Degrassi: Don't Panic (Part 1)

"May the best girl win"

Tonight premiered the episode named after a Coldplay song. There is a race for the new school president! Meanwhile the current pres is romancing a teacher!

Katie is running for school president and her BFF Marisol is by her side. Marisol has no idea what's been going on with Drew and Katie and asks Katie to try and set her up with Drew since she's liked Drew all year. Katie worries about how Marisol will react to her new romance with Drew. Katie tells Marisol that Drew is just interested in someone else, however Marisol overhears the real conversation between Drew and Katie. Marisol makes a last minute decision to throw her hat in the ring for school president to get revenge. Katie worries that the popular Marisol will win. Katie wants to try to talk things out with her BFF. Drew tries to get Katie to eat a burger that he brought for her but she declines. Marisol tells her the only way to make things right is to end things with Drew. Katie tries to break up with Drew but he talks her into staying together. Things turn ugly during the final speeches when Marisol bad mouths Katie and Katie responds by calling out Marisol for taking KC from his "Baby Mama" Jenna. Later that day Marisol reminds Katie of all the things Drew doesn't know, especially her "problem" that Marisol swore she'd never tell anyone about. During taekwondo, Katie asks Drew why he likes her, and he tells her that she's seen him at his worst and he needs her. Marisol interupts to drop the bomb about Katie's bulimia. Drew does not believe it, but Katie is still clearly ashamed.

Eli watches his video from the play during his therapy session. He hates what he did and dreads going back to school. He has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Eli makes a list of people he needs to apologize to, starting with the girl he needs on his side the most... his new friend Fiona. Eli gives her a trophy for her acting in the play and Fiona forgives him. Eli attempts to apologize to Jake but he will not accept which frustrates Eli. He later calls his therapist to get advise on how to deal with Jake. She tells him that he's done his part and needs to move on. He later sees Jake and Clare fighting and makes it his new mission to help Jake be a better boyfriend for Clare. In class Eli arranges to be partner's with Jake for their history project.

Sav helps Mo pass out his fliers for school president, Ms. Oh walks over to suggest some good music for him to listen to. Mo keeps insisting that Ms. Oh is into Sav. Sav later tells her the music inspired him to change some songs and wants her help finishing it. After she helps Sav, she plays her own song for Sav. She stops in the beginning of the song (when it becomes clear it's about Sav) and walks out. She returns later and tells him that they should stop spending time together. She confesses her feelings for Sav but feels she should drop them since she's his teacher. Sav walks over and kisses her.
So far this episode is looking good. We are seeing a real storyline for Katie and Marisol for the first time. We will post our review with the recap of part 2 tomorrow.

Tomorrow: Don't Panic (Part 2)