7.6/1044 votes#1 - Ida Makes a Movie
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/12/1979
When Ida's 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.
Director: Linda Schuyler, Kit Hood
Writer: Amy Jo Cooper
- 7.2/1016 votes
#2 - Cookie Goes to Hospital
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/1/1980
When Ida's 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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.5/1017 votes
#3 - Irene Moves In
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/1/1981
When Noel's dad decides to get married again, Noel isn't so sure he likes the idea. Gayle is running everything, changing the house around, and she doesn't like the terrific checked suit Noel has bought for the wedding.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.0/1016 votes
#4 - Lisa Makes the Headlines
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/3/1979
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.4/1013 votes
#5 - Noel Buys a Suit
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/10/1979
When Irene comes to live on Degrassi Street, Ida thinks she's just a little too friendly with Cookie. But Irene's not the only newcomer to Degrassi Street. Reports are circulating that Bigfoot has been seen in the neighbourhood.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.9/1013 votes
#6 - Sophie Minds the Store
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 10/17/1979
Sophie gets Chuck to help her out at her parent's store, but the cash is out by $20 at the end of the day. Chuck's father is in jail, so it must be like father, like son, right?
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 6.9/1013 votes
#7 - Billy Breaks the Chain
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 12/1/1980
Billy knows it won't 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: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.2/1013 votes
#8 - Casey Draws the Line
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 9/1/1980
Pete always has his eye out for a money-making proposition, and he knows he's 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: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.7/1015 votes
#9 - Pete Takes a Chance
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 10/1/1980
Lisa simply doesn't 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's having trouble listening to anyone else's.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 6.6/1012 votes
#10 - Chuck Makes a Choice
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 11/1/1980
Billy and Pete want to to 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: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.1/1012 votes
#11 - Cookie Finds her Balance
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 9/1/1981
Chuck has told Tina his dad's a pilot, but Pete insists on inviting their father to the school play. How can he hide the fact that his father's actually finishing up his time behind bars, except by un-inviting him?
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.1/1013 votes
#12 - Benjamin Walks the Dog
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 10/1/1981
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.1/1012 votes
#13 - Samantha Gets a Visitor
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 11/1/1981
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.4/1014 votes
#14 - The Canards Move Out
Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 12/1/1981
Jeffrey is supposed to be the smartest kid in the class, and he's 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: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.4/1015 votes
#15 - Liz Sits the Schlegels
Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 9/1/1982
No one really like Griff - after all, he used to be a Pirate - but it doesn't matter much to him, until he meets Lisa, just back from Vancouver.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 6.6/1010 votes
#16 - Connie Goest to Court
Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 10/1/1982
Samantha can't wait for her city slicker cousin, Lisa, to arrive for the weekend. She's so sophisticated now she just knows that Lisa will be impressed.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.7/1012 votes
#17 - Rachel Runs For Office
Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 11/1/1982
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. How will she ever get Martin on her side?
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.7/1012 votes
#18 - Martin Meets the Pirates
Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 12/1/1982
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 doesn't pay attention to Connie's explanations. Connie's not worried - she'll 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: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 6.7/1012 votes
#19 - Griff Makes a Date
Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 9/1/1983
Martin can't believe the Pirates from Boulton Ave. want him as area lieutenant for their expansion to Degrassi Street - they're the toughest gang around! But he's not sure that he's that tough.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.7/1012 votes
#20 - Connie Makes a Catch
Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 10/1/1983
Rachel is very keen to be her school's representative to the new City Hall Youth Council. She's 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: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.0/1011 votes
#21 - Jeffrey Finds a Friend
Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 11/1/1983
Connie has her eye on Candy, the popular captain of the baseball team, but he doesn't even know she exists. She'd do anything to catch his eye, and everyone has advice to offer, but being a ""lady"" is tough for a tomboy like Connie who'd rather be playing baseball.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 8.0/1012 votes
#22 - Lisa Gets the Picture
Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 12/1/1983
Money is on everyone's mind as the yearbook is in desperate financial straits. But Karen's not remotely interested in the yearbook's problems, or in the class voting itself a nuclear- free zone. She's found a pair of roller skates that are destined for her feet - all she needs now is the money to buy them.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.9/1012 votes
#23 - Karen Keeps Her Word
Season 1 Episode 23 - Aired 9/1/1984
Ryan is always making up stories, and it's hard to know when he's 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's grounded, Benjamin sneaks out to a construction site to investigate with Ryan, and ends up falling down a hole and can't get out.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 9.2/1015 votes
#24 - Martin Hears the Music
Season 1 Episode 24 - Aired 10/1/1984
Nobody wants to be different from everyone else, and Martin is horrified to discover that he's going to have to wear a hearing aid. And it certainly doesn't help that everybody starts acting so weird around him.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 9.1/1014 votes
#25 - Ryan Runs For Help
Season 1 Episode 25 - Aired 11/1/1984
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: N/A
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of The Kids of Degrassi Street Season 1
Every episode of The Kids of Degrassi Street Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Kids of Degrassi Street Season 1!
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,...
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Network:CBC Television
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 44 votes. Directed by Linda Schuyler, Kit Hood and written by Amy Jo Cooper, it aired on 9/12/1979. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Cookie Goes to Hospital".