Episodes
Season seven premiered on The N two months before its CTV debut; Canadian viewers had to wait until the thirteenth episode to watch an episode before American viewers. The N broadcast the season in three separate blocks, airing the first seven episodes from 5 October to 16 November 2007, before putting the show on hiatus. It returned on 8 February 2008, and went off air 9 May, before returning once again on 11 July for the remaining six episodes. In Canada, the season premiere aired 14 January 2008 and aired a new episode each week until the season finale on 23 June.
The N aired Bust a Move Part 1 & 2 together as The Degrassi Spring Break Movie. The N aired episode 718, "Another Brick in the Wall" before 717, "Talking in Your Sleep", and 721, "Everything She Wants" before 720, "Ladies Night". CTV held back episode 703, "Love is a Battlefield," and broadcast it after episode 719, "Broken Wings".
This list is by order of production, as they appear on the DVD.
| No. in season |
No. in series |
Title | Canadian airdate | US airdate | Production code |
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| 1 | 120 | "Standing in the Dark" | 14 January 2008 | 5 October 2007 | 701 |
| The Degrassi students return after the winter break to find the school has merged with nearby Lakehurst High following a devastating fire there. As the new students acclimatize themselves to their new surroundings, a fuming Toby struggles to contain his anger over their presence so soon after J.T.'s death, and lets his feelings be known through his podcast. Meanwhile, Darcy wants to begin the new semester by telling everyone that she and Peter are a couple, much to Peter's distress. Following a skiing trip, they both get drunk at a party. Too intoxicated to realize what is happening, Darcy is taken into a bedroom by an unknown man who rapes her. | |||||
| 2 | 121 | "Standing in the Dark" | 21 January 2008 | 5 October 2007 | 702 |
| Darcy believes she and Peter had sex the night of the skiing trip, and Peter brags to his friends about it, but later realizes he did not sleep with her. News spreads about a "roofie-rapist" and Manny and Peter try to make her face the fact that she could have been raped. When she visits the sexual health clinic for a check up, her results come back showing she has contracted a STD, and upsetting her further, the other members of the Friendship Club insist she take off her abstinence ring, then Darcy attempts suicide in the Locker Room Shower. Meanwhile, Ellie wants Marco to forget about Dylan and move on, and arranges a date for him to help him get over Dylan. | |||||
| 3 | 122 | "Love is a Battlefield" | 19 May 2008 | 12 October 2007 | 703 |
| Paige begins to get back on her feet after dropping out of university and she starts by getting a job in the fashion world. Meanwhile, Alex starts to take life easy following a troubled semester by smoking weed all day and getting high; however, their relationship comes to an end when Paige's job interferes with Alex's principles. Meanwhile, Manny considers starting a relationship with Damien, but finds it impossible when they disagree on a unified Degrassi–Lakehurst student body. | |||||
| 4 | 123 | "It's Tricky" | 28 January 2008 | 19 October 2007 | 704 |
| Inspired by Craig's success as a rock star, Ashley decides she wants to get back into the music industry, and brings Jimmy along for the ride. Performing at an open-mic night, Jimmy outshines her and catches the attention of a record executive. When he insists they put a CD together featuring the both of them, Ashley agrees but later removes Jimmy's vocal track without him knowing. Meanwhile, Mia has problems with her Lakehurst locker buddy, Holly J., the younger sister of Heather Sinclair. | |||||
| 5 | 124 | "Death or Glory" | 4 February 2008 | 2 November 2007 | 705 |
| Life is looking better for Spinner as he starts to build a relationship with Jane but after getting into a fight at school he begins to feel pain, and realizes something is wrong. Jimmy convinces him to see a doctor, who tells him he has testicular cancer. In the meantime, Darcy finds a confidant in Mr. Simpson and reveals that she is the victim of a drug-induced rape. | |||||
| 6 | 125 | "Death or Glory" | 11 February 2008 | 9 November 2007 | 706 |
| Spinner finds it difficult to deal with his bad news, especially as his father died of cancer. His behaviour becomes increasingly antisocial as he shaves his hair into a Mohawk and begins to pick fights with Johnny DiMarco, Lucas Valieri and Bruce the Moose, though this causes him to become a hero amongst the Degrassi students for fighting the Lakehurst thugs. Mr. Simpson warns Spinner that the police will get involved if he does not stop fighting, and Spinner realizes that if he does not stop, his recovery over the forthcoming months will be difficult. Meanwhile, unable to cope with being alone following Dylan's departure, Marco begins to believe that anyone who strikes a conversation with him will be his new best friend. | |||||
| 7 | 126 | "We Got the Beat" | 18 February 2008 | 16 November 2007 | 707 |
| Manny's debut is approaching, and weary of her father's incessant managing of her life invites bad boy Jay to be her escort in the hopes of turning the affair into a shambles. Things do not quite go off as planned however, when her parents seem to like him. Meanwhile, after Ashley and others disappoint him with their selfish actions, a discouraged Jimmy finds the strength to persevere through more intensive physical therapy with help from a new friend named Trina. | |||||
| 8 | 127 | "Jessie's Girl" | 25 February 2008 | 8 February 2008 | 708 |
| Caitlin Ryan returns to Toronto for a guest lecture at Toronto University, which Ellie is covering for the newspaper. At Degrassi Community School, Mia thinks Anya should grow a backbone and stand up to Holly J.'s antics. She engages in an emotional tug of war with Holly J. for Anya's well-being, and although Anya seems to be appreciative, she still cannot cut Holly J. from her life. Ellie catches Caitlin and Jesse making out, and the following day a drunken Ellie confronts Caitlin about it on stage during the lecture. | |||||
| 9 | 128 | "Hungry Eyes" | 3 March 2008 | 15 February 2008 | 709 |
| When Emma's friends comment on her predictability, she decides to become a sexy spokes-model for Purple Dragon, an energy drink company that is giving away free promotional items at school. When Emma realizes the ideals behind the product, she makes a shocking stand by ripping off her Purple Dragon outfit and standing naked in front of the entire school. Meanwhile, Mia discovers Sav has never kissed a girl, and in an attempt to rekindle their old relationship, decides to help him out by giving him lessons. Her hopes are deflated, however, when she discovers he is interested not in her, but in Anya. | |||||
| 10 | 129 | "Pass the Dutchie" | 10 March 2008 | 22 February 2008 | 710 |
| Spinner is trying to cope with the effects of cancer and chemotherapy, and although he has some prescription medications, they do not seem to help with his nausea. He turns to Jay, who sells him some weed. After discovering that he has been getting high with his ex-girlfriend Darcy, Jane begins to wonder if their relationship is really worth all the effort. Meanwhile, Paige is tired of the demands and mistreatment at her job and decides to take a few days off work to reassess her options. | |||||
| 11 | 130 | "Owner of a Lonely Heart" | 17 March 2008 | 29 February 2008 | 711 |
| Still overcome by his feeling of loneliness, Marco becomes attracted to the club hopping lifestyle his new friend Devon is leading. When Marco's financial situation becomes desperate and he fails to keep up with Devon's clique, Devon introduces him to the world of prostitution, which he baulks at. A mutual attraction between Manny and Jay leads to trouble after Manny's father catches them during a passionate encounter, so Manny and Jay concoct a sham engagement on the spot to keep her meddling parents at bay. | |||||
| 12 | 131 | "Live to Tell" | 24 March 2008 | 7 March 2008 | 712 |
| Unable to cope following her rape, a troubled Darcy descends down a self-destructive path of lies, promiscuity and disturbing behaviour that costs her her boyfriend and her place on the Spirit Squad. Aware of her problems, Mr. Simpson attempts to reach out to her, but when he rebuffs her sexual advances, she accuses him of abusing her. Meanwhile, Jimmy is tired of relying on Ashley for everything, and with his friend Trina from physiotherapy there to help him spread his wings, Jimmy is left with a tough decision to make. | |||||
| 13 | 132 | "Bust a Move" | 31 March 2008 | 4 April 2008 | 713 |
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Manny decides she wants to attend Smithdale University which has a great acting department. Jay helps her film an audition DVD, but he also records them having sex so he can watch it when she moves away. The following day, Manny becomes uncomfortable with Jay's plans for their future when their relationship is only supposed to be faked. After a fight, he deliberately switches her audition DVD with a video of them having sex. Liberty, Ashley and Emma join Manny on a two day road trip to Smithdale so they can attend a Purple Dragon concert with a secret performer using tickets Ashley has been given. When Jay begins to regret his actions and decides to fix what he has done to Manny, he offers a ride to Spinner and Jimmy, who also have concert tickets. Meanwhile, Darcy's parents are becoming concerned with her behaviour and send her to a "brat camp" for spring break, where she is forced to confront her demons. Note: Aired as a one-hour special titled "Degrassi Spring Break Movie" in the US. |
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| 14 | 133 | "Bust a Move" | 7 April 2008 | 4 April 2008 | 714 |
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Jay, Spinner and Jimmy drive to Smithdale in the tow truck from Jay's work, but find themselves under arrest and incarcerated for the night when the truck gets reported stolen. Manny discovers what is on her DVD, and feeling stressed and upset, blows her audition with Professor Dunwoody. After being released from jail, the boys finally arrive at Smithdale, and pretending to be Manny's agent, Jay successfully persuades the professor to give Manny another chance at auditioning. Manny's performance impresses Dunwoody, who offers Manny a place at Smithdale University. At the brat camp Darcy begins to come to terms with her feelings of being raped and with help from Peter finds an inner-strength she never knew she had. At the concert, everyone discovers that Craig Manning is the secret performer, and Ashley reveals that she will be touring with him in Europe. Manny forgives Jay for his stupidity, and their fake engagement becomes a real engagement. Note: Aired as a one-hour special titled "Degrassi Spring Break Movie" in the US. |
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| 15 | 134 | "Got My Mind Set on You" | 14 April 2008 | 11 April 2008 | 715 |
| Danny and Derek team up with Peter and Rachel on a class assignment. Derek develops a crush on Rachel, but she hits it off with Danny instead. Derek's jealousy over Danny leads him to play a prank that goes wrong when Danny is accused of theft. Emma is finding it difficult to deal with the false accusation made against Snake, and when Damien offers a little help, she becomes a little too focused on him. | |||||
| 16 | 135 | "Sweet Child o' Mine" | 21 April 2008 | 18 April 2008 | 716 |
| After finally being accepted on the Spirit Squad, Mia's teenage life is coming together, but the responsibility of looking after her daughter is taking its toll. Isabella's father Lucas wants back into Mia's life to help her out with Isabella, but Mia holds back. As he tries to convince her he has changed, she considers the fact that it might be in her daughter's best interests. Manny and Jay's relationship has taken a transition from fake engagement to a real one, but they still have some trust issues to work out. | |||||
| 17 | 136 | "Talking in Your Sleep" | 28 April 2008 | 9 May 2008 | 717 |
| Everything is going well for Paige, and her good luck streak continues when she spends the night with her roommate Griffin; however, the next day Paige accidentally discovers several bottles of prescription medications in Griffin's room. Not knowing what they are, she asks Marco to help satisfy her curiosity. Paige recognizes the medication as the HIV cocktail, and is furious that Griffin would have sex with her but not warn her about his medical condition. Despite having used a condom, she is still scared. She gets tested, but learns the test cannot give meaningful results until six months after exposure. Meanwhile, Jane and Darcy become close after exchanging secrets, but Jane has difficulties understanding the meaning of friendship. | |||||
| 18 | 137 | "Another Brick in the Wall" | 5 May 2008 | 25 April 2008 | 718 |
| Since being suspended due to the sexual misconduct allegations, Snake has been staying home feeling depressed. Emma is unhappy too, as she cannot invite any of her school friends to their house. When Snake is finally allowed back to work he finds some students do not welcome his return, especially the Lakehurst students who do not know him well. After staying home the following day and getting drunk, Spike tells him they need time apart and leaves with their son Jack, while Emma decides to stay and support Snake. Meanwhile, Holly J. is failing math and starts getting tutored by Toby, who needs dancing lessons to pass gym class. As they spend more time together, they realize there is a spark between them, but Toby admits that Holly J. is not the type of person he would want to be with, especially around his friends and insists that Holly J. must stop acting like a Queen Bee. | |||||
| 19 | 138 | "Broken Wings" | 12 May 2008 | 11 July 2008 | 719 |
| Jimmy is ecstatic to learn he has been accepted into Hudson University, but first he wants to regain the use of his legs. He wants to try stem-cell surgery in order to walk again, but his father is not so fond of this idea. After a bad year, Peter decides to start a band, and enlists Sav and Danny. When they try to get Spinner to be their drummer, he tells them they suck and simply do not look like band material, but after they find an image which suits their desire to be anonymous, Spinner joins them. | |||||
| 20 | 139 | "Ladies' Night" | 26 May 2008 | 18 July 2008 | 720 |
| Anya is put in charge of a Free the Children Freedom Fast, but Holly J. makes her life difficult by not getting along with her boyfriend Sav. Anya makes the two work together, and as they become friendly they exchange secrets, until Holly J. betrays Anya. Angry and upset, Anya declares war and carries out the perfect revenge, putting an end to their friendship. Meanwhile, Jay is desperate to get back the engagement ring that Manny pawned. At an auction they attempt to recover some money by selling their tickets to Malta, but Jay makes a scene because of the low bidding. Disappointed, he breaks into the pawn shop to steal the ring. He writes a declaration of love to Manny and gives it to her with the ring, but when she finds out he stole it, she ends their relationship. | |||||
| 21 | 140 | "Everything She Wants" | 2 June 2008 | 11 July 2008 | 721 |
| Mia and Lucas are doing well, but Mia wants to be more of a normal teenager. She knows, however, that Isabella is her first priority. She keeps this in mind during a party at Lucas' house, but as she lets herself go and has some alcohol, things get out of hand. The police come to shut down the party when a neighbour complains about the noise, and when they discover Mia has been drinking while taking care of her child, they call in Child Services. Meanwhile, Spike and Jack return home to Emma and Snake, and Sean returns while on leave from the Military. He stays at the Simpson–Nelson home, though he and Emma know their relationship has ended. He starts to train Snake at the Degrassi gym, but when he starts pushing him too hard, Mr. Simpson realizes he is very scared, and with good reason—Sean is being shipped off to Afghanistan now that he has finished basic training. | |||||
| 22 | 141 | "Don't Stop Believin'" | 9 June 2008 | 25 July 2008 | 722 |
| Paige tells her roommates that her dad has offered to buy her a condo, and with Ellie's workload at the newspaper increasing, Marco knows he will truly be alone. As he and Ellie try to figure out what they will do after the school year is over, they consider going their separate ways but realize how much they depend on each other for everything. At the same time, Liberty and Damian learn they have tied for the highest marks in class, so a vote will be conducted to determine who will be valedictorian. | |||||
| 23 | 142 | "If This Is It" | 16 June 2008 | 8 August 2008 | 723 |
| Spinner is at risk of failing the school year if he cannot bring himself to study for his physics exam. With Jimmy's help, it looks likely that he will graduate, until he begins to think about his plans after school. He considers failing so he can repeat the year with Jane and his band, Stüdz, much to her disappointment. Manny is offered a role on a television series, but she is also accepted into Smithdale's drama program. Initially the idea of working on a popular show is tempting, but when she sees what life is like on set when the cameras are not rolling, and the main star tells her he would have loved to have gone to Smithdale, she must make an agonizing choice. | |||||
| 24 | 143 | "We Built This City" | 23 June 2008 | 15 August 2008 | 724 |
| As the class graduates, Liberty wants both graduation and prom to be perfect. Luckily, she wins a contest and gets Natasha Bedingfield to perform at their prom. Things are going well, until Liberty's growing attraction with Damian leads to a kiss which is caught by Manny and Toby. Both Emma and Toby are furious, and all their friendships are put on the line. Meanwhile, Ms. Hatzilakos tells Peter that they have to move away. When Peter asks his father if he can live with him and his new wife, his father tells him there is no room for him since they are having a new baby. A distraught Peter and Darcy wonder how, and even if, they can stay together. The season closes with Manny, Emma, Liberty, & Toby remembering a certain member of their graduating class...proving that even though he's gone, he'll never be forgotten. |
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