But now onto what’s getting on my nerves: the people that are continuously spamming, name calling and arguing back and forth with each other. It’s gotten out of control recently. You know who you are.  It has to stop, now.

*Stop attacking other users.  I don’t care who, what or why, comment on the topics, not each other.

*Stop asking every two seconds if there’s a new promo or new information. If there was, someone would post it.  And you would know if it’s been posted, so there’s no need to keep asking.  Stop asking.

*Stop posting fake information and lying about seeing things that don’t exist. You’re not fooling anyone.

*Don’t create usernames with the intention of trying to impersonate other users. And there’s no point in posting under multiple names…as the admin, I can see your i.p. address.

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We’re here to discuss Degrassi, not act like jerks. I don’t need comments/apologies/finger pointing, so comments on this post are disabled. All I need is for people to not act so childish.

Love...lies...and betrayal...Degrassi's back April 2nd on TeenNick.

FINALLY!!!!!!!!

It’s about time someone in the magical world of Degrassiland got off their butt and told us SOMETHING about Degrassi this Spring.

Degrassi officially returns to TeenNick on Friday, April 2nd at 9pm ET.  They’ll pick up where they left off with “Heart Like Mine.” Now I don’t know yet if they’ll just air the rest of Season 9 straight through, or if they’re going to air maybe 4 or 5 episodes then take another break…we’ll have to see.

There’s also a brand new mini on the way titled “Good Times.” I’m only gonna give you a few of hints about it since it’s not out yet:

*it involves Jane, the Studz and a few others
*it’s broken into 4 parts….it’s edited way, WAY better than the last several minis, so each part doesn’t end awkwardly
*it was so random…the show pokes fun at itself and i laughed myself to tears

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Now as of writing this (3/4/10), there’s STILL no word on when Degrassi will start back up on CTV.  I knew Degrassi wouldn’t be back until March 14th at the earliest (because the Oscars are this Sunday), but Degrassi isn’t listed on the CTV schedule for the 14th either.  Now the earliest Degrassi will be back on CTV is the 21st, and I’m not so sure if they’ll do that either…until they say otherwise, I’m just going to assume CTV won’t bring back Degrassi until April.

On one final note, next is a big week: The Exec makes his official announcement! Yes we already know Season 10 is going to have 48 episodes, but I’m hoping that The Exec will have much more Degrassi news in store for us than just that.

*Tolly J

*Liberty: Toby…baby…what is this?
 Holly J: None of your business Mrs. Urkel.

*Darcy and Paige kiss

*Spinner’s best kiss…..LOLZ!

*Extremely random Sellie action

*Sean’s reaction to Emma/Damian

*Emma: Damian makes love, not war…that’s why we’re leaving together (Emma is obviously high on something haha)

*Toby: Sean my man trust me, there are plenty of fish in the sea.

Aww this mini kinda makes me wish Toby and Holly J had gotten together!

One thing that’s annoyed me about Degrassi is their lack of releasing Degrassi songs (not songs by artists, I mean songs by the actual characters) for purchase, etc.  I mean yeah you can buy one of Craig’s songs and maybe a song or two by Studz, but that’s not enough.  I’D PAY MONEY FOR DOWNTOWN SASQUATCH!! And Hell Hath No Fury too of course. :-)

Anyway, below is a list of GOOD QUALITY themes, instrumentals and Degrassi band songs that I’ve ripped/edited or collected over the years.  You can download them by right clicking and choosing “Save Target As.”

(Note: If you own a Degrassi Fansite, I could care less if you put them on your site.  As a matter of fact, you SHOULD put them up! Just make sure to upload them to your own server or through zshare, etc., and not just hotlink. Thank ya!)

Opening Themes
Season 1 Theme
Season 2 Theme
Season 3 Theme (Version 1)
Season 3 Theme (Version 2)
Season 4 & 5 Theme
Season 6 & 7 Theme
Season 8 Theme
Season 9 Theme
Complete Degrassi Theme (with rap)
Seasons 1-6 Ending Credits Theme
Season 7 Ending Credits Theme
Season 9 Ending Credits (by Tyler Kyte — Thanks to ACESONLINE for posting it!)

Instrumentals (they all sound similar, but have very *slight* variations)
Season 1 Instrumental (Version 1)
Season 1 Instrumental (Version 2)

Season 2 Instrumental (Version 1)
Season 2 Instrumental (Version 2)

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Character Songs
Craig – Drowning
Craig & Manny – Be My Cinderella

Downtown Sasquatch – Dust (What I Know)
Downtown Sasquatch – I Can’t Keep My Hands Offa You
Downtown Sasquatch – Step On Down

Hell Hath No Fury – Mr. Nice Guy

Paige & Terri – How I can Be

PMS – Poor Thing (Studio Version)

Spinner’s Rap

In my opinion, trying to specifically rank them all from best to worse is impossible.  So what I’ve done is I’ve divided all the two-parters into four different categories: Great, Good, Okay and Ehhh.  I’ve ranked my top 5 favorite two parters, but after that they’re listed in no particular order.

GREAT

1) When Doves Cry.
This is my favorite two-parter of all time.  Craig bursts on the scene and had the most intense storyline at that time with his dad abusing him.  The graveyard scene near the end brought me to tears.

2) Pride.
If anyone who was new to Degrassi asked me to recommend some episodes for them to watch, Pride would be at the very top of the list.  It’s a great two-parter overall that handles Marco’s sexuality very well.  And I love the fact that the episode doesn’t end happily ever after.

3) Tears Are Not Enough.
It was not only a wonderful ending to Season 2, but a wonderful ending to Craig’s abuse storyline.  The first time I saw this episode I was completely floored when they revealed Craig’s dad had died, and Jake Epstein’s acting in the aftermath was great.

4) Time Stands Still.
Hellooooo, it’s Time Stands Still.  Nuff said.

5) Beat It.
How bizarre is it that I’m a straight guy, and two of my Top 5 two-parters are about a character dealing with his sexuality?  I loved the way this episode was handled…it was great that Riley’s sexuality was presented and dealt with in a different way than Marco’s was.

The Lexicon of Love.
Though the fact Alex was a lesbian seemed sort of random, but the buildup of the Paige/Alex friendship leading to this episode was great.  I felt this was a sweet episode because it put a lot of emphasis on feelings.

Eyes Without A Face.
I loved this episode, too bad it aired LONG after the myspace era.  It’s a great episode about the dangers of the internet… and Myroom page makes me lol.

Standing In The Dark.
Easily the top episode of Season 7.  And the fact Degrassi didn’t cop out and left Darcy’s rapist faceless, makes it even better.  As a matter of fact, Darcy’s rape storyline (which extended through several more episodes) is only one of two reasons to watch Season 7.

GOOD

Ghost In The Machine.
Loved how Paige couldn’t deal with revived emotions, and the fact she smashed Dean’s car.

Voices Carry.
Jake Epstein’s acting is the driving force of this episode.  Watching his level of crazy get worse as the episode progresses is entertaining.

Secret.
Emma giving blowjobs in the ravine = a mouthful of jokes for years to come.

Turned Out.
Loved watching as the walls closed in on JT to the point where he becomes a drug dealer.

Death Or Glory.
Part 1 was absolutely PHENOMENAL.  Part 2 lost way too much steam for my taste.

What It Feels Like To Be A Ghost.
I love Craig. And unfortunately I’m a sucker for Craig/Ellie interaction, even if Craig makes Ellie act OOC.

Our Lips Are Sealed.
A good episode about eating disorders that clearly establishes that it’s about control, not the disorder itself.  And Manny was hilarious in this episode.

High Fidelity.
Reasons I like this graduation episode: Spinner and Paige hook up, but don’t get back together – The Jimmy/Ellie subplot (even though I was disappointed Jimmy got rejected) – Jimmy finally forgives Spinner.

OKAY

Shout.
The song the girls sang was great, but I never got into this episode.  I liked the followup episodes to Shout better.

Holiday.
Degrassi’s only true holiday-centric episode is average at best.  Craig’s balancing act between Ashley and Manny was intriguing though.

Accidents Will Happen.
The most controversial Degrassi episode ever, but it was nowhere CLOSE to being as intense as it should’ve been.

Free Fallin.
By the end of the episode, it’s easy to get bored with Paige and her antics.

Don’t You Want Me.
The will they/won’t they of Paige and Alex has gotten old at this point in Season 6.  It’s funny that it involves teenage stripping though.

Jane Says.
A solid attempt at remaking a storyline from Degrassi High, but it spends way too much time setting up. There was no need for Jane to spend all of Part 1 walking around trying to remember what happened.

Heart Like Mine.
So many ways this episode could’ve gone, and they chose the mediocre route.

EHHH

Mother and Child Reunion.
Is it bad of me to say that the series premiere of my favorite television show wasn’t very good?

Father Figure.
Ehhh another episode cameos from throwback Degrassi High characters…ultimately forgettable.

White Wedding.
Will Spike and Snake get married? Is Emma’s hair ruined for good? Yawn.  They should’ve spent more time following JT and Toby trying to sneak into the bachelor party.

Going Down The Road.
Degrassi’s super duper Jump The Shark episode.

Venus.
The main plot about Manny and Peter was so ridiculous that I was more interested in Craig and Ellie’s subplot.

Here Comes Your Man.
This episode and the one right after it, True Colours, killed Season 6′s mojo before it even started.  It’s hard to care about a Peter/Emma/Sean love triangle.  Thankfully a pedophile, a drug addiction and a stabbing later in the season got things back on track.

Bust A Move.
An episode where half the cast goes on road trips and conveniently all end up in the same place? Awful.

Uptown Girl.
It’s a two-parter about Mia…there’s no way this could be good.

Lost In Love.
A lame episode, which is mind boggling since the main plot is about two EXTREMELY likable characters (Spinner and Jane).

Just Can’t Get Enough.
Peter and Mia are one of the worst couples ever.  Why would I want to watch a two-parter about them?

Sam Earle and DTNG UNCENSORED get a shout too just because I walked in on them and Levi Johnston doing very bad things to each other.

(Direct Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRZ_bcbUDq4)

Alli you my everything, you’re all I ever wanted
We can do it real big, bigger than you ever done it
You be up on everything Holly J ain’t never on it
I want this forever I swear I could spend whatever on it

Cuz she hold me down, everytime I hit her up
When I get right I promise that we gon’ live it up
She made me beg for it till she give it up
Then I say the same thing every single time

Alli you da you da best
You da you da best
You da you da best
You da you da best that Degrassi ever had
Degrassi ever had
Degrassi ever had
Degrassi ever had, Alli you da….

Conor is your best friend, wait a minute I meant Clare
Throw in KC and you got a niner crew that so goes there
Crew that so goes there, Niner crew that so goes there
Smart and sweet but livin with her parents, never treat her fair

But you don’t even have to ask twice
You can have my heart or we could share it like the last slice
Stealin Drake’s rhymes cuz they’re true about ya, that’s right
Book smart, sweet style, born for that fashion life

Hair did, perfect smile make a brotha act a fool
Alli’s kinda cute, Melinda Shankar is more beautiful
Alli you don’t trip when friends say you aint bringin Drake along
And Johnny’s gone so Kary is the one that’s gonna take ya home

And true love I will immerse ya
Media immersion, my school is never cursed bruh
And when the cat fight’s under way
I choose you over Holly J anyday cuz

Alli you my everything, you’re all I ever wanted
We can do it real big, bigger than you ever done it
You be up on everything Holly J ain’t never on it
I want this forever I swear I could spend whatever on it

Cuz she hold me down, everytime I hit her up
When I get right I promise that we gon’ live it up
She made me beg for it till she give it up
Then I say the same thing every single time

Alli you da you da best
You da you da best
You da you da best
You da you da best that Degrassi ever had
Degrassi ever had
Degrassi ever had
Degrassi ever had

No new Degrassi makes everyone sad.

People keep asking about why there’s no info for “Why Can’t This Be Love,” and sadly I have none.  That’s because there’s no new episode airing tomorrow (12/6/09)….there’s no new Degrassi on CTV or TeenNick until 2010.

“…But MSNtv said—”

…Well MSNtv lied to us. Sorry. :-(

I have no earthly idea when it’ll be returning to either network.  I don’t really care about TeenNick because we all know how they are, but maybe CTV will be back in January if we’re lucky? If not, don’t expect it until Spring since I’m assuming CTV will be all about the Winter Olympics coverage in February.

Either way, I have a feeling this is going to be a long, Degrassi-less winter.

UPDATE 12/19/09: CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE.

To see Degrassi Goes Hollywood Glamour Photos (Part 2), click here.

To see other promo pics for Degrassi Goes Hollywood, click here.

Drake’s latest music video for “Best I Ever Had” pays tribute to his days as Jimmy Brooks on Degrassi.  As you know, he was the girl’s basketball coach on the show in seasons 6 and 7, hence the idea for the music video.   I absolutely LOVE the song, but I don’t really like the video all that much.

Drake recently signed with Lil Wayne’s Young Money label.  You can check out the “Best I Ever Had” video below: