13x36/37 Believe

Another two parter which much like the 13c finale Sparks Fly aired in 2 parts however least you think because of that than this is the finale… nope…there is one more 2 part/hour long episode to go after this.

I just want to point out how much I love that the title of this mirrors Unbelievable from last arch as it gives a sense of closure to that episodes main plot and is a nice book end to things. Unlike that episode this aired in its original time slot however it did have a PSA warning about sexual content and darker subject matters.

Zig’s phone is buzzing as Grace shows up late for school. Zig is wondering where she was because they have an assignment to do and she comments about the media circus outside.

Winston is talking to Miles about Maya and whatever drama is going on as Maya looks at her phone (is she in a normal homeroom again or is this already a later period since it was established Grace was late…confused) Maya comments about how Zig just texted her and Miles makes a comment about how somebody always seems to be in trouble and Maya nods…’yea, Zoe.’

Zoe meanwhile is auditioning for Wicked and is singing Defying Gravity. Maya walks into the auditorium and Tristan tells her she’s still dead to him however she tells him it’s not the time and starts to talk to him about the media for Zoe. Zoe finishes and tells Maya while she loves her she needs to practice for her audition and they tell her about the press. Zoe heads outside to talk to the press and tells them the boys are guilty and she plans to prove it

WHATEVER IT TAKES

13x22/23 Unbelievable

I’m really hoping that this episode has taped as like I noted back when still doing postmortems this episode aired in the later timeslot of 10pm while my cable guide still listed it airing at 9pm and so I had to tape it when they did a TWEET peat a few nights later so I’m having to view the episode with pop ups and scrolling though I should still be able to recap this VERY SPECIAL Hour long two part episode.

It’s so special that before it airs we get a disclaimer of its graphic nature.

The episode opens as Zoe is waking up in the pool house as Frankie and Hunter arrive to bring her breakfast. She asks why she’s there and Frankie says it’s cause she drank too much at the party the night (and episode) before. She asks what she did and Frankie shows her some pictures of her dancing on tables and stripping.  Frankie comments how she guesses they aren’t singing at the winter WINTER WINTER (never giving up on that weather snark) talent show cause nobody would vote for them now however Zoe brings up how she fell off of a horse at a public event right into some crap and the next week she won a Teen Choice Award so she’s not dropping out after some stupid party.

WHAEVER IT TAKES

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...

11x01/2 Spring Fever AKA Boom Boom Pow—RECAP

While this episode is the season opener it was produced at the end of season ten….that said doesn’t expect to see any newbies. And don’t expect to see a new and improved opening title sequence either as this episode is produced on the DVD like the full length movie episodes were.

The episode opens with scenery porn of Toronto. It’s Spring Break. The Bhandari’s are painting walls, Drew, Bianca, KC, and Dave are out where a DJ is giving out KeKe Palmer tickets and Bianca does a dance to win them as Fiona is trying on swim suites. Bianca is taking Drew home before his curfew as some old buddy of hers, Anson starts to cat call her. He’s a nobody….a has been and she just wants to saver what time she has left with Drew.

WHATEVER IT TAKES (well a title card)

10x27/28 Love Lockdown—RECAP

  

This is another episode that is somewhat misleading as we are not having another lockdown at Degrassi…..though like insanity Degrassi somewhat manages to do the same things over and over again at times and hopes to attain a different result sometimes it does other times it doesn’t. I’m just a bit rambling cause as I type this re-cap a new promo has come out for the next block of the present season and it looks like a giant clusterfuck and by the time this recap posts the first episode of said block will of already aired and so you may judge for yourself….

The episode opens as Declan arrives at Degrassi with Fiona. He’s in town for the theater awards and to hopefully sweep Holly J back off her feet because he’s not spoken to her in over a month. Offering to take Fiona to class he’s told students only passed the doors. As they reach the steps and he’s about to drop his sister off, Declan see’s Holly J updating the marquee. She’s rather nice telling him how she’s surprised he left New York to come to the little awards and he says how the play meant allot and they agree to meet up for lunch. Fiona tells him she wants Holly J to be a part of the family as much as he does but to not get his hopes up.

WHATEVER IT TAKES

7x13/14-Bust A Move--recap

AkA Degrassi Spring Break.

Now we’re up to the part of the series where various episodes would be packaged/marketed as specials or movie events and at least stateside this episode is one of them.

Jay is at the garage filming an audition tape for Manny’s university interview. Jay wants to film a sex tape to tide him over while his ‘fiancé’ is off at university despite the fact that this little arrangement is supposed to be null and void the moment caps fly in the air…..or not…..

WHATEVER IT TAKES

7x12 Live to Tell--recap

Johnny, Bruce and Darcy are in detention. The boys are making comments about Miss H and Darcy comments oh they like older women that much be why they don’t have girlfriends to which the boys reply about how she still where’s her ring when she and Peter have ‘had sex’ since that’s the story the student body knows. Johnny and Bruce earn another week and Simpson gives Darcy time off for good behavior since it’s her last day. She gives Simpson a hug thanking him.

WHATEVER IT TAKES

7x05/6 Death or Glory||recap

The café is still crowded due to the merger. Jimmy asks why they are all chaotic all the time. Spinner doesn’t know there are perks about Lakehurst….. Like Jane. It’s Anarchy around school and they comment how they wish they had political spearheads like Rudy Giuliani or George W Bush to help with the chaos. You can tell this and past seasons where people like Bush were brought up over whoever the Prime Minister or President or whoever is in charge of Canada that the show is beginning to skew more into being Americanized which both has it’s perks and it’s downfalls but we won’t go into that topic unless any readers wish to discuss in comments. Anyway Spinner decides to take matters into his own hands and steps in between Bruce, Johnny, and Lucas telling them how he’d like them to stop. Johnny throws a punch but Spinner’s super hero like reflexes grab the fist and he’s met with a rounding applause.

WHATEVER IT TAKERS

7x1/2 Standing In The Dark—recap

New Season, New Characters, New Distributer of the DVD Boxed Set…..but still the same school year.

It’s the first day back from break and its pretty bus heavy outside of Degrassi. Manny is now Blonde (though don’t get attached by episode seven it’s back to normal….I believe she changed if for her role on Instant Star don’t quote me though). The reason for the buses is because Lakehurst burnt down and so now the students are going to Degrassi. Peter and Darcy are still sneaking around from their parents but she really wants him to tell Miss H.

WHATEVER IT TAKES (the opening is the same instrumental soap opera style one as last season though the title card has been updated with a group shot. Other changes are Sean, Alex, and JT and in their place is a Danny/Derek, Holly J/Mia, and Damian/Jane card.)

4x01/02 The Ghost In The Machine --recap

With a new season comes new character looks such as Spinner’s longer hair and Craig ditching the curls.

The season opens as Spinner, Paige, and Craig are at Joey’s car lot as Spinner is christening the new car he just purchased. Spinner and Paige then go for a ride and are talking about taking the car to the drive in for a date. Things are going all too perfect as they pull into Paige’s driveway and the cops pull up behind them. Worried that Spinner received a speeding ticket it turns out that the cops are there to serve Paige as it’s finally time for Dean’s trial after all these years.

WHATEVER IT TAKES (complete with new back-track and removal of Terri from the credits)

2x20 How Soon Is Now Recap

Like I noted before when this initially aired in the US Anyway it was aired along with Shout which means there will be lots of plot continuity from this episode ahead as seen in the opening moments. Paige is in the guidance office talking about Dean and the rape. She doesn’t blame herself anymore and feels like she’s in a good place and may be ready to end her sessions which makes me curious as to why she’s talking to the school counselor and not an actual shrink.

WHATEVER IT TAKES

2x07/2x08 Shout Recap

Like I mentioned before due to subject matter and plot continuity this arch aired as a 90 min episode along with episode 2x20 when it first aired in the US. Anyway this is another deep and graphic episode much like the season opener was however instead of child abuse the subject is Rape and re-watching I just want to say Lauren Collins gave me chills years ago and still gives me them now.

The episode begins with the spirit squad cheering at a soccer game….well the squad may be cheering but Paige seems to be watching a rival player with hearts in her eyes….

WHATEVER IT TAKES