I Want Candy is the twentieth episode of Season 3 of the Canadian television series, Degrassi: The Next Generation. It originally aired on March 22, 2004 on CTV Television and on July 16, 2004 on The N. The episode was written by story editors Aaron Martin and Shelley Scarrow and directed by Stefan Scaini. The episode shares its title with a song by Bow Wow.
Main Plot[]
Paige and Spinner decide to skip school so that they can visit Terri in the hospital, and they invite Ashley in the hopes of cheering her up. When Paige tells Ashley she isn't even close to outgoing anymore, she proves that she is by winning 3rd prize in an Elvis competition.
Sub Plot[]
When Emma accidentally finds Snake's will, she panics in fear that his chemotherapy has failed him. Meanwhile, Alex picks the wrong time to bully Emma, ultimately causing a physical fight to take place between the two of them.
- This episode marks the last appearance of Terri, as she moves to private school.
- This episode also marks the first time a main character leaves the show.
- This episode is named after the song "I Want Candy" by Bow Wow Wow.
- This episode marks the first time Emma gets in a physical fight with someone at school, and the first girlfight on the show.
- Ashley has a poster for the Sloan's sixth album, Pretty Together, on her bedroom wall.
- Dylan's license plate on his car is "ADEV-502".
Character Revelations
- This episode marks the last appearance of Christina Schmidt as Terri MacGregor.
Regular Cast (Ordered Alphabetically)
- Sarah Barrable-Tishauer as Liberty Van Zandt
- Stefan Brogren as Archie Simpson
- Lauren Collins as Paige Michalchuk
- Ryan Cooley as J.T. Yorke
- Shane Kippel as Spinner Mason
- Miriam McDonald as Emma Nelson
- Melissa McIntyre as Ashley Kerwin
- Adamo Ruggiero as Marco Del Rossi
- Christina Schmidt as Terri MacGregor
- Amanda Stepto as Christine Nelson
- Dan Woods as Daniel Raditch
Supporting Cast
- John Bregar as Dylan Michalchuk
- Deanna Casaluce as Alex NuƱez
- Robin Craig as Mrs. Mason
- Melissa DiMarco as Daphne Hatzilakos
- Paul Fracassi as Lil' Elvis
- "Humble Howard" Glassman as Announcer
- Kathy Imrie as Nurse
- Katie Lai as Kendra Mason
- Tom Melissis as Dom Perino
- Maria Ricossa as Kate Kerwin
- Sugith Varguhese as Dr. Moragoda
- Marcus Wells as Big Elvis
- J.P. Richards as Andrew
Absences
Alex: "Let's see: your personality, your clothes, your "holier-than-thou" attitude. You."
Spinner: "So, transfer next year."
Paige: "Spin!"
Ashley: "No, he's right. Next year, I'm leaving Degrassi."
Ashley: "Paige..."
Paige: "So run away next year, but it won't help. Because the real problem, is you."
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Father Figure (1) ā¢ Father Figure (2) ā¢ U Got the Look ā¢ Pride (1) ā¢ Pride (2) ā¢ Gangsta, Gangsta ā¢ Should I Stay or Should I Go? ā¢ Whisper to a Scream ā¢ Against All Odds ā¢ Never Gonna Give You Up ā¢ Holiday (1) ā¢ Holiday (2) ā¢ This Charming Man ā¢ Accidents Will Happen (1) ā¢ Accidents Will Happen (2) ā¢ Take On Me ā¢ Don't Dream It's Over ā¢ Rock and Roll High School ā¢ It's Raining Men ā¢ I Want Candy ā¢ Our House ā¢ The Power of Love |