Things are finally looking up for Sean, but when his brother quits his job, Sean becomes very aware of the insecurity of his home life. And now he has to face a dinner with Emma and her parents. Sean sneaks some wine in a misguided attempt to "relax." And as the pressure mounts, he over-reacts to something Emma's mom says and storms out. Sean continues his destructive behaviour at Jimmy's house, stealing alcohol from Jimmy's parents. When Emma comes looking for him, Sean causes a scene. Afterwards, he's convinced he's lost everything yet again.
It looks like sparks are being rekindled between Ashley and Jimmy, but with everything that's happened, will one of them be brave enough to make the first move?
32.Dressed in black
Ashley and Jimmy are back together! Ash may not look the same as last year, but Jimmy's sure she's still the same golden girl inside. For her part, Ash is convinced that this time around, Jimmy and she have a more meaningful relationship - their souls connect. Don't they? So why does Craig, her drama partner for a scene from "Taming of the Shrew", seems to understand her better?
After Mr. Armstrong's lecture on sexual responsibility and birth control in health class, JT convinces Toby that they should to buy condoms. But when Spinner discovers the condoms in JT and Toby's locker, JT learns more about condoms than he wants to.
33.Relax
Liberty can't believe it when she doesn't make the Girls Floor Hockey team - she's never failed at anything. So when Coach Hatzilakos asks her to be the Team Manager, Liberty throws all her energy into it. She ends up challenging the boys' to a floor hockey game with the winner getting new uniforms from Jeremiah Motors. During the big game, Liberty's thirst for victory becomes too much and the team quits. It's up to Liberty to act like a real coach and get the girls back into the game.
After reading Paige's palm, Terri is spooked. Paige has no life-line. Her days are numbered! But when Paige and Hazel discover that Terri's made a mistake, they decide to have a little fun at her expense.
34.Fight For Your Right
Emma's latest crusade involves "Food for Thought," a student group that wants to ban genetically modified (GM) foods from the cafeteria. But Raditch turns down their requests due to budget constraints and besides, the jury's still out on GM foods. Emma is determined to fight his decision. When a food fight erupts as she tries to convince students to boycott the cafeteria, Emma gets suspended. An angry Emma pickets the school. Raditch demands that she apologize for her actions or face an even longer suspension. Emma faces the school and stands by her beliefs - accepting the consequences.
Spinner has his heart set on a brand new designer shirt - but it's way out of his price range. It doesn't help that his best friend, Jimmy, doesn't have to worry about money. So when Jimmy teases him about his old clothes, Spinner takes action.
35.How Soon is Now
After counseling, Paige is positive she's recovered from her date rape-- her life is back to normal. But when she finds out that Dean, her rapist, is coming to Degrassi for a basketball tournament, Paige goes into a tailspin. When she confronts Dean, she finds out he's been spreading rumours about her and Paige feels helpless. And when both JT and Spinner find out that Dean raped her, they rush to defend Paige with violence. However, it's up to Paige to find the courage to take control and make sure Dean knows he'll have to pay-- he better watch out - because she's pressing charges.
Ellie and Marco decide to co-direct a commercial for Mr. Simpson's class. But their collaboration devolves with hilarious results as they each fight to get their own way - and in the end learn a lesson about cooperation.
36.Tears are not enough part one
It's exam time and everyone's stressed - especially Craig. In a surprise visit from his father, Craig learns that his dad is very eager to have him back in his life. Despite some concerns, Craig decides to go to his dad for help with his science exam. He doesn't tell his guardian Joey what's going on. He can't - especially when Albert decides that Craig should move back home. But old patterns re-emerge and Albert strikes Craig. This time, Craig's had enough and vows to get Albert out of his life for good.
Desperate to pass his exams, JT asks Liberty to be his tutor. Liberty agrees on one condition - JT will have to be her date for the year-end dance!
37.Tears are not enough part two (Season Finale)
After his father's death, Craig wants to get on with life as usual. He insists on going back to school immediately, but he doesn't know how to respond when friends keep asking him how he is - because, he's not feeling much of anything. Ashley's surprised when Craig insists on going to the year-end dance despite his loss, and even more surprised when he enters them in the King and Queen competition. But circumstances at the dance force Craig to confront what he's really feeling. Finally able to grieve, Craig heads in for one last dance...
Paige and Spinner are determined to win the Luau King and Queen titles. But Spinner's ex-best friend Jimmy doesn't want to see that happen...