Degrassi: The Next Generation

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The Emmy nominated Degrassi: The Next Generation (shortened to 'Degrassi' from Season 10+) is a spin-off of the long running Degrassi franchise from Linda Schuyler, creator of Kids on Degrassi Street, Degrassi Junior High, Degrassi High and School's Out. The Degrassi series originally aired on CBC in Canada and PBS in the United States.

In this reinvention of the 1980's c, the series revolves around teenagers who lived on or near De Grassi Street in Toronto, Ontario. These teenagers attend Degrassi Community School. They endure the harsh realities of high school such as sex, abuse, romance, homosexuality, religion and addictions. During the sixth season, students who graduated from Degrassi navigate their way through the real world or university.

Amongst the new generation of kids, alumnis from the original series provide roles as either a parent or a teacher.

Theme Song Lyrics

Whatever it takes, I know I can make it through (Oh yeah) If I hold out, (If I do) I know I can make it through, Be the best, (The best I can be. You know what I say to you) Whatever it takes, (I can see it) I know can I can make it (I know, I know ahh) I know I can make it through

Awards & Nominations:

Directors Guild of Canada 2004 Won for Outstanding Team Achievement in a Television Series Nominated for Outstanding Achievement in Production Design 2003 Won for Outstanding Achievement in Direction in a Television Series Won for Outstanding Achievement in Picture Editing Nominated for Outstanding Achievement in Production Design - Short Form 2002 Won for Outstanding Achievement in a Children's Television Series Nominated for Outstanding Achievement in Picture Editing GLAAD Media Awards 2004 Nominated for Outstanding Drama Series Gemini Awards 2004 Best Children's/Youth Fiction Program or Series Best Direction in Children'/Youth: Phil Earnshaw "Pride" Best Writing in Children's/Youth: Shelley Scarrow (teleplay), James Hurst and Nicole Demerse (story) "Accidents Will Happen" Best Performance in Children's/Youth: Jake Epstein "Should I Stay Or Should I Go" (Also nominated is Lauren Collins for an episode of renegade press) Best Interactive: www.degrassi.tv Congratulations to all cast & crew of Degrassi and Degrassi.tv 2003 Nominated for Best Writing in a Children's or Youth's Program or Series Won Lauren Collins for Best Acting in a Childern's or Youth Program or Series "Shout" Young Artist Awards 2004 Won for Best Family Television Series (Comedy or Drama) Nominated for Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) - Leading Young Actor Nominated for Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) - Young Actress Age Ten or Younger 2003 Nominated for Best Ensemble in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) Nominated for Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) - Leading Young Actor 2002 Won for Best Ensemble in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) Nominated for Best Family TV Comedy Series Nominated for Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series - Leading Young Actor (Ryan Cooley) Nominated for Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series - Leading Young Actor (Jake Goldsbie)moreless
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Previously Aired Episode

Aired on 5/18/2012

In The Cold, Cold Night, Part Two

Season 11 : Episode 45

Next Episode

Airs on 7/9/2012

Come As You Are, Part One

Season 12 : Episode 1

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S 12 :  Ep 4 Airs 7/12/12
S 12 :  Ep 3 Airs 7/11/12
S 12 :  Ep 2 Airs 7/10/12
S 12 :  Ep 1 Airs 7/9/12
S 11 :  Ep 45 Aired 5/18/12

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  • Degrassi

    7.5
    "Good"
    By ChantalUys, Apr 06, 2012
    I've watched the show on and off for the last few yrs, and recently become interested in it again. But as with Skins(Uk) the characters change every one/two seasons, I know its a good idea because you get to see new characters stories, but it also kinda sucks because you get invested in characters who will disappear, and although new ones come along and might be interesting, you get wary of being invested in them because you know you won't be able to follow them for long. But it is following a certain 'age bracket' so if you're okay with loosing the characters/couples you've invested in, then its all good.moreless

  • degrasi

    10
    "Perfect"
    By chackney0831, Mar 10, 2012
    i locedegrassi its full of dramma and for me beig in high school and a cheerleader i think degrassi helps not be a total dramma queen

  • Still luvin this show even with new cast members.

    10
    "Perfect"
    By RodBradley, Aug 30, 2011
    Hell, I don't care what people say, this show is still my fav even with new cast members. I do luv the old school Degrassi with Emma, Manny, Sean, Jimmy, Spinner n them, but This new Degrassi is still watchable in my eyes. Liking Clare's new look a whole bunch. Not even believing Fitz finding God. All that fool is doing is tryna get Clare 2 dump Eli. Also liking that Sav n Holly J hooking up, but still find it strange that he was dating Anya, n she was Holly J's best friend. I guess that's how Degrassi is, a big game of Musical Chairs.moreless

  • As a former Degrassi lover, I have to be honest. This show doesn't help young adults. It subjects them to even more socially vulgar material, desensitizing them in a sense.

    5.0
    "Mediocre"
    By iLoveOlivier, Aug 30, 2011
    I used to love Degrassi maybe 4 or 5 years ago, but during that time something happened to the show. I think it's because the cast was aging and moving into more adult situations. With the coming of high school, came an extreme change in the show's focus. The show went from focusing on first-kisses and girls starting their period to sex, drug use, alcoholism, STDs, and generally innapropriate themes. I know there was (and may still be) a warning before the show stating that the subject matter is for mature audiences and a parent should be in the room blah, blah, blah. But really, I don't think many kids pay attention to that. The actors may be in their late teens/early twenties, but the viewers are young adults (maybe ages 12-17). Should 13 year olds really be so heavily invested if whether or not Emma has an STD because she got sleazy in the back of some van? It's just very gross. The show comes off like "Oh, we're trying to help teens know they are not alone."And maybe Degrassi did start that way. But currently, the show just provides more vulgar trash on tv to further confuse young teens about their sexuality and sense of self.moreless

  • Degrassi: The Next Generation is an excellent show.

    10
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    By Jon_MW_14, Jul 31, 2011
    Degrassi: The Next Generation is an excellent show. It's my favourite Canadian teen drama. I love this show because it shows a variety of unique characters with a variety of different issues. This show never gets boring. It can be really intense, which is why I love it so much. I love this show because it deals with real issues teenagers have. I also love this show because the actors are the same age as their character or they are close to the same age as their character. I give this show a 10/10.moreless
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