Degrassi: The Other Generation (season 1)

The first season of Degrassi: The Other Generation commenced airing in Canada on January 1, 2017 and concluded on February 1, 2017, and contains 21 episodes. It introduces a group of seventh and eighth grade schoolchildren, and follows their lives as they deal with the typical issues and challenges of teenage life. This season depicts the 2016-2017 school year.
On March 17, 2017, Degrassi was renewed for a second season consisting of 24 episodes.ETV renews Degrassi: The Other Generation for 24-episode second season The success of the series first ten episodes also led ETV to pick up the series for a full season of 22 episodes,Degrassi: The Other Generation picked up for 11 new episodes and after given many episodes, they used the last four to create a movie thanks to the success.New Degrassi: The Other Generation movie set to air July 1st, instead of 4 episodes It is the only Degrassi: The Other Generation movie created thus far, though the producers have expressed interest in creating a sequel.Degrassi producers hint of 'School's Out' movie sequel, but "no release in near future"
==Main characters==
The following 13 characters received star billing:Degrassi: The Other Generation - Series Regulars in Season 1
=== Grade 8 ===
* Sonja Hernandez (episodes 1-7, 18-22)
* Katherine "Cathie" Roberson
* Christopher "Chris" Stewart
* Timothy "Tim" Hughes
* Scott	Hunter
* Madeline "Mads" Pearson
* Darin	Jones
=== Grade 7 ===
* Annie "Anne" Lewis
* Bonnie "Bon" Philips
* Patrick "Pat" Clark
* Sylvia "Sylv" McGee
* Nicole "Nicki" Henderson (episodes 1-6, 13-22)
=== Adults and staff ===
* Mr. Fitzgerald (principal)
== Recurring characters ==
=== Grade 8 ===
* Amy Nash
=== Other students ===
* April Wilson (Grade 9)
* Doyle Hernandez (Grade 9; older brother of Sonja)
* Kim Hernandez (Grade 6; younger sister of Sonja)
* Erik Collins (Grade 10)
* Jace Alvarez (Grade 9; Gerald's son)
=== Grade 7 ===
* Bonnie "Bon" Philips
* Patrick "Pat" Clark
* Alicia "Ali" Stauffer
* Sylvia "Sylv" McGee
* Mike Henderson
* Zach Adario
=== Adults and staff ===
* Gerald Alvarez (teacher)
* Anita Turner (teacher)
* Eduardo Anderson (teacher)
* Jacqueline Cortez
== Episodes ==
Plots:
* Nicki Henderson (5 episodes)
* Sonja Hernandez (4 episodes)
* April Wilson (1 episode)
* Mads Pearson (1 episode)
* Mr. Fitzgerald (1 episode)
No. inseries 	No. inseason 	Title 	Main plot 	Subject 	Original air date 	U.S. viewers(millions) 	
1 	1 	"It's a New Day (1)" 	Sonja 	 	January 6, 2017 	5.38Watched by 5.38 million viewers.	
Best friends Sonja and Cathie are about to go into Grade 8, so as a result Sonja decides to change her appearance to "look more mature." Meanwhile, Nicki tells her younger stepbrother to not hang around her anymore during school to have a better image and become the next school council president. Series premiere.First episode in the series.
* Note: First appearances of Sonja and Cathie among others	Best friends Sonja and Cathie are about to go into Grade 8, so as a result Sonja decides to change her appearance to "look more mature." Meanwhile, Nicki tells her younger stepbrother to not hang around her anymore during school to have a better image and become the next school council president. Series premiere.First episode in the series.
* Note: First appearances of Sonja and Cathie among others	Best friends Sonja and Cathie are about to go into Grade 8, so as a result Sonja decides to change her appearance to "look more mature." Meanwhile, Nicki tells her younger stepbrother to not hang around her anymore during school to have a better image and become the next school council president. Series premiere.First episode in the series.
* Note: First appearances of Sonja and Cathie among others	Best friends Sonja and Cathie are about to go into Grade 8, so as a result Sonja decides to change her appearance to "look more mature." Meanwhile, Nicki tells her younger stepbrother to not hang around her anymore during school to have a better image and become the next school council president. Series premiere.First episode in the series.
* Note: First appearances of Sonja and Cathie among others	Best friends Sonja and Cathie are about to go into Grade 8, so as a result Sonja decides to change her appearance to "look more mature." Meanwhile, Nicki tells her younger stepbrother to not hang around her anymore during school to have a better image and become the next school council president. Series premiere.First episode in the series.
* Note: First appearances of Sonja and Cathie among others	Best friends Sonja and Cathie are about to go into Grade 8, so as a result Sonja decides to change her appearance to "look more mature." Meanwhile, Nicki tells her younger stepbrother to not hang around her anymore during school to have a better image and become the next school council president. Series premiere.First episode in the series.
* Note: First appearances of Sonja and Cathie among others	Best friends Sonja and Cathie are about to go into Grade 8, so as a result Sonja decides to change her appearance to "look more mature." Meanwhile, Nicki tells her younger stepbrother to not hang around her anymore during school to have a better image and become the next school council president. Series premiere.First episode in the series.
* Note: First appearances of Sonja and Cathie among others	Best friends Sonja and Cathie are about to go into Grade 8, so as a result Sonja decides to change her appearance to "look more mature." Meanwhile, Nicki tells her younger stepbrother to not hang around her anymore during school to have a better image and become the next school council president. Series premiere.First episode in the series.
* Note: First appearances of Sonja and Cathie among others
2 	2 	"It's a New Day (2)" 	SonjaNicki 	 	January 6, 2017 	4.57Watched by 4.57 million viewers.	
As the first week of school continues, the race to become class president closes. Mr. Fitzgerald shortlists the two candidates after seeing their speeches, and it is now down to 8th grader Sonja and 7th grader Nicki. Will bribery get the better of the two, or will they win fair and square?
* Note: First seen election takes place in this episode. First appearances of April among others	As the first week of school continues, the race to become class president closes. Mr. Fitzgerald shortlists the two candidates after seeing their speeches, and it is now down to 8th grader Sonja and 7th grader Nicki. Will bribery get the better of the two, or will they win fair and square?
* Note: First seen election takes place in this episode. First appearances of April among others	As the first week of school continues, the race to become class president closes. Mr. Fitzgerald shortlists the two candidates after seeing their speeches, and it is now down to 8th grader Sonja and 7th grader Nicki. Will bribery get the better of the two, or will they win fair and square?
* Note: First seen election takes place in this episode. First appearances of April among others	As the first week of school continues, the race to become class president closes. Mr. Fitzgerald shortlists the two candidates after seeing their speeches, and it is now down to 8th grader Sonja and 7th grader Nicki. Will bribery get the better of the two, or will they win fair and square?
* Note: First seen election takes place in this episode. First appearances of April among others	As the first week of school continues, the race to become class president closes. Mr. Fitzgerald shortlists the two candidates after seeing their speeches, and it is now down to 8th grader Sonja and 7th grader Nicki. Will bribery get the better of the two, or will they win fair and square?
* Note: First seen election takes place in this episode. First appearances of April among others	As the first week of school continues, the race to become class president closes. Mr. Fitzgerald shortlists the two candidates after seeing their speeches, and it is now down to 8th grader Sonja and 7th grader Nicki. Will bribery get the better of the two, or will they win fair and square?
* Note: First seen election takes place in this episode. First appearances of April among others	As the first week of school continues, the race to become class president closes. Mr. Fitzgerald shortlists the two candidates after seeing their speeches, and it is now down to 8th grader Sonja and 7th grader Nicki. Will bribery get the better of the two, or will they win fair and square?
* Note: First seen election takes place in this episode. First appearances of April among others	As the first week of school continues, the race to become class president closes. Mr. Fitzgerald shortlists the two candidates after seeing their speeches, and it is now down to 8th grader Sonja and 7th grader Nicki. Will bribery get the better of the two, or will they win fair and square?
* Note: First seen election takes place in this episode. First appearances of April among others
3 	3 	"I Won't Be Ignored" 	April 	 	January 13, 2017 	3.97Watched by 3.97 million viewers.	
4 	4 	"When I Kissed the Teacher" 	Mads 	 	January 20, 2017 	3.62Watched by 3.62 million viewers.	
5 	5 	"Protest the Hero (1)" 	Nicki 	 	January 27, 2017 	3.67Watched by 3.97 million viewers.	
6 	6 	"Protest the Hero (2)" 	SonjaNicki 	 	January 30, 2017 	3.82Watched by 3.82 million viewers.	
7 	7 	"Can't We Be Friends?" 	Sonja 	 	February 3, 2017 	3.79Watched by 3.79 million viewers.	
8 	8 	"I Don't Like You" 	TBA 	TBA 	February 17, 2017 	3.42Watched by 3.42 million viewers.	
9 	9 	"We Belong Together" 	TBA 	TBA 	February 24, 2017 	3.30Watched by 3.30 million viewers.	
10 	10 	"Nothing Lasts Forever" 	Mike 	 	March 3, 2017 	3.72Watched by 3.72 million viewers.	
Due to Mike's decrease in grades of his classes, Mr. Fitzgerald tells him that the experiment he took part in was not successful and that he would have to transfer back to middle school. Feeling guilty, his best friend Zach decides to go with him to be by his side; in the mid-season finale.After this episode, none aired till early May.
* Note: Final appearances of Mike Henderson and Zach Adario until season 3.	Due to Mike's decrease in grades of his classes, Mr. Fitzgerald tells him that the experiment he took part in was not successful and that he would have to transfer back to middle school. Feeling guilty, his best friend Zach decides to go with him to be by his side; in the mid-season finale.After this episode, none aired till early May.
* Note: Final appearances of Mike Henderson and Zach Adario until season 3.	Due to Mike's decrease in grades of his classes, Mr. Fitzgerald tells him that the experiment he took part in was not successful and that he would have to transfer back to middle school. Feeling guilty, his best friend Zach decides to go with him to be by his side; in the mid-season finale.After this episode, none aired till early May.
* Note: Final appearances of Mike Henderson and Zach Adario until season 3.	Due to Mike's decrease in grades of his classes, Mr. Fitzgerald tells him that the experiment he took part in was not successful and that he would have to transfer back to middle school. Feeling guilty, his best friend Zach decides to go with him to be by his side; in the mid-season finale.After this episode, none aired till early May.
* Note: Final appearances of Mike Henderson and Zach Adario until season 3.	Due to Mike's decrease in grades of his classes, Mr. Fitzgerald tells him that the experiment he took part in was not successful and that he would have to transfer back to middle school. Feeling guilty, his best friend Zach decides to go with him to be by his side; in the mid-season finale.After this episode, none aired till early May.
* Note: Final appearances of Mike Henderson and Zach Adario until season 3.	Due to Mike's decrease in grades of his classes, Mr. Fitzgerald tells him that the experiment he took part in was not successful and that he would have to transfer back to middle school. Feeling guilty, his best friend Zach decides to go with him to be by his side; in the mid-season finale.After this episode, none aired till early May.
* Note: Final appearances of Mike Henderson and Zach Adario until season 3.	Due to Mike's decrease in grades of his classes, Mr. Fitzgerald tells him that the experiment he took part in was not successful and that he would have to transfer back to middle school. Feeling guilty, his best friend Zach decides to go with him to be by his side; in the mid-season finale.After this episode, none aired till early May.
* Note: Final appearances of Mike Henderson and Zach Adario until season 3.	Due to Mike's decrease in grades of his classes, Mr. Fitzgerald tells him that the experiment he took part in was not successful and that he would have to transfer back to middle school. Feeling guilty, his best friend Zach decides to go with him to be by his side; in the mid-season finale.After this episode, none aired till early May.
* Note: Final appearances of Mike Henderson and Zach Adario until season 3.
11 	11 	"Something Better Beginning" 	TBA 	TBA 	May 5, 2017 	4.03Watched by 4.03 million viewers.	
In the mid-season premiere,First episode since March; two months apart from last episode. some new students arrive in time for the second semester.
* Note: This episode implemented new characters whom's actors originally auditioned for other parts and co-starred in the pilot. First appearance of Bruce Yates among others.	In the mid-season premiere,First episode since March; two months apart from last episode. some new students arrive in time for the second semester.
* Note: This episode implemented new characters whom's actors originally auditioned for other parts and co-starred in the pilot. First appearance of Bruce Yates among others.	In the mid-season premiere,First episode since March; two months apart from last episode. some new students arrive in time for the second semester.
* Note: This episode implemented new characters whom's actors originally auditioned for other parts and co-starred in the pilot. First appearance of Bruce Yates among others.	In the mid-season premiere,First episode since March; two months apart from last episode. some new students arrive in time for the second semester.
* Note: This episode implemented new characters whom's actors originally auditioned for other parts and co-starred in the pilot. First appearance of Bruce Yates among others.	In the mid-season premiere,First episode since March; two months apart from last episode. some new students arrive in time for the second semester.
* Note: This episode implemented new characters whom's actors originally auditioned for other parts and co-starred in the pilot. First appearance of Bruce Yates among others.	In the mid-season premiere,First episode since March; two months apart from last episode. some new students arrive in time for the second semester.
* Note: This episode implemented new characters whom's actors originally auditioned for other parts and co-starred in the pilot. First appearance of Bruce Yates among others.	In the mid-season premiere,First episode since March; two months apart from last episode. some new students arrive in time for the second semester.
* Note: This episode implemented new characters whom's actors originally auditioned for other parts and co-starred in the pilot. First appearance of Bruce Yates among others.	In the mid-season premiere,First episode since March; two months apart from last episode. some new students arrive in time for the second semester.
* Note: This episode implemented new characters whom's actors originally auditioned for other parts and co-starred in the pilot. First appearance of Bruce Yates among others.
12 	12 	"Brand New Life" 	TBA 	TBA 	May 12, 2017 	3.42Watched by 3.42 million viewers.	
13 	13 	"Hate Me Some More (1)" 	Nicki 	TBA 	May 19, 2017 	3.67Watched by 3.67 million viewers.	
Nicki returns to Degrassi.	Nicki returns to Degrassi.	Nicki returns to Degrassi. 	Nicki returns to Degrassi.	Nicki returns to Degrassi.	Nicki returns to Degrassi.	Nicki returns to Degrassi. 	Nicki returns to Degrassi.
14 	14 	"Hate Me Some More (2)" 	Nicki 	TBA 	May 22, 2017 	3.75Watched by 3.75 million viewers.	
Nicki returns to Degrassi.	Nicki returns to Degrassi.	Nicki returns to Degrassi. 	Nicki returns to Degrassi.	Nicki returns to Degrassi.	Nicki returns to Degrassi.	Nicki returns to Degrassi. 	Nicki returns to Degrassi.
15 	15 	"Built for Blame" 	 	TBA 	May 26, 2017 	3.22Watched by 3.22 million viewers.	
16 	16 	"Let the Guilt Go" 	 	TBA 	June 2, 2017 	3.39Watched by 3.39 million viewers.	
17 	17 	"School for Scandal" 	FitzgeraldSonja 	 	June 9, 2017 	3.76Watched by 3.76 million viewers.	
* Note: This episode marks the return of Sonja Hernandez after a 10-episode absence. First appearances of Mr. and Mrs. Willis.	
* Note: This episode marks the return of Sonja Hernandez after a 10-episode absence. First appearances of Mr. and Mrs. Willis.	
* Note: This episode marks the return of Sonja Hernandez after a 10-episode absence. First appearances of Mr. and Mrs. Willis.	
* Note: This episode marks the return of Sonja Hernandez after a 10-episode absence. First appearances of Mr. and Mrs. Willis.	
* Note: This episode marks the return of Sonja Hernandez after a 10-episode absence. First appearances of Mr. and Mrs. Willis.	
* Note: This episode marks the return of Sonja Hernandez after a 10-episode absence. First appearances of Mr. and Mrs. Willis.	
* Note: This episode marks the return of Sonja Hernandez after a 10-episode absence. First appearances of Mr. and Mrs. Willis.	
* Note: This episode marks the return of Sonja Hernandez after a 10-episode absence. First appearances of Mr. and Mrs. Willis.
18-21 	18-21 	"School's Out!"Degrassi 'School's Out!' movie premieres July 1 exclusively on ETV	SonjaAnneMads 	 	July 1, 2017 	4.98Watched by 4.98 million viewers.	
In the season finale,Aired as four episodes; promoted as film a long scandalous and terrifying year finally comes to an end in Degrassi, so as a gift as condolence, the new Principal Willis awards the students with an optional summer-long trip to Las Vegas.
* Note: This four-part episode aired and was promoted as a film. Second overall episode to take place in the summer, following It's a New Day (1). Final appearances of Mr. and Mrs. Willis.	In the season finale,Aired as four episodes; promoted as film a long scandalous and terrifying year finally comes to an end in Degrassi, so as a gift as condolence, the new Principal Willis awards the students with an optional summer-long trip to Las Vegas.
* Note: This four-part episode aired and was promoted as a film. Second overall episode to take place in the summer, following It's a New Day (1). Final appearances of Mr. and Mrs. Willis.	In the season finale,Aired as four episodes; promoted as film a long scandalous and terrifying year finally comes to an end in Degrassi, so as a gift as condolence, the new Principal Willis awards the students with an optional summer-long trip to Las Vegas.
* Note: This four-part episode aired and was promoted as a film. Second overall episode to take place in the summer, following It's a New Day (1). Final appearances of Mr. and Mrs. Willis.	In the season finale,Aired as four episodes; promoted as film a long scandalous and terrifying year finally comes to an end in Degrassi, so as a gift as condolence, the new Principal Willis awards the students with an optional summer-long trip to Las Vegas.
* Note: This four-part episode aired and was promoted as a film. Second overall episode to take place in the summer, following It's a New Day (1). Final appearances of Mr. and Mrs. Willis.	In the season finale,Aired as four episodes; promoted as film a long scandalous and terrifying year finally comes to an end in Degrassi, so as a gift as condolence, the new Principal Willis awards the students with an optional summer-long trip to Las Vegas.
* Note: This four-part episode aired and was promoted as a film. Second overall episode to take place in the summer, following It's a New Day (1). Final appearances of Mr. and Mrs. Willis.	In the season finale,Aired as four episodes; promoted as film a long scandalous and terrifying year finally comes to an end in Degrassi, so as a gift as condolence, the new Principal Willis awards the students with an optional summer-long trip to Las Vegas.
* Note: This four-part episode aired and was promoted as a film. Second overall episode to take place in the summer, following It's a New Day (1). Final appearances of Mr. and Mrs. Willis.	In the season finale,Aired as four episodes; promoted as film a long scandalous and terrifying year finally comes to an end in Degrassi, so as a gift as condolence, the new Principal Willis awards the students with an optional summer-long trip to Las Vegas.
* Note: This four-part episode aired and was promoted as a film. Second overall episode to take place in the summer, following It's a New Day (1). Final appearances of Mr. and Mrs. Willis.	In the season finale,Aired as four episodes; promoted as film a long scandalous and terrifying year finally comes to an end in Degrassi, so as a gift as condolence, the new Principal Willis awards the students with an optional summer-long trip to Las Vegas.
* Note: This four-part episode aired and was promoted as a film. Second overall episode to take place in the summer, following It's a New Day (1). Final appearances of Mr. and Mrs. Willis.
==DVD release==
The Complete First Season	The Complete First Season	The Complete First Season	The Complete First Season	The Complete First Season	The Complete First Season
Archive details 	Archive details 	Archive details 	Special features 	 	
* 22 episodes
* 480 minutes
* 1080p HD quality
* English subtitles	
* 22 episodes
* 480 minutes
* 1080p HD quality
* English subtitles	
* 22 episodes
* 480 minutes
* 1080p HD quality
* English subtitles	
*Deleted scenes
*Bloopers
*Degrassi Minis	 	
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*Deleted scenes
*Bloopers
*Degrassi Minis	 	
August 1, 2017 	 	 	
*Deleted scenes
*Bloopers
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*Deleted scenes
*Bloopers
*Degrassi Minis