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The fifth season of Degrassi: The Next Generation depicted the 2005-2006 school year. Principal photography took place from May 9 to November 11, 2005. Garnering even more impressive ratings than the previous season, this is the most successful season of the Degrassi Franchise.

It continues to depict the lives of a group of high school sophomores, juniors and seniors as they deal with the some of the challenges and issues teenagers face such as such as teenage pregnancy, self image, drug dealing, loneliness, religion, coming out, sexual identity, anorexia, bulimia, and relationships.

Main Cast

The following 20 actors received star billing:

Seniors (Class of 2006)

Juniors (Class of 2007)

Sophomores (Class of 2008)

Adults

Other

Recurring Characters

Students

Adults

Guest Stars

Character Descriptions

DEGRASSI STUDENTS


HAZEL ADEN (17) – Grade 12

“Paige’s ever-loyal sidekick, Hazel is relentless, positive and ever cheerful. Hazel is more than happy to let others lead the way. Previously, her key spot on the Spirit Squad and being Jimmy’s girl was all that Hazel needed to be happy. Lately though, Jimmy has become a little distant and has Hazel worrying about their relationship."

JIMMY BROOKS (17) – Grade 12

"After last year’s school shooting, Jimmy’s life was changed forever. Once the school’s top athlete, he now finds himself paralyzed from the waist down. This “new” Jimmy starts to question his relationships as he tires of trying to live up to the hopes and expectations of others, and begins to live for himself."

MARCO DEL ROSSI (17) – Grade 12

"Marco has broken up with Dylan and is fairly comfortable with his sexuality. He’s got this gay thing pretty well figured out - except when it comes to his father. Deep down he knows his coming out process isn’t over yet. Not by a long shot. But at the same time as Marco’s trying to deal with it all, he knows there’s more to him than just being gay…"

DARCY EDWARDS – (15) Grade 10

"Darcy’s recent Christian re-birth doesn’t mean she’s forgotten how to have a good time. A music fan and an active member of the Spirit Squad, Darcy still finds time to attend weekly prayer meetings. A model of acceptance and forgiveness, Darcy may be exactly what a lonely social outcast – Spinner – needs."

JAY HOGART (18) – Grade 12

"Degrassi’s leading bad-boy, Jay continues to push all the limits at Degrassi. He does what he likes, when he likes and if you don’t like it, too bad. His bullying ways led directly to Rick shooting Jimmy and putting him in a wheelchair. Expelled from school, Jay continues to break the rules and even Spinner begins to tire of his very bad attitude"

TOBY ISAACS (16) – Grade 11

"Toby drew unwanted attention to himself when he started hanging out with the most hated kid at school. When Rick shot Jimmy and subsequently was shot himself, everyone looked to Toby for answers. Toby is now dealing with the on-again, off-again relationship between his best friend JT and JT’s girlfriend, Liberty. Little does he know just how much JT needs his support."

CRAIG MANNING – (17) – Grade 11

"Living with his stepfather Joey since his abusive dad died, Craig wrestles with a lot of personal pain and confusion, not to mention bipolar disorder. He copes the only way he knows how – through his music, the all-consuming passion of his life – and his meds. When his longtime girlfriend doesn’t return after a summer in London, Craig swears off girls. That is, until his passion for Manny returns. But music wins over everything in Craig’s life, and everyone should know that by now."

GAVIN "SPINNER" MASON – (17) – Grade 12

"Spinner is the pariah at Degrassi after his involvement in bullying Rick into shooting Jimmy. He’s been expelled, leaving him another year behind his peers. At the beginning of Season 5, Spinner gets one more chance at Degrassi. While old friends still won’t talk to him, Spinner finds the kind of acceptance and love he’s always dreamed of in Darcy and her “Club”…if only the devil on his shoulder, Jay, would just leave him be"

PAIGE MICHALCHUK – (17/18) – Grade 12

"Brash, nervy, outspoken – but with a heart of gold – Paige Michalchuk is Degrassi’s queen bee. Paige rules the school thanks to her sassy fashion sense and wicked one-liners. But Paige’s fabulous exterior masks her troubles – she’s unclear about her relationship with a former student teacher and makes some very poor decisions. She begins to question everything in her life and wonders what her future will be."

ELLIE NASH (17) – Grade 12

"Behind Ellie’s no-nonsense alterna-girl image lurks a lot of personal pain. Dealing with an alcoholic mother while her father is overseas has taken its toll on her. Last year, she went through a lot of growing up, embracing her emotions, rather than self-abuse. She’s looking for love this year and hopefully, finally, she gets the guy who’ll take care of her."

EMMA NELSON (16) – Grade 11

"An independent thinker and compassionate girl, Emma can also be judgmental and stubborn. Her clear sense of what’s ‘right’ often leads her into trouble. She has the courage and conviction to fight for what she believes in too. Best friends with Manny since grade school, high school has tested their friendship and lately, Emma’s become more concerned about fitting in with the popular kids. But can she do that without compromising her principals?"

ALEX NUNEZ (17) – Grade 12

"Street smart and mouthy, Alex is as tough as they come and she makes sure everyone knows it. Alex hates her stupid popcorn girl job, but everyone had better keep their mouths shut about it. Running for Student Council President and breaking up with Jay were the first steps down a new path – where it leads, even Alex herself isn’t sure?"

MANNY SANTOS (16) – Grade 11

"Bubbly, vivacious and maybe just a bit ditzy, cheerleader Manny is definitely boy-crazy, and she’s determined to put last year and her heartache with Craig behind her. After her film experience with Kevin Smith, Manny sees herself destined for Hollywood, by any means necessary."

PETER STONE (16) – Grade 10

"Peter arrives on the scene with an eye – and a camera lens – for a girl like Manny. But after she spurns his advances, Peter takes matters into his own hands. His attempts at blackmail are thwarted by his mom, Degrassi’s new Principal, but not before he emails the incriminating evidence of Manny’s naked ambition to his friends. And when he shifts focus to Emma, nobody can be certain if his intentions are pure."


LIBERTY VAN ZANDT (16) – Grade 11

"Described by her peers as ‘weirdly original’, Liberty’s always been a force to be reckoned with. Smart, precocious, sometimes socially awkward and maybe the wrong side of nerdy, Liberty is slowly coming into her own and with her passion and commitment, takes on Degrassi’s Student Council. Liberty is side-lined this season by a few relationships that force her to reassess her entire existence."

JT YORKE (16) – Grade 11

"A habitual class clown, JT’s also preoccupied with popularity. That’s why he and best friend Toby aren’t always the best of friends - at least at school. JT’s also attempting to navigate the rocky terrain of a real relationship, but he might not have the maturity to satisfy the one special girl in his life. His mettle is really tested this year when very adult situations catch up with him."

THE ADULTS

ARCHIE “SNAKE” SIMPSON

"A year into his remission, Snake is able to look back at his battle with leukemia with a clear eye. He’s also taken a look at his life in general – and discovered that he hasn’t taken many chances. He’s followed a very safe path; some might even say a boring path. So when a lovely woman starts paying some attention, Snake’s eye more than wanders."

JOEY JEREMIAH

"Degrassi’s greatest confidence man is now its proudest family man – even though Caitlin has once again departed from his life. But Joey’s life quickly gets turned on its head as he begins a relationship with a much younger girl."

CHRISTINE "SPIKE" NELSON

"Spike is thrilled with Snake’s new joie de vivre, especially after such a difficult time in the past few years. However, this joie de vivre may be taking him in directions he shouldn’t be going. Will Spike be along for the ride?"


Opening Sequence

The theme song begins with a shot of the front entrance of the school. The camera pans to the right and we see Ellie across the street holding a video camera shooting the school. The name "Stacey Farber" zooms in from the left side of the screen. The camera focuses on her and she turns to the right. The camera now takes the perspective of Ellie's camera. It goes by the front entrance where we see a kid skateboarding down the railing. It stops at Emma who is at the bottom of the stairs passing out flyers. The name "Miriam McDonald" fades in and she looks into the camera smiling and sticks her tongue out. Her name zooms off to the right and the camera goes to the right and focuses on Jay who's sitting on the hood of his car in the parking lot. The name "Mike Lobel" fades in on the lower left corner. Alex walks past him and the name "Deanna Casaluce" fades in on the upper right. As she's walking she pushes his head back and laughs as she walks off screen.

The camera then zooms to the right and focuses in the gym where two cheerleaders throw another cheerleader and catch her. The camera zooms down where we see Hazel. The name "Andrea Lewis" fades in. She's smiling as Paige climbs up on her shoulder and grabs her leg to build a pyramid. The camera then focuses on Manny standing on the other side holding onto Paige's leg. The name "Cassie Steele" fades in. She looks up and smiles. The camera zooms up and focuses on Paige. The name "Lauren Collins" appears. She's holding both arms up and smiling. Her name zooms off to the left. The camera zooms to the right and we see the lacrosse team including Kendra looking to their right as J.T. runs in from the left with a lacrosse stick. He stops and smiles as a boy behind him puts on his mascot head for him. During this the name "Ryan Cooley" appears. It then zooms down.

The camera zooms to the right and shows Jimmy and Craig in the music room playing their guitars and smiling. The name "Aubrey Graham" appears on the lower left of the screen below Jimmy and then the name "Jake Epstein" fades in on the upper right below Craig. Aubrey's name fades out and then Jake's zooms off to the left. The camera goes to the right and shows Spinner standing at the door of the music room. The name "Shane Kippel" fades in. He looks at them sadly and then walks off to the right. His name zooms off to the left. The camera zooms to the right showing Toby and Liberty in the science lab. The name "Jake Goldsbie" fades in on the upper left as Toby pours a substance from a tube into a bigger tube. This causes smoke to shoot out from the tube. Toby steps back surprised but Liberty smiles with amazement. The name "Sarah Barrable- Tishauer" fades in on the lower right before Jake's name zooms off to the left. Sarah's name then zooms down. The camera zooms to the right. We see Spike sitting next Snake at a picnic table. The name "Amanda Stepto" fades in on the lower left below Spike and then the name "Stefan Brogren" fades in on the upper right below Snake. Snake has his arm around Spike and kisses her forehead while she smiles. Their names then fade out in the same order they faded in.

The camera zooms to the right and we see Joey and Caitlin sitting across from them. The name "Pat Mastroianni" fades in on the upper left below Joey. Then the name "Stacie Mistysyn" fades in on the lower right below Caitlin. They both look at each other and smile. Pat's name zooms off to the right and then Stacie's name zooms as well. The camera zooms to the right where we see Peter with a camera at the entrance of the school. The name "Jamie Johnston" zooms up. He then focuses his camera on a pretty girl walking up the stairs and takes a picture. He turns back around and looks to his left. His name zooms off to the left and the camera goes to the right where we see Ms. H looking at him angrily. The name Melissa Dimarco fades in. She looks up at the camera and puts her hand in front of the lense. Her name zooms off to the left. The camera then zooms to the right. We are no longer seeing things from Ellie's perspective as the camera shows Marco standing in the hallway with Ellie, with her back to the camera, standing in front of him with her camera. The name "Adamo Ruggiero" fades in. She points to him as he takes his sunglasses off. His name fades out. He then pops the collar of his jacket and turns around. The camera zooms into his back where we see the "Degrassi: The Next Generation" logo pop out.

Episode List

Episode Guide: Episode Guide

Season # Series # Title Canadian Airdate U.S. Airdate Production Code
1 82 "Venus (1)" September 19, 2005 October 7, 2005 501
2 83 "Venus (2)" September 26, 2005 October 7, 2005 502
3 84 "Death Of A Disco Dancer" October 3, 2005 October 14, 2005 503
4 85 "Foolin'" October 10, 2005 October 21, 2005 504
5 86 "Weddings, Parties, Anything" October 17, 2005 November 4, 2005 505
6 87 "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" October 24, 2005 November 11, 2005 506
7 88 "Turned Out (1)" October 31, 2005 November 18, 2005 507
8 89 "Turned Out (2)" November 7, 2005 December 2, 2005 508
9 90 "Tell It To My Heart" November 14, 2005 December 9, 2005 509
10 91 "Redemption Song" November 21, 2005 December 16, 2005 510
11 92 "The Lexicon of Love (1)" November 28, 2005 April 7, 2006 511
12 93 "The Lexicon of Love (2)" December 5, 2005 April 7, 2006 512
13 94 "Together Forever" December 12, 2005 April 14, 2006 513
14 95 "I Against I" January 30, 2006 April 21, 2006 514
15 96 "Our Lips Are Sealed (1)" February 20, 2006 May 5, 2006 515
16 97 "Our Lips Are Sealed (2)" February 27, 2006 May 12, 2006 516
17 98 "Total Eclipse Of The Heart" March 6, 2006 May 19, 2006 517
18 99 "High Fidelity (1)" March 13, 2006 June 2, 2006 518
19 100 "High Fidelity (2)" March 20, 2006 June 9, 2006 519

Trivia

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