The old gang from Degrassi High reunites for their ten year reunion and finds that while their time apart has seen some big changes, some things - and feelings - will always stay the same. Spike's 12 year-old daughter Emma, is considering meeting her online pen-pal in person, but her friends worry that "Jordan" may not be what - or who - he claims to be.
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Miriam McDonald |
Emma Nelson |
Aubrey Graham |
Jimmy Brooks |
Christina Schmidt |
Teri McGreggor |
Melissa McIntyre |
Ashley Kerwin |
Sarah Barrable-Tishauer |
Liberty Van Zandt |
Cassie Steele |
Manny Santos |
Danah-Jean Brown |
Trish |
Guest Star |
Darrin Brown |
Dwayne |
Guest Star |
Michael Carry |
Simon Dexter |
Guest Star |
Stacie Mistysyn |
Caitlin Ryan |
Recurring Role |
Pat Mastroianni |
Joseph "Joey" Jeremiah |
Recurring Role |
Amanda Stepto |
Christine "Spike" Nelson |
Recurring Role |
Emma was born at the end of the year dance in 1988 (this would be around June). So in June of 2001 she would have turned 13. Based on Snake saying "enjoy the last few days", it can be assumed that this is August sometime, which means Emma should be 13 however she is only 12.
In the beginning of this episode, Emma leaves her computer on, and her inbox opened. Later that same day, when Spike goes on, she obviously never sees the message box or e-mails.
Snake: Cutting out the rest of the world isn't going to bring her back. You know that, right?
Joey: Will you save the Psych 101 crap for your students?
Joey: (on TV) Hey! We got white ones. We got red ones, we got big ones and we got small ones. I'm gonna give you a bumper to bumper warranty. That's right. At Jeremiah Motors, if you find a lower price anywhere else, I'll give you the shirt off my back! (takes off his shirt)
Lucy: Joey! That's awful!
Joey: I needed a commercial, I made a commercial.
Emma: Girls are so much more mature than boys. That's why I like Jordan. I've never had a boyfriend so smart, so thoughtful.
Manny: Em, you've never had a boyfriend.
Spike: So, expecting an e-mail from your boyfriend?
Emma: Did you...? You hacked my e-mail? Haven't you ever heard of privacy?
Spike: Relax, I couldn't hack my way out of a paper bag.
Emma: Caitlin Ryan. Ryan's Planet! Birth Date - March 2, 1972. You're a Pisces right?
Spike: And you're a stalker.
Spike: (seeing Caitlin's engagement ring) I can't wait to meet Keith. He's got great taste in jewelry. That's a good sign.
Caitlin: Well, thank you. Um, actually, I picked it out myself because, he, you know, was so busy with pre-production and all that kind of stuff, he just gave me his card and said, "Go crazy".
Spike: Can't complain about crazy.
Lucy: (sees limo) Oh, look at that. Why don't you sell a car like that, Jeremiah?
J.T.: Emma, let's go. Oh, I see. Going to e-mail Jordan from here?
Emma: Shut up!
J.T.: (mimicking Emma) Oh, he can read into my soul.
(Emma punches him)
Lucy: Joey, we're all really sorry your wife died, but, it's been a year. I think that Julia would be upset if she thought you were cutting yourself off from people.
Joey: Can we, uh... Why don't I go in, get the keys and we'll go out for a spin, okay? Angela, you wanna go for a spin? Yeah, we're gonna sell Lucy a car!
Joey: This car is retro meets modernism, Lucy. It's got the zing of the past with the technology of the future. It's even got that little bug vase that you put the flower in. It's like, peace man, like a hippie.
Lucy: Joey, I'd really I'd like a car that's bigger than my laptop.
Emma: People in the 80's were weird.
J.T.: I'm smug, but strong. Like bull.
Emma: Speaking of bull…
Emma: (looking at pic of "Jordan") He gets cuter every time we see his face.
Manny: Is that possible?
Emma: Manny he wants to meet me, tommorow!
J.T.: (referring to Jordan) He's probably 40, and drools.
Emma: So? You still wet the bed, and I'm friends with you!
Emma: (referring to the e-mail Jordan sent her) Read it again, Manny!
Manny: Again?! Ive read it six times!
Emma: Just once more. Please?
Emma: Sometimes, you just go for it..
JT: (surprised at Spike's nickname) Spike?!
Emma: Hey! (chases him)
Snake: Hey, hey! No running! (JT, Manny, and Emma keep running) Okay, keep running. Don't listen to me.
Emma: Manny, I can take care of myself, you dont have to worry so much!
This episode marks the first appearances of Aubrey Graham (Jimmy), Cassie Steele (Manny), Christina Schmidt (Terri), Dan Woods (Mr. Raditch), Jake Goldsbie (Toby), Melissa McIntyre (Ashley), Miriam McDonald (Emma), Ryan Cooley (J.T.), Shane Kippel (Spinner), and Stefan Brogren (Mr. Simpson) in the Canadian version, as the US originally aired this as the season finale. This episode also marks the first appearances of Amanda Stepto (Spike) [Canadian version only], Pat Mastroianni (Joey) and Stacie Mistysyn (Caitlin) [both versions] who become main characters in the future. Joey becomes a main character in Season 2, and Caitlin and Spike become main characters in Season 3. (Mr. Raditch, Mr. Simpson (known as Snake), Caitlin, Joey and Spike were all regulars on Degrassi Jr. High, and High, but this is their first appearance on TNG, since it is the first episode.)
The theme song is "Whatever It Takes" composed by Jim McGrath and lyrics by Jody Colero and Stephen Stohn. Lisa Dalbello performs the lyrics with a children's choir over an '80s pop music style tune. This is most likely a reference to the fact that the original series were in the 80's.
This episode was filmed as both a pilot and a reunion special.
Daniel Clark (Sean), Lauren Collins (Paige) and Sarah Barrable-Tishauer (Liberty) do not appear in this episode. In the US version, Aubrey Graham (Jimmy), Christina Schmidt (Terri), Melissa McIntyre (Ashley) and Shane Kippel (Spinner) also do not appear in the episode. This is because the scene with Ashley and Terri is moved to part two and the scenes with Jimmy and Spinner filimg is removed completely.
Music:
"Dream About You" by B2Krazy
"We Can't Look Back" by Amy Sky
There are a number of differences on The-N version. There is an opening credits scene, the scene with Caitlin on the phone in the car is moved later on, there is an added scene with Cailin in Emma's room and the episode would end just as Emma e-mails her online correspondant and agrees to meet him, and the reuninon part is in the second part of the episode. There are also some other small changes.
This was shown on The-N as a prequel to the series. It aired the week after "Under Pressure" was shown as the Season Finale.
In Canada, this is the Series Premiere.
Although not mentioned in this episode, it is revealed later on that J.T. stands for James Tiberius. James Tiberius is also the name of Captain Kirk in the original Star Trek series who was played by Canadian actor William Shatner. This is possibly where the name comes from.
When J.T. walks in the school with a fedora on and Mr. Simpson says "fedora's are making a comeback", he is refering to the fact the Joey (from DJH and DH) always wore a hat, and mostly was a fedora.
The title of this two-part episode is the same as a Paul Simon song, off his 1972 self-titled debut album.
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