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The Kids of Degrassi Street

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The Kids of Degrassi Street is a Canadian children's TV show that aired from 1979 to 1986, and is the first in the Degrassi series, about the lives of a group of children living on Degrassi Street in Toronto, Canada. It grew out of four short films: Ida Makes a Movie, Cookie Goes to the Hospital, Irene Moves In and Noel Buys a Suit, which originally aired as after-school specials on CBC Television in 1979, 1980, 1981 and 1982, respectively. The show was acclaimed for its realistic depiction of every day children's lives and tribulations, and remains memorable to many Canadians because of this. Kids of Degrassi Street featured many of the same actors who would later appear on Degrassi Junior High and Degrassi High, including Stacie Mistysyn, Neil Hope, Anais Granofsky, Sarah Charlesworth and others. However, their character names and families were different, so this series cannot technically be seen as an immediate precursor to the later shows.

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12th September 1979 - 1st November 1984
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Ida Makes a Movie Still
Ida Makes a Movie
12th September 1979

Episode 1

When Ida's movie on garbage wins first prize in a competition, but the judges commend her film on war, she has to decide between accepting the prize, and owning up to the truth.

Cookie Goes to Hospital Still
Cookie Goes to Hospital
1st September 1980

Episode 2

When Ida's movie on garbage wins first prize in a competition, but the judges commend her film on war, she has to decide between accepting the prize, and owning up to the truth.

Irene Moves In Still
Irene Moves In
1st September 1981

Episode 3

When Noel's dad decides to get married again, Noel isn't so sure he likes the idea. Gayle is running everything, changing the house around, and she doesn't like the terrific checked suit Noel has bought for the wedding.

Lisa Makes the Headlines Still
Lisa Makes the Headlines
3rd October 1979

Episode 4

What Lisa needs to make her newspaper is a real scoop. But when she does find some real news, she has to decide which is more important - the truth or family loyalty?

Noel Buys a Suit Still
Noel Buys a Suit
10th October 1979

Episode 5

When Irene comes to live on Degrassi Street, Ida thinks she's just a little too friendly with Cookie. But Irene's not the only newcomer to Degrassi Street. Reports are circulating that Bigfoot has been seen in the neighbourhood.

Sophie Minds the Store Still
Sophie Minds the Store
17th October 1979

Episode 6

Sophie gets Chuck to help her out at her parent's store, but the cash is out by $20 at the end of the day. Chuck's father is in jail, so it must be like father, like son, right?

Billy Breaks the Chain Still
Billy Breaks the Chain
1st December 1980

Episode 7

Billy knows it won't be luck that sends him to hockey camp, it will be his own hard work. Then a bad-luck chain letter comes to him, and while he hesitates about passing on the bad luck, disasters begin to occur.

Casey Draws the Line Still
Casey Draws the Line
1st September 1980

Episode 8

Pete always has his eye out for a money-making proposition, and he knows he's found a winner, but he just needs a little capital. However, his ""investment"" costs him more than he expected, when he puts his friendships on the line.

Pete Takes a Chance Still
Pete Takes a Chance
1st October 1980

Episode 9

Lisa simply doesn't want to leave Degrassi Street and move to Vancouver, but it seems no one will listen to her feelings on the subject. In fact, her feelings are so strong she's having trouble listening to anyone else's.

Chuck Makes a Choice Still
Chuck Makes a Choice
1st November 1980

Episode 10

Billy and Pete want to to grown up things, without Billy's pesky little brother, Benjamin. They finally get rid of him, but Billy has second thoughts when it looks like they might have gotten rid of him forever.

Cookie Finds her Balance Still
Cookie Finds her Balance
1st September 1981

Episode 11

Chuck has told Tina his dad's a pilot, but Pete insists on inviting their father to the school play. How can he hide the fact that his father's actually finishing up his time behind bars, except by un-inviting him?

Benjamin Walks the Dog Still
Benjamin Walks the Dog
1st October 1981

Episode 12

When both divorced parents want to come and watch her at the gymnastics meet, Catherine gets involved in some fancy footwork to prevent them from making a scene in front of the whole school.

Samantha Gets a Visitor Still
Samantha Gets a Visitor
1st November 1981

Episode 13

When a new survey line goes through the pen of the rabbit Casey and Lisa share, too much arguing over rights makes them lose sight of their responsibilities - to look after Rabbit.

The Canards Move Out Still
The Canards Move Out
1st December 1981

Episode 14

Jeffrey is supposed to be the smartest kid in the class, and he's mortified when Connie, who claims she never studies, beats him on a math test - in fact, she bets that she can beat him on the next one, too.

Liz Sits the Schlegels Still
Liz Sits the Schlegels
1st September 1982

Episode 15

No one really like Griff - after all, he used to be a Pirate - but it doesn't matter much to him, until he meets Lisa, just back from Vancouver.

Connie Goest to Court Still
Connie Goest to Court
1st October 1982

Episode 16

Samantha can't wait for her city slicker cousin, Lisa, to arrive for the weekend. She's so sophisticated now she just knows that Lisa will be impressed.

Rachel Runs For Office Still
Rachel Runs For Office
1st November 1982

Episode 17

Liz finds she has her hands full when she takes on a babysitting job with two lively kids, and one who refuses to have anything to do with her. How will she ever get Martin on her side?

Martin Meets the Pirates Still
Martin Meets the Pirates
1st December 1982

Episode 18

When Connie returns five dollars Casey has dropped on the floor, Casey thinks Connie is contributing her share for the present for their teacher, and doesn't pay attention to Connie's explanations. Connie's not worried - she'll be collecting for her paper route on Wednesday, anyway, and she can pay up then. But the paper goes on strike, and Connie finds herself in more trouble than she thought.

Griff Makes a Date Still
Griff Makes a Date
1st September 1983

Episode 19

Martin can't believe the Pirates from Boulton Ave. want him as area lieutenant for their expansion to Degrassi Street - they're the toughest gang around! But he's not sure that he's that tough.

Connie Makes a Catch Still
Connie Makes a Catch
1st October 1983

Episode 20

Rachel is very keen to be her school's representative to the new City Hall Youth Council. She's interested in the issues and is ready to work hard. But Billy's break dancing and Pete's campaign management have put Billy well in the lead.

Jeffrey Finds a Friend Still
Jeffrey Finds a Friend
1st November 1983

Episode 21

Connie has her eye on Candy, the popular captain of the baseball team, but he doesn't even know she exists. She'd do anything to catch his eye, and everyone has advice to offer, but being a ""lady"" is tough for a tomboy like Connie who'd rather be playing baseball.

Lisa Gets the Picture Still
Lisa Gets the Picture
1st December 1983

Episode 22

Money is on everyone's mind as the yearbook is in desperate financial straits. But Karen's not remotely interested in the yearbook's problems, or in the class voting itself a nuclear- free zone. She's found a pair of roller skates that are destined for her feet - all she needs now is the money to buy them.

Karen Keeps Her Word Still
Karen Keeps Her Word
1st September 1984

Episode 23

Ryan is always making up stories, and it's hard to know when he's telling the truth. But his best friend Benjamin is convinced of Ryan's tales of treasure when Ryan produces evidence - he actually has a gold coin he found! Even though he's grounded, Benjamin sneaks out to a construction site to investigate with Ryan, and ends up falling down a hole and can't get out.

Martin Hears the Music Still
Martin Hears the Music
1st October 1984

Episode 24

Nobody wants to be different from everyone else, and Martin is horrified to discover that he's going to have to wear a hearing aid. And it certainly doesn't help that everybody starts acting so weird around him.

Ryan Runs For Help Still
Ryan Runs For Help
1st November 1984

Episode 25

The Yearbook needs pictures. Lisa sees her chance to spend some time with Griff when Casey comes up with a brilliant plan - Griff can draw caricatures of everyone!

Griff Gets a Hand Still
Griff Gets a Hand

Episode 26

Robin ""Griff"" Griffith is having trouble with schoolwork. He'd rather be drawing pictures than studying, and when his friend Danny, the crossing guard, asks for a caricature of himself, Griff is determined to make it his best ever. But Danny suddenly dies of a stroke, and Griff just can't stand that he didn't finish the caricature in time.

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