Never Gonna Give You Up is the tenth episode of Season 3 of the Canadian television series, Degrassi: The Next Generation. It originally aired on November 19, 2003 on CTV Television and on December 12, 2003 on The N. The episode was written by story editors Yan Moore, Craig Cornell and James Hurst and directed by John Bell. The episode shares its title with the song by Rick Astley.
Summary[]
Life is perfect for Terri; she has a wonderful boyfriend, Rick, and she's the lead in the school play. However, Hazel thinks Rick might be too controlling of a boyfriend. Meanwhile, Spinner is annoyed with J.T. spending so much time around Paige.
Main Plot[]
Terri's new boyfriend, Rick totally adores her and she loves him too, but when he starts acting strange and frightening, Terri's friends are worried that love is blinding her to who Rick really is.
Sub Plot[]
Meanwhile, Spinner hates that Paige likes J.T. and decides to make her see him for who he really is. Unfortunately, that means making her see him for who he really is as well.
- This episode is named after the song "Never Gonna Give You Up" by Rick Astley.
- This episode marks the end of Rick and Terri's relationship.
- The original title for this episode was "Wild Boys".
Regular Cast (Ordered Alphabetically)
- Stefan Brogren as Archie Simpson
- Lauren Collins as Paige Michalchuk
- Ryan Cooley as J.T. Yorke
- Jake Epstein as Craig Manning
- Aubrey Graham as Jimmy Brooks
- Shane Kippel as Spinner Mason
- Andrea Lewis as Hazel Aden
- Adamo Ruggiero as Marco Del Rossi
- Christina Schmidt as Terri MacGregor
- Cassie Steele as Manny Santos
- Dan Woods as Daniel Raditch
Supporting Cast
- Livingstone Beaumount as Manager
- Ephraim Ellis as Rick Murray
- Linlyn Lue as Laura Kwan
Absences
- Terri (to Rick): Are we gonna talk about it?
- Rick: About what?
- Terri: Today in theater class I looked like an idiot because of you.
- Rick: Excuse me?
- Terri: Everyone was laughing. I should've listened to Jimmy.
- Rick: (grabs Terri's wrist) Let me make one thing clear, I don't like the tone of voice. It makes me feel stupid, okay?
- Terri: Rick, please, stop! You're hurting me.
- "Master Of Seduction" by Lindy
- "Postcard From Hollywood" by The Premiums
- "The Way I See It" written by Michele Vice-Maslin & Matthew Gerrard
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Father Figure (1) • Father Figure (2) • U Got the Look • Pride (1) • Pride (2) • Gangsta, Gangsta • Should I Stay or Should I Go? • Whisper to a Scream • Against All Odds • Never Gonna Give You Up • Holiday (1) • Holiday (2) • This Charming Man • Accidents Will Happen (1) • Accidents Will Happen (2) • Take On Me • Don't Dream It's Over • Rock and Roll High School • It's Raining Men • I Want Candy • Our House • The Power of Love |