Degrassi: Next Class is a pull-no-punches dramatic series that tackles the real-life issues of high school students. Telling the stories of "Generation Z", the series focuses on a group of teens that are, in many ways, the most sophisticated in history.
After a bus with dozens of Degrassi students crashes, many are injured and one is left in a coma. Degrassi is giving a warm welcome to an influx of Syrian refugees, but when some unexpected tensions arise so do the student politics.
After an adventurous summer, Esme and Zig are still seeking some fun back at Degrassi. But is it possible that Esme's idea of fun could be too much, even for Zig?
Goldi finds camaraderie with a new Syrian student Rasha, but when their beliefs don't match, Goldi questions what it really means to be Muslim. When Shay's period makes an untimely visit she is mortified
Maya finds herself distracted by online "tragedy porn". When she meets Saad, a refugee from Syria, they bond over their shared fascination with the dark side of life.
Shay, Lola and Frankie are at the Hollingsworth Mansion for girl's night until Frankie invites Jonah and his posse over, seriously wrecking Lola's friend time... that is, until one of the most unlikely guys gets up close and personal.
Miles and Lola continue to work on the play and are on an emotional rollercoaster. Can Miles deny the energy between them and still be Tristan's boyfriend?
As Grace's CF worsens, she has to make a decision about her health and her future. When she really needs a friend, Maya's MIA. But who's there? Jonah. Zoe and Rasha are so giddy figuring out next steps with their relationship but nothing seems to be going their way.
When Lola finds herself in a serious bind, Shay and Lola are not supportive at all. She tries to enlist Miles' help but he's keeping his distance. And just when she needs someone the most... Yael comes to Lola's aid.
Frankie and Jonah are still on a break. But when Frankie tries to mend her brother's relationship as a test of her own, it threatens to rip her and Jonah apart. Zoe is excited to bring Rasha to her mom's wedding and show the world who she is and who she loves.
Maya appears to be happier... but appearances can be deceiving. She's definitely displaying warning signs but no one is picking up on them. That is, until Zig and Esme find her on the roof. Opening night and the play receives rave reviews.