Degrassi Season 12, Episode 9: Closer to Free (1)

Come As You Are (1)

Mr. Simpson starts off the term with an assembly where he announces the school is getting rid of its uniform policy. He also introduces the new junior hockey team, with most of them being new students. Dallas, captain of the team, is staying with Drew and Adam. Meanwhile, Drew finally breaks up with Katie, saying that he cheated on her with a girl named Courtney. Katie’s upset, but it leaves Drew free to finally date Bianca. Dallas and Adam decide to throw a party since the Torres parents are out of town. Drew gets drunk and Katie makes an appearance because she wants them to get back together. They go upstairs to an empty room and in a bid to reunite Katie has sex with Drew, who afterward, ends up passing out in front of everyone.

Come As You Are (2)

While nursing a hangover, Drew doesn’t understand why Katie thinks they’re back together. He finally realizes that he slept with Katie, and feels the pressure from Bianca to make sure things between the two are officially kaput. Dallas and Adam tell Drew he needs to be straight-forward with Katie, and he does so: he breaks up with her again and tells Katie the truth about Bianca. He also tells Katie that Bianca doesn’t know they had sex, and that Katie shouldn’t tell anyone they did. Drew and Bianca enjoy their time alone at the mall, but run into Katie and Marisol. Tension is high as Katie walks away without telling Bianca what happened, and Drew tells Bianca to not listen to anything Katie and Marisol might tell her.

Walking On Broken Glass (1)

Katie hopes to get a fresh start, but is still angry at Drew and Bianca. She decides to expose the secret of her and Drew losing their virginity to the school thus finally freeing herself. Eli learns that Principal Simpson approved Becky's play idea, a musical, as opposed to his drama. Tristan develops a crush on Campbell, a hockey player new to Degrassi, and poses as Maya online to talk to him.

Walking On Broken Glass (2)

Drew tries to win back Bianca, by entering the academic wiz team, but his concussion symptoms are revealed. Drew explains his MMA past to his mother, and tackles a shoplifter at the mall, not helping his situation, but winning back Bianca. Eli and Becky continue to clash while casting Romeo and Juliet, when Becky labels Tristan as "confused", Eli changes the two leads to homosexual males. Tristan tells Campbell he was posing as Maya, causing Campbell to become angry at both of them.

Got Your Money (1)

As Tori and Zig's four month anniversary approaches, Tori pressures Zig for an extravagant event. However, Zig is poor and can only put on a show with the help of Maya. Dave has trouble becoming a gay Romeo, and Eli gives him the convincing he needs. Fiona returns to Degrassi, but Imogen is not as excited. Fiona joins student council.

Got Your Money (2)

In order to pay for his date with Tori, Zig steals money left in the open by Student Council. He has a change of heart, winning back Tori at the school dance. When Fiona paraded her relationship with Imogen around school, it scared Imogen, but Fiona learns that Imogen needs to be eased into this. The hockey team learns that Dave is playing a gay character in the upcoming play, and Dave reacts badly until Eli talks to him.

Say It Ain't So (1)

Alli finds out that she can finish school a year early, and get an exclusive place at MIT. However she does not know if she is sick because she is nervous, or pregnant due to skipped birth control pills. Jake decides to forego college and work for his father, as a carpenter, but finds he must convince others he knows green carpentry. Rookie hockey player, Campbell, has trouble fitting in with the team, and does not like Dallas' encouragement to find a girlfriend.

Say It Ain't So (2)

Alli goes to a doctor for a pregnancy test, and decides if she is pregnant she will not stay with Dave to have a family. Dave breaks up with her, and not being pregnant, Alli decides she will be more committed to school, than Dave. Jake tries to construct a roof top garden, at Degrassi, with the help of Katie, rather than his father, he learns he still needs the help. Campbell snaps at Maya, on the day of a game, he becomes sick and emotional in the washroom, however he wins Maya back after the team wins.

Closer to Free (2)

Jenna is baptized, in hopes that is all it takes to be with Luke, but he remains uninterested. Becky hears about Jenna's true intentions, and after prayerful consideration, Jenna becomes a stronger Christian. Clare feels humiliated by the Tweets her classmates make about her, she begins trending in Toronto, but accepts the criticism, and overcomes it. Drew skips school to accept the job, and when his mother disapproves, he moves in with Fiona.

Waterfalls (1)

Clare pitches some news ideas to her mentor, and he asks for more original ideas from her, to define her, however he takes the school play idea, and interviews Eli. Clare convinces him to let her write it, not seeing that her mentor is very interested in her. K.C.'s mother becomes involved with his life, and friends, he and Bianca decide to set her up with their teacher. Maya and Campbell go on their first date, but chaperone Katie slows them down.

Waterfalls (2)

Clare's mentor apologizes for the night before, and she only confides in Alli. He sexually harasses her again, but because he reported that she was in love with him, Clare has no proof, and she decides to suffer alone. K.C.'s mother and teacher are both interested in each other, but the night ends with the news that K.C.'s father will be released from prison early. Maya has another date with Campbell, but she starts to appear interested in him becuase he is an athlete, they talk, and share a kiss.

Rusty Cage (1)

Campbell feels he is letting his hockey team down, and decides to fake sick to miss a practice, and be with Maya. The team finds out he was singing karaoke, and Dallas makes him skate until he collapses. K.C.'s father is out of prison, and is showing that he has changed himself, getting a job, and flirting with K.C.'s mother again. Fiona's loft is a mess, both she and Drew blame each other.

Rusty Cage (2)

Campbell continues to consider his hockey performance, and when he plays right wing, he becomes a hockey star. The attention overwhelms him, and he begins to consider self harm and leaving hockey, Campbell does both by jumping off a catwalk. K.C. realizes that his father is a bad influence on his mother, and when he shows up at their home drunk, K.C. and his mother decide to move to Vancouver. Drew teaches Fiona to be humble, and how to clean.

Never Ever (1)

Imogen designs an intricate and expensive set for the school play, and asks her mother, who she despises, for money. Fiona meets Imogen's father, who has problems remembering things, like driving over the family dog. Katie likes Jake, but is convinced it is not mutual, instead Dallas catches her eye. Becky tries to interfere with the play's ticket sales, by asking for donations to less fortunate.

Never Ever (2)

Imogen is over stressed, with losing her dog, Eli pressing to complete the set, and a relationship with Fiona, she decides to skip school to take care of her father. Imogen's father's health worsens, and Imogen finds out he has dementia, she then decides to let her mother be a part of their life, and returns to school. Jake admits he likes Katie, and the two start dating, Dallas trashes their garden. Becky feels bad for upstaging Adam's ticket sales, and retreats, finding out he has a heart, before finding out he is transgender.

Sabotage (1)

Clare writes an article, to the chagrin of Dallas, and others at school. Tori, Tristan, and Dave enter a talent competition. Drew and Bianca's relationship.

Sabotage (2)

Eli realizes Clare is keeping a secret from him. Drew's mother wants him to return to Degrassi. Dave considers his relationship with Alli.

Scream (1)

Eli receives opposition to the play. Tristan realizes his on-stage kiss, will be his first with a guy. Becky thinks about Adam.

Scream (2)

It is the opening night of the play, and Tristan can not be found. Clare plans her next meet with her former internship boss.

Building a Mystery (1)

As Becky begins to fall for Adam, she worries how her conservative parents will react.

Building a Mystery (2)

Becky doesn't want to keep Adam a secret, so she decides to tell her parents that he's transgender.

Doll Parts (1)

Maya feels unappreciated by her boyfriend and her band, so Tori gives her a pageant-style makeover.

Doll Parts (2)

Get ready for all the break-ups, make-ups, fights, friends, frenemy fall-outs, and envelope-pushing issues that make things so Degrassi.

I Want It That Way (1)

Frustrated with her heavy workload, Alli decides to have a little fun -- with or without Dave.

I Want It That Way (2)

After several days without sleep, Alli crashes at the worst possible time.

Tonight, Tonight (1)

At the Battle of the Bands, Adam hits it off with Missy, another musician.

Tonight, Tonight (2)

As WhisperHug prepares for the band competition, things get messy between Adam and Missy.

Viva Las Vegas (1)

After winning tickets for a trip to Vegas at a fundraiser, a bunch of the Degrassi kids take off on a spring break adventure that none of them will soon forget.

Viva Las Vegas (2)

After winning tickets for a trip to Vegas at a fundraiser, a bunch of the Degrassi kids take off on a spring break adventure that none of them will soon forget.

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Bitter Sweet Symphony (1)

Campbell is reluctant to go back to school and grows insecure about his romance with Maya when Zig becomes a threat. Meanwhile, Dallas makes it his mission to win a date with Alli. Also, after Clare moves into Eli's locker, Eli reads Clare's diary and becomes jealous when he sees intimate details about Jake.

Bitter Sweet Symphony (2)

The school reacts differently when Campbell commits suicide in the school garden. Everyone worries about Maya, who seems to be the only person unaffected by what happened. Dallas blames himself for Campbell's death and lashes out at Alli. Eli has trouble coming to terms with seeing Campbell's dead body.

Ray of Light (1)

Eli has nightmares about Campbel, and tries to forget what he saw in the garden, burying himself in video making. Meanwhile, Jenna tries to prove Luke wrong about Connor but regrets it when Connor asks her out. Aso, recovering from the events in Las Vegas, Katie hangs out with Maya's friends.

30 min

Ray of Light (2)

Eli tells Clare he took MDMA at the paint party, which causes her to worry more about him, thinking he needs to talk through his issues. Meanwhile, Jenna is embarrassed by her relationship with Connor when her friends begin making comments. Also, Katie tries to win Jake back by getting the garden reopened.

Karma Police (1)

When Drew moves out of Fiona's loft, Fiona gets a job and discovers the joys of Tweeting. She later comes across a burglar in her home. Meanwhile, Zig is tired of everyone talking about Campbell and acts out in French class. Also, Dallas finally gets Alli to go out with him but hides the fact that he has a child.

30 min

Karma Police (2)

Fiona resorts to extreme measures to feel secure and decides to get a gun. She later endangers herself in the process. Meanwhile, Zig is forced to confront his demons about all the bad things he has done so far. Also, Dallas tries to prevent Alli from finding out about his son while dealing with his son's mother.

Zombie (1)

After being rejected by Zig, Maya tries to shed her good-girl reputation by dressing provocatively and acting wildly at Drew's senior party. Meanwhile, Drew decides to run for student council president and is up against Clare. Also, Connor is tired of Alli taking his time away with Jenna and attempts to set her up with Eli.

Zombie (2)

Maya gets rid of her cello following a difficult audition and reprioritizes things in her life.

The Time of My Life (1)

The Time of My Life (2)