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Dog Days

Season 2, Episode 9, Aired Feb 29, 1988

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After her father decides to seek custody of her, Stephanie becomes depressed and begins having thoughts of suicide. This depression doesn't improve when her mother announces she plans to marry her new boyfriend. Arthur finds a stray dog and wants to keep him. His mother refuses this, but Stephanie tells Arthur she will cheer up and maybe this will make their mom change her mind about keeping the dog.moreless

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Mike Douglas (III)

Jerry
GUEST STAR
Kei Kei Hung

Wai Lee
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John Bertram

Mr. Lawrence

Deborah Lobban

Doris Bell
Anais Granofsky

Lucy Fernandez
Dayo Ade

Bryant Lister 'BLT' Thomas
Stacie Mistysyn

Caitlin Ryan
Stefan Brogren

Archie "Snake" Simpson
Michelle Goodeve

Ms. Karen Avery

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Stephanie is depressed.

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By Jon_MW_14, Sep 13, 2011

"Dog Days" is one of my favourite Degrassi Junior High episodes from season 2. I love this episode because it deals with depression and it's surprising how many teens suffer from depression. It was so intense how Steph was day dreaming about jumping off a bridge. It was so cute how Arthur found a dog. I love how he's having trouble dealing with his mom's new boyfriend. I love how Arthur running away awakes Stephanie from her depression. I give this episode a 10/10.moreless
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as good as it gets

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By maddogmacias, Jul 07, 2007

After her father decides to seek custody of her, Stephanie becomes depressed and begins having thoughts of suicide. This depression doesn't improve when her mother announces she plans to marry her new boyfriend. Arthur finds a stray dog and wants to keep him. His mother refuses this, but Stephanie tells Arthur she will cheer up and maybe this will make their mom change her mind about keeping the dog. this episode was about as good as it gets. showed stephs problems without going overboard and getting all teary eyed. very well acted by all. very good story and dialogue and didnt have a simple solution at the end.moreless
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Steph gets depressed, and Arthur gets a dog.

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By Fallaya, Mar 28, 2007

Ahh, depression. I know it well. Like Stephanie, I also went through a severe depressive episode in my younger years. I guess that's why this is one of my favorite DJH episodes. Stephanie can't have Simon, and her dad is reopening the divorce case, wanting to get custody of her. Add to this that her mother is marrying some guy she's only known for two months...poor girl. I think her mom was really cold-hearted towards her (unintentionally). Ms. Kaye, just like my mom, didn't know how to handle her daughter's depression, thinking that is was only a "phase". Arthur's stinky pooch Phil causes problems at his mom's house, but Stephanie promises to clean up her act at home, stating that it may make her mom accept the dog. We really see some sibling love and cooperation in this episode. It's nice to see Stephanie and Arthur bonding.

I would have liked to have seen how Steph dealt with her depression. Did she get counseling? Who knows?moreless
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Stephanie is depressed because of her mom's new engagement, her dad's wanting custody, and Simon and Alexa are happy together. She keeps talking about suicide. Arthur finds a stray dog and goes to great lengths to try to keep him.moreless

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By Ilikedj, Nov 28, 2006

This episode is very sad. Seeing Heather and Erica's responses to Stephanie can make anyone think. There are people on both sides; who keep talking about it and then make an attempt, and also those who talk about it for the sake of manipulating people. So it's good to think about it. Kids of divorce often fantasize about their parents being back together, though neither Arthur nor Stephanie does this. But neither are really happy about Jerry, and what they really want is for them to stop fighting over custody. We never do see if it gets to court or not. But it's painful to see their mom still slamming the dad. If she plans to remarry, she really needs to let that go. Stephanie has a good point, that it hasn't been that long. And statistics on the success of remarriages following divorce are significantly lower. When considering it, one really needs to think about what one did wrong in the first marriage, to not repeat it in the second marriage. Jerry seems to be making a good effort, though, but it's not said if he's been married before. Also, I noticed that here, Stephanie keeps on her baggy clothes, hair undone, no makeup. None of her sexy image. Oh, and Phil is so cute!moreless
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- The bridge that Stephanie sees in her dream, and then goes to when she cuts school, is the Bloor Street Viaduct in Toronto. It was quite well-known in the community as a suicide spot; so much so that the city put up barriers and fencing in order to discourage people from jumping.
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- In this episode, Stephanie and Arthur's father sues for custody of both of them. Arthur warned Stephanie about this in Fight!, earlier this season, when he told her that, "he's re-opening the divorce. He wants custody... of both of us."
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- (about Stephanie) Heather: I'm worried about her. Erica: I know what you mean... have you seen the way that she's been dressing these days?
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- Arthur: I guess I'll have to get rid of Phil though. Steph: Hey, I bet if I cleaned up my act a little, Mom wouldn't mind having Phil around.
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- Arthur: Thanks a lot Steph, we're supposed to be related. I'd help you out if I could...
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- Steph: My life is such a disaster. I might as well kill myself. Heather: Don't joke about that, it's not funny. Steph: I wasn't joking.
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- Mr. Lawrence: (over the intercom) Our thought for the day is BE YOURSELF. Remember, it's the first step toward being the BEST self you can be.
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- Stephanie's mom said she's getting married.
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- This episode deals with suicidal thoughts.
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- The dog is credited as Arthur.
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