After 14 dramatic seasons, TeenNick recently canceled Degrassi: The Next Generation, but Netflix has saved it! Following the conclusion of the series on July 31, the streaming site is planning to release Degrassi: Next Class in 2016. The follow-up to the popular '80s series Degrassi High, the second incarnation of the show taught teenagers everywhere how to feel. Those poor kids really went through the wringer over the course of our time with them; we saw eating disorders, pregnancies, a school shooting, struggles with sexuality, rape, drug use, alcohol abuse, and much, much more. But somehow, this resilient group of teens never let it get them down, and we were inspired to live our own lives of perseverance. In honor of the classic show, read on to remember all the wonderful life lessons you learned from the Degrassi crew. We can only hope that Drake will return for the TV finale.
Reeling us right in, Liberty.
Just deal or else.
"Activate judge mode."
All you fools, tucking your underwear into your pants.
You can practically hear it. SMACK!
We love you no matter what, Jimmy.
Pardon my French, but Paige needs to get the heck out of town!
But seriously. Don't resist pizza.
Mission: accomplished.
Who knew?!
You tell them, Liberty.
"Judging you, TBH."
Really? Because I thought you wanted me to, like, zombie back to life and hug you hard.
Because Ashley and Craig were so punk rock.
Obviously.
That's right. Don't let the haters get you down.
So many giggles.
Well, that's good news.
Marco: token gay character, resident sass master.
It's so subtle, you almost don't even notice.
Well, technically, that is one way to become famous.
Thanks, Eli. You always know just what to say.
Remember when Emma suddenly got hot?
Yeah, what now, huh?!
BRB, sobbing myself to sleep.
V-necks and fedoras from here on out, everyone.
C'mon, guys. Go back to your cave where you belong.
"Nice posters."
"Thanks."
Degrassi wasn't afraid to get real, OK?
#TBT to that time Ashley took drugs alone at a party.
Not sure if that's how you dribble, but hey, what do I know?