Up Where We Belong
Stress is at an all time high at Degrassi with exams approaching and course selections due for next term but Mia's failing English and will have to re-do it unless she can ace her final assignment - a public speech on where she sees herself in five years. One problem - the speech is due tomorrow and Mia has a photo shoot tonight. Struggling with a foot in two worlds, Mia bombs her speech. Unwilling to give up the benefits of modeling money, Mia chooses to drop out of school to model full time, but after talking with her mom she decides to go back to Degrassi, realizing that her education will ultimately get her through life, whereas modeling is only a temporary career.
More from Season 8
Episode 1
Uptown Girl (1)
In part one of the eighth season premiere, Degrassi welcomes a new group of students as they adjust to high school life. Mia believes that her junior year will begin on a positive note when she is scouted by a top model agency and befriends a new student. But trouble is in paradise when Mia learns the dark side of the modeling world. Meanwhile Degrassi graduates Emma, Manny and Liberty adjust to the transition of High School to College. Though the girls get involved in a mishap when a mysterious roommate threatens to tear them apart.
Episode 2
Uptown Girl (2)
n part two of the eighth season premiere, Mia's modeling career spirals out of control leaving her friends and family worried. Meanwhile, Clare and KC unexpectedly form a bond.
Episode 3
Fight the Power
Jane develops a passion for football and is interested in playing on the school team. However Degrassi's only option is to play on the boy's team. Which leads to several unexpectedly mishaps.
Episode 4
Didn't We Almost Have It All
In order to make a first impression at Smithsdale University, Liberty decides to pledge for the school's popular sorority. Though, Liberty's determination to join the Greek system ultimately tests her friendship with Emma and Manny. Meanwhile, with Holly J as the new Student Council President she realizes that she is on top of the social food chain. However, her new found power is put in jeopardy when she develops an attraction towards her classmate.
Episode 5
Man With Two Hearts
Peter begins a relationship with Mia and a friendship with Riley. However, he finds out how difficult it can be to balance them both. Meanwhile Clare and Alli finds a surprise at Mr. Simpson's house.
Episode 6
With Or Without You
Sav and Anya plan to celebrate their six-month anniversary on the school's overnight trip. Sav's sister Alli tags along, and he becomes furious when he hears the rumors about what she did on the trip. Over at Smithdale, Manny and Emma both have a crush on their roommate, Kelly.
