13x03 All I Wanna Do

They are in Paris which is really just the Epitome back lot with loads of green screens and facades. Tristan and Maya think it’s surreal that they are there as Miles asks Winston to help him as a wing man. Winston once again says how much he loathes his nickname Chewy as their Parisian teacher introduces the course to them telling them the city is their classroom and to enjoy.

Everyone is moving in and Tristan is eyeing a shirtless Miles who tells him to take a picture. Tristan then says he has a girlfriend and as Maya walks by the dorm he declares that it’s her.

WHATEVER IT TAKES

13x01/02 Summertime

The season opens with shots of the school and a marque announcing the Summer Day Camp the school will be running. Maya and Tristan eagerly race up the steps so glad to be on campus despite it being Summer break and they are excited. It’s going to be the BEST SUMMER EVER as they are planning on spending the next two months in Paris. Upon entering the school Maya literally runs into Miles who is in the office with Winston and upon seeing her heart eyes Tristan informs her that Tori’s family has moved away and she’s his new hag….er Bestie so no boys for her.

They arrive in the French classroom for a final meeting about the trip where we see Alli, Conner, and Jenna are also in attendance. Madame says two people are missing and Alli says how Clare has an appointment so she’s taking notes for her and soon another person arrives in the form of West Drive star Zoe Rivas. Tristan is fanboying saying she’s amazeballs and upon introducing himself to her and finding out she along with the cast is fans of his fan blog Tristan declares he’s making Zoe his new BFF and  says they can all be friends. Zoe invites Tristan (and Maya she guesses) to a concert. Tristan is in but reminds Maya about her super early curfew.

WHATEVER IT TAKES (the opening credits we’ve had since season 8 are gone and are replaced with a shortened version of the theme song and a title card that looks like it was created in windows movie maker….it’s horrible and prayer circle we get the old sequins back next season)

13 23x24 Unbelievable postmortem

 Due to the graphic nature of this episode the FCC deemed the episode unsuitable to air in the 9 pm hour stateside though apparently the cable company didn't get the memo so here is hoping that between now and when I recap I don't delete the episode of Big Time Rush saved to the DVR...

13x21 No Surprises Postmortem

Sorry I didn't do a postmortem last week but I had to close and was too physically and emotionally drained to take notes by the time I got to the episode.

I think by this point in the block the foundation has been set for whatever character archs are to come in the remaining episodes of this block.

3x19 Dig Me Out postmortem

 

13x18 Better Man Postmortem

13x17 The World I Know-Postmortem

 

12x35/36 Karma Police—RECAP

Fiona’s in a great mood….her and Imogen just got into the schools of their choices (which the writers must of forgotten seeing Imogen’s plot in the finale and the fact that she’s still at Degrassi this season) and she couldn’t be happier. She cooked….well microwaved dinner for her and Drew however Drew tells her that he’s giving his notice and is planning to move back home with Audra. Fiona doesn’t know what she’ll do about rent for the next month and the months until she graduates or her assets unfreeze. Drew tells her to get a job and that he has the upmost faith. Fiona then makes a tweet about it #FormerRichGirlProblems

WHATEVER IT TAKES

12x33/34 Ray of Light—RECAP

Well after the last episode weighted heavy on your hearts with a title like ray of light surely we’ll have a reprieve…..right….wrong….while there are some filler plots for the most part the final arch of season 12 was all about Campbell’s death and it’s fallout which is most likely why the hiatus between Zombie and Time of My Life….

That said this episode opens with Eli, Mo, and Jake playing video games in the student council room since Mo is dating the current president (or did Marisol stay VP while Fiona became president….I don’t think it was said) Mo makes a comment about how when he’s done the enemies of the game will be nothing more than lifeless bodies to which Jake points out that’s un PC to say considering Eli is still getting over finding Campbell in the greenhouse. Eli points out he can here Jake as the plug gets pulled on them by Fiona. Fiona has a film proposal and while Eli tells her that his career is on a hiatus per Clare’s orders (cause a Zombie film is not the best idea) Fiona insists and Jake seconds her insistence.

WHATEVER IT TAKES (and Dylan Aka Campbell is cut from the credits)

12x31/32 Bittersweet Symphony—RECAPS

Is it bad that I was prolonging getting to this episode….okay so fine my regular shows > my recaps and I’ve been working allot of nights the past few weeks but still……anyway I’m sure I’m going to shed a tear or two and won’t be offended if you guys do as well…..

Schools back after spring break and Dallas feels optimistic about things telling Campbell how he nailed it after his first playoff back and after all their setbacks they apparently still have a shot at finals. He spots Drew and calls him a drop out however Drew’s re-enrolled part time. Maya then greets Campbell who tells her home was great but he missed her.

Fiona is sorting the students for spirit week….there will be various contests for the week and the team with the most points will get a pizza party. Man Degrassi must be a small school if this is a cumulative thing and not a grade thing….though why not just make each grade a team….I guess it’s the rules of drama.

Campbell asks Maya if she and Tori are back on speaking terms however she deflects saying she missed him. Fiona gives the duo their bandanas and Campbell is on the red team with Dallas and Maya’s on the green team….with Zig. Tori and Tristan pass by commenting about how Zig and Maya just happen to be on the same team however Campbell vows to try to get on the green team too cause nobody and nothing can tear them apart.

WHATEVER IT TAKES

12x29/30 Las Vegas—RECAP

This episode was a one-off filler episode between the second and third block and was a nice stand-alone episode that took place over spring break. This is the third time if I’m not mistaken that there has been a Spring Break two parter….the other two times I can recall are Bust A Move (AKA Degrassi Spring Break) in season 7 and Spring Fever (Aka Boom Boom Pow) as the season eleven opener.

This episode opens as Fiona is orchestrating a rehearsal dinner of sorts with Drew and Bianca. Imogen and Adam are also there but are too preoccupied playing video games. Bianca asks Drew if he’s ready and he says he just has to get his suit….but there are two extra tickets and a part of him wants to invite his parents despite not approving of things…..um why didn’t you offer Owen or Dallas those tickets Drew….hmm….just saying.

WHATEVER IT TAKES (Title Card)

12x27x28 Tonight Tonight RECAP

This will most likely be my last episode that I’m re-capping via DVR as according to amazon I shall be getting my DVD’s tomorrow (and by the time this posts I’m sure I’ll have devoured all the glorious extra content) Anyway this episode was a weird one as it actually aired in the US a few days before Canada and it aired as a double episode (though it was touted as a two part season {fall} finale and not a movie/special) since in the US for some reason they’ve never aired Degrassi on ‘Black Friday’ and they decided to air it on Tuesday instead.  

Adam arrives at the mall just in time because Bullfrog is about to announce the contenders for the Battle of the Bands….you mean they were stressing all about it way back in Building a Mystery and WhisperHug hadn’t even been given a slot in it? It’s announced they get in as Imogen comments a girl is checking out Adam….Adam teases that no she’s checking out her. No Imogen’s right and the girl slips Adam her number asking him to ‘Call her Maybe’. Meanwhile Maya points out that the past four winners of the competition won with covers and they should do the ‘Superman’ song. Mo says to not say their ideas out loud for fear of them getting stolen.

WHATEVER IT TAKES….

12x25/26 I Want It That Way—RECAP

With an episode title being a Backstreet Boys song I expected nothing short of it being an Alli sub-plot even before the sub plots came out since Mindy is a self-proclaimed Backstreet Boys super fan.

The episode begins as Alli is toiling over her double coarse load turning down a photo of her and Dave that’s sitting on her desk as her parents come into her room arguing about who should tell Alli some kind of news. Jenna yawns commenting it’s early but the Bhandari’s say it’s never too early for a Surprise. Alli’s been working so hard to graduate early that her parents want to make her life a bit easy.

She pulls up to school with a new car and Clare is excited and comments about all the places that they can go…. Like art galleries and museums. Jenna comments that they should go to places a bit funner but Alli has no time for fun whether it be Jenna’s brand or Clare’s. Clare asks if she’s still going to the Jay-Z concert that she planned to go with along with Clare, Eli, and Dave and yea the thought that Eli is a Jay-Z fan still boggles my mind too. Jenna offers to takes Dave’s ticket however Alli still wants to go with him….that is if she can afford the time off.

WHATEVER IT TAKES

12x23/24: Doll Parts RECAP:

We’re at another milestone of an episode….that’s right we’re on episode 300. 300! Yea that’s a lot and there is still plenty more to come.

This momentous episode opens as Maya is sitting on Campbell’s bed playing guitar and working on a song while Campbell is working on a math assignment and not paying attention to her. She asks his opinion however he says he needs to focus on studying. Maya is put off….. They’ve been together for a month and have only kissed six times. He kisses her a seventh and says how with his arm and this test it’s hard to get in the mood. Maya then removes her shirt revealing her sports bra and taking Campbell for a loop. He comments saying what if his ‘billet mom’ walked in on them and she puts back on her shirt and leaves because clearly school is more important.

WHATEVER IT TAKES

12x21/22 Building a Mystery—RECAP

Since I’m still watching via DVR and not the DVD’s we get a previously on segment. We see stuff about Eli, Drew, and Becky/Adam’s plot which means if I were a betting woman those will be the main subplots of this episode ….. (I don’t think I’ve actually watched them since they initially aired a year ago so I’m not a hundred percent.)

Eli tells Clare that now that the musical has wrapped he needs to have a new project as Becky comes off the school bus and bumps into him. She then bumps into Bianca who is removing her ring to hide it from a certain someone. Becky comments on it and Bianca says tell anyone and you’re dead. She then runs into Jenna who she hasn’t seen in like forever and is all gushy because she got seven tickets to Vegas donated for the fundraiser auction. She then runs into Adam and comments about how she bets he’s glad that the play is over….not that there was anything wrong with it just now he has free time. The bell rings and Adam heads to class and Becky admits she’s had feelings for Adam since opening night….he must be a boy or else she wouldn’t feel that way and she hopes she hasn’t blown her chances.

WHATEVER IT TAKES

12x19/20 Scream-- RECAP

So this is the finale of the third and final novella the series did as they decided to drop the format in favor of doing a summer set arch in season 13 which in my opinion I think was a rather poor choice.  Anyway there was tons of hype leading up to this episode as well as lots of media which made it out to think that someone would die…..spoilers no one did at least not in this episode however there was much drama none the less.

Eli’s setting up for another tech rehearsal and everything that could go wrong is. Costumes are mixed up, props are falling and he hopes they can open smoothly and on time. Clare shows up asking if Eli has thought of a way to get Asher back yet she knows he’s busy with the play but she wants to give the bastard what for and the sooner the better.

WHATEVER IT TAKES

12x17/18 Sabotage…..RECAP

Clare is giving her report about her mentorship despite being let go. Miss Oh is asking about it and she starts having flashbacks of when he was harassing her. She asks what was the biggest lesson and Clare says to never tell a story unless you have the facts to back it up however as was seen in 13x 11 she’s clearly forgotten that lesson (among other things). Alli’s impressed at how Clare faked it and she admits she doesn’t want to say that she’s been fired until she gets facts to back her up and defend her on the harassment and so she’s been sneaking off and hiding out when she’s supposed to be at the paper making everyone none the wiser.

WHATEVER IT TAKES

12x15/16 Never Ever RECAP

Like I said before this follows up the Fiona/Imogen plot from Imogen’s POV in a massive and somewhat heartbreaking way as the episode opens with her showing her dad her armature for the sets. Mr. Moreno comments about how small it is and asks if Eli is directing a play for ants…. Kidding. He complements about her eye for detail and she comments how he stored his car keys in the crisper before giving a piece of her apple to Volta. Her dad comments about her feeding people food to the dog and Imogen comments how he likes it before coming to present it to Eli. Eli is blown away by her design but worries that it’s too much to do on such a short timetable. Imogen is insanely dedicated and vows to get it done with time to spare. He asks how much it’ll cost and she tells him $500. He tells her she’ll either have to scale back unless she can find someone with money to sponsor and Imogen smiles knowing just the someone in mind.

WHAEVER IT TAKES

12x13/14 Rusty Cage RECAP

And cue the water works because two of the three subplots of this episode are totally on the emotional side of things.

The episode opens in the locker room as the older jocks are hazing Campbell some more. Its game day and they start teasing him about his skates and his lucky boxers and the puck bunnies that are just wanting him to give them the time of day. A delivery of balloons come and they comment how Campbell was holding out on them however the delivery is from his mom or at least that’s what he says. We then are met with some action shots in the rink of the Ice Hounds playing and Campbell gets pushed down.

WHATEVER IT TAKES

12x11/12 Waterfalls RECAP

Clare’s delivering coffee to Asher at a pitch meeting and asks if she can sit in. Asher lets her however when she decides to speak up to pitch she’s cut off and Asher tells her to walk before she can run and asks if she’s done with the fact checking. She goes to finish it….as well as to send Asher her ideas.

WHATEVER IT TAKES