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The Daily Dispatch – Network relaunch: Not your normal Noggin69 viewsAn article announcing the April 1, 2002 relaunch of Noggin, introducing “The N” programming block for tweens. The piece highlights Degrassi: The Next Generation as one of the anchor series, along with new shows like A Walk in Your Shoes and Being Eve. It discusses the network’s goal of providing relatable, realistic content for preteens, the shift away from preschool programming during evening hours, and the branding changes to attract an older audience.
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The Toronto Star – Degrassi: The Next Generation Season Premiere Advertisement60 viewsA quarter-page advertisement in The Toronto Star promoting the upcoming season premiere of Degrassi: The Next Generation. The ad features cast members Lauren Collins and Stacey Farber, alongside the CTV logo, announcing the September 29, 2002 premiere date at 7:00 PM.
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Married, with Children – Stefan Brogren & Amanda Stepto Interview58 viewsStandard-Freeholder cover story from December 30, 2002, profiling Degrassi alumni Stefan Brogren (Snake/ Mr. Simpson) and Amanda Stepto (Spike) as their characters marry in Degrassi: The Next Generation. The article covers the show’s continuation of storylines from Degrassi Junior High, the actors’ reflections on their roles, and the evolving themes of the series, including more mature and socially relevant issues.
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The Hamilton Spectator (Canada) – Melissa McIntyre & Daniel Clark Feature53 viewsFeature article on Melissa McIntyre and Daniel Clark from Degrassi: The Next Generation, published in The Hamilton Spectator (Canada) on January 8, 2002.
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Fort McMurray Today – “Most TV Faces Still White” Study Mentions Degrassi: The Next Generation53 viewsArticle published in Fort McMurray Today on August 29, 2002, covering a study on the lack of visible minorities in Canadian TV dramas. Degrassi: The Next Generation is cited among the programs evaluated, highlighting industry concerns about representation and diversity in casting.
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Local Teen Funny Guy on Degrassi – Ryan Cooley Interview52 viewsScanned newspaper article from The Orangeville Banner, published September 20, 2002. This feature profiles Ryan Cooley, who played J.T. Yorke on Degrassi: The Next Generation. Cooley discusses his role as the show’s comic relief, his early acting experiences, and filming season two. Includes original photo of Cooley.
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The Times Leader – Two networks devoted to kids team up to fill programming void50 viewsNews piece announcing Noggin and The N’s April 1, 2002 programming strategy shift, including the U.S. debut of Degrassi: The Next Generation as the anchor series for The N. The article highlights the network’s focus on meaningful, educational programming for tweens and outlines other upcoming series.
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Fort McMurray Today – TV Listings: Degrassi: The Next Generation50 viewsA television listing from Fort McMurray Today featuring the broadcast schedule for Degrassi: The Next Generation. The listing notes the episode airing on CTV, providing local viewers with scheduling details alongside other evening programming.A television listing from Fort McMurray Today featuring the broadcast schedule for Degrassi: The Next Generation. The listing notes the episode airing on CTV, providing local viewers with scheduling details alongside other evening programming.
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The Toronto Star (Canada) – Degrassi: The Next Generation Advertisement50 viewsAdvertisement for Degrassi: The Next Generation airing on CTV, published in The Toronto Star (Greater Toronto section) on August 9, 2002.
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Degrassi: The Next Generation Season Premiere Advertisement50 viewsAdvertisement for the upcoming season premiere of Degrassi: The Next Generation, airing September 29 on CTV, published in The Toronto Star (Greater Toronto section) on August 21, 2002.
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Los Angeles Times – Degrassi: The Next Generation Review49 viewsLos Angeles Times television review from April 1, 2002, covering the U.S. premiere of Degrassi: The Next Generation on Noggin’s teen block, The N. Written by Lynne Heffley, the review discusses the show’s connection to the original Degrassi series, its updated storylines for a new generation, and its focus on realistic teen issues. Includes a promotional still of Melissa McIntyre as Ashley and Aubrey Graham as Jimmy.
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Guelph Mercury – TV Listings: Degrassi: The Next Generation49 viewsA television listing from the Guelph Mercury for Sunday, September 29, 2002, showing the scheduled broadcast of Degrassi: The Next Generation. The listing includes airtimes alongside other evening programs, providing local viewers with programming details.
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Fort McMurray Today – TV Listings: Degrassi: The Next Generation49 viewsTelevision listings page from the March 1, 2002 edition of Fort McMurray Today. The schedule includes an airing of Degrassi: The Next Generation along with other Sunday programming across multiple channels, providing broadcast times and brief program descriptions.
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Going Global – Degrassi: The Next Generation Cast Feature48 viewsStandard-Freeholder entertainment section from June 15, 2002, showcasing a file photo of the cast of Degrassi: The Next Generation as the show prepared for its second season. The caption highlights key cast members including Aubrey Graham, Jake Goldsbie, Melissa McIntyre, Christina Schmidt, Miriam McDonald, Shane Kippel, and others. The article discusses the show’s expanding audience in Australia and Britain.
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The Gazette – Degrassi: The Next Generation named "Website of the Week"47 viewsTelevision section from The Gazette highlighting Degrassi: The Next Generation’s official website (www.degrassi.tv) as "Website of the Week." The write-up notes the site’s interactive features, including behind-the-scenes footage, cast bios, and episode guides, appealing to both new viewers and longtime fans.
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Back in Class, and Loving It — Christina Schmidt Interview46 viewsFull-page Waterloo Region Record article (Sept 28, 2002) profiling Christina Schmidt (Terri MacGregor) as Degrassi: The Next Generation heads into its second season. Covers her New Dundee roots, balancing school with filming, and the show’s growing reach. Includes a cast group photo and a promo shot of Schmidt.
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CTV Airs Cool Show – Degrassi: The Next Generation Cast Profile43 viewsHamilton Spectator article from July 6, 2002, highlighting Degrassi: The Next Generation as it heads into its second season. Features a cast group photo taken at the 2002 Be a Star Talent Search event, where winner Shaun Hatton earned a walk-on role. The piece covers the show’s premise, core characters, and returning cast members from the original series.
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The Toronto Star (Canada) – Degrassi: The Next Generation Advertisement43 viewsAdvertisement for Degrassi: The Next Generation airing on CTV, published in The Toronto Star (Greater Toronto section) on July 19, 2002.
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The Toronto Star – Degrassi: The Next Generation CTV Season Premiere Advertisement42 viewsA black-and-white advertisement in the Greater Toronto section of The Toronto Star promoting the September 29, 2002 season premiere of Degrassi: The Next Generation on CTV. The ad features two cast members smiling with the tagline “7:00 Degrassi: The Next Generation – Season Premiere September 29.”
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The Daily Herald-Tribune — Groundbreaking Degrassi.tv About to Expand into Australia, Britain42 viewsArticle from The Daily Herald-Tribune dated June 20, 2002, covering the expansion of Degrassi’s virtual classroom, Degrassi.tv, into Australia and Britain. Highlights the site’s interactive features, second-season production, and the involvement of Degrassi: The Next Generation cast members in connecting with viewers online
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Times Colonist – Innovative Degrassi Website to Expand into Australia, U.K.41 viewsArticle reporting that Degrassi: The Next Generation’s interactive “Virtual Classroom” website is expanding to audiences in Australia and the U.K. Covers the site’s moderated discussions and student-style activities, and notes the show’s growing international reach. Includes a CP file cast photo.
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The Toronto Star – Degrassi: The Next Generation Season Premiere Advertisement40 viewsA half-page advertisement in The Toronto Star promoting the upcoming season premiere of Degrassi: The Next Generation. The ad features cast members and announces the premiere date of September 29, 2002, airing at 7:00 PM on CTV.
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The Gazette – TV listings for Degrassi: The Next Generation on CTV39 viewsTelevision listings from The Gazette for Sunday, October 13, 2002, featuring Degrassi: The Next Generation airing at 7:00 p.m. on CTV. Includes a small promotional image highlighting the episode and its focus on the character Ashley Kerwin..
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The Hamilton Spectator – TV Listings: Degrassi: The Next Generation39 viewsA television listing from The Hamilton Spectator for Sunday, September 29, 2002, showing the scheduled broadcast of Degrassi: The Next Generation on CTV. The listing appears alongside other evening programs, providing local viewers with primetime programming details.
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Fort McMurray Today – TV Listings: Degrassi: The Next Generation39 viewsTelevision listings page from the January 4, 2002 edition of Fort McMurray Today. The schedule includes an airing of Degrassi: The Next Generation along with other programming for Sunday, covering various channels and time slots.
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Red Deer Advocate — Students Rush to Degrassi.tv38 viewsArticle from the Red Deer Advocate dated June 15, 2002, reporting on the launch of Degrassi’s virtual classroom, Degrassi.tv, and its expansion into the United States and Britain. The piece highlights the site’s interactive features, the involvement of Degrassi: The Next Generation cast members, and its role in connecting teens with resources like Kids Help Phone and Media Awareness Network.
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Santa Cruz Sentinel – TV Listings Featuring Degrassi: The Next Generation37 viewsTV listings page from the Santa Cruz Sentinel dated December 29, 2002, showing Degrassi: The Next Generation scheduled to air that day on The N. Includes full daytime programming for various channels in the Santa Cruz, California area.
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The Ottawa Citizen – Degrassi: CTV seeking new generation of viewers37 viewsFeature article from the Ottawa Citizen dated December 27, 2002, covering the transition from the original Degrassi High to Degrassi: The Next Generation. Written by Tony Atherton, the piece discusses the updated production, the realistic set design, and interviews with cast members such as Pat Mastroianni (Joey Jeremiah) and Michael Seater (Lucas Valieri). Highlights the show's continued focus on authentic teen issues and its connection to the earlier series.
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Kentucky New Era – Cable’s Noggin new for preschoolers, with a flip side – The N – for tweens36 viewsAn Associated Press feature on Noggin’s April 2002 relaunch into two programming blocks: preschool content during the day and “The N” for tweens at night. Degrassi: The Next Generation is spotlighted as a key part of The N’s lineup, with a promotional image featuring Lauren Collins as Paige, Aubrey Graham as Jimmy, and Melissa McIntyre as Ashley. The article discusses the network’s strategy to cater to distinct age groups, offering educational programming for younger viewers and relatable dramas for teens.
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Guelph Mercury — More Than One Way to Watch Degrassi36 viewsArticle from the Guelph Mercury dated June 20, 2002, about the popularity of Degrassi’s virtual classroom, Degrassi.tv, and its planned expansion into Australia and Britain. The piece details the site’s interactive features, student engagement, and the role of Degrassi: The Next Generation cast members in online activities.
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Whitehorse Daily Star – Groundbreaking Degrassi.tv about to expand into Australia, Britain35 viewsA feature on Degrassi: The Next Generation and its interactive website, Degrassi.tv, highlighting the show's international expansion to Australia and Britain. The article covers the website’s unique features, its growing online community, and its role in connecting fans and cast members worldwide.
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The Kingston Whig-Standard (Canada) – “Visible Minorities Missing from Canadian TV” Study Mentions Degrassi: The Next Generation34 viewsArticle published in The Kingston Whig-Standard on August 26, 2002, reporting on a Simon Fraser University study highlighting the lack of visible minorities in Canadian TV dramas. Degrassi: The Next Generation is cited as one of the programs reviewed in the research.
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Chippewa Herald-Telegram – Cable’s Noggin new for preschoolers, with a flip side33 viewsAn Associated Press article detailing Noggin’s April 2002 relaunch into two distinct programming blocks: daytime preschool content and “The N” for tweens. Degrassi: The Next Generation is highlighted as one of The N’s anchor series, alongside shows like A Walk in Your Shoes and Clarissa Explains It All. The piece outlines the network’s strategy to address the needs of both preschoolers and tweens while offering educational yet relatable programming.
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Noggin to Launch Tween Programming Block32 viewsArticle from Multichannel News (March 4, 2002) announcing the launch of Noggin’s tween-targeted evening block, which later became The N. Highlights include the acquisition of Degrassi: The Next Generation and other teen-oriented shows as part of the rebrand.
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The Times-Transcript – Groundbreaking Degrassi.tv to Expand32 views A feature on the Degrassi.tv website’s expansion to Australia and Britain. The article discusses the site’s popularity, interactive features, and fan engagement, highlighting its role in connecting audiences worldwide.
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Edmonton Journal – Degrassi’s Joey returning, but show is all about teens30 viewsEdmonton Journal article from September 29, 2002, discussing Pat Mastroianni’s return as Joey Jeremiah in Degrassi: The Next Generation for its second season. While highlighting Mastroianni’s role, the piece emphasizes the show’s focus on its teen cast and contemporary issues. Includes a group cast photo featuring Pat Mastroianni, Cassie Steele, Sarah Barrable-Tishauer, Stefan Brogren, and others.
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The Toronto Star – TV Highlights: Degrassi: The Next Generation30 viewsA newspaper page from the September 29, 2002 edition of The Toronto Star featuring the article “Orwell’s memory hole” by Antonia Zerbisias, alongside the “TV Highlights” column. The highlights include a mention of Degrassi: The Next Generation, describing the series’ return to CTV for its second season. Also includes the “Prime Time Tonight” television schedule grid for various channels.
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It’s Tough Being a Teen Star – Melissa McIntyre & Daniel Clark Interviews29 viewsFull-page The Hamilton Spectator feature from January 8, 2002, spotlighting Melissa McIntyre (Ashley Kerwin) and Daniel Clark (Sean Cameron) from Degrassi: The Next Generation. The article covers balancing school, acting, and personal life, as well as how their real-life personalities differ from their on-screen roles. Includes a cast group photo with McIntyre and commentary on the show’s realistic teen portrayals.
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Edmonton Journal – Degrassi: The Next Generation Cast Feature29 viewsEdmonton Journal entertainment section from July 7, 2002, including a cast photo of Degrassi: The Next Generation alongside other entertainment news. The caption names cast members such as Pat Mastroianni, Stefan Brogren, and Sarah Barrable-Tishauer, and promotes the show’s focus on contemporary teen life.
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CTV Schedule Listing – Degrassi: The Next Generation Season 2 Premiere28 viewsCTV newspaper TV listings from September 29, 2002, promoting the season two premiere of Degrassi: The Next Generation at 7:00 p.m., followed by the season premiere of Alias. Includes a large CTV ad featuring Pat Mastroianni (Joey Jeremiah), Jake Epstein (Craig Manning), and Alex Steele (Angela Jeremiah).
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The Gazette – TV Listings Featuring Degrassi: The Next Generation28 viewsThe Gazette television listings page from December 28, 2002, highlighting Degrassi: The Next Generation in the Sunday, December 29 primetime schedule on CTV. The listings provide exact airtimes alongside other programming scheduled for that evening.
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Calgary Herald – TV Listings Featuring Degrassi: The Next Generation Season Premiere28 viewsTV listings page from the Calgary Herald dated September 27, 2002, promoting the September 29, 2002, season premiere of Degrassi: The Next Generation on CTV. Includes a large vertical advertisement featuring cast members Adamo Ruggiero, Pat Mastroianni, and Alex Steele, along with primetime schedules for other programs.
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Waterloo Region Record – TV Listings28 viewsTV listings for Saturday, September 28, 2002, including a scheduled airing of Degrassi: The Next Generation.
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Chicago Tribune – The Bottom Line Doesn’t Give Teens Best TV Platform27 viewsA feature examining the lack of dedicated television programming for teens aged 15–17 in the U.S. The article discusses how networks group this age range with younger demographics for advertising, limiting targeted shows. Degrassi: The Next Generation is highlighted as one of the few series appealing directly to this audience, alongside Lizzie McGuire and The Brothers Garcia.
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Kingston Whig-Standard – Degrassi Going Down Under25 viewsFeature article from the Kingston Whig-Standard dated July 15, 2002, written by Judy Monchuk. Covers the international expansion of Degrassi: The Next Generation through its interactive “Virtual Classroom” website, allowing global fans—including those in Australia and Britain—to connect with the show. Discusses the site’s features, such as student profiles, online chats, and fan interaction with characters. Highlights the series’ growing global popularity and its plans for multilingual accessibility.
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The Kingston Whig-Standard – Friday’s Best Bet: Degrassi: The Next Generation24 viewsA TV listings page highlighting Degrassi: The Next Generation as Friday’s “Best Bet.” The listing promotes an episode where Sean’s basketball success causes tension with Jimmy, leading Jimmy to manipulate Spinner into giving Sean a Ritalin pill. Liberty, meanwhile, competes for a spot on the school’s video announcements team, but her nerves may get the best of her.
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The Toronto Star – Headstones refuse to mellow out24 viewsFeature on Hugh Dillon, lead singer of the Headstones and actor on Degrassi: The Next Generation, discussing the band’s new album The Oracle of Hi-Fi and his continued acting work.
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The Toronto Star – Ryan Cooley Feature21 viewsThe Toronto Star article from November 16, 2002, profiling Ryan Cooley, who played J.T. Yorke on Degrassi: The Next Generation. Written by Eirik Knutzen, the piece covers Cooley’s acting background, career highlights prior to Degrassi, and his continued work on the series. Includes a promotional photo of Cooley as J.T. Yorke.
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Edmonton Journal – Degrassi: The Next Generation Viewer Information Request21 viewsSmall blurb in the Information, Please section inviting viewers to write in for more details about Degrassi: The Next Generation. Mentions the show’s Friday 8 p.m. air time and includes a cast photo.
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The Toronto Star (Canada) – Degrassi: The Next Generation Advertisement21 viewsAdvertisement for Degrassi: The Next Generation airing on CTV, published in The Toronto Star (Greater Toronto section) on August 14, 2002.
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Joey’s Back at Home in His High School – Pat Mastroianni Interview20 viewsFull-page The Gazette article from September 28, 2002, focusing on Pat Mastroianni’s return as Joey Jeremiah in Degrassi: The Next Generation. The piece reflects on his history with the franchise, the authenticity of the show’s teen characters, and its impact compared to other teen dramas. Includes a large promotional photo of Mastroianni with Alex Steele (Angela Jeremiah).
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The Messenger – Cable’s Noggin new for preschoolers, with a flip side — The N — for tweens19 viewsAn Associated Press article announcing Noggin’s April 1, 2002 relaunch with two programming blocks: preschool content during the day and “The N” for tweens at night. Degrassi: The Next Generation is featured as one of The N’s anchor shows, alongside Clarissa Explains It All and A Walk in Your Shoes. The piece outlines the network’s aim to provide realistic, relatable programming for tweens while maintaining educational value.
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The Vancouver Sun – TV listings and viewer mail mention of Degrassi: The Next Generation17 viewsTV listings page from The Vancouver Sun featuring primetime schedules and a viewer letter praising both Degrassi Junior High and Degrassi: The Next Generation. The letter expresses nostalgia for the original series and excitement for the continuation, highlighting its enduring appeal.
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Florence Morning News – Cable’s Noggin new for preschoolers, with a flip side — The N — for tweens17 viewsAn Associated Press feature announcing Noggin’s April 1, 2002 relaunch and the debut of “The N” evening block for tweens. The article highlights Degrassi: The Next Generation as a key program, along with A Walk in Your Shoes and 24Seven. It covers the network’s strategy to provide relatable, realistic content for older kids while maintaining its preschool programming during the day.
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Guelph Mercury – More than one way to watch Degrassi16 viewsA feature on Degrassi: The Next Generation highlighting its growing international reach and popularity on the web. The article discusses the show's upcoming debut in Australia and Britain, its innovative interactive website, and the thriving online community connecting fans and cast members.
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The Toronto Star – TV Listings: Degrassi: The Next Generation14 viewsA television listing from The Toronto Star highlighting the 8:30 p.m. CTV broadcast of Degrassi: The Next Generation. The listing features a small promotional image and notes the episode’s focus on Spinner facing challenges at school.
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