Season 10 Grades

(NOTE: For the first 18 episodes (as well as Love Lockdown) I wrote separate reviews for each “Part” of the episodes. My grades on this page for those episodes are somewhat of an average between the two grades of each part.)

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1001/1002 – What A Girl Wants: A (Fiona) | A (Sav/Holly J) | C- (Dave)
Strong plots from Fiona and Sav/Holly J overshadow weak filler Dave plot.
Part 1 Episode Review | Part 2 Episode Review

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1003/1004 – Breakaway: B+ (Fiona) | A (Sav/Anya) | B+ (Clare) | D+ (Holly J)
Good continuation of Fiona/Sanya plots coupled with a more improved 3rd plot from Clare. Holly’s cash plot was pointless and out of character.
Part 1 Episode Review | Part 2 Episode Review

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1005/1006 – 99 Problems: A- (Riley/Drew) | C+ (Alli) | B (KC)
Natural, intruiging rivalry between two arrogant athletes. | Quest for popularity makes Alli annoying. | Solid setup for KC’s Better Off Alone storyline.
Part 1 Episode Review | Part 2 Episode Review

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1007/1008 – Better Off Alone: B- (KC) | A+ (Clare/Eli) | C+ (Alli)
Good plot that wraps up too neatly. | Fantastic, emotional chemistry displayed between Eli and Clare. | An abrupt end to an Alli plot where nearly everyone gets their feelings hurt.
Part 1 Episode Review | Part 2 Episode Review

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1009/1010 – I Just Don’t Know What To Do With Myself: B (Sav) | C- (Jenna) | C+ (Fiona)
A great start to Sav’s plot is marred by a predictable ending. | Jessica Tyler lacks onscreen charisma. | Fiona’s fun, silly plot is abruptly brushed aside at the end as if it never happened.
Part 1 Episode Review | Part 2 Episode Review

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1011/1012 – Try Honesty: C (Declan/Holly J) | A- (Eli/Fitz) | B (Three Tenners)
Degrassi’s power couple (Dolly J) has lost its luster. | Eli’s disturbing nature makes this rivalry interesting. | The Three Tenners make a strong debut with a very catchy tune.
Part 1 Episode Review | Part 2 Episode Review

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1013/1014 – You Don’t Know My Name: C+ (Alli/Drew) | B+ (Sav/Holly J) | B- (Connor)
Two annoying characters make the main plot (Alli/Drew) unwatchable. | Sav and Holly J’s secret relationship is cute to watch. | Connor is given a storyline that fits him well.
Part 1 Episode Review | Part 2 Episode Review

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1015/1016 – My Body Is A Cage: A+ (Adam) | B+ (Anya) | D+ (Dave)
Fantastic storyline with TV’s first transgender character. | Samantha Munro delivers some of her best acting. | Despite a salvaged ending, Dave continues his trend of lackluster plots in Season 10.
Part 1 Episode Review | Part 2 Episode Review

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1017/1018 – Tears Dry On Their Own: B (Jenna) | B+ (Connor) | C+ (Anya/Riley)
Jenna’s plot stumbes out of the gate, but corrects itself with great storytelling in Part 2. | We receive an interesting look into Connor’s psyche. | Anya/Riley’s rekindled friendship is cute at first, but eventually becomes boring.
Part 1 Episode Review | Part 2 Episode Review

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1019/1020 – Still Fighting It: B (Riley/Zane) | A (Eli/Clare) | A+ (Wesley)
Riley avoids his sexuality becoming a stale topic. | Eli and Clare are the most genuine couple on Degrassi. | Wesley provides a wonderfully-entertaining underdog storyline.
Full Episode Review

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1021/1022 – Purple Pills: C- (Fiona) | A (Adam) | A- (Riley)
Fiona’s plot provides nothing new. | Another well-done storyline from Adam’s perspective. | FINALLY….Riley comes out of the closet.
Full Episode Review

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1023/1024 – All Falls Down: B- (Drew/Alli) | A- (Eli/Clare/Fitz)
Drew and Alli’s drama happens to make this boring couple interesting. | The story’s suspense makes the overhyped ending easy to overlook.
Full Episode Review

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1025/1026 – Don’t Let Me Get Me: B+ (Alli) | B+ (Jenna)
Alli finally shows maturity. | Jessica Tyler finally shows improved acting.
Full Episode Review

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1027/1028 – Love Lockdown: A+ (Declan/Holly J) | C+ (Clare) | C (Chantay)
Degrassi’s strongest actors are in top form in this emotionally-charged episode. | Clare’s storyline becomes too clichéd. | Chantay’s protest is just “OK” as a filler plot.
Part 1 Episode Review | Part 2 Episode Review

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1029/1030 – Umbrella: B- (Clare/Eli) | B- (Drew/Fiona/Adam) | B (Wesley/Dave)
Clare’s storyline falls flat while Eli’s takes the helm. | The first consistent brotherly action we’ve seen from Adam and Drew all season. | An overly “happy” ending can be overlooked by the show daring to show Wesley getting tasered.
Full Episode Review

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1031/1032 – Halo: C (Jenna) | A (Wesley) | B (Adam)
Jenna’s plot unravels when it no longer is about Jenna. | Another entertaining plot from a guy who is out of his league. | A solid setup for Fadam drama.
Full Episode Review

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1033/1034 – When Love Takes Over: A (Adam/Fiona) | C- (Anya) | C+ (Dave)
Adam and Fiona’s personal issues clash, making for a well-layered story. | It’s hard to care about a character dating someone not connected to the Degrassi universe. | Dave lands a girl that’s too good for him.
Full Episode Review

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1035/1036 – The Way We Get By: C (Drew/Bianca) | B- (Riley) | C- (Alli)
Drew and Bianca give us no reason to care about them. | We get a new perspective on the same-old Riley styoryline. | Alli’s plots are repetitive as Riley’s, but not as interesting.
Full Episode Review

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1037/1038 – Jesus, Etc: A+ (Eli/Clare/Fitz) | B (Sav/Alli) | C+ (KC/Jenna)
The return of Fitz provides a delicious jolt of drama. | Sav’s maturity and leadership shine as Alli goes missing. | KC and Jenna aren’t good or bad…they’re just there.
Full Episode Review

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1039/1040 – Hide & Seek: C- (Holly J) | C+ (Alli) | D- (Wesley)
A flat storyline that moves to slowly to be interesting. | By the end we’re all tired of Alli Bhandari. | A disappointing waste of Wesley’s entertainment value.
Full Episode Review

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1041/1042 – Chasing Pavements: A+ (Fiona) | A (Anya/Owen) | D (Alli)
Both components to Fiona’s plot are well done. | A subplot that does a good job of handling a “touchy” subject. | An underwhelming way to mark Alli’s return to Degrassi.
Full Episode Review

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1043/1044 – Drop The World: C+ (Eli/Clare) | C- (Sav/Holly J/Fiona) | D+ (KC/Jenna)
A failed attempt at a dramatic finale is somewhat saved by fantastic acting. | Both of Holly J’s relationship conflicts are rushed into conclusion. | A lack of screentime gives KC and Jenna’s plot no time to go anywhere.
Full Episode Review