Degrassi season 12

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Season 12
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Degrassi Season 12 DVD
No. of episodes40
Release
Original network MuchMusic (Canada)
TeenNick (United States)
Original releaseJuly 16, 2012 (2012-07-16) –
June 21, 2013 (2013-06-21)
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The twelfth season of the Canadian teen drama television series Degrassi, formerly known as Degrassi: The Next Generation, premiered on July 16, 2012, concluded on June 21, 2013, and consists of 40 episodes. Although only three school years have passed in the story timeline since season six, season twelve is set in the spring semester in the years it aired. Writers have been able to use a semi-floating timeline, so that the issues depicted are modern for their viewers. This season again depicts the lives of a group of high school freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors as they deal with some of the challenges and issues that teenagers face such as homophobia, theft, religion, sexual harassment, dysfunctional families, peer pressure, pregnancy scares, stress, self image, self-injury, suicide, drug use, burglary, parenthood, depression, grief and relationships.

Contents

This season continues the telenovela/soap opera format that began in season 10, with new episodes premiering four days a week, for the first five weeks. MuchMusic announced renewing the series for a twelfth season in June 2011. [1] The series' American broadcaster, TeenNick, announced a summer run, following the season 11 finale. [2] [3] Production for the season began on February 27, 2012, at Epitome Pictures' studios in Toronto, Ontario. [4] The first 20 episodes were promoted as Degrassi Showdown.

Cast

The twelfth season has twenty-seven actors receiving star billing with twenty-three of them returning from the previous season. Returning cast members include:

Joining the main cast this season are:

The only actor from season eleven who did not return this season in any capacity was Spencer Van Wyck who played Wesley Betenkamp.

Crew

Season twelve is produced by Epitome Pictures in association with Bell Media. Funding was provided by The Canadian Media Fund, The Shaw Rocket Fund, RBC Royal Bank, The Canadian Film or Video Production Tax Credit, and the Ontario Film and Television Tax Credit.

Linda Schuyler, co-creator of the Degrassi franchise and CEO of Epitome Pictures, served as an executive producer with her husband, and President of Epitome Pictures, Stephen Stohn. Michael Grassi is also credited as a co-executive producer, Ramona Barckert and Matt Huether as consulting producers, Sarah Glinski an executive producer, and Ella Schwarzman an executive post producer. Stefan Brogren was series producer, while David Lowe is credited as producer, and Stephanie Williams the supervising producer. The casting director was Stephanie Gorin, and the editors are Jason B. Irvine, Gordon Thorne, and Paul Whitehead.

The executive story editor is Ramona Barckert, the story editors are Matt Schiller and Lauren Gosnell, and Ian Malone is the story coordinator. Episode writers for the season are Ramona Barckert, Sarah Glinski, Michael Grassi, Lauren Gosnell, Matt Huether, James Hurst, Ian Malone, Shelley Scarrow, Matt Schiller, and Brendon Yorke. The directors of photography are John Berrie and Mitchell T. Ness, and the directors are Stefan Brogren, Phil Earnshaw, Sturla Gunnarsson, Eleanore Lindo, Mitchell T. Ness, Samir Rehem, and Pat Williams.

Reception

A writer for AfterElton gave the summer block a positive review, saying that it "has easily been the best-written run of Degrassi episodes in several seasons." [5] At the 44th NAACP Image Awards, Degrassi was nominated for an award in "Outstanding Children's Program". [6] At the 1st Canadian Screen Awards director Phil Earnshaw received an award for "Best Direction in a Children’s or Youth Program or Series" for the episode "Scream" Part Two. [7] In addition, Dylan Everett and Aislinn Paul were both nominated for "Best Performance in a Children's or Youth Program or Series" for their performances in "Rusty Cage" Part Two and "Waterfalls" Part Two respectively, also nominated were two performances from season 11, [8] and winner, and fellow Degrassi actress, Melinda Shankar for her performance in How to be Indie . [7]

Degrassi was nominated for a GLAAD Media Award in the Outstanding Drama Series category, alongside Grey's Anatomy , The L.A. Complex , True Blood , and winner Smash . [9] [10] These awards, honour works that fairly and accurately represent the LGBT community and issues. At the 17th Annual PRISM Awards, Degrassi received an award in the Teen Program category for their portrayal of "drug, alcohol and tobacco use and addiction, as well as mental health issues". [11] [12]

Episodes

The first run, of 20 episodes, aired in July and August 2012, for a total of five weeks. Except for the summer finale, this season again aired episodes on the same nights in Canada and the United States. Three one-hour specials aired, the fall finale, another three weeks later, and the finale three weeks before season 13. The opening credits were revised twice this season, to reflect the changing cast, Sam Earle was removed in the 15th episode, and Dylan Everett was removed in the 33rd episode.

No. in
season		No. in
series		TitleCanadian airdateUS airdateProduction code
1278"Come as You Are" Part OneJuly 16, 2012 (2012-07-16)July 16, 20121201
As the Degrassi students return from Winter break, they get exciting news from school. With Kate returning from rehab, Drew plans to break up with her. Claire is happy to see Eli, but questions if the kiss was real or not.
2279"Come as You Are" Part TwoJuly 17, 2012 (2012-07-17)July 17, 20121202
As he suffers a massive hangover, Drew tries to piece together the night of the party. Clare tries to work her first date with Eli alongside her first day of internship. Also, Maya begins to wear chicken cutlets and auditions for Mo's band.
3280"Walking on Broken Glass" Part OneJuly 18, 2012 (2012-07-18)July 18, 20121203
Katie can't get over her heartache and decides to get revenge on Drew and Bianca. Meanwhile, Eli is forced to work with Becky Baker on the school play. Also, Tristan develops a crush on the new student Campbell Saunders and poses as Maya online to talk to him.
4281"Walking on Broken Glass" Part TwoJuly 19, 2012 (2012-07-19)July 19, 20121204
Drew deals with his concussion symptoms while trying to win back Bianca. Meanwhile, Eli and Becky clash while casting Romeo and Juliet, but after learning of her religious beliefs, he finds a way to force her out. Also, Tristan tries out for the play and continues to pose as Maya online in order to talk to Campbell.
5282"Got Your Money" Part OneJuly 23, 2012 (2012-07-23)July 23, 20121205
Zig has difficulty concealing his poverty when Tori makes a big deal of their four-month anniversary. Meanwhile, Dave has trouble adjusting to the idea of playing a gay Romeo in the school play. Also, Fiona returns to Degrassi, thrilled to see Imogen but unsure the feeling is mutual.
6283"Got Your Money" Part TwoJuly 24, 2012 (2012-07-24)July 24, 20121206
Zig is put in a difficult position when it comes to impressing Tori and contemplates stealing again. Meanwhile, the anticipation for his first time with Alli is ruined when the hockey players make fun of Dave playing a gay character. Also, Fiona learns that Imogen may be questioning her sexuality.
7284"Say It Ain't So" Part OneJuly 25, 2012 (2012-07-25)July 25, 20121207
Alli finds out that she can finish school a year early and get an exclusive place at MIT. However, she grows sick and questions if she's pregnant. Meanwhile, Jake decides to forego college and work for his father. Also, Campbell has trouble fitting in with the hockey team.
8285"Say It Ain't So" Part TwoJuly 26, 2012 (2012-07-26)July 26, 20121208
Scared about the fact that she may be pregnant, Alli makes a big decision regarding her future. Meanwhile, Jake tries to construct a rooftop garden at Degrassi but finds it hard to do without his father. Campbell lashes out at Maya due to the stress that he is being put under.
9286"Closer to Free" Part OneJuly 30, 2012 (2012-07-30)July 30, 20121209
Jenna is opposed to a friendship with Becky until she meets her attractive brother Luke. Meanwhile, Clare receives advice from Asher and is embarrassed when Connor and Adam post their comments on Twitter. Also, due to his concussion, Drew's schoolwork begins to suffer.
10287"Closer to Free" Part TwoJuly 31, 2012 (2012-07-31)July 31, 20121210
Jenna gets baptized in order to be with Luke but soon realizes her intentions for doing so were a mistake. Meanwhile, Drew considers dropping out of school in order to work at the mall. Also, Clare is letting the Twitter trend affect her personal and professional lives.
11288"Waterfalls" Part OneAugust 1, 2012 (2012-08-01)August 1, 20121211
Clare, who wants Asher's approval, pitches a story about the play. Meanwhile, when K.C.'s mother smothers him, he decides to set her up with his teacher. Also, Maya and Campbell go on their first date with Katie as nuisance chaperon.
12289"Waterfalls" Part TwoAugust 2, 2012 (2012-08-02)August 2, 20121212
Clare attempts to move past the fact that Asher kissed her and keep working with him until he inappropriately touches her. Meanwhile, K.C. and Bianca celebrate the success in their plan until he receives life-changing news. Also, Maya and Campbell's relationship is threatened.
13290"Rusty Cage" Part OneAugust 6, 2012 (2012-08-06)August 6, 20121213
Campbell begins to feel the pressure of leading the hockey team to victory and skips practice to be with his friends. Meanwhile, K.C. contemplates giving his father a second chance after he is released from prison. Also, Fiona and Drew blame each other for the mess in the loft.
14291"Rusty Cage" Part TwoAugust 7, 2012 (2012-08-07)August 7, 20121214

Campbell decides to get rid of the pressure and attention he gets from hockey by committing a dangerous act. Meanwhile, K.C. realizes his father is a bad influence on his mother and decides to cut ties with him for good. Also, Drew and Fiona attempt to move past their arguing.

Note: This marks the final appearance of Sam Earle as K.C. Guthrie.
15292"Never Ever" Part OneAugust 8, 2012 (2012-08-08)August 8, 20121215
Imogen designs an elaborate set for the play and is forced to ask her estranged mother for money. Meanwhile, Becky interferes with the play's ticket sales by asking for donations to feed the homeless and butts heads with Adam. Also, Katie likes Jake but is convinced it's not mutual, and instead, Dallas catches her eye.
16293"Never Ever" Part TwoAugust 9, 2012 (2012-08-09)August 9, 20121216
Imogen is in denial when her father is diagnosed with dementia while attempting to juggle completing the set, Fiona, and an overbearing mother. Meanwhile, Becky feels guilty and wants to connect with Adam, not knowing that he's transgender. Katie and Jake become a couple, which doesn't sit well with Dallas.
17294"Sabotage" Part OneAugust 13, 2012 (2012-08-13)August 13, 20121217
Clare continues to avoid telling anyone the truth about her internship and makes enemies with the Ice Hounds when she writes a nasty article about them. Meanwhile, Dave enters a contest with Tori and Tristan to win a role on "Westdrive." Also, Drew feels left out and spends money to impress his friends.
18295"Sabotage" Part TwoAugust 14, 2012 (2012-08-14)August 14, 20121218
Eli convinces Fiona to organize a surprise 17th birthday for Clare and discovers she's keeping a secret. Meanwhile, Dave feels that he and Alli aren't considering each other first and makes a decision about their relationship. Also, Drew's mother wants him to return home and go to school, but he has other plans.
19296"Scream" Part OneAugust 15, 2012 (2012-08-15)August 15, 20121219
Eli has to juggle opening night, fighting off Dallas, the Bakers, and a group of parents set on stopping the play while also seeking revenge for Clare. Meanwhile, Tristan wants to find someone to be his first kiss in the next 24 hours before the play opens. Also, Becky can't accept the fact that Adam is transgender.
20297"Scream" Part TwoAugust 16, 2012 (2012-08-16)August 16, 20121220
Tristan is nowhere to be found on the opening night of the school play. Meanwhile, Clare, along with Katie, concoct a plan to get revenge on Asher by planting nude photos of her on his computer. Also, Becky feels guilty for her actions and tries to earn Adam's forgiveness.
21298"Building a Mystery" Part OneOctober 12, 2012 (2012-10-12)October 12, 20121221
Becky begins to fall for Adam and worries about how her conservative parents will react. Meanwhile, Eli struggles to make a two-minute production for a school project and smokes marijuana after learning Jake has taken it up. Also, Bianca doesn't know how to tell Audra that she and Drew are engaged.
22299"Building a Mystery" Part TwoOctober 19, 2012 (2012-10-19)October 19, 20121222
Becky decides to tell her parents that Adam is transgender but realizes that she may also not be ready to accept the truth. Meanwhile, after coming off the high, Eli realizes that his film is terrible, and Clare helps him make a new film. Also, Bianca wants Audra to accept the fact that she and Drew are getting married.
23300"Doll Parts" Part OneOctober 26, 2012 (2012-10-26)October 26, 20121223

Maya feels unappreciated by her boyfriend and her band, so Tori gives her a pageant-style makeover. Meanwhile, Marisol thinks Mo, her boyfriend, is hiding something from her and finds syringes in his bag. Also, Adam tries out for the boys volleyball team but needs to convince his mother to give him permission.

Guest star: Ben Mulroney as himself.

Note: This is the 300th episode in "The Next Generation" series, and the number 300 was said in dialogue three times. [13]
24301"Doll Parts" Part TwoNovember 2, 2012 (2012-11-02)November 2, 20121224

Tori and Maya become enemies as they compete against each other in a beauty pageant and Maya goes after Zig. Meanwhile, Marisol accuses Mo of being a drug addict when, in actuality, he is hiding his diabetes from her. Also, Adam's nose gets broken in volleyball practice, and he attempts to keep it from his mother.

Guest star: Ben Mulroney as himself.
25302"I Want It That Way" Part OneNovember 9, 2012 (2012-11-09)November 9, 20121225
Alli, who is extremely stressed with her school work and her tutor sessions with Campbell, decides to have a little fun. Meanwhile, to be the lead in Eli's latest film and to catch the eye of Fab, Tristan decides to go on a cleanse with Tori to lose weight. Also, Imogen's mother disapproves of Fiona.
26303"I Want It That Way" Part TwoNovember 16, 2012 (2012-11-16)November 16, 20121226

Alli convinces Dallas to give her pills in order to stay awake, but they soon threaten her health and relationships. Meanwhile, Tristan becomes obsessed with losing weight, which could lead to deadly consequences. Also, Fiona bonds with Imogen's mother more than Imogen does.

Note: This episode features a reference to Drake, the second time in the series, and the third time that a former Degrassi actor is referred to in the Degrassi universe. The first being Shenae Grimes in Degrassi Goes Hollywood , and the second being Drake in Degrassi Takes Manhattan .
27304"Tonight, Tonight" Part OneNovember 23, 2012 (2012-11-23)November 20, 20121227

Whisperhug have made the finals of the Battle of the Bands, and Adam catches the eye of the lead singer of another band. Meanwhile, still reeling from the kiss, Maya attempts to get Zig interested in Tori again. Also, Clare feels like there is a double standard at home in regard to what she and Jake are allowed to do.

Note: This is the 400th episode in the Degrassi franchise.
28305"Tonight, Tonight" Part TwoNovember 23, 2012 (2012-11-23)November 20, 20121228

As WhisperHug prepare for the band competition, things get messy between Adam and Missy. Meanwhile, Zig tells Maya that he wants to break up with Tori in order for them to be together. Also, when Jake receives no punishment for smoking weed, Clare decides to arrange a family meeting.

Guest stars: Chaz Bono and Lauren Toyota as themselves.
29—30306—307"Degrassi: Las Vegas"
"Lovefool"		December 14, 2012 (2012-12-14)December 14, 20121229 & 1230

A series of events leads the upperclassmen students of Degrassi to a spring break in Las Vegas, where all bets are off.

Guest stars: Hedley as themselves, and Erik Knudsen as Darrin Howe, inventor of FaceRange, Facebook in the Degrassi universe

Note: This is a Las Vegas themed one-hour special, and airs as "Lovefool" in half-hour syndication. It may also be referred to as "Viva Las Vegas". [14]
Part 2
31308"Bitter Sweet Symphony" Part OneFebruary 15, 2013 (2013-02-15)February 15, 20131231

As a new semester begins, Cam grows insecure of his relationship with Maya. Spirit week brings fierce competition to the school that has devastating results.

Note: This episode marks the final appearance of Dylan Everett as Campbell Saunders.
32309"Bitter Sweet Symphony" Part TwoFebruary 22, 2013 (2013-02-22)February 22, 20131232
A tragedy hits Degrassi, which forces everyone to come together as they struggle to cope with an unimaginable loss.
33310"Ray of Light" Part OneMarch 1, 2013 (2013-03-01)March 1, 20131233
While trying to get rid of the image of Cam's dead body, Eli invites Mo and Jake to a mysterious party. Jenna and Connor begin to grow close. Still recovering from Vegas, Kate begins spending more time with Maya and her friends.
34311"Ray of Light" Part TwoMarch 8, 2013 (2013-03-08)March 8, 20131234
Katie tries to open up the Greenhouse again. While he has a big interview for NYU, Eli uses a "little helper"
35312"Karma Police" Part OneMarch 15, 2013 (2013-03-15)March 15, 20131235
When Drew moves back home, Fiona is forced to get a job but suffers a major event. Dallas has a huge secret from Ali. Following the backlash from Cam's death, Zig continues to get the cold shoulder from all his friends.
36313"Karma Police" Part TwoMarch 22, 2013 (2013-03-22)March 22, 20131236

Fiona takes desperate measures to keep her safety. Zig tries to help out a teacher while still feeling guilty about Cam.

Note: This episode marks the final appearance of Alex Steele as Tori Santamaria.
37314"Zombie" Part OneMarch 29, 2013 (2013-03-29)March 29, 20131237
Maya posts a salacious video while at a senior party. Meanwhile, Drew and Clare are at odds as they compete for senior class president for the next school year.
38315"Zombie" Part TwoApril 5, 2013 (2013-04-05)April 5, 20131238
After posting her almost sex tape, Maya deals with the fallout of her actions. Meanwhile, Drew begins to doubt his candidacy. Trying to get more time with Jenna, Connor tries to get Claire and Eli back together.
39–40316–317"The Time of My Life"June 21, 2013 (2013-06-21)June 21, 20131239 & 1240

With graduation and the future on the horizon, the seniors gather one final time for Prom in an unforgettable celebration where surprises will be made, secrets will be exposed, and some relationships will be called into question.

Note: This episode marks the final appearances of Annie Clark as Fiona Coyne, Justin Kelly as Jake Martin, Shanice Banton as Marisol Lewis, and Daniel Kelly as Owen Milligan. This is a one-hour graduation special, and airs as "It's The End Of The World As We Know It" in half-hour syndication.

DVD release

Complete 12th Season
Degrassi Season 12 DVD cover.jpg Set details [15] Special features [15]
  • Back to Degrassi
  • New Kids on the Block
  • Shooting the Opening Sequence
  • 300th Episode Celebration
  • A Day with the Ice Hounds
  • Goodbye Uniforms
  • Inside Fiona's Birthday Brawl
  • Say Cheese – Photoshoot with Demetrius, Vanessa and Justice
  • The Making of Romeo & Jules
  • Bloopers
  • The Inside Look – Bitter Sweet Symphony
  • The Table Read – Bitter Sweet Symphony
  • Graduation Day
  • Prom Night
  • The One and Only – Dylan Everett
  • Eli's Short Film – LIFE
  • Eli's Short Film – NYU Portfolio
  • Video yearbook
  • Commentary
Release dates
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October 29, 2013

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