High Fidelity, Part Two

Season 5, Episode 19, Aired
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On the season finale, it's the end of the year and questions that have been asked throughout the season get answered. Spinner confronts Jimmy and a conflict that's been going on for the whole season finally comes to an end. Paige is confused with what happened last night with Spinner. Darcy leaves Spinner a love note and he must decide if Darcy or Paige is the girl for him. Manny's end of the year play premieres and a character from the past makes a shocking reappearance for her class's graduation.moreless
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  • Outstanding finish to an underwhelming season

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    By xfearbefore, Sep 05, 2011 Report Abuse
    Season Five certainly had it's moments of great episodes and story-archs, but as a whole it kind of seemed like they didn't really build up to the graduation for the class of 2006 here very much at all. They got too wound up in the personal problems of all the students they sort of forgot to address their lives at school this season, but that's not necessarily an awful thing or anything. This was a great finish to the season though, if only for the growth we've seen in the character of Spinner through-out the last few seasons from jockish quasi-bully to social pariah to his redemption in this season. We're left on a cliff-hanger at the end about the future of his relationship with Darcy, but the closing scene where he stops and tells himself that if she looks back at him before getting on her bus to leave for the summer that he'll be okay, and then when she actually does it, was just bittersweet perfection from the actors involved. Another great part of Spinner's redemption is seeing him and Jimmy finally bury the hatchet here and become friends again, something that's torn at Spinner's character all season long. While I would have liked to have seen more development from some of the other graduating characters this season, this episode on it's own is pretty much perfect for a season finale. Excellent work from everyone involved.moreless

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  • The senior students at Degrassi graduate.

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    By Jon_MW_14, Jul 25, 2011 Report Abuse
    "High Fidelity" part 2 is an awesome Degrassi episode. It's so much better than part 1. I love how Ashley and Craig return in this episode. It's really shocking for Ashley to return. I love how Jimmy doesn't feel attractive being in a wheelchair and Ashley flirts with him to boost his confidence. I believe they start dating again in this episode which I actually love because they're both very different people than they were in seasons 1 and 2. I love how Jimmy and Spinner became friends again in this episode because Jimmy was so annoying this season. I love the graduation with Marco being valedictorian. It was a nice way to end this episode. I give this episode a 9/10.moreless

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  • perfect

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    By futuramarama, Jul 13, 2010 Report Abuse
    spinner must decide if he wants to continue dating darcy or if he wants paige. ashley comes back after a few seasons' absense, does she still like jimmy like she used to? Or does someone else? Spinner and Jimmy have a confrontation, but will they be able to finally be friends with each other again? Good episode, the ending was good and the overall episode was good and really felt like a season finale, unlike some previous years. So my grade for this episode is an easy and well deserved A+, all around perfect episode, i certainly think so anywaymoreless

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  • Really only alright because Ashley came back

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    By Dandy_Warhols, Jun 12, 2010 Report Abuse
    this epsiode was only good because ashley came back to be honest. and that she looked gorgeous haha.
    oh and of course that her and jimmy go together even though i was upset that ellie liked craig when i thought she shoulda liked jimmy back cause Craig is well...craig and whiny and annoying (sorry craig lovers)
    other then that this episode really wasn't that great, i mean c'mon degrassi, you can do better.
    i waited for this epsiode and it really was a letdown to me sorry for people who disagree with me but it was and you can go have a whine about what i said somewhere else .moreless

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  • Season 5, Episode 19.

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    By Wanted23, Oct 12, 2008 Report Abuse
    YAY for the Class of 2006! Wow, great episode. Ashley's back! Jimmy is getting left back! Ellie likes somebody! Jimmy likes Ellie! Darcy and Spinner are back together! Spinner and Paige kiss! And this is all only in the first 10 minutes! Wow, it seems like so much is going on when you really think about it. This is definitely a series classic. Paige is graduating! So are Ellie, Hazel, Alex, etc. I loved that moment at the end when Spinner wanted Darcy's forgiveness, and she looks back before getting on the school bus. I also loved the song at the end. 10/10.moreless

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    • If you look closely at Marco's cell-phone when Spinner texts him, you can see the date is October 31, 2005. Since this is the graduation episode, you can assume this was around the time this episode was filmed. Edit
    • Though they hung out in the same group of friends for years before Ashley left for London, this is the first episode where Jimmy and Ashley actually talked to each other since breaking up in the episode "Dressed In Black", back in season 2. Edit
    • Did Liberty and J.T. get back together? Because if you look closely in the background, you can see them dancing together. Edit

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    • song list: A Line to Stand Behind Written by Stephen Noel Kozmeniuk Performed by Boy Courtesy of MapleMusic Recordings Ella's Dance Written by Jody Colero, Trevor Yuile Courtesy of Silent Joe Inc. Light After Night Written by Dave Ogilvie, Katie B, Phil Caivano, Chris Murphy, Andrew Scott, Tim Welch, Trevor Yuile, Anthony Valcic, Lindy Performed by Jakalope Courtesy of The Orange Record Label Man by the Door Written Written by Mick Davis Performed by The Novaks Courtesy of Sonic Records and Inside Music Your Ex-Lover is Dead Written by Tarquil Campbell, Amy Millan, Evan Cranley, Chris Seligman Performed by Stars Courtesy of Arts & Crafts Edit
    • Spinner and Darcy get back together again, but shortly afterwards end their relationship. Edit
    • The song playing through the last 2 minutes of the episode until the very end is called: "Your Ex-Lover Is Dead" by Stars. Edit

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    • Spinner: (about Paige) I can't believe it, she used me for my body. Edit
    • Spinner: Darcy, just one minute. Darcy sighs Spinner: Look, what I did... What I did was horrible. But I PROMISE to make it up to you. Darcy: Spinner, you broke your vow. Spinner: I know. That's why all I can do is ask...PLEAD...for your forgiveness. Edit
    • Paige: Spin, just so you know, I never blamed you for what happened; with Jimmy. Spinner: You mean that? Edit

  • Allusions

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    • High Fidelity is the name of a movie, released in 2000. Edit
    • High Fidelity is also the name of a book by Nick Hornby. Edit
    • Episode title: High Fidelity Is a song by Jurassic 5. Edit

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