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Got My Mind Set On You is the fifteenth episode of Season 7 of Degrassi: The Next Generation. It aired on April 11, 2008 in the United States, and on April 14, 2008 in Canada.
Summary[]
Danny and Derek's friendship may end over a girl. Meanwhile, when Emma turns to Damian for comfort, things start to get too serious between the two of them.
Main Plot[]
When cute and funny Rachel joins Peter, Danny and Derek's MI group for their "How-To" video project, confidence is high. With a bona-fide female on board, and Peter's video skills, Danny and Derek know their romantic instructional video's going to be hilarious. Derek's determined to ask her out, but when it turns out it's actually Danny she likes, a jealous Derek slips panties into his backpack while they are in a store. When Danny and Rachel were walking out of the store, the manager of the store wanted Danny to open his backpack to see if he stole anything from the store. The manager took out panties out of his backpack and he didn't know anything about it and he didn't know who placed them in his backpack. As the manager was calling security, Danny and Rachel ran out the door as fast as they could and never looked back.
Sub Plot[]
After a fun spring break, reality really bites for Emma. With trouble at school and at home, Emma turns to Damian. He's only too happy to give her some comfort - until Emma really starts to turn up the heat between them.
- This episode is named after the title used for George Harrison’s cover of the song "I’ve Got My Mind Set On You" by James Ray.
- This episode marks the beginning of Emma and Damian’s relationship.
Regular Cast (Ordered Alphabetically)
- Dalmar Abuzeid as Danny Van Zandt
- Stefan Brogren as Archie Simpson
- Marc Donato as Derek Haig
- Mazin Elsadig as Damian Hayes
- Jamie Johnston as Peter Stone
- Miriam McDonald as Emma Nelson
- Cassie Steele as Manny Santos
- Amanda Stepto as Christine Nelson
Supporting Cast
- Marc Minardi as Lucas Valieri
- Tom Melissis as Dom Perino
- Doug Morency as Mr. Bince
- Scott Paterson as Johnny DiMarco
- Linda Prystawska as Monica
- Hailee Sisera as Rachel
- Naomi Snieckus as Manager
Absences
- Charlotte Arnold as Holly J. Sinclair
- Sarah Barrable-Tishauer as Liberty Van Zandt
- Paula Brancati as Jane Vaughn
- Lauren Collins as Paige Michalchuk
- Melissa DiMarco as Daphne Hatzilakos
- Nina Dobrev as Mia Jones
- Stacey Farber as Ellie Nash
- Aubrey Graham as Jimmy Brooks
- Shenae Grimes as Darcy Edwards
- Shane Kippel as Spinner Mason
- Mike Lobel as Jay Hogart
- Adamo Ruggiero as Marco Del Rossi
Mr. Perino: "God help us all."
Mr. Perino: "Real touching. C+."
Rachel: "Derek? Maybe we should focus on the project."
Damian: "Whoa, like ours? But we just started going out?"