" Mother and Child Reunion: Part 1 " is the series premiere of (Season 1, Episode 1). Originally airing on October 14, 2001, it serves as both a reboot for a new generation and a reunion for fans of the original Degrassi Junior High and Degrassi High series. Plot Overview
The episode follows two main storylines that eventually collide: [S1E1] Mother and Child Reunion: Part 1
: Joey Jeremiah, a recent widower, is reluctant to attend but is pushed by his friends. He eventually goes and confronts Caitlin’s obnoxious fiancé, Keith, after overhearing him plan to break up with her. Key Cast Members " Mother and Child Reunion: Part 1 "
: Miriam McDonald (Emma), Cassie Steele (Manny), Ryan Cooley (J.T.), and Jake Goldsbie (Toby). : 12-year-old Emma Nelson has been chatting online
: Simultaneously, Emma’s mother, Spike, and her former classmates (including Snake, Joey, Caitlin, and Lucy) gather at Degrassi for their 10-year high school reunion.
: 12-year-old Emma Nelson has been chatting online with a boy named Jordan. Against the warnings of her friends Toby and J.T.—who point out that a "school field trip" in the middle of summer is suspicious—Emma decides to sneak out and meet him at a local hotel.
: Stefan Brogren (Snake), Pat Mastroianni (Joey), Stacie Mistysyn (Caitlin), Amanda Stepto (Spike), and Anais Granofsky (Lucy). Guide to Watching Mother and Child Reunion (1) | Degrassi Wiki | Fandom