Bark at the Moon is the thirteenth episode of Season 4 of the Canadian television series, Degrassi: The Next Generation. It originally aired on November 23, 2004 on CTV Television and on March 11, 2005 on The N. The episode shares its title with the song by Ozzy Osbourne.
Summary[]
With Spinner all hers, Manny's finally got the guy she wants. But maybe she wants that cute new kid instead...meanwhile, Paige and her student teacher decide that some extracurricular activities couldn't hurt anything.
Main Plot[]
Manny is attracted to Chester, the new guy at school, and Spinner cannot be bothered to take the night off work to go to the "Cupid Dance" with her. Afraid that Spinner is going to break her heart the way Craig did, Manny realizes that she is actually the one who cannot commit to their relationship.
Sub Plot[]
Paige tries to get partnered up with Mr. Oleander, and it seems he's also interested in her. Because of the shooting, Mr. Raditch has to step down from his role as principal and leave Degrassi. Ms. Hatzilakos takes his place.
- This episode is named after the song "Bark at the Moon" by Ozzy Osbourne.
- This episode marked the final appearance of Daniel Raditch, as he is moved to another school due to the shooting.
- This episode marked the start of Spinner and Manny's first and only relationship.
- This episode marks the start of Matt and Paige's first and only relationship.
- This is the first appearance of Chester Hosada-Bloom.
Regular Cast (Ordered Alphabetically)
- Stefan Brogren as Archie Simpson
- Lauren Collins as Paige Michalchuk
- Jake Epstein as Craig Manning
- Shane Kippel as Spinner Mason
- Miriam McDonald as Emma Nelson
- Adamo Ruggiero as Marco Del Rossi
- Cassie Steele as Manny Santos
- Dan Woods as Daniel Raditch
Supporting Cast
- Dalmar Abuzeid as Danny Van Zandt
- Melissa DiMarco as Daphne Hatzilakos
- Shenae Grimes as Darcy Edwards
- Christopher Jacot as Matt Oleander
- Linlyn Lue as Laura Kwan
- Philip Nozuka as Chester Hosada-Bloom
Absences
- Sarah Barrable-Tishauer as Liberty Van Zandt
- Daniel Clark as Sean Cameron
- Ryan Cooley as J.T. Yorke
- Stacey Farber as Ellie Nash
- Jake Goldsbie as Toby Isaacs
- Aubrey Graham as Jimmy Brooks
- Andrea Lewis as Hazel Aden
- Pat Mastroianni as Joey Jeremiah
- Melissa McIntyre as Ashley Kerwin
- Stacie Mistysyn as Caitlin Ryan
- Amanda Stepto as Christine Nelson
Manny: "Craig, it's okay."
Craig: "No, it's not okay. I've made a lot of mistakes since coming here, but you were probably the biggest."
Manny: "I used to babysit you."
Danny: "So let's take it to the next level."