"You were talking to one of the hottest girls in school, and you ditched her for your mom's sauce!? It doesn't make sense..." — Spinner to Marco

 

“Pride (1)”
Season 3, Episode 4
Information
Can. Airdate	October 8, 2003
U.S. Airdate	October 17, 2003
Prod. Code	304
Director(s)	Phil Earnshaw
Episode Guide
Previous	“U Got The Look”
Next	“Pride (2)”

"Pride (1)" is the fourth episode of Season 3 of the Canadian television series, Degrassi: The Next Generation. It originally aired on October 8, 2003 on CTV Television and on October 17, 2003 on The N. The episode was directed by Phil Earnshaw and shares its title with a song of the same name by U2.

Summary

Ever since Marco secretly came out to Ellie, she's covered for him by pretending she's his girlfriend. But she's had enough, and Marco needs to decide whether or not he's ready to trust his friends to accept him for who he really is.

Main Plot

Paige, Spinner, Jimmy, Hazel, Ellie, and Marco are driven to the beach by Paige's brother Dylan, who is openly gay. Ever since Marco secretly came out to Ellie, she's covered for him by pretending she's his girlfriend. But she's had enough, and leaves Marco to then decide whether or not he's ready to trust his friends to accept him for who he really is.

Sub Plot

Snake suddenly develops a mysterious illness, which causes Spike to ask him to stay out somewhere else so that baby Jack will not get sick. Snake staying at Joey's interrupts some of Craig's alone time with Ashley. The sickness Snake has caused him spontaneous bleeding and dizziness.

v - e - d Season Three Episodes

Father Figure (1) • Father Figure (2) • U Got The Look • Pride (1) • Pride (2) • Gangsta, Gangsta • Should I Stay or Should I Go? • Whisper to a Scream • Against All Odds • Never Gonna Give You Up • Holiday (1) • Holiday (2) • This Charming Man • Accidents Will Happen (1) • Accidents Will Happen (2) • Take On Me • Don't Dream It's Over • Rock and Roll High School • It's Raining Men • I Want Candy • Our House • The Power of Love •