A New Start (Degrassi High)

A New Start is the title of the two-part premiere episode of Degrassi High, the second series in the Degrassi franchise. It originally aired on CBC in Canada on October 5th and 6th, 1987.

The episode follows the characters as they begin their high school journey at Degrassi High. It introduces or further develops key relationships and conflicts, setting the stage for the rest of the series. Significant plot points include the introduction of new students like Lucy Fernandez and Erica Farrell, and the ongoing relationship between Joey Jeremiah and Caitlin Ryan, which faces early challenges as they navigate the social dynamics of high school. Spike Nelson grapples with the challenges of being a teenage mother, while Arthur Kobalewscuy confronts academic pressures. A New Start explores themes of friendship, romance, social pressure, and the anxieties associated with transitioning to a new stage of life. The episode also establishes the serialized narrative format that became a hallmark of the Degrassi franchise.