It's a brave new world as the Next Generation of Degrassi confronts all new issues. But this environment is very different from the one faced by generations before. It's filled with the internet, body piercing, hip-hop and more opportunities for pitfalls than ever. Remember when meeting pen pals wasn't risky? These kids may be more media savvy than their parents, but they aren't necessarily more sophisticated.

A new year of school brings new challenges and even more intense situations for the students of Degrassi Community School. Besides relationship and self-identity issues, season two broaches serious topics such as date rape, child abuse, eating disorders and racism.

The intensity of Degrassi the Next Generation amps up in in season three. And it's all here for you - uncut - in the Director's Cut Season Three Box Set. Contains the epsisode that everyone has been waiting for, "Accidents Will Happen." This set is packed with deleted scenes, bloopers, profiles, pus a personality test, photo album, karaoke and an original series promo.

Season four of Degrassi: The Next Generation could very well be one of its darkest and most intense seasons ever. Paige finally faces Dean in court. Crashed cars, broken relationships, burning questions... Emma lays the pressure to think to get Rick out of Degrassi. STDs are hot topic in the hallways. Marco realizes he's being cheated on. Ashley leaves. Craig snaps... Rick reaches for a gun...

In case you thought that Degrassi High couldn't get any more intense, think again. This season, the challenges get harder, the lessons get tougher and the path to self-discovery becomes more dangerous than ever. Emma goes to extremes to lose weight. Manny makes a decision that tarnishes her reputation. Paige questions her sexuality. Relationships will begin or rekindle... and some couples will meet their bitter end.

Nobody is prepared for the drama that threatens to tear people apart. Paige panics as the pressures of school start to crush her. Alex makes a choice she has to hide from her friends... but there are bills that must be paid. Darcy's bold online presence results in an unexpected and alarming visit offline. Sex, drugs and rock & roll take a hard toll on weak hearts. And as the flames of real life start to nip at all involved, the gang loses one of their own.

Snoogans! What are Jay and Silent Bob doing in Canada? Rewind... What are they doing at Degrassi?! One major perk to being a diretor is that you can live out your fantasies. Kevin Smith's fantasy? To be featured in a three-episode arc of Degrassi: The Next Generation!

Snoogans! What are Jay and Silent Bob doing in Canada? Rewind... What are they doing at Degrassi?! One major perk to being a diretor is that you can live out your fantasies. Kevin Smith's fantasy? To be featured in a three-episode arc of Degrassi: The Next Generation!