Degrassi Junior High Season 1 Episode 4 The Cover-Up

The Cover-Up is the fourth episode of the first season of Degrassi Junior High. The episode is based on the idea of cheating, or more specifically, getting caught cheating. It explores the different ways people react to being caught and the consequences they face as a result.

The episode begins with Stephanie trying to cheat on a history test. She is caught by her teacher, Mr. Raditch, and is given a zero on the test. Stephanie is embarrassed and worried about what her friends will think, so she decides to lie to them about why she got a zero. Her friends, Voula and Heather, believe her lie and even offer to help her study for the next test.

Meanwhile, Wheels is struggling in school and is worried about failing. He meets with his teacher, Ms. Avery, and asks her for extra help. Ms. Avery agrees to help him, but tells him that he has to do the work himself. Wheels takes her advice and studies hard, but still ends up failing. He is devastated and doesn't know how to tell his grandmother.

Later, Stephanie's lie begins to spiral out of control and she struggles to keep up with it. Her friends become suspicious of her and start to question her story. Stephanie becomes even more worried and desperate to keep her secret, so she steals the next history test from Mr. Raditch's desk. She plans to cheat again and get a good grade, but her conscience starts to bother her.

Meanwhile, Wheels is struggling to come to terms with his failure. He talks to his friends, Joey and Snake, about what happened and they try to help him feel better. They remind him that he is still a good person and that failing doesn't define him. Wheels takes their advice to heart and decides to tell his grandmother the truth about his grades.

Stephanie's guilt continues to eat away at her and she realizes that she made a mistake by cheating. She decides to confess to Mr. Raditch and face the consequences of her actions. Mr. Raditch is disappointed in Stephanie, but he is also proud of her for coming forward and taking responsibility.

In the end, Stephanie's friends forgive her and she learns an important lesson about honesty and integrity. Wheels also learns a valuable lesson about perseverance and the importance of asking for help. The episode ends with the students of Degrassi Junior High continuing to navigate the complex and challenging world of adolescence.