Degrassi Junior High

As the new school year begins, Wheels receives some tragic news; eighth-graders Arthur and Yick conspire to make life miserable for a new seventh-grader.

After hearing about the accident, no one knows what to say to Wheels, especially best friend Snake. Meanwhile, Lucy begins to neglect L.D. for her new boyfriend.

Lucy begins spending more time with Paul at the expense of her friends; and Kathleen snubs Melanie after being elected vice-president.

Memories of their strong friendship help the feuding Arthur and Yick patch things up. Shane gets to hold his daughter, Emma, when she has to come to school with Spike.

As a school dance approaches, Caitlin's crush on Joey intensifies; Dorothy falls for Yick; and shy Michelle reveals her interest in BLT to the wrong person.

Snake's older brother comes home and reveals that he is gay, which Snake finds difficult to accept. Joey takes a job as a janitor at CRAZ radio in an attempt to get his band discovered.

Caitlin learns a lesson in balanced journalism when she writes an article on animal rights; and Joey tries to get his demo tape heard at a radio station.

Erica trades identities with her twin sister to pursue a boy; Alexa and Simon reconcile.

Kathleen shows signs of a dangerous eating disorder when pressures mount at home and school.

Melanie, determined to go on a date with Snake, commits a desperate act. Shane claims he can't make a child-support payment.

A card from his biological father and fighting with his grandmother leads Wheels to a decision. Shane is introduced to hard drugs.

Shane fails to return home from the concert; Wheels' reunion with his musician-father isn't exactly harmonious.

Arthur begins to resent his father's girlfriend; Melanie has new competition for Snake's affections; and Luke tries to deal with his guilt over Shane's accident.

Michelle and BLT learn about prejudice after deciding to attend a graduation dance together.

Trouble is brewing for Lucy, whose new love interest is a problem drinker; and Joey, who says he'll buy beer for a party.

Degrassi burns down, as for the last dance at Degrassi.