breaks the Chain

    S1:E10

    Billy knows it will not be luck that sends him to hockey camp, it will be his own hard work. Then a bad-luck chain letter comes to him, and while he hesitates about passing on the bad luck, disasters begin to occur.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Kids of Degrassi Street Season 1 Episode 11 - Catherine Finds Her Balance
    8.1/10(14 votes)

    #11 - Catherine Finds Her Balance

    S1:E11

    When both divorced parents want to come and watch her at the gymnastics meet, Catherine gets involved in some fancy footwork to prevent them from making a scene in front of the whole school.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Kids of Degrassi Street Season 1 Episode 12 - Benjamin Walks the Dog
    6.9/10(14 votes)

    #12 - Benjamin Walks the Dog

    S1:E12

    Billy and Pete want to do grown up things, without Billy's pesky little brother, Benjamin. They finally get rid of him, but Billy has second thoughts when it looks like they might have gotten rid of him forever.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Kids of Degrassi Street Season 1 Episode 13 - Liz Sits the Schlegels
    7.5/10(16 votes)

    #13 - Liz Sits the Schlegels

    S1:E13

    Liz finds she has her hands full when she takes on a babysitting job with two lively kids, and one who refuses to have anything to do with her.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Kids of Degrassi Street Season 1 Episode 14 - The Canards Move Out
    8.5/10(16 votes)

    #14 - The Canards Move Out

    S1:E14

    Lisa simply does not want to leave Degrassi Street and move to Vancouver, but it seems no one will listen to her feelings on the subject. In fact, her feelings are so strong she is having trouble listening to anyone else's.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Kids of Degrassi Street Season 1 Episode 15 - Martin Meets the Pirates
    8.3/10(17 votes)

    #15 - Martin Meets the Pirates

    S1:E15

    Martin cannot believe the Pirates from Boulton Ave. want him as area lieutenant for their expansion to Degrassi Street - they are the toughest gang around. But he is not sure that he is that tough.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Kids of Degrassi Street Season 1 Episode 16 - Connie Goes to Court
    7.4/10(13 votes)

    #16 - Connie Goes to Court

    S1:E16

    When Connie returns five dollars Casey has dropped on the floor, Casey thinks Connie is contributing her share for the present for their teacher, and does not pay attention to Connie's explanations. Connie is not worried - she will be collecting for her paper route on Wednesday, anyway, and she can pay up then. But the paper goes on strike, and Connie finds herself in more trouble than she thought.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Kids of Degrassi Street Season 1 Episode 17 - Griff Makes a Date
    8.0/10(14 votes)

    #17 - Griff Makes a Date

    S1:E17

    No one really likes Griff - after all, he used to be a Pirate - but it does not matter much to him, until he meets Lisa, just back from Vancouver.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Kids of Degrassi Street Season 1 Episode 18 - Samantha Gets a Visitor
    7.8/10(14 votes)

    #18 - Samantha Gets a Visitor

    S1:E18

    Samantha cannot wait for her city slicker cousin, Lisa, to arrive for the weekend. She is so sophisticated now she just knows that Lisa will be impressed.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. The Kids of Degrassi Street Season 1 Episode 19 - Rachel Runs for Office
    6.9/10(14 votes)

    #19 - Rachel Runs for Office

    S1:E19

    Rachel is very keen to be her school's representative to the new City Hall Youth Council. She is interested in the issues and is ready to work hard. But Billy's break dancing and Pete's campaign management have put Billy well in the lead.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The Kids of Degrassi Street Season 1 Episode 20 - Jeffrey Finds a Friend
    7.8/10(14 votes)

    #20 - Jeffrey Finds a Friend

    S1:E20

    Jeffrey is supposed to be the smartest kid in the class, and he is mortified when Connie, who claims she never studies, beats him on a math test - in fact, she bets that she can beat him on the next one, too.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The Kids of Degrassi Street Season 1 Episode 21 - Connie Makes a Catch
    8.0/10(13 votes)

    #21 - Connie Makes a Catch

    S1:E21

    Connie has her eye on Candy, the popular captain of the baseball team, but he does not even know she exists. She would do anything to catch his eye, and everyone has advice to offer, but being a "lady" is tough for a tomboy like Connie who would rather be playing baseball.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The Kids of Degrassi Street Season 1 Episode 22 - Karen Keeps Her Word
    8.2/10(15 votes)

    #22 - Karen Keeps Her Word

    S1:E22

    Money is on everyone's mind as the yearbook is in desperate financial straits. But Karen is not remotely interested in the yearbook's problems, or in the class voting itself a nuclear-free zone. She has found a pair of roller skates that are destined for her feet - all she needs now is the money to buy them.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The Kids of Degrassi Street Season 1 Episode 23 - Ryan Runs for Help
    7.9/10(14 votes)

    #23 - Ryan Runs for Help

    S1:E23

    Ryan is always making up stories, and it is hard to know when he is telling the truth. But his best friend Benjamin is convinced of Ryan's tales of treasure when Ryan produces evidence - he actually has a gold coin he found. Even though he is grounded, Benjamin sneaks out to a construction site to investigate with Ryan, and ends up falling down a hole and cannot get out.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. The Kids of Degrassi Street Season 1 Episode 24 - Martin Hears the Music
    9.1/10(18 votes)

    #24 - Martin Hears the Music

    S1:E24

    Nobody wants to be different from everyone else, and Martin is horrified to discover that he is going to have to wear a hearing aid. And it certainly does not help that everybody starts acting so weird around him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. The Kids of Degrassi Street Season 1 Episode 25 - Lisa Gets the Picture
    9.0/10(17 votes)

    #25 - Lisa Gets the Picture

    S1:E25

    The Yearbook needs pictures. Lisa sees her chance to spend some time with Griff when Casey comes up with a brilliant plan - Griff can draw caricatures of everyone.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Ida Makes a Movie" is the best rated episode of "The Kids of Degrassi Street" season 1. It scored 7.6/10 based on 48 votes. Directed by Linda Schuyler, Kit Hood and written by Amy Jo Cooper, it aired on 12/8/1979. This episode is rated 0.7 points higher than the second-best, "Cookie Goes to the Hospital".