Degrassi season 14

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Degrassi
Season 14
No. of episodes28
Release
Original network MTV Canada (Canada)
TeenNick (United States)
Original releaseOctober 28, 2014 (2014-10-28) –
August 2, 2015 (2015-08-02)
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The fourteenth and final season of the Canadian teen drama television series Degrassi, formerly known as Degrassi: The Next Generation, premiered on October 28, 2014. [1] Although seven school years have passed in the story timeline since season six, season fourteen is set during the second term of 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, seniors and Graduates as they deal with some of the challenges and issues that teenagers face such as teenage pregnancy, dysfunctional families, sexism, arson, sexting, sexual identity, miscarriages, anxiety disorders, drug use, child abuse, abstinence, and gang violence.

The fourteenth season was announced on November 13, 2013. [2] [3] Filming for the season commenced on April 11, 2014, at Epitome Studios in Toronto. Filming continued into August, with a break before filming the final four episodes of the season in order to give Epitome the opportunity to start filming episodes for the first season of their new series. Filming for this season completed on October 6, 2014. On June 4, 2015, it was announced that it would be the show's final season. [4]

Cast

The fourteenth season has twenty-five actors receiving star billing with twenty-two of them returning from the previous season. Returning cast members include: [5] [6]

Joining the main cast this season are:

The five actors who did not return this season or were demoted to recurring/guest star status are:

Shane Kippel, who portrayed Gavin "Spinner" Mason in the first nine seasons, returned for a cameo role.

^Note 1 : Spencer MacPherson and Richard Walters were promoted to the main cast after recurring in the previous season.

^Note 2 : Although Ehren Kassam was not credited with the main cast in the credits, Bell Media and Epitome still considered him a series regular. [7]

Crew

Season fourteen is produced by Epitome Pictures in association with Bell Media and DHX 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, serves as an executive producer with her husband, and President of Epitome Pictures, Stephen Stohn. Matt Huether is also credited as a co-executive producer, Karen Hill as consulting producer, Sarah Glinsli an executive producer, and Ella Schwarzman an executive post producer. Stefan Brogren is series producer, while David Lowe is credited as producer, and Stephanie Williams the supervising producer. The casting directors are Larissa Mair and Krisha Bullock Alexander, and the editors include Jason B. Irvine and Gordon Thorne.

The executive story editor is Matt Schiller, the story editors are Ian Malone and Sadiya Durrani, and Courtney Jane Walker is the senior story editor. Episode writers for the season include Ramona Barckert, Courtney Jane Walker, Karen Hill, Michael Grassi, Scott Oleszkowicz, Mike McPhaden, Matt Huether, and Matt Schiller. The director of photography is Mitchell T. Ness, and the directors include Stefan Brogren, Rt!, and Bruce McDonald.

Episodes

No. in
season		No. in
series		TitleCanadian airdateUS airdateProduction
code
1358"Smells Like Teen Spirit"October 28, 2014 (2014-10-28)October 28, 20141401
Spring break is over, and school is back in session, Clare makes a difficult decision and struggles with telling Drew. Trying to turn a fresh page, Zoe tries to join Power Cheer whose head captain is Becky. Mr. Hollingsworth worries that Miles' secret relationship with Tristan will ruin his political prospects.
2359"Wise Up"November 4, 2014 (2014-11-04)November 4, 20141402
Mr. Hollingsworth crafts a plan to protect his image. Zoë is tired of being judged for her sexual assault, especially by Zig and takes matters into her own hands. After refusing to not wanting a baby, Claire offers Drew an out.
3360"If You Could Only See"November 11, 2014 (2014-11-11)November 11, 20141403
Tired of having different rules from her brother's in her house, Zoe and Frankie create a new fundrasing idea. Becky realizes that she isn't the same girl that she used to be, after going on a terrible date. Maya becomes worried about Miles after he begins skipping class.
4361"Can't Stop This Thing We Started"November 18, 2014 (2014-11-18)November 18, 20141404
When Eli returns to Toronto, Clare has to muster up the courage to tell him about her new situation. Winston grows jealous of Tristan's relationship with his best friend, Miles. A normally confident Zig feels emasculated when Grace beats him at arm wrestling and sets out to prove that he is a man.
5362"There's Your Trouble"November 25, 2014 (2014-11-25)November 25, 20141405

Becky is reluctant to visit Luke in juvenile detention and decides to audition for a school band. Zoë pushes the squad too hard and faces an uphill battle when they want to stop oomchatting nudes for money. Eli and Clare face an obstacle in their relationship due to her pregnancy with Drew.

Note: This marks the final appearance of Craig Arnold as Luke Baker.
6363"(You Drive Me) Crazy"December 2, 2014 (2014-12-02)December 2, 20141406
Maya has a recurring nightmare about Miles and thinks that he needs help, but find out it might be her who needs the help. Imogen finds out that Jack doesn't want to be monogamous, which she pretends to be okay with. Frankie finds disturbing comics about the cheerleaders on Hunter's computer.
7364"I'll Be Missing You"December 9, 2014 (2014-12-09)December 9, 20141407
Zoë's sweet 16 takes a horrifying turn when an anonymous person threatens to reveal the truth about Degrassi Nudes unless she quits the team. Tristan notices a change in Miles' behavior and contemplates talking to him about it. Dallas fears that Alli's future plans do not include him.
8365"Hush"December 16, 2014 (2014-12-16)December 16, 20141408
Tristan, Winston, Frankie and Hunter stage an intervention for Miles to talk about his "weed addiction." The Power Cheer team attempts to figure out who is blackmailing them as they prepare for semi-finals. Becky has become fast friends with Jonah but Drew seems to think that he has a thing for her.
9366"Something's Got to Give"December 23, 2014 (2014-12-23)December 23, 20141409
Imogen is on a mission to find out who is behind Degrassi Nudes and is shocked to realize that Jack is involved. Maya lies to the police about the accident to protect Miles from his father's wrath. Drew is committed to keeping Becky happy but his situation with Clare has his attention divided.
10367"Hero vs. Villain"December 30, 2014 (2014-12-30)December 30, 20141410
When Mr. Simpson calls an assembly to find out who is behind Degrassi Nudes, Zoë goes to extreme lengths to end the threatening messages once and for all. Clare has to figure out a way to tell Drew that Eli is actually the father of the baby. Tristan attempts to work things out with Miles.
11368"Firestarter" Part OneJanuary 6, 2015 (2015-01-06)January 6, 20151411
In the first part of the explosive winter Finale, As word about the fundraising scandal spreads, Frankie convinces the cheerleaders to help her pin Degrassi Nudes entirely on Zoë. Zig and Tiny compete to get a cheerleader's phone number. Clare contemplates her future as her pregnancy becomes public information.
12369"Firestarter" Part TwoJanuary 13, 2015 (2015-01-13)January 13, 20151412
in the second part of the explosive winter finale, The Hollingworth family is on edge after Frankie's nudes is leaked, Miles tries his best to expose his dad for the man he truly is. Eli tries to make things right with Clare after finding out that he is the father of her baby. Frankie and Winston's plan on getting Zoe to confess puts all their lives in danger.
Part 2
13370"Watch Out Now"July 20, 2015 (2015-07-20)July 20, 20151413
A month after the fire, the students find Degrassi under a new strict reigme. Zoe begins to feel the heat from all fronts as she might go to prison as she gets charged with Child pornography charges and also has to deal with being an outcast after landing the entire power cheer in detention. Winston decides to do standup comedy to help uplift the school's spirit, but his jokes aren't a great hit to everyone.
14371"Ready or Not"July 20, 2015 (2015-07-20)July 20, 20151414
Winston's musical is set to be performed at Degrassi, and casts Lola as a way to keep her silence. Zig uses the musical as a to keep busy from Tiny's stabbing. Clare and Eli find difficulty in only being co-parents when personal feelings gets in the way.
15372"Wishlist"July 21, 2015 (2015-07-21)July 21, 20151415
Frankie and Hunter's 15th birthday is coming up, and is forced to contact her estranged father to get some financial support for the party of her dreams. Maya realizes how close she really is to her friends. A face off against Damon, brings to light a skeleton Jack has been keeping "in the closet".
16373"Walking in My Shoes"July 22, 2015 (2015-07-22)July 22, 20151416
Still on probation, Zoë is forced to work in the cafeteria where she has to face her angry classmates for making their school into a prison. As Frankie struggles in math, she uses Lola as a way to pass, only to get hurt in the end. Imogen adheres to Jack's wishes about coming out to her parents, but with weeks left until her graduation, she soon realizes how much she is giving up.
17374"Get It Together"July 23, 2015 (2015-07-23)July 23, 20151417
Becky tries to balance sinning against God as she gets more sexually attracted to Jonah. Maya finds herself partnered with an old friend for gym class. Clare and Eli take care of Dallas' son as practice for when their baby arrives.
18375"Give Me One Reason"July 24, 2015 (2015-07-24)July 24, 20151418
Maya and Zig contemplate a relationship as her mom finds out. Still reeling from her miscarriage, Clare and Eli take a spontaneous road trip to New York to get into Columbia a semester early. Hunter has a crush on Arlene but has a hard time expressing his feelings.
19376"I Wanna Be Adored"July 27, 2015 (2015-07-27)July 27, 20151419
Not knowing the reason, Ali feels that Claire is pushing away from her as she continues to miss Prom Committee meetings. Zig moves in with Tiny and his brother, Vince and soon falls back into old habits. Tristan makes creative changes to his online dating profile.
20377"Teen Age Riot"July 28, 2015 (2015-07-28)July 28, 20151420
Zig's date night with Maya ends with them making a mistake while under the influence of MDMA. Clare is furious after finding out the real reason, The air between Frankie and Winston is tense which makes her think of quitting the musical.
21378"The Kids Aren't Alright" Part OneJuly 29, 2015 (2015-07-29)July 29, 20151421
Zig learns the truth about what happened to Damon. Frankie has feelings for Winston again, but keeps it a secret. While volunteering at a hospital, Becky is forced to work with Drew, who questions whether or not Jonah can be trusted.
22379"The Kids Aren't Alright" Part TwoJuly 30, 2015 (2015-07-30)July 30, 20151422
Zig finds out that Damon's crew is striking back the night of the musical. Winston realizes how important Frankie is to him. Becky has to choose whether or not to forgive Jonah for stealing from her.
23380"Finally (1)" Part OneJuly 31, 2015 (2015-07-31)July 31, 20151423
It's prom time at Degrassi and in a last-minute shot to save his night, Drew plans an elaborate prom-posal to a now single Becky. Miles attempts to salvage the little relationship he has with his brother, Hunter by helping him with his crush on Arlene. With everyone going off in their separate ways after graduation, Clare begins to worry about her future and relationship with Eli.
24381"Finally (2)" Part TwoJuly 31, 2015 (2015-07-31)July 31, 20151424

Drew helps Dallas save prom night, but is punished and unable to participate in the graduation ceremony. Clare is still unsure of her future plans, including where she stands with Eli. Imogen makes a decision about her relationship with Jack.

Note: This marks the final appearances of Aislinn Paul as Clare Edwards, Munro Chambers as Eli Goldsworthy, Melinda Shankar as Ali Bhandari, A.J. Saudin as Connor DeLaurier, Demetrius Joyette as Mike "Dallas" Dallas, Niamh Wilson as Jack Jones, Jessica Tyler as Jenna Middleton, Sarah Fisher as Becky Baker, Cristine Prosperi as Imogen Moreno, and Luke Bilyk as Drew Torres.

Note: This is the final regular episode of the first incarnation of the Degrassi: The Next Generation series.
25–28382–385"Degrassi: Don't Look Back"
"Summer Girls"		August 2, 2015 (2015-08-02)August 2, 20151425–1428

A summer that was intended to be filled with late-night bonfires, new romances, and possibly a new chapter in life is overshadowed when a seductive and infuriating girl, Gloria, goes missing. This cloud hangs over everyone's summer because they are either affected or implicated in some way by her disappearance. While searching for her, everyone discovers cracks and difficulties in their lives that must be repaired before the summer ends.

Note: This is a two-hour movie special, and airs as "Summer Girls" in half-hour syndication.

Note: This also served as a backdoor pilot to Degrassi: Next Class , the fourth incarnation of the Degrassi franchise.

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